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Our WorkOur WorkOverviewGo to OverviewNia Tero works in solidarity with Indigenous peoples who sustain thriving territories and cultures to strengthen guardianship of Earth and all beings. Our vision is of an Earth where Indigenous guardianship of thriving homelands and waters is enabled everywhere possible.Our ValuesGo to Our ValuesWe believe that following Indigenous leadership and wisdom is critical to the health of our planet as a whole.PolicyGo to PolicyWe work to ensure that relevant global, national, and regional policies strongly support Indigenous guardianship, and reflect and align with Indigenous spirituality and culture.StorytellingGo to StorytellingNia Tero amplifies and uplifts Indigenous narratives and creative endeavors.InitiativesGo to InitiativesLearn about our initiatives alongside partner organizations with a commitment to Indigenous guardianship.RegionsRegionsOverviewGo to OverviewWe invite you to learn more about the territories and Indigenous peoples Nia Tero works with globally.AmazoniaGo to AmazoniaLearn about our work in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and partners located in the Amazon.BorealGo to BorealLearn about our work in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and partners located in the Boreal forests.PasifikaGo to PasifikaLearn about our work in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and partners located across Oceania.Turtle IslandGo to Turtle IslandLearn about our work in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and partners located across what is currently called North America.Wayfinders CircleGo to Wayfinders CircleA global network dedicated to unleashing the transformative potential of Indigenous lifeways, inspiring all people to reimagine development, conservation, and the way they relate to each other and to Earth.FellowshipsFellowshipsOverviewGo to OverviewNia Tero offers multiple fellowships to support Indigenous peoples’ creative endeavors, community leadership, policy-making, and cultural continuity.Creative FellowshipsGo to Creative FellowshipsWe offer five Creative Fellowships, each of which supports Indigenous peoples across diverse approaches to storytelling, cultural amplification, and skills-building.Leadership FellowshipGo to Leadership FellowshipThe Leadership Fellowship strengthens emergent leaders from Nia Tero’s regional partnerships, contributing to local long-lasting support and Indigenous guardianship.StoriesStoriesOverviewGo to OverviewRead, listen, and watch stories of Indigenous ingenuity and action around the globe.ArticlesGo to ArticlesRead stories by and about Indigenous peoples and their connection to the environment and cultural practices.FilmsGo to FilmsWatch original content made by Nia Tero, including Indigenous-made films from around the world.PodcastsGo to PodcastsListen to our Seedcast podcast, where we dig up, nurture, and root stories of the Indigenous experience from around the world.About UsAbout UsOverviewGo to OverviewWe are a US-based non-profit working in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and movements worldwide. Learn more about who we are and what we do.Advisory CouncilGo to Advisory CouncilThe Nia Tero Advisory Council is comprised of majority-Indigenous leadership guiding the growth of our institutional culture and relationships to fulfill our mission.Board of DirectorsGo to Board of DirectorsThe Nia Tero Board of Directors is composed of the founding partners, other individuals of goodwill, and globally-recognized representatives of Indigenous peoples and local communities.StaffGo to StaffMeet Nia Tero’s leadership and teams, who are comprised of diverse non-Indigenous and Indigenous identities and life experiences.CareersGo to CareersLearn about and apply for opportunities to work at Nia Tero.NewsroomGo to NewsroomRead the latest news about Nia Tero and access our press materials.Frequently Asked QuestionsGo to Frequently Asked QuestionsLearn more about Nia Tero and read answers to frequently asked questions about our work.Get InvolvedGet InvolvedOverviewGo to OverviewLearn about ways you can get involved and join us in taking action in support of Indigenous guardianship.EventsGo to EventsNia Tero offers a wide variety of events hosted by our teams and partners.Thriving Peoples.Thriving Places.Securing Indigenous guardianship of vital ecosystemsThriving Peoples.Thriving Places.Providing lasting support to Indigenous peoples protecting their homelandsThriving Peoples.Thriving Places.Upholding Indigenous ways and meansThriving Peoples.Thriving Places.Following Indigenous leadership and wisdom for the health of our planetSteward.Support.Protect.Indigenous peoples sustain 80% of the world’s remaining biodiversity, including ecosystems essential to our global climate, fresh water, and food security. Nia Tero works in solidarity with Indigenous peoples who sustain thriving territories and cultures to strengthen guardianship of Earth and all beings.Nia Tero fully supports the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.REGIONSNia Tero is committed to working alongside Indigenous peoples in biodiverse regions central to the well-being of all humanity, from Amazonia to Pasifika to the Boreal and beyond.Learn More About Where We WorkOur WorkSharing Commitments.Safeguarding Our Home.We all benefit when Indigenous peoples have the means to protect their lands and seas. Nia Tero forges transparent and just agreements with Indigenous peoples and local communities to ensure they can successfully defend and govern their territories, manage and protect their natural resources, and pursue their livelihoods.Work OverviewOur ValuesFollowing Indigenous leadership and wisdom is critical to the health of our planet as a whole.PolicyEnsuring relevant global, national, and regional policies strongly support Indigenous guardianship and align with Indigenous spirituality and culture.StorytellingAmplifying and uplifting Indigenous narratives and creative endeavors.InitiativesEnacting programs with a commitment to Indigenous guardianship.STORIESDelve into inspiring stories of ingenuity and action by and about Indigenous peoples around the world.Learn about Indigenous peoples, guardianship, and the work of Nia Tero and our partners through film, podcast stories, journalism, photography, and art campaigns.All StoriespodcastsVictoria Tauli-Corpuz and Jennifer Corpuz: The mother and daughter who fight for Indigenous rightsListenarticlesThe Wampis Nation Forges a New Path in PeruReadfilmsReciprocity Project: Season 1 - TrailerWatchFellowshipsUplifting Indigenous peoples leading the way and shifting the narrative.Nia Tero offers multiple fellowships to support Indigenous peoples’ creative endeavors, community leadership, policy-making, and cultural continuity.All FellowshipsCreativeFellowship opportunities for Indigenous makers to further their practice, be in community, build skills, and network.LeadershipThis fellowship strengthens emergent leaders from Nia Tero’s place-anchored partnerships who play key roles in managing their collective territories.Reciprocity ProjectFacing a climate crisis, the Reciprocity Project embraces Indigenous value systems that have bolstered communities since the beginning of time. To heal, we must recognize that we are in relationship with Earth, a place that was in balance for millennia. This short film series and multimedia platform, made in partnership with Indigenous storytellers and their communities worldwide, invites learning from time-honored and current Indigenous ways of being.Learn MoreABOUT USWorking in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and movements worldwide.We are a US-based non-profit working in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and movements worldwide. Our governing bodies, leadership, and staff are of diverse non-Indigenous and Indigenous identities and life experiences. We view this diversity as a source of our strength as a bridging organization committed to Indigenous guardianship, self-determination, and an inclusive culture guided by Indigenous wisdom, practices, worldviews, and protocols. Our North Star is the foundational principle of reciprocity, which is the interdependency and relationship between the Earth, humanity and all other species.About Nia TeroGet the latest news from Nia TeroSubscribe to our monthly newsletter for updates about our programs, initiatives, events, and partner highlights.About Our NameNia Tero means "Our Earth" in Esperanto, a language created in the late 1800s to promote peace and harmony. Esperanto is a second language to all, first to none, allowing people who speak different native languages to communicate while retaining their own language and cultural identity. This concept of unity while upholding identity embodies the heart of Nia Tero.Follow UsOur WorkRegionsFellowshipsStoriesAbout UsGet InvolvedNia Tero501 E. Pine St. Ste #300Seattle, WA 98122206.339.1290Contact Us Land AcknowledgementWe acknowledge the land on which we gather as the traditional homelands of the Coast Salish people. We take this opportunity to express our gratitude as guests and to thank the original and current stewards of this land.As we travel beyond Coast Salish territories, we are committed to acknowledging the First Peoples of every community we visit.Privacy Policy -Terms of Use © 2022 Nia Tero