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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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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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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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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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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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March 10, 2026

7,400 Registrants. 76 Countries: Policy Trainings for Indigenous Peoples Continue to Grow

By Nancy Kelsey (Anishinaabe)

Trainings for Indigenous Peoples in global forums continue to grow for Indigenous leaders who may be new to these spaces. By increasing their knowledge of how to navigate these systems, organizers hope for increased Indigenous representation.

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