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Traditional textile with red spiral and geometric Indigenous-inspired patterns.

August 4, 2026

Origins Art Exhibit Celebrates Indigenous Peoples, Pastoralism and Rangelands

By Nancy Kelsey (Anishinaabe)

An art exhibit by the World Union of Spiritual Practitioners' Origins Fellows spotlights Indigenous Peoples during the U.N.'s International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.

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Scenes from ETI decree signing in Colombia

July 25, 2026

Indigenous Territorial Entities May Be at Risk Under New Colombian Government

For Indigenous Peoples of the Colombian Amazon, the formal recognition of Indigenous Territorial Entities in 2025 was a historic occasion following a 30-year struggle. After the nation’s June elections, these lands and waters could again be at risk.

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Remathau follows Nicole Yamase, from the Federated States of Micronesia, as she begins her journey of discovery by diving to the deepest part of the ocean.

July 6, 2026

'Remathau: People of the Ocean' Continues Impressive Festival Run

The Nia Tero-supported and directed film 'Remathau: People of the Ocean,' about a Melanesian scientist's connection to ancestral waters, won a prestigious award at the Doc Edge Festival in New Zealand.

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An Indigenous African herder walks alongside baby camels

May 27, 2026

Nia Tero Enters Second Year of Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples in Africa

By Nancy Kelsey (Anishinaabe)

In 2024, Nia Tero engaged in discussions to expand our work to Africa —a continent rich in biodiversity and recognized as the cradle of humanity. Launching these partnerships required several intentional engagements with African Indigenous Peoples.

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A traditional yellow tipi pitched in an open green meadow under a clear blue sky, framed by wild grass and a bright purple thistle flower.

May 15, 2026

Harrison Ford Calls on ASU Grads to Embrace Indigenous Peoples’ Guardianship as a Model for Healing Our Planet

At Arizona State University's recent commencement, actor and activist Harrison Ford stressed the importance of heeding Indigenous Peoples' wisdom on living in reciprocity with nature.

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Indigenous Peoples and allies gather at the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in April 2025

May 5, 2026

Advancing Indigenous Peoples’ Guardianship at 25th Session of U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

By Nancy Kelsey (Anishinaabe)

Nia Tero showed up at the 25th Session of the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues with a clear strategy reflecting our broader commitment to Indigenous Peoples' guardianship, self-determination, and leadership in global arenas.

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