This UNPFII side event features global Indigenous women leaders who are upholding Indigenous rights and knowledge while leading climate solutions. They address the impacts of fossil fuels,

This UNPFII side event features global Indigenous women leaders who are upholding Indigenous rights and knowledge while leading climate solutions. They address the impacts of fossil fuels, deforestation, and the climate crisis on their communities, sharing how they implement solutions, practice traditional knowledge, and advance policies for care and climate justice.

The event includes prominent Indigenous women leaders from various nations and organizations across Turtle Island/USA, Nepal, Ecuador, and Canada. Osprey Orielle Lake, WECAN Executive Director, moderates the discussions.

The Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance, a 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalist, protects 35 million hectares of forest across 30 Indigenous nations in Peru and Ecuador. Led by Uyunkar Domingo Peas, it

The Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance, a 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalist, protects 35 million hectares of forest across 30 Indigenous nations in Peru and Ecuador. Led by Uyunkar Domingo Peas, it champions planetary rights and highlights Indigenous peoples' vital conservation role.

Inspired by "moonshots," Prince William launched The Earthshot Prize to inspire a decade of planetary repair. It celebrates human ingenuity, proving environmental challenges can be overcome.

Watch The Earthshot Report on BBC iPlayer or PBS. More at earthshotprize.org; follow on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Colonial oppression severely damaged the relationship between tribal communities and their traditional lands. However, a new generation of First Nations activists is now working to restore these

Colonial oppression severely damaged the relationship between tribal communities and their traditional lands. However, a new generation of First Nations activists is now working to restore these vital connections.

These activists are dedicated to safeguarding Indigenous identity for future generations. Their efforts include protecting traditional territories and sacred sites, while also renewing Indigenous land stewardship practices.

Key figures in this movement include Eriel Deranger (Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation), Valentin Lopez (Amah Mutsun Tribal Band), and Cara Romero (Mohave-based Chemehuevi Tribe).

Yurok leader Sammy Gensaw III shares his experiences in ecological and cultural revival along the Klamath River. He discusses how ancestral wisdom, modern science, and activism were crucial for

Yurok leader Sammy Gensaw III shares his experiences in ecological and cultural revival along the Klamath River. He discusses how ancestral wisdom, modern science, and activism were crucial for dam removal, highlighting Indigenous leadership’s role in rekindling connections to land and water for a resilient future.

Gensaw, a leader in environmental and cultural preservation, directs the Ancestral Guard, a nonprofit teaching traditional fishing and farming to Indigenous youth. His work, rooted in food sovereignty and community resilience, began with the Klamath Justice Coalition’s historic dam removal project. He is also featured in the documentary "Gather."

This keynote talk was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference. Explore more talks: www.bioneers.org

In honor of International Women's Day, join Indigenous leaders Alessandra Korap Munduruku (2023 Goldman Environmental Prize winner) and Puyr Tembé (co-founder, National Association of Indigenous

In honor of International Women's Day, join Indigenous leaders Alessandra Korap Munduruku (2023 Goldman Environmental Prize winner) and Puyr Tembé (co-founder, National Association of Indigenous Women Ancestral Warriors, Secretary of Indigenous Peoples of Pará), alongside Amazon Watch's Leila Salazar-López. They will discuss how Indigenous women are leading the movement to protect the Amazon and shift away from extractive systems.

Learn about critical issues facing the Brazilian Amazon, how the Munduruku and Tembé peoples defend their territories and secure land rights, and how you can participate in this vital collective effort.

Explore the meaning of #LandBack and how to engage with this vital movement. This panel, delivered at the 2023 Bioneers Conference, features leaders sharing diverse approaches to the return and

Explore the meaning of #LandBack and how to engage with this vital movement. This panel, delivered at the 2023 Bioneers Conference, features leaders sharing diverse approaches to the return and "rematriation" of ancestral territories. Discussions cover organizational, fundraising, and legal strategies for tribal members, alongside guidance for non-Native allies.

The panel was moderated by Cara Romero, with PennElys Droz, Corrina Gould, Tom Little Bear Nason, and Kawenniiosta Jock. Learn more at bioneers.org.

The Yurok and Karuk peoples fought for decades to remove dams on the Klamath River, which decimated salmon populations and riparian ecosystems vital to their traditional lifeways. In 2022, the US

The Yurok and Karuk peoples fought for decades to remove dams on the Klamath River, which decimated salmon populations and riparian ecosystems vital to their traditional lifeways. In 2022, the US government agreed to remove four dams, launching the largest river restoration project in US history. This monumental achievement highlights tribal activism and groundbreaking partnerships.

Learn about this success, culture-based restoration, and tribal collaboration with state and federal governments. This talk, delivered at the 2023 Bioneers Conference, was moderated by Cara Romero, with Samuel Gensaw, Isaac Kinney, and Craig Tucker. For more information, visit bioneers.org.

Amid growing success in Indigenous-led #landback campaigns and triumphs over extraction, this session highlights the crucial link between land restoration and addressing collective trauma. It

Amid growing success in Indigenous-led #landback campaigns and triumphs over extraction, this session highlights the crucial link between land restoration and addressing collective trauma. It explores how #landback efforts can benefit from including Black and other marginalized groups, and critically examines if ‘call out culture’ hinders decolonization movements.

Moderated by Eriel Deranger, with Jodie Geddes and Carlee Loft, panelists will share practical strategies. These include an intergenerational focus, ceremony, and spending time on the land.

This talk was delivered at the 2023 Bioneers Conference. Learn more at bioneers.org.

I recorded this video last week on a cliff in Thacker Pass. While the lithium mining battle there is a local dispute over habitat and indigenous rights, it also represents a new frontier in the

I recorded this video last week on a cliff in Thacker Pass. While the lithium mining battle there is a local dispute over habitat and indigenous rights, it also represents a new frontier in the extraction economy. The search for oil "replacements" like lithium perpetuates similar environmental harm and community destruction, repeating old patterns of abuse.

This situation at Thacker Pass is emblematic of a deeper societal struggle: the conflict between our destructive impulses and our higher selves. Read more at maxwilbert.substack.com.

This video, live-streamed on April 25, 2023, captured an indigenous-led, non-violent direct action at Thacker Pass / Peehee Mu'huh. The protest aimed to shut down construction of the Thacker Pass

This video, live-streamed on April 25, 2023, captured an indigenous-led, non-violent direct action at Thacker Pass / Peehee Mu'huh. The protest aimed to shut down construction of the Thacker Pass lithium mine.

For more information, to donate, or to get involved, please visit: ProtectThackerPass.org and maxwilbert.substack.com.