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NLC is grateful to the Island Foundation for the generous support of the “Indigenous teachings with the elements,” a four-part series of mini-documentary films.

Air

The third in a four-part series. Air sustains life processes and plays an essential role in Indigenous culture.

Earth

The first in a four-part series. Earth is the mother of all life. Aquinnah tribal citizen David Vanderhoop defines the indigenous connection to the earth. 

Ramona Peters (Native Land Conservancy) and Alta Piechowski (Hozho Voices of Healing Center) share their community-based efforts to conserve land and safeguard traditional practices in ways that are mutually reinforcing. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations from Indigenous Perspectives” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Dakotas, on February 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

Innovation Station Podcast

Water

The second in a four-part series. Water, the life force that binds all things to one another. Indigenous people share their connection with water. 

Cultural Respect Agreement

First Cultural Respect Agreement with Dennis Conservation Land Trust

NLC Featured on Nature Connects Webinar Series

NLC Executive Director Diana Ruiz and Communications and Programs Coordinator Paula Peters spoke about how NLC became the first Indigenous-led land conservation organization east of the Mississippi. They also spoke about the NLC mission and what makes their efforts uniquely impactful. The recording is available at bit.ly/NatureConnectsNLC.

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