The Fight Against the Ambler Road in Alaska Is Far From Over Despite a wave of recent victories for project proponents, numerous obstacles remain Story and Illustrations by Sarah Gilman April 12, 2026 In this story: indigenous communities, mining, politics
When Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Science Meet, Good Things Happen Tribal leaders and climate coordinators are working together to protect lands and waterways By Katie O'Reilly March 17, 2026 In this story: indigenous communities, ecosystems, climate change, climate adaptation
Calls for Indigenous Sovereignty Grow in the Arctic as Region Warms Inuit in Greenland and Canada rally around ecological hot spot as climate change and geopolitics threaten the region By Jennifer Cole February 25, 2026 In this story: arctic, indigenous communities
Could Reclassifying Bison as Wildlife Reshape Conservation in the West? A tribal leader considers what it will take to restore the “functionally extinct” species By Katie O'Reilly February 17, 2026 In this story: indigenous communities, bison, animals, conservation, endangered species
Bringing Caribou Home This Indigenous-led effort hopes to restore America's caribou population to the Northern Rockies By Matt Morris January 21, 2026 In this story: conservation, wildlife, endangered species, indigenous communities, saving wild places
These Indigenous Paddlers Are Advocating for Free-Flowing Rivers Tribal-led activists stepped up at COP30 and have continued their movement here at home By Juliet Grable January 9, 2026 In this story: indigenous communities, activism, climate change, victory
Tapping Indigenous Knowledge Can Help Us Navigate a Changing Climate Ancient language informs climate adaptation in the hottest region of the US By Cassidy Randall December 26, 2025 In this story: indigenous communities, climate change, victory
Nature Speaks to Us. We Just Need to Listen. In the Ecuadorian Amazon, Nemonte Nenquimo found her voice as an activist in gatherings lit by fire and song By Gingger Shankar December 11, 2025 In this story: indigenous communities, activism, forests, women, environmental justice
The People Reviving Ancient Salmon Traps—and the Photographer Documenting Them This river-based method could preserve both salmon populations and local livelihoods By Reese Anderson November 28, 2025 In this story: salmon, fish, indigenous communities, photography, activism
Pioneering Salmon Are Exploring Upper Klamath Basin With four dams removed, the fish are making a comeback By Juliet Grable November 26, 2025 In this story: salmon, indigenous communities, conservation, fish