Histories and legacies of settler colonial continue to shape conservation values, priorities, and practices today in ways that we might not even be aware of. These resources invite you to build trust-based relationships with Indigenous Peoples, Tribal Nations and First Nations, and to weave different frameworks of decolonization into your conservation approaches.
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Ethical Spaces: A Framework for Indigenous Relations
In this primer on Ethical spaces, learn the fundamentals of how to create meaningful, reciprocal engagement between indigenous and non-indigenous groups, as well as identifying the barriers that often get in the way when trying to utilize traditional ecological knowledge.
New Directions in Indigenous Land Management & Conservation
Long before European explorers arrived in and settled North America, the original Indigenous inhabitants practiced careful land management to shepherd their natural resources and support thriving societies. Despite ongoing challenges…
Improving your Partnerships with US Indigenous Communities
This webinar will address "better" practices on how to talk with Indigenous communities about conservation and land protection as allies and partners. "Better" practices include addressing the failures of the past, challenges of the present, and future considerations of land management, traditional knowledge, and meaningful relationships.