Peruse our latest updates from press releases by Nia Tero that highlight Indigenous leadership, policy engagement, and global efforts advancing a just and habitable future.
June 12, 2025
During the UN Ocean Conference, the governments of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu announced their intention to create the Melanesian Ocean Reserve. The area is one of the world's most biodiverse marine regions. Protecting it will secure the economic and cultural vitality of hundreds of distinct Indigenous Peoples while furthering global climate, biodiversity, and ocean goals.
April 17, 2025
On April 22, a special event parallel to the 24th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) gathered Indigenous leaders from the Wayfinders Circle network to share experiences and discuss challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples worldwide.
January 28, 2025
The film, which is in competition for the Best Short Documentary Award, explores the cultural identity and close connection to the land and water shared by the Rapa Nui People. It is part of a series of films created by the Wayfinders Circle in a co-production with Nia Tero, Pawanka Fund, the World Union of Indigenous Spiritual Practitioners) and the Rapa Nui People.