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.
Tea and coffee plantations in southern India encroach on Indigenous Peoples’ ways of life and territories, threatening the protection of their sacred groves. WORDS AND IMAGES Lakshmi Unnithan A sacred…
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In the heart of the Hengduan Mountains of southwest China, Qiangic-speaking peoples maintain their bond with culture, place, and the spirit world. Dan Meir A labtse (cairn) in Kham denoting…
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A collaborative project centers more-than-human worlds in Bhutan’s protected and conserved areas. WORDS David Hecht with Gyempo Wangchuk | ART Gyempo Wangchuk Traditional-contemporary artist Gyempo Wangchuk adds final touches to…
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Reconnecting to her roots, a descendant of settlers reflects on the legacy of colonization that her ancestors both endured and perpetuated. Darcy Ottey and Sharon Shay Sloan, with members of…
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Reviving traditional crops and food culture is vital to repairing people’s relationship with the land. Kana Koa Weaver Okada Elders on Taketomi Island have expressed their longing for tofu and…
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Spiritual values are the key to a harmonious relationship with the earth. Liza Zogib and Sandra Spissinger-Bang Jôkei Sensei and Toen-Ni, caretakers of La Demeure sans Limites Buddhist retreat in…
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China's diverse cultures and ancient wisdom offer lessons of reverence and respect for nature. Thomas Hou Statue of the Buddha in the famous Yungang Grotto in Shanxi Province, close to…
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D’ulus Mukhin (Even, Russian Federation), interviewed by Galya Morrell IMAGES Galya Morrell Drum-dancing is the heart of life in Siberia. D’ulus Mukhin, the youngest of the Siberian shamans, is trying…
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Prafulla Kalokar with Kanna K. Siripurapu I am Prafulla Kalokar, 29 years old and a member of the Indigenous Nanda-Gaoli people, a semi-nomadic pastoralist community native to the Indian state…
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Darryl Whetung Our spirit isn’t red skin, or light skin, brown skin, white skin Or if we have red hair, brown or black hair, when will the buffalo herd come back…
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