To understand Native land stewardship, it is important to recognize that it occurs within a context of repairing the ravages of colonialism. A new report, Models of Historic Tribal Land Stewardship in the Northern Great Plains, published by the First Nations Development Institute and authored by Mary Adelzadeh, examines these themes as it highlights efforts by four Native nations in Montana and South Dakota to restore stewardship principles to land management.

Arizona is enduring its worst drought in 1,200 years. The megadrought, which scientists have linked directly to human-caused climate change, has left Lake... Read more about Climate change a multiplier for racial inequities warns panel

Climate change impacts tribal nations and other people of color more than other communities, leaving them to face “systemic inequalities” without having a voice in discussions at the state and federal level.

Ethel Branch '01, M.P.P. - J.D. '08 grew up in Navajo Nation. As a child, she says, she had a "pivotal" moment while walking to the outhouse on a hot summer morning: "I was like, damn, I would really like a cold bowl of cereal. And I can't have it, because I live on the reservation." As she walked, she could make out Winslow, Arizona, the nearest city.

Harvard Project policy, research, or staff interviews referenced.

References Honoring Nations 2018 Awardee, Myaamiaki Eemamwiciki Program, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma

McGirt and Rebuilding of Tribal Nations Toolbox referenced

Eric Henson interview, discussing CARES and ARPA legislation.

Eric Henson comments on CARES Act allocation, and Harvard Project and Native Nations Institute policy research referenced.

Stephen Cornell research on tribal self-rule and economic development referenced.

Joe Kalt and Eric Henson interviews discussing ARPA funding and policy papers produced by the Harvard Project and Native Nations Institute.