Nia Tero
Non-profit OrganizationsWashington, United States51-200 Employees
Nia Tero is a Seattle-based non-profit organization focused on advancing Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship of territories as a core mechanism for protecting ecosystems and planetary health. The group emphasizes growing and strengthening the field of practice that supports Indigenous stewardship, aiming to enable guardianship everywhere as part of a just and vibrant future. Its work centers on directly supporting Indigenous leadership and elevating their role in preserving habitability, with a emphasis on the health of ecosystems where Indigenous communities live. The organization positions itself within the conservation and Indigenous rights space, collaborating with Indigenous groups and partners to foster governance systems that sustain cultural wisdom and environmental stewardship. Recent activity includes partnerships and joint initiatives with Indigenous organizations to advance Indigenous-led stewardship and related storytelling and educational efforts from Seattle, Washington.