Posts Tagged ‘Indigenous Knowledge’
Historic Land Back Victory: West Berkeley Shellmound Returns to Lisjan Nation
After years of struggle, the sacred West Berkeley Shellmound has been protected! Guided by Corrina Gould, Chairperson of the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation and Co-Founder of the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, thousands of activists and allies came together and worked with the City of Berkeley to gain title to the land. This month, by…
Read MoreWEA’s Mexico Program Builds Solidarity Among Climate Leaders
WEA launched our new Mexico Program this month, centered around partnerships with six women-led collectives creating environmental impact throughout the country. It’s hard to believe that only ten months have passed since our team visited Mexico last spring to reestablish our partnership with Fondo Semillas and connect with numerous grassroots, women-led collectives working at…
Read MoreThe Mother of Mangroves: Inspiration in the Face of Deforestation
As we approach July 26th, the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, we are thrilled to highlight Lia Putrinda Anggawa Mukti, co-founder of the Bhakti Alam Sendang Biru Foundation in East Java, Malang, Indonesia. Lia’s work has helped to bring more attention to mangrove forests and coastal ecosystems in Southeast Asia, with the hope of restoring these habitats for the well-being of nearby wildlife and her community.››
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