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About Nia Tero

Supporting Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship globally

Our VISION

Our vision is that Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship is enabled everywhere possible on Earth as part of a just and vibrant future.

Our Mission

Our mission is to directly support Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship and elevate the role and influence of Indigenous Peoples as essential to ensuring planetary health and habitability.

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Our StrategY

Coming soon! Stay tuned for updates about our 5-year strategic plan.

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Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors, who are majority Indigenous, includes Nia Tero’s founding partners, other individuals of goodwill, and globally recognized representatives of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. The Board is accountable for providing counsel, insight, oversight, and direction on Nia Tero’s strategy.

Advisory Council

Our global Advisory Council, comprised of Indigenous leaders from around the world and two expert philanthropic observers, provides additional guidance and wisdom to our Board and Executive Team. They advise on Nia Tero’s institutional culture and relationships, growing a global set of partnerships to amplify Indigenous Peoples’ voices and influence, secure thriving homelands and waters within partner territories, and fulfill Nia Tero’s mission.

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Executive TEAM

Nia Tero’s Executive Team is comprised of leaders from diverse non-Indigenous and Indigenous identities and life experiences who carry forward Nia Tero's mission and vision while guiding our team at Nia Tero's headquarters and around the world.

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Newsroom

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December 2, 2024

NPR Morning Edition

Landmark Climate Change Case Will Open at the Top U.N. Court

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November 25, 2024

Pacific Business News

‘Aulani Wilhelm named CEO of Seattle-based nonprofit

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October 29, 2024

United Nations Development Programme

Football and Biodiversity Action meet to Amplify Indigenous Guardianship at COP16

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Careers

Learn about and apply for open positions at Nia Tero.