Many elders often share that their biggest hope for the future lies in youth. As a young woman and dedicated environmentalist, I’ve learned to internalize that responsibility. My generation has … Read more
Indigenous peoples

Protect Oak Flat: How to Help
Read part one of this series here. To love Oak Flat is to protect Oak Flat. Opponents to Resolution Copper’s proposed mine come from all walks of life, including: visitors, … Read more

Protect Oak Flat: Understanding What’s at Stake
To know Oak Flat is to love Oak Flat. Visitors love the scenic views of towering rocks, oak trees, and flowing water. Locals love hosting family time and special events … Read more

Water protection: Securing the source of all life
This blog is Part Three of a three part series, highlighting the core priorities of National Wildlife Federation’s strategy to enhance Tribal and Indigenous partnerships for collaborative conservation: Intergenerational Knowledge … Read more

Food Sovereignty: The combined powers of food & community
This blog is Part Two of a three part series, highlighting the core priorities of National Wildlife Federation’s strategy to enhance Tribal and Indigenous partnerships for collaborative conservation: Intergenerational Knowledge … Read more

Why We Must Manage Old Growth Forests for the Future
We all know the intangible benefits that old growth forests provide: they inspire artists, poets, writers, and photographers– and are places for solace, reflection, spirituality, and healing. But older forests … Read more

Intergenerational Knowledge: Weaving the past with the present
This blog is Part One of a three part series, highlighting the core priorities of National Wildlife Federation’s strategy to enhance Tribal and Indigenous partnerships for collaborative conservation: Intergenerational Knowledge … Read more

Rethinking Hydropower to Restore Northwest Rivers
The Department of Interior recently released the Tribal Circumstances Analysis, which acknowledged that the construction and operation of 11 hydroelectric dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers has had a … Read more

Native American Heritage is More Than Just a Month
Indigenous Peoples had no choice but to be resilient, and shouldn’t have to be. Indigenous Peoples shouldn’t have to constantly fight to have a seat at the table, to have … Read more

Leading by Example Through Indigenous Cultures, Values, and Belief Systems
Celebrated on the second Monday in October, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an important shift away from the painful reminder of the colonial oppression and violence by European colonizers and a … Read more