May 5, 2026
Story 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.
March 10, 2026
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.
December 18, 2025
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.
September 10, 2025
By Nancy Kelsey (Anishinaabe)
Global forums like COP30, the UN climate conference, may be difficult to navigate for first-timers. A six-part training series, co-organized by Nia Tero, seeks to demystify COP30 processes and make these spaces more accessible to Indigenous Peoples.
October 21, 2024
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.
October 2, 2024
These free policy trainings are aimed at preparing Indigenous Peoples to engage effectively in global policy spaces, especially COP29.