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March 1, 2021

CEO Spotlight: “Securing Indigenous Guardianship of Vital Ecosystems” - Q&A with Nia Tero CEO Peter Seligmann

“The founders of Nia Tero are both Indigenous and non-Indigenous,” Seligmann told Mongabay. “From our earliest conversations, we committed to building an organization with multiple perspectives and multiple cultures. In our charter, we call for Indigenous leadership on both the board and staff. To serve our mission, this commitment to diversity is essential. Our organization’s DNA must be aligned with the communities and cultures we support.”

Read the entire interview on Mongabay's website.