NiaTero - 2020 Annual Report - Flipbook - Page 13
ABOUT US
OUR NAME
WHO WE ARE
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Nia Tero means “Our Earth” in
Esperanto, a language created in
the late 1800s to promote peace
and harmony. Esperanto is a second
language to all, first to none, allowing
people who speak different native
languages to communicate while
retaining their own language and
cultural identity. This concept of unity
while upholding identity embodies the
heart of Nia Tero.
We are a US-based non-profit working
in solidarity with Indigenous peoples
and movements worldwide. Our
governing bodies, leadership and
staff are of diverse non-Indigenous
and Indigenous identities and life
experiences. We view this diversity
as a source of our strength as a
bridging organization, committed to
Indigenous self-determination and an
inclusive culture guided by Indigenous
wisdom, practices and protocols.
Indigenous peoples uphold many of
the planet's healthiest ecosystems,
rich in biodiversity, and systems
essential to the security of global
food production, fresh water, and
ultimately, the Earth's climate.
NIA TERO - THRIVING PEOPLES. THRIVING PLACES.
We believe that the peoples who
call these places home are the best
guardians of their cultures’ vital
birthplaces, and that supporting the
rights and livelihoods of Indigenous
peoples, and following their
leadership, is critical to the health of
our planet as a whole.
OUR NAME. WHO WE ARE. WE BELIEVE.
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