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Nature

Indigenous-led conservation

Why is Indigenous leadership vital for a thriving U.S. conservation movement?

Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities steward millions of acres across the U.S., including critical wildlife habitat, important ecosystems and unique cultural assets. We’re working to build a new conservation movement, one with Indigenous people, knowledge and experience at its center.

“IINNIIWA: The Blackfeet Buffalo Story”

After nearly 150 years, buffalo returned to the Blackfeet homelands in a historic homecoming made possible by the Blackfeet Buffalo Program and Indigenous Led—captured in a short film featuring Yo-Yo Ma.

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Indigenous knowledge and leadership are at the heart of addressing the biodiversity and climate crisis.”

Erik Stegman (Carry the Kettle First Nation-Nakoda)

CEO

Native Americans in Philanthropy

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Sharing Knowledge, Creating Community

Indigenous East is building a network of Indigenous conservation leaders, supporting land protection and rematriation efforts from Maine to Florida.

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At Bears Ears, a New Model for Land Management

Despite repeated threats, an unprecedented coalition of tribes and federal agencies is upholding a shared, sustainable future for this unparalleled natural and cultural resource.

Tribal Nations Conservation Pledge

Led by Native Americans in Philanthropy, the Tribal Nations Conservation Pledge and Funding Collaborative is rallying philanthropic capital to support Indigenous leaders in conserving their lands, waters and lifeways.