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January 6, 2026

At Long Last, Indigenous Territorial Entities Recognized in Colombia

In December 2025, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro formalized eight Indigenous Territorial Entities (ETIs). The decrees are a critical pathway to strengthen Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination in the Colombian Amazon.

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December 18, 2025

COP30: Wins and Disappointments from the ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Climate COP’

Interview by Luana Polinesio, Image by Cindy Chischilly (Dine)

The 30th U.N. climate conference in the Brazilian Amazon drew thousands of Indigenous Peoples. One remarkable win for Indigenous rights was the recognition and demarcation of Kaxuyana-Tunayana Indigenous Land and three other territories in Brazil.

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December 16, 2025

Wayfinders Circle Films Earn Awards and Expand Global Awareness of Indigenous Peoples’ Guardianship

Story By Brianna Torres, Photo from "Indai Apai Darah" film

In 2025, Season One of the Wayfinders Circle film series earned seven and 14 nominations at film festivals. This series amplifies Indigenous filmmakers on the world stage and creates new opportunities for global dialogue on Indigenous guardianship.

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December 16, 2025

Nia Tero Hosts Pasifik Leaders’ Dialogue on Critical Issues at Pacific Islands Forum

Story by Nia Tero Pasifik team, Photos by Jason Gagame

Nia Tero hosted a series of dialogues during the Pacific Islands Forum held in the Solomon Islands exploring topics such as the Melanesian Ocean Reserve, kava, Indigenous constitutionalism and more.

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December 15, 2025

Heiltsuk Nation's Ancestral Knowledge and Western Marine Science Drive Guardianship of Vital Coastal Ecosystems

The Heiltsuk Nation in northern British Columbia, Canada – a Nia Tero grantee – uses Indigenous knowledge and western marine science to monitor marine ecosystems, enforce stewardship laws and protect critical habitats.

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October 17, 2025

'Remathau: People of the Ocean' Makes World Premiere at 2025 Hawai‘i International Film Festival

The documentary follows the journey of Nicole Yamase, the first Micronesian to dive to the deepest part of the ocean, as she reconnects with her people's resilience and oceanic roots.

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