BE IN RELATIONSHIP WITH US
The Earth Elders protect what is sacred—land, language, and life—through Indigenous-led action and ancestral wisdom.
Our work centers on biocultural regeneration, guided by the spiritual and ecological knowledge of Original Peoples. In collaboration with youth, allies, and global changemakers, we help safeguard the living systems that sustain all beings.
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Indigenous and grassroots organizations working in the 52 biocultural territories central to our Earth Shield Initiative
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Academic institutions that honor Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and co-develop Earth Schools rooted in original ways of knowing
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Environmental NGOs and networks dedicated to regeneration, biodiversity, and climate justice
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Legal, policy, and advocacy groups advancing the Rights of Nature and Earth-centered governance
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Philanthropic allies and funders committed to directing resources toward Indigenous-led efforts
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Cultural institutions, artists, and media producers who help tell the story of this planetary moment through the voices of Original Peoples
Who We Partner With
What Partnership Looks Like
Partnership is relational.
Together, we:
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Co-create and implement initiatives across the Earth Shield’s 52 sacred bioregions
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Share tools, funding, and knowledge to uplift Indigenous leadership and community-based conservation
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Develop curricula and host intergenerational gatherings through the Earth Schools network
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Advocate at global forums for Earth-centered policies and rights-based protections for biocultural territories
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Produce multimedia campaigns that center Indigenous narratives and worldviews
Walk With Us
If you or your organization are rooted in reciprocity, regeneration, and reverence for Indigenous leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact Lara Mastropasqua, Director of Partnerships at lara@theearthelders.org.
