CooldownIndigenous Land Stewardship
Indigenous Land Stewardship means supporting and improving Native control of and access to ancestral lands and resources to ensure the sustainable, economic, spiritual and cultural well-being of Native communities. This helps us to protect ecosystems and prevent emissions from deforestation.
In the game
In the game Climate Cooldown, "Indigenous Land Stewardship" is a Cooldown card which helps improve the Native control of lands, helping to restore them to better health and protect their future.
Prospective degrees
Indigenous StudiesEnvironmental Justice
Careers
Indigenous land rights advocateCultural heritage preservation specialist
For the classroom
Discussion prompts by grade level
- What is indigenous land stewardship and why is it important?
- Can you think of any ways indigenous communities care for the land?
- Describe traditional land management practices used by indigenous communities to sustainably steward natural resources.
- Discuss the cultural and spiritual connections between indigenous peoples and their ancestral lands.
- Examine the role of indigenous knowledge and governance systems in promoting ecosystem resilience and biodiversity conservation.
- Evaluate the challenges and opportunities of incorporating indigenous perspectives into contemporary land management and conservation practices.
- Critically analyze the impacts of colonization and displacement on indigenous land stewardship traditions and ecological knowledge.
- Discuss the importance of indigenous-led conservation initiatives and co-management agreements in achieving sustainable development goals and biodiversity conservation.
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