Indigenous Guardianship

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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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A poster showing an Indigenous leader with the text "Indigenous Guardianship: Fights, Climate, Change."

March 4, 2026

Indigenous Guardianship Fights Climate Change

Indigenous guardians already know a way to live in harmony with nature and have lived this way for tens of thousands of years.

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Indigenous players warm-up before the Match of our Lives starts. Photo by Luana Polinesio / Nia Tero

December 3, 2024

The Match of Our Lives

Watch the recap of the soccer match that took place during COP16, highlighting the vital role that Indigenous Peoples play in protecting nature.

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Indigenous Peoples, partners, and guests gathered for the launch of the Greater Tumucumaque Program in the Brazilian northern Amazon. Photo by Kamikia Kisedje.

November 14, 2024

15-Year Partnership Launched to Strengthen Indigenous Guardianship in the Brazilian Amazon

The Greater Tumucumaque Program will last 15 years, contributing to territorial protection, biodiversity monitoring, and tackling the climate crisis.

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October 21, 2024

Promise

Co-produced by the Achuar Nation of Ecuador and Nia Tero

Featuring Indigenous Peoples from around the world, and narrated in Achuar, “Promise” is a short video being released during COP16 to drive attention to the crucial role of Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship in protecting Earth’s biodiversity.

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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

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

By ‘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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