Amplifying Indigenous Voices
Insights from the ‘Honoring Native American Heritage Month’ Webinar Series
Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples, in collaboration with the International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation (IAMC), recently hosted an impactful webinar series addressing critical topics centered on Indigenous resilience, leadership, and environmental stewardship.
These sessions, which brought together thought leaders, cultural custodians, and community advocates, offered invaluable insights into the vital roles Indigenous peoples play in creating a sustainable and just future. If you missed these engaging and educational sessions, you can watch them now at the links below. This series serves as a testament to the power of Indigenous knowledge, leadership, and advocacy in addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Watch the webinars below:
Indigenous communities worldwide are harnessing their traditional knowledge and practices to combat the impacts of climate change. This webinar highlighted how Indigenous peoples are not only fortifying their own communities against environmental challenges but are also offering innovative and sustainable solutions for global adoption. The discussion underscored the critical need for Indigenous voices in shaping climate policy.
Indigenous women have long been the keepers of cultural wisdom and community strength, yet they have faced systemic discrimination and violence. This session explored how Indigenous women are reclaiming their roles as leaders, environmental protectors, and advocates for their communities. It celebrated their resilience and emphasized the importance of ensuring their rights, respect and representation.
Sacred sites hold profound spiritual, cultural, and environmental significance for Indigenous communities. In this webinar, SGF President Chris Peters, joined by SGF board members Dr. Henrietta Mann and Brian Monongye, delved into the efforts to protect these vital spaces. The discussion illuminated why these sites must be safeguarded and the policies needed to ensure their preservation.
The successful campaign to remove the Klamath River dams marked a monumental victory for Indigenous communities, restoring natural river flows, fish populations, and spiritual practices tied to the river. Led by SGF President Chris Peters, this webinar celebrated this landmark achievement and discussed the ongoing work to revitalize traditional food sources and sacred sites negatively impacted for nearly a century.
