We are deeply committed to participating in righting the wrongs of colonialism and of the oppression and forced assimilation of Indigenous Peoples worldwide, by engaging in not only reconciliation but also reconcili-action.
In Mexico and Canada, a budding environmentalist learns important lessons in awareness and responsibility. WORDS AND IMAGES Brian Jones A beach in Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Despite…
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Rising sea levels threaten a local community’s biocultural heritage and the residents' right to an ecologically responsible way of life. WORDS AND IMAGES Thor Morales Aerial view of Las Barrancas,…
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The search for a sea grain known for centuries to an Indigenous people provokes deep questions and insights. WORDS Gary Paul Nabhan | IMAGES Juan Martín An eelgrass seed harvesting…
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During a pandemic, Indigenous communities tend to be among the most vulnerable, given their often-limited access to water, food supplies, adequate healthcare, and other factors. In this special "Pandemic Perspectives"…
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A film by Steve Bartz . To the Roots: A Maya Reunion. Video: Steve Bartz, 1998. Watch film credits. We present this film by the late filmmaker Steve Bartz as…
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James D. Nations Through line = The connecting theme, the spine, the thread that connects people to their objective and pushes them forward. “Take care of the forest, like before,…
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Text and photos by Yolanda López-Maldonado (Yucatec Maya, Mexico) “This is the account of how all was in suspense, all calm, in silence; all motionless, still, and the expanse…
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by Flor Rivera López Maize. Photo: Artemio Pérez, 2015 This is the story of a project aiming to promote native maize biodiversity conservation in Mexico. It started when I was…
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Text by Constanza Monterrubio Solís Photos by Inanc Tekguc Nopales, or prickly pear leaves, have been recently incorporated into local diets, providing various kinds of benefits. Photo: Inanc Tekguc, 2017…
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