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INTRODUCTION
About Nia Tero
Coastal Guardian Watchmen flag | Heiltsuk Nation,
North America | Alex Robinson (Nansemond)
Nara Baré and Felippe De Rosa
Tumucumaque, Amazonia | Kamikia Kisedje (Kisedje)
Our Vision
Our Mission
What We Do
Our Partnership Model
Nia Tero's vision is to contribute to a world
where Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship of
thriving homelands and waters is enabled
everywhere possible on Earth.
Nia Tero works in solidarity with Indigenous
Peoples who sustain thriving territories and
cultures to strengthen guardianship of Earth
and all beings.
Nia Tero establishes and nurtures longterm, trust-based partnerships with
Indigenous Peoples to support their
guardianship of collective territories.
We do this by providing direct funding via
grants and contracts to Indigenous Peoples’
organizations, networks, and trusted
allies worldwide. We also work to increase
recognition and support of the vital role of
Indigenous Peoples in maintaining a healthy
planet – through their leadership, knowledge
systems, and longstanding cultural practices.
Nia Tero aims to build partnerships with
Indigenous Peoples that, respecting their
self-determination and foster mutual
trust. To achieve this, we have developed
a model based on guidance from our
advisors. Our approach responds to
diverse priorities based on the goals of our
Indigenous partners, and is adaptable, as
we provide support based on each partner’s
requirements and needs during a grant
cycle and respond to evolving relationships
with other stakeholders. This approach
has taught us the importance of funding
Indigenous Peoples’ organizations in a
manner that suits their needs.
Nia Tero does not work alone.
We acknowledge that Nia Tero’s work with
Indigenous Peoples and their organizations
is complementary to the many diverse and
longstanding Indigenous movements that
have existed for hundreds of years. We and
those who have come before us and after us
must join to meet this moment, and we are
committed to sharing our approaches to
partnership to make this happen.
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Houses in the trees | Solomon Islands, Pasifik | Lauren Guzauskas
Nia Tero
Annual Report 2024
Our partnership approach has also
demonstrated the value of flexibility and
openness to each organization's unique
needs. Adaptability fosters transparent
communication, allowing our partners to
share their needs and concerns openly,
strengthening our relationships and
enhancing our collaboration's effectiveness.
Through this model, we build durable
partnerships resulting in the ability of
Indigenous Peoples to carry out their
self-determined goals.
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