A collaborative project centers more-than-human worlds in Bhutan’s protected and conserved areas. WORDS David Hecht with Gyempo Wangchuk | ART Gyempo Wangchuk , It’s the middle of the dry season, the mountains hold fresh snow, and the sun shines brightly in the cloudless blue sky as we drive through Trashi Yangtse in Eastern Bhutan. “I

When Indigenous Peoples reclaim their place names and re-inscribe them on map and memory, they take a bold step toward self-determination and the preservation of their biocultural heritage. A seed of trust, rooted in the comforting presence of names. The Magic of Names and Naming Ever notice the first thing people do when introducing themselves?