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Indigenous guardianship is the only time-tested solution to sustaining healthy and thriving places on Earth. Photo by Daniel Lin, during the Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture in Hawai'i.

August 15, 2024

A World Where Indigenous Peoples' Guardianship of Thriving Homelands and Waters is Enabled Everywhere Possible on Earth

By 'Aulani Wilhelm, Chief Strategy & External Relations Officer, Nia Tero*

August 9th marked the 29th anniversary of International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. For most people, this day passed unnoticed. I hope that will change.

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Rose Fox, Blackfeet 16x9

August 8, 2024

5 Powerful Indigenous Stories from Around the World to Check Out for International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

By Nancy Kelsey

In honor of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we invite you to revisit the impactful stories of Indigenous guardianship around the world as told in our Seedcast podcast.

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The Rapa Nui delegation performs on the main stage in front of a packed audience at the 2024 Festival of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Photo by Hill Ossip / Nia Tero.

June 24, 2024

Recent Celebration of Pacific Arts and Culture Is a Call for Indigenous Guardianship

‘Aulani Wilhelm and Brenda Toineeta Pipestem*

FestPAC demonstrated the intrinsic relationship between people and place, reminding us that nature and culture are intertwined.

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Peter Seligmann with Indigenous leader Beto Marubo, in Vale do Javari, in 2018. Photo credit to Daniela Lerda/Nia Tero.

June 18, 2024

Indigenous Peoples Should Be Rewarded For Fighting Climate Change, Says Peter Seligmann, Founder of Nia Tero

Lia Hama, for Um Só Planeta*

In an interview for the Brazilian news outlet Um Só Planeta, Nia Tero’s CEO, Peter Seligmann, talks about the role played by Indigenous Peoples in fighting global warming and protecting biodiversity.

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Vina Brown (Heiltsuk) and Heiltsuk and Haida dancers at the ceremonial gathering before the meetings began welcomed participants.

June 5, 2024

Asserting Our Power by Connecting with Each Other: Growing Interest in a US Network of Indigenous Guardians

Michael Painter and Nancy Kelsey

Young Lummi Nation Blackhawk  dancers filled a hall in northern Washington State with joy and hope at a gathering in April.

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Researcher Chanel Sam and local village partner Japanesei Lalep help identify tree species recorded during forest surveys in the island of Tanna, Vanuatu.

May 16, 2024

Indigenous Guardianship Contributed to Pacific Island’s Forest Recovery After Cyclone, Study Finds

The remarkable case of Vanuatu serves as a powerful example of the vital role of customary land practices in protecting biodiversity, to be remembered on International Day for Biological Diversity.

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