Preserving Indigenous Peoples and Cultures
Indigenous populations worldwide are threatened by commercial development, disease, and deforestation. Caring for their lives and rights is critical. In many places, indigenous communities are the custodians of the land and resources, and stewards of the traditions and spiritual life of ancient cultures—they are a part of the natural eco-system and irreplaceable members of our global community.
Christopher Peters (Puhlik-lah/Karuk)
Christopher Peters (Puhlik-lah/Karuk), President of the Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples has more than 50 years of experience in grassroots community organizing, and has focused on climate change, sacred sites protection, and the renaissance of sacred knowledge and Earth Renewal ceremonies.
Cultural Revitalization and Indigenization
The revitalization of Indigenous culture is testimony to resilience and perseverance. Indigenous Peoples are affirming their rights to self-determination and cultural expression and reclaiming their sovereignty and agency in the face of historical injustices.
Indigenous Peoples Building Climate Resilience
Indigenous Peoples are building climate resilience for their own communities and creating models of environmental sustainability for the world, calling on traditional practices and sacred knowledge in the fight against climate change.
Indigenous Women Thriving
Indigenous women, the custodians of cultural wisdom, family structure, and traditional practices, have been victims of discrimination and violence, but they are redefining their roles as community leaders and protectors of the environment, reclaiming the rights, respect, and representation they deserve.
Protecting the Sacred Sites of the Indigenous Peoples
Sacred sites and places hold deep cultural and spiritual significance, serving as vital links between Indigenous Peoples, their lands, and heritage. But without proper recognition and policies to protect them, some of these sacred sites are vulnerable.
Restorative Justice: Reclaiming the Klamath River for Indigenous Peoples
The removal of the Klamath River dams, the result of a decades-long Tribally-led campaign, is restoring the natural river flow, fish populations, and Indigenous spiritual and cultural practices associated with the river. Traditional food sources and sacred sites, negatively impacted for almost a hundred years, are being revitalized by this landmark effort.
Resilience and Revitalization: Unveiling the Impact of Colonization on Indigenous Peoples of the Americas
On Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024, we honored the past and present, envisioning a future where Indigenous cultures, languages, and traditions thrive; and gathered in support Indigenous-led efforts toward healing, justice, and revitalization.
TOWARDS INDIGENOUS SOVEREIGNTY: Exploring Rights and Solidarity in Self-Governing Territories
The International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation co-sponsored a webinar titled, “TOWARDS INDIGENOUS SOVEREIGNTY: Exploring Rights and Solidarity in Self-Governing Territories” that shared perspectives on what can and must be done to support Indigenous Peoples in a world that cries out for their loving, respectful view of our shared home, Planet Earth.
Sacred Values and Traditional Wisdom of the Indigenous Peoples
The sacred values and traditional wisdom of Indigenous Peoples may be the key to the renewal of our planet. A panel of experts participated in a broad-ranging discussion of how Indigenous values and wisdom can help address the consequences of climate change and lead us toward a sustainable future for all.
Premiere Showing – TIME OF PROPHECY: Walking in the Prayers of Our Ancestors
The premiere of "TIME OF PROPHECY – Walking in the Prayers of our Ancestors" was held on April 20, 2023 in conjunction with the 22nd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues.
TIME OF PROPHECY: Walking in the Prayers of Our Ancestors
An exclusive preview showing of a new film in advance of its premiere at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in April
The Gift of Aloha (Love) Pacific Islanders and Indigenous Peoples Share Their Sacred Values
Audrey Kitagawa, Founder & President of the International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation (IAMC), moderated a webinar, “The Gift of Aloha (Love) Pacific Islanders and Indigenous Peoples Share Their Sacred Values,” as part of World Interfaith Harmony Week on February 19, 2022. The event brought together experts from the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean — New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, Hawai’i, and the indigenous Karuk tribe of Northern California — who shared how the sacred values of their indigenous traditions guide their communities through their unique challenges.
Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples
"Sovereignty is a spiritual consciousness with sacred responsibilities to Mother Earth and all life."
Ka'm-t'em: A Journey Toward Healing
California Indigenous students from Humboldt State University developed this video production to highlight messages from Ka'm-t'em: A Journey Toward Healing.
Native Pulse: Uncle Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq
In this episode of Native Pulse, Uncle Angaangaq and Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples President, Christopher Peters discuss the impacts of climate change on Indigenous Peoples. Uncle shares with us the devastating impacts of climate change on his homelands and people in Greenland.
Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change: A Time for Action
Seventh Generation Fund's Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change: A Time For Action addresses the urgency of Mother Earth’s changing climate and provides an opportunity to learn how philanthropy can amplify its support for Indigenous responses to climate change.
Native Pulse: Giving Mother Earth a Rest
On this episode of Native Pulse, we are honored to be joined by Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Board Chair, Dr. Henrietta Mann, (Cheyenne) & President, Christopher Peters (Puhlik-lah/Karuk) as they discuss the impact of Giving Mother Earth a Rest during COVID-19 and the implications of doing so within our communities, grassroots efforts, spirituality, and daily lives.
Panel Discussion: "Recovering the Sacred: Indigenous Women Expressing Freedom from Violence, Stereotypes, and Stigma."
The Seventh Generation Fund hosted a special event during the UN Commission on the Status of Women “Recovering the Sacred: Indigenous Women Expressing Freedom from Violence, Stereotypes, and Stigma”.
Recovering the Sacred: Indigenous Women Expressing Freedom from Violence, Stereotypes, and Stigma
Images from the special event “Recovering the Sacred: Indigenous Women Expressing Freedom from Violence, Stereotypes, and Stigma”
Celebrating Four Directions of Indigenous Peoples
The Seventh Generation Fund Event for 2019 was held at the Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza. 2019 was the UN designated International Year of Indigenous languages.
Water is Life - Indigenous Perspectives on Water
Seventh Generation Fund presents a video on Indigenous peoples sharing their perspectives on the importance of water in their lives and for the Earth.