Conservation and The Indigenous Peoples of the World
The history: Descendants of the Tairona culture, the Kogi Indigenous tribe of Colombia treat earth as a living being and thrived in harmony with nature until they were forced to abandon their land due to colonization and conflict.
Today: After a successful joint effort led by our partners at Amazon Conservation Team along with TWFF and other partners, 54 sacred sites were reclaimed in 2014. The Kogi maintain and cultivate that land.
Climate Impact: Many of the Kogi tribe members were sadly lost to Covid-19 at the beginning of the pandemic and the effects of pollution continue to change the landscape.
Current Status: 145 environmental defenders, including many Indigenous leaders in Colombia were killed last year. The area continues to be volatile and dangerous.
Take Action: Donate directly to the Amazon Conservation Team, who continues to safeguard forests and protect Indigenous interests in Colombia.
Kogi Tribe #33 (c) Julian Lennon, 2014. A portion of sale proceeds from Julian’s photography benefits TWFF.
The history: In Australia, the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act was passed by the federal parliament in 1976 to enable First Nations people to claim land rights where historical ownership could be confirmed and verified.
Today: Aboriginal groups like The Mirning continue the battle by defending their sea country in court to obtain the Native Title that will protect the area they’ve guarded for centuries, for generations to come.
Climate Impact: The land they are fighting for is one of the world’s greatest marine centers of biodiversity, including a massive whale sanctuary vital to maintaining ocean health.
Current Status: The Mirning Trial is underway and the legal fees for representation and professional experts who are called upon as witnesses for the Elders are mounting.
Take Action: Support our Save the Mirning Sea Country campaign with a donation or a purchase of TWFF Special Edition HuGold CBD Oil.
Photo courtesy of The Mirning.
The history: Surviving disease and slavery, the Ribereños (“river people”) of the Northern Peruvian Rainforest are known for their resilience in the face of environmental challenges and ability to cultivate nature for sustenance.
Today: The Ribereños have minimal contact with nearby communities, making full use of the land they occupy and receiving limited aid from humanitarian organizations in the U.S.
Climate Impact: Currently, the Indigenous population is enduring debilitating floods that have their homes and school buildings submerged in terrifying levels of river water.
Current Status: Our partners at Nevada Building Hope Foundation are raising funds for a boat to safely transport children to and from school.
Take Action: Donate directly to Nevada Building Hope Foundation or sponsor a child to provide ongoing education and humanitarian services.
Photo courtesy of Nevada Building Hope Foundation.
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