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Take Action in Support of Indigenous Peoples' Guardianship

Join us in elevating the work of our partners and supporting our shared vision of a world where Indigenous Peoples' guardianship is enabled everywhere possible on Earth as part of a just and vibrant future.

There are many ways you can take action alongside Nia Tero and in solidarity with our Indigenous partners. Get involved by uplifting Indigenous Peoples leading the way, sharing our campaigns, attending our events, and subscribing to our podcast.

Events

Attend Upcoming Events

Nia Tero offers a wide variety of events hosted by our teams and partners. From policy panels, to screenings with Indigenous filmmakers, to webinars, to trainings, take a look at our offerings and register to attend.

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October
25,
2024

October 25, 2024

IIFB COP16 Side Event: The New Programme of Work and the Permanent Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j)

In this side event the IIFB will present its suggestions for the New Program of Work and Institutional Arrangements, which will contribute to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).

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October 27, 2024

Match of Our Lives | Partido de Nuestras Vidas

Join us for this epic soccer match during COP16 between global Indigenous leaders and Colombian professional women soccer players, bringing visibility to Indigenous Peoples' rights and knowledge as protectors of our world’s biodiversity.

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October
28,
2024

October 28, 2024

Indigenous Peoples’ Guardianship: Advancing Indigenous Self-Governance for Territorial and Cultural Protection of Mother Earth

Join us for a private dialogue between government ministerial delegates and Indigenous authorities about Indigenous Peoples’ Guardianship, ancestral knowledge and governance systems, which are key to biodiversity flourishing and protecting Earth.

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COP16: Take action with the "Promise" Campaign

During COP16 in Cali, Colombia from October 21 - November 1, 2024, it was essential for policymakers to work with Indigenous Peoples in order to achieve the ambitious 30x30 target to protect 30% of Earth by 2030. Join our "Promise" campaign supporting Indigenous Peoples’ rights, sovereignty, and guardianship throughout COP16 discussions and outcomes. Learn how you can take action below.

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Seedcast

Subscribe to Our Podcast

Listen to Seedcast and leave us a review! Seedcast is a narrative podcast, produced by Nia Tero, in which we dig up, nurture, and root stories of the Indigenous experience from around the world. Seedcast can be found on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts, as well as right here on our website.

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Fellowships

Build Community Together

We offer multiple fellowships to support Indigenous Peoples’ creative endeavors, community leadership, policy-making, and cultural continuity. Learn more about each opportunity on our Fellowships page, and apply to become a Nia Tero fellow.

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Celebrating Indigenous Women on Indigenous Peoples' Day and Every Day

Learn about our Thriving Peoples. Thriving Places. campaign, which amplified the work and messages of Indigenous women leaders while honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day and International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

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