Small actions, like learning about the ecological roles of species (such as bats or wolves), spending mindful time in nature, or exploring Indigenous perspectives, can help build this deeper philosophical connection. These inner shifts ripple outward, influencing how we view ourselves not as masters of the natural world, but as stewards and... See more

From my perspective as a Native American woman, I have always been taught from an early age by my parents, grandparents, and relatives to respect all beings. I have been taught that I am part of everything that exists—from the elements of air, fire, water, Mother Earth, and the ethers, the stones, and the stars in the heavens.17 This

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The seasons are identified through signals from biodiversity, such as specific ‘calendar plants’ that indicate when it is the correct time to undertake fire management practices that reduce fuel load and lessen the risk of destructive wildfires. Calendar plants also inform First Nations peoples when it is the appropriate time to harvest certain

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