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November 1, 2021

PR Newswrire

Governments and private funders announce historic US$1.7 billion pledge at COP26 in support of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

UK, Norway, Germany, US, and the Netherlands, and 17 funders pledged to support Indigenous Peoples, local communities at COP26, citing their proven role in preventing deforestation that fuels climate change. Donors also committed to delivering funding directly to communities and promised them a role in 'decision-making and design' of climate programs and finance instruments

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October 27, 2021

South Seattle Emerald

Seedcast: Art and Activism Across the Pacific

"Now is the time to reclaim our own narratives in the Pacific...Telling our stories is a way to honor our elders and teach future generations. The foundation of our future stands on the stories of Pacific people, not the stories others want to tell about us." - Mia Kami


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October 27, 2021

Florida State University News

‘Kin Theory: Why Indigenous Representation Matters’ opens conversation with Indigenous media makers

“I am excited for the FSU campus community and wider public to have an opportunity to learn from leading Indigenous creatives who are breaking new ground within the media industry today,” said Kristin Dowell, director of Florida State University's Museum and Cultural Heritage Studies and co-organizer for this virtual event.

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September 23, 2021

Natural Intelligence

Featured Interview: Peter Seligmann

What can we learn from Indigenous peoples about re-creating our human+nature relationship with humility? What can we learn from Indigenous peoples about regenerating the natural places we love? What can we learn from Indigenous peoples about building communal resilience and common respect for every living creature on the planet? Peter Seligmann answers these questions and more.

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September 13, 2021

Climate Home News

Conservationists set out ‘nature positive’ vision for global biodiversity deal

The IUCN Congress has come up with a blueprint for a “transformative” deal to protect plants and wildlife, which members hope governments will embrace in Kunming.

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August 9, 2021

Real Change

‘Thriving Peoples, Thriving Places’

Pop art campaign honors the contributions of Indigenous women to global biodiversity.

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