#indigenousknowledge — Public Fediverse posts

In Brazil, Guarani beekeeper Marcio Karai nurtures native stingless bees in the Jaragua Indigenous Territory—transferring colonies to new hives as ecosystems shift. His community links meliponiculture to ceremony and conservation. 🐝🌿 #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #IndigenousKnowledge https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/brazil-indigenous-bees/

In Brazil, Guarani beekeeper Marcio Karai nurtures native stingless bees in the Jaragua Indigenous Territory—transferring colonies to new hives as ecosystems shift. His community links meliponiculture to ceremony and conservation. 🐝🌿 #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #IndigenousKnowledge https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/brazil-indigenous-bees/

📰 Indigenous Beekeepers Safeguard Native Stingless Bees

🌎 Brazil: Guarani beekeeper Marcio Karai and his community are expanding efforts to care for native stingless bee species and pass traditional knowledge to younger generations.

🐝 Community members transfer wild nests into managed wooden hives and maintain meliponaries that support local pollinator populations.

🤝 Indigenous stewardship offers a locally led conservation model that protects pollinators while preserving cultural knowledge and ecological resilience.

🔗 https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/brazil-indigenous-bees/

#InsectSaturday #NativeBees #IndigenousKnowledge #Conservation #Biodiversity #Pollinators

📰 Indigenous Beekeepers Safeguard Native Stingless Bees

🌎 Brazil: Guarani beekeeper Marcio Karai and his community are expanding efforts to care for native stingless bee species and pass traditional knowledge to younger generations.

🐝 Community members transfer wild nests into managed wooden hives and maintain meliponaries that support local pollinator populations.

🤝 Indigenous stewardship offers a locally led conservation model that protects pollinators while preserving cultural knowledge and ecological resilience.

🔗 https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/brazil-indigenous-bees/

#InsectSaturday #NativeBees #IndigenousKnowledge #Conservation #Biodiversity #Pollinators

Six ways advocates and organizations can practice solidarity for environmental justice

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.resilience.org/stories/2026-08-07/six-ways-public-land-advocates-and-conservation-organizations-can-practice-solidarity-for-environmental-justice/

The Coalition of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB) and its regional grassroots organizations launched on Wednesday (5) the political vision for Brazil titled “Our Territory, Our Life.”

The proposal outlines a vision for Brazil developed by the indigenous movement and establishes the demarcation and protection of all Indigenous Lands by 2030 as a central commitment.

#Indigenous #APIB #Brazil #LandBack #IndigenousKnowledge
https://apiboficial.org/2026/08/05/movimento-indigena-lanca-projeto-de-pais-e-apresenta-compromissos-urgentes-aos-tres-poderes/

The Coalition of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB) and its regional grassroots organizations launched on Wednesday (5) the political vision for Brazil titled “Our Territory, Our Life.”

The proposal outlines a vision for Brazil developed by the indigenous movement and establishes the demarcation and protection of all Indigenous Lands by 2030 as a central commitment.

#Indigenous #APIB #Brazil #LandBack #IndigenousKnowledge
https://apiboficial.org/2026/08/05/movimento-indigena-lanca-projeto-de-pais-e-apresenta-compromissos-urgentes-aos-tres-poderes/

Indigenous Knowledge Contributes to Healthier, More Resilient Food Systems

📰 A new global review shows that traditional food knowledge isn’t just cultural heritage, it’s a climate‑health policy asset.

🌾 Researchers found that when governments and health systems center Indigenous worldviews (unfortunately rare), food literacy improves, communities stay healthier, and food systems become more resilient in the face of climate change.

🌍 Revitalizing traditional food practices can help address hunger, biodiversity loss, and climate‑driven health risks, while empowering communities to lead solutions.

🔗 https://phys.org/news/2026-07-indigenous-knowledge-key-healthier-sustainable.html

#ClimateChange #FoodSystems #IndigenousKnowledge #PublicHealth #Biodiversity #Sustainability

Indigenous Knowledge Contributes to Healthier, More Resilient Food Systems

📰 A new global review shows that traditional food knowledge isn’t just cultural heritage, it’s a climate‑health policy asset.

🌾 Researchers found that when governments and health systems center Indigenous worldviews (unfortunately rare), food literacy improves, communities stay healthier, and food systems become more resilient in the face of climate change.

🌍 Revitalizing traditional food practices can help address hunger, biodiversity loss, and climate‑driven health risks, while empowering communities to lead solutions.

🔗 https://phys.org/news/2026-07-indigenous-knowledge-key-healthier-sustainable.html

#ClimateChange #FoodSystems #IndigenousKnowledge #PublicHealth #Biodiversity #Sustainability

#IndigenousGardens in #Ontario

" #Indigenous gardens and other special places are designed for people to gather, learn, heal, reflect and celebrate the diverse and rich #FirstNations, #Inuit and #Métis cultures.

"From the banks of the St. Marys River in #SaultSainteMarie and #LakeSuperior in #ThunderBay to downtown #Toronto, learn about the important role of Indigenous gardens in honouring #IndigenousCulture and knowledge in Ontario.

"Traditional plants, including the four sacred medicines — #sage, #tobacco, #cedar and #sweetgrass — are often integral to Indigenous gardens.

- Sage is often used in smudging, where the smoke is washed over participants to cleanse away negative energy.
- Cedar is a protective medicine that can be used as cedar tea, cedar baths or hung in the home to guard against bad elements.
- Sweetgrass is a kindness medicine. It reminds us to be good to others, the world and ourselves.
- Tobacco is a relationship medicine offered to start things: before a harvest, before a hunt, before asking for assistance from an Elder or to start the day. It opens up communication and ushers in good energy.

"Learn more about Indigenous gardens in Ontario and their significance. This is a short list of the many Indigenous gardens across the province. Please respect these Indigenous spaces, as not all gardens are open to the public."

Learn more:
https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/articles/indigenous-gardens-ontario

#SolarPunkSunday #Canada #FirstNations #CulturalPreservation #TraditionalAgriculture #TraditionalMedicine #MedicinalPlants #IndigenousKnowledge

#IndigenousGardens in #Ontario

" #Indigenous gardens and other special places are designed for people to gather, learn, heal, reflect and celebrate the diverse and rich #FirstNations, #Inuit and #Métis cultures.

"From the banks of the St. Marys River in #SaultSainteMarie and #LakeSuperior in #ThunderBay to downtown #Toronto, learn about the important role of Indigenous gardens in honouring #IndigenousCulture and knowledge in Ontario.

"Traditional plants, including the four sacred medicines — #sage, #tobacco, #cedar and #sweetgrass — are often integral to Indigenous gardens.

- Sage is often used in smudging, where the smoke is washed over participants to cleanse away negative energy.
- Cedar is a protective medicine that can be used as cedar tea, cedar baths or hung in the home to guard against bad elements.
- Sweetgrass is a kindness medicine. It reminds us to be good to others, the world and ourselves.
- Tobacco is a relationship medicine offered to start things: before a harvest, before a hunt, before asking for assistance from an Elder or to start the day. It opens up communication and ushers in good energy.

"Learn more about Indigenous gardens in Ontario and their significance. This is a short list of the many Indigenous gardens across the province. Please respect these Indigenous spaces, as not all gardens are open to the public."

Learn more:
https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/articles/indigenous-gardens-ontario

#SolarPunkSunday #Canada #FirstNations #CulturalPreservation #TraditionalAgriculture #TraditionalMedicine #MedicinalPlants #IndigenousKnowledge

Books on residential schools:
#indigenous #indigenousyouth #everychildmatters #indigenousknowledge #indigenousresilience #indigenouswellbeing #firstnations #metis #inuit #ymhc #education #mentalhealtheducation #resources

Books on residential schools:
#indigenous #indigenousyouth #everychildmatters #indigenousknowledge #indigenousresilience #indigenouswellbeing #firstnations #metis #inuit #ymhc #education #mentalhealtheducation #resources

The war on drugs didn't just criminalize substances — it erased centuries of indigenous knowledge about them. DoubleBlind has been doing the work of recovery. Excellent interview.

https://onlys.ky/a-guided-trip-into-psychedelics/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fresh

#Psychedelics #MentalHealth #PsilocybinResearch #DrugPolicy #IndigenousKnowledge

The war on drugs didn't just criminalize substances — it erased centuries of indigenous knowledge about them. DoubleBlind has been doing the work of recovery. Excellent interview.

https://onlys.ky/a-guided-trip-into-psychedelics/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fresh

#Psychedelics #MentalHealth #PsilocybinResearch #DrugPolicy #IndigenousKnowledge

The rush for critical minerals is repeating an ongoing history Indigenous communities know well

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.resilience.org/stories/2026-07-28/the-rush-for-critical-minerals-is-repeating-an-ongoing-history-indigenous-communities-know-well/

A cave in GunaiKurnai Country holds 25,000 years of burnt grass, laid down layer by layer, plus a standing stone erected 2,000 years ago. New phytolith evidence backs up what oral tradition always said. #Archaeology #IndigenousKnowledge #Archaeobotany https://www.anthropology.net/p/grasses-of-grief-and-ghosts-what

A cave in GunaiKurnai Country holds 25,000 years of burnt grass, laid down layer by layer, plus a standing stone erected 2,000 years ago. New phytolith evidence backs up what oral tradition always said. #Archaeology #IndigenousKnowledge #Archaeobotany https://www.anthropology.net/p/grasses-of-grief-and-ghosts-what

Recent concerns about ecosystem impacts of moose in Colorado have framed moose as a non-native species, following their (re)introduction in the 1970s. However, compiling scattered archaeological evidence, historical records, and indigenous knowledge has produced evidence that moose were historically native to the Rockies.

Summary: https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-challenges-a-long-held-myth-about-colorado-moose/

Original paper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jbi.70279

#Science #Ecology #Nature #Moose #Colorado #Rockies #Archaeology #IndigenousKnowledge

Recent concerns about ecosystem impacts of moose in Colorado have framed moose as a non-native species, following their (re)introduction in the 1970s. However, compiling scattered archaeological evidence, historical records, and indigenous knowledge has produced evidence that moose were historically native to the Rockies.

Summary: https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-challenges-a-long-held-myth-about-colorado-moose/

Original paper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jbi.70279

#Science #Ecology #Nature #Moose #Colorado #Rockies #Archaeology #IndigenousKnowledge

#IndigenousKnowledge is crucial in the fight against #ClimateChange – here’s why

Explainers
July 31, 2024

Summary

- Indigenous Peoples are custodians of unique knowledge and practices that emphasize the balance between humans and the natural world.
- Many Indigenous traditional practices offer effective climate solutions, such as sustainable agriculture systems and climate-resilient water management.
- By safeguarding key ecosystems that act as carbon sinks and protect #biodiversity, #IndigenousPeoples provide an environmental service to the rest of the world. However, they are frequently excluded from decision-making processes and their rights to lands and resources are not always respected.
- It is impossible to achieve the goals of the #ParisAgreement without full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples and their free, prior and #InformedConsent.
- Governments must fully recognize the rights of Indigenous Peoples, provide them with direct access to climate finance and capacity building, and integrate Indigenous knowledge into climate policy."

Read more:
https://climatepromise.undp.org/news-and-stories/indigenous-knowledge-crucial-fight-against-climate-change-heres-why

#SolarPunkSunday #LandBack #Conservation #Biodiversity
#CommunityMonitoring #Stewardship
#TEK #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge

#IndigenousKnowledge is crucial in the fight against #ClimateChange – here’s why

Explainers
July 31, 2024

Summary

- Indigenous Peoples are custodians of unique knowledge and practices that emphasize the balance between humans and the natural world.
- Many Indigenous traditional practices offer effective climate solutions, such as sustainable agriculture systems and climate-resilient water management.
- By safeguarding key ecosystems that act as carbon sinks and protect #biodiversity, #IndigenousPeoples provide an environmental service to the rest of the world. However, they are frequently excluded from decision-making processes and their rights to lands and resources are not always respected.
- It is impossible to achieve the goals of the #ParisAgreement without full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples and their free, prior and #InformedConsent.
- Governments must fully recognize the rights of Indigenous Peoples, provide them with direct access to climate finance and capacity building, and integrate Indigenous knowledge into climate policy."

Read more:
https://climatepromise.undp.org/news-and-stories/indigenous-knowledge-crucial-fight-against-climate-change-heres-why

#SolarPunkSunday #LandBack #Conservation #Biodiversity
#CommunityMonitoring #Stewardship
#TEK #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge

I found this via @supersquirrel !

#IndigenousLands are crucial for #ClimateMitigation and #resilience.

Research shows their health is a direct result of #IndigenousStewardship.

"As the impacts of #ClimateChange continue to escalate, a growing number of climate scientists and policymakers cite Indigenous lands as a model for their rich #biodiversity and effective carbon storage. But that recognition has not always translated into space for Indigenous leaders in climate negotiations, access to #ClimateResilience funding, or enforcement of #HumanRights standards.

"That has been the case for decades. But the problems do not stop there. New research shows that approach overlooks the key role that Indigenous knowledge and culture can play in mitigating climate change. It also reveals a dangerous misconception that has taken hold in global climate discussions: the idea that Indigenous lands are so rich because they are remote or sparsely populated.

"Nothing could be further from the truth. The health of Indigenous lands and their ability to store vast quantities of carbon stem from the stewardship of the people who inhabit them.

"That’s the finding of research from Conservation International, which shows that traditional knowledge, community protocol, and Indigenous culture play a direct role in protecting forests, wildlife, and the environment. Sushma Shrestha, who is #Indigenous #Newar from #Nepal and the study’s lead author, said the research comes at a critical time.

" 'All of humanity relies on everything that #IndigenousPeoples have to contribute and offer in terms of their lands, in terms of carbon storage, in terms of biodiversity conservation,' she said.

"The study, released as a narrative report and a peer-reviewed study, explores how #IndigenousKnowledge and practices benefit the planet. It also found that all 43 of the surveyed communities are experiencing drought, extreme weather, and other adverse impacts from climate change. More than half are affected by #ExtractiveIndustries like #mining and #logging.

"Researchers interviewed 49 Indigenous leaders from six continents about how they steward their land, which ranged from the Amazon rainforest to East African savannas and Pacific Islands. They found that traditional management practices like avoiding #overfishing, maintaining sacred spaces, watching for fires and other threats, and direct resistance against extraction contribute to the remarkable health of Indigenous territory. Ninety-six percent of respondents said they had land set aside for special uses, like spiritual practices, that also benefit the environment by protecting those spaces and ecosystems. Shrestha stressed that although each Indigenous community is distinct, there are shared lessons the entire world can learn from.

" 'It’s a time where all hands need to be on deck,' Shrestha said. 'And collectively, actions need to be taken, and indigenous peoples have been doing this on their own for a very long time.'

"The study builds on years of research that shows, among other things, that the world’s healthiest forests are on Indigenous lands and conservation efforts are more effective when they incorporate Indigenous autonomy and decision-making at every step."

Read more [includes some really good links to articles]:
https://sopuli.xyz/post/47753605

#SolarPunkSunday #SolarPunk #LandBack #CommunityMonitoring #Stewardship #TEK #IndigenousSolarPunk #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge

I found this via @supersquirrel !

#IndigenousLands are crucial for #ClimateMitigation and #resilience.

Research shows their health is a direct result of #IndigenousStewardship.

"As the impacts of #ClimateChange continue to escalate, a growing number of climate scientists and policymakers cite Indigenous lands as a model for their rich #biodiversity and effective carbon storage. But that recognition has not always translated into space for Indigenous leaders in climate negotiations, access to #ClimateResilience funding, or enforcement of #HumanRights standards.

"That has been the case for decades. But the problems do not stop there. New research shows that approach overlooks the key role that Indigenous knowledge and culture can play in mitigating climate change. It also reveals a dangerous misconception that has taken hold in global climate discussions: the idea that Indigenous lands are so rich because they are remote or sparsely populated.

"Nothing could be further from the truth. The health of Indigenous lands and their ability to store vast quantities of carbon stem from the stewardship of the people who inhabit them.

"That’s the finding of research from Conservation International, which shows that traditional knowledge, community protocol, and Indigenous culture play a direct role in protecting forests, wildlife, and the environment. Sushma Shrestha, who is #Indigenous #Newar from #Nepal and the study’s lead author, said the research comes at a critical time.

" 'All of humanity relies on everything that #IndigenousPeoples have to contribute and offer in terms of their lands, in terms of carbon storage, in terms of biodiversity conservation,' she said.

"The study, released as a narrative report and a peer-reviewed study, explores how #IndigenousKnowledge and practices benefit the planet. It also found that all 43 of the surveyed communities are experiencing drought, extreme weather, and other adverse impacts from climate change. More than half are affected by #ExtractiveIndustries like #mining and #logging.

"Researchers interviewed 49 Indigenous leaders from six continents about how they steward their land, which ranged from the Amazon rainforest to East African savannas and Pacific Islands. They found that traditional management practices like avoiding #overfishing, maintaining sacred spaces, watching for fires and other threats, and direct resistance against extraction contribute to the remarkable health of Indigenous territory. Ninety-six percent of respondents said they had land set aside for special uses, like spiritual practices, that also benefit the environment by protecting those spaces and ecosystems. Shrestha stressed that although each Indigenous community is distinct, there are shared lessons the entire world can learn from.

" 'It’s a time where all hands need to be on deck,' Shrestha said. 'And collectively, actions need to be taken, and indigenous peoples have been doing this on their own for a very long time.'

"The study builds on years of research that shows, among other things, that the world’s healthiest forests are on Indigenous lands and conservation efforts are more effective when they incorporate Indigenous autonomy and decision-making at every step."

Read more [includes some really good links to articles]:
https://sopuli.xyz/post/47753605

#SolarPunkSunday #SolarPunk #LandBack #CommunityMonitoring #Stewardship #TEK #IndigenousSolarPunk #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge

honoring #IndigenousKnowledge & traditions - and protecting their rights - can be quite helpful in #nature preservation & reacting to the #ClimateCrisis

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:nrepv6pvm5zcexreteqt4axg/post/3mptijqfyko23

honoring #IndigenousKnowledge & traditions - and protecting their rights - can be quite helpful in #nature preservation & reacting to the #ClimateCrisis

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:nrepv6pvm5zcexreteqt4axg/post/3mptijqfyko23

Finding a lever for civilizational transformation

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.resilience.org/stories/2026-07-02/finding-a-lever-for-civilizational-transformation/

Finding a lever for civilizational transformation

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.resilience.org/stories/2026-07-02/finding-a-lever-for-civilizational-transformation/

#WasteReduction & The #CircularEconomy in #Aotearoa / #NewZealand

Excerpt: Embracing the Circular Economy in NZ

"Traditionally, our economy operates on a linear ‘take-make-dispose’ model. Resources are extracted, products are manufactured, consumed, and then thrown away. The circular economy, however, aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of their service life.

'The circular economy isn’t just about #recycling; it’s a fundamental rethinking of how we design, produce, and consume, creating a system that is #restorative and #regenerative by design.'

"For New Zealand, embracing this model is more than an environmental choice; it’s an economic imperative. By reducing our reliance on virgin resources and minimising waste, we can build a more #resilient, innovative, and #sustainable economy, perfectly aligned with #Māori principles of #kaitiakitanga – #guardianship of the land and resources."

Read more:
https://sustainableliving.org.nz/waste-reduction-circular-economy/

#SolarPunkSunday #Caretakers #IndigenousKnowledge #ZeroWaste #DonutEconomy #ReuseRestoreRepair #RepairCafes #BorrowDontBuy #Recycling #RightToRepair #SolarPunk

#WasteReduction & The #CircularEconomy in #Aotearoa / #NewZealand

Excerpt: Embracing the Circular Economy in NZ

"Traditionally, our economy operates on a linear ‘take-make-dispose’ model. Resources are extracted, products are manufactured, consumed, and then thrown away. The circular economy, however, aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of their service life.

'The circular economy isn’t just about #recycling; it’s a fundamental rethinking of how we design, produce, and consume, creating a system that is #restorative and #regenerative by design.'

"For New Zealand, embracing this model is more than an environmental choice; it’s an economic imperative. By reducing our reliance on virgin resources and minimising waste, we can build a more #resilient, innovative, and #sustainable economy, perfectly aligned with #Māori principles of #kaitiakitanga – #guardianship of the land and resources."

Read more:
https://sustainableliving.org.nz/waste-reduction-circular-economy/

#SolarPunkSunday #Caretakers #IndigenousKnowledge #ZeroWaste #DonutEconomy #ReuseRestoreRepair #RepairCafes #BorrowDontBuy #Recycling #RightToRepair #SolarPunk

#HamiltonNZ - #TeParaparaGarden: Explore the Captivating Māori Cultural Experience in Hamilton

Updated August 2025

"At the #HamiltonGardens,Te Parapara Garden, nestled within the renowned Hamilton Gardens in Hamilton, New Zealand, offers a captivating glimpse into Māori cultural heritage. Recognized as the only complete pre-European-style Māori horticultural garden in the world, it showcases the traditions of the #NgātiWairere people. As you wander through, you’ll encounter authentic structures and native plants that reflect ancient gardening practices and a profound connection to the land. The garden also provides educational experiences and guided tours, inviting you to delve into the rich history and spirituality of this cultural treasure.

Major Highlights of Te Parapara Garden

- Te Parapara Garden showcases traditional Māori gardening practices, emphasizing deep cultural significance and ancestral ties to the #Waikato region.
- Unique structures like the #Waharoa (gateway) and #Pātaka (#storehouse) highlight traditional Māori architecture and storytelling through intricate carvings.
- Seasonal displays of vibrant flora and educational programs enrich the visitor experience throughout the year in Hamilton Gardens.
- Guided tours and workshops offer insights into ancient horticultural skills and sustainable practices rooted in Māori culture.
- The serene environment and well-designed pathways create a peaceful space for reflection, celebrating Māori heritage in a unique setting."

Learn more:
http://explorehamilton.co.nz/te-parapara-garden-a-stunning-maori-cultural-experience-in-hamilton-gardens/

#SolarPunkSunday #MāoriGardens
#CulturalRestoration #TeParapara #CulturalPreservation #IndigenousKnowledge
#Aotearoa #Gardens #NewZealand

#HamiltonNZ - #TeParaparaGarden: Explore the Captivating Māori Cultural Experience in Hamilton

Updated August 2025

"At the #HamiltonGardens,Te Parapara Garden, nestled within the renowned Hamilton Gardens in Hamilton, New Zealand, offers a captivating glimpse into Māori cultural heritage. Recognized as the only complete pre-European-style Māori horticultural garden in the world, it showcases the traditions of the #NgātiWairere people. As you wander through, you’ll encounter authentic structures and native plants that reflect ancient gardening practices and a profound connection to the land. The garden also provides educational experiences and guided tours, inviting you to delve into the rich history and spirituality of this cultural treasure.

Major Highlights of Te Parapara Garden

- Te Parapara Garden showcases traditional Māori gardening practices, emphasizing deep cultural significance and ancestral ties to the #Waikato region.
- Unique structures like the #Waharoa (gateway) and #Pātaka (#storehouse) highlight traditional Māori architecture and storytelling through intricate carvings.
- Seasonal displays of vibrant flora and educational programs enrich the visitor experience throughout the year in Hamilton Gardens.
- Guided tours and workshops offer insights into ancient horticultural skills and sustainable practices rooted in Māori culture.
- The serene environment and well-designed pathways create a peaceful space for reflection, celebrating Māori heritage in a unique setting."

Learn more:
http://explorehamilton.co.nz/te-parapara-garden-a-stunning-maori-cultural-experience-in-hamilton-gardens/

#SolarPunkSunday #MāoriGardens
#CulturalRestoration #TeParapara #CulturalPreservation #IndigenousKnowledge
#Aotearoa #Gardens #NewZealand

#HamiltonNZ - #TeParapara, The World’s Only #TraditionalMāoriGarden Was Made From Memories

Once gardens, then a garbage dump, then back to gardens.

by Anne Ewbank July 11, 2019

"The city of Hamilton, on New Zealand’s North Island, is cradled by the long #WaikatoRiver. For centuries, the #Tainui tribes of the #Māori cultivated massive gardens here. Even after European contact, they grew crops for themselves and to sell to new settlers. But by the mid-19th century, the gardens were gone.

"At the #HamiltonGardens, one has returned. The complex is something of a garden paradise. Many botanical gardens feature Japanese gardens and kitchen gardens. Hamilton has those. Not too many gardens have a Modernist garden and a steampunk blimp. But Hamilton also has something unique: Te Parapara, a recreated, pre-European Māori garden.

"The Hamilton Gardens got off to a humble start, says director Dr. Peter Sergel. Not long ago, the site of the gardens 'was the rubbish dump for the whole city.' As a child, he remembers the site swarming with seagulls and rats. While it was an interesting romping ground, Sergel grew up and became a landscape architect. Forty years ago, he drew up the plans for a facility that would take visitors through thousands of years of garden history. According to him, a Māori garden was always on the menu.
'It’s part of our tradition, and culture, and heritage,' he says."

Read more:
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/maori-garden

#SolarPunkSunday #MāoriGardens #CulturalRestoration #CulturalPreservation #IndigenousKnowledge #Aotearoa #Gardens #NewZealand

#HamiltonNZ - #TeParapara, The World’s Only #TraditionalMāoriGarden Was Made From Memories

Once gardens, then a garbage dump, then back to gardens.

by Anne Ewbank July 11, 2019

"The city of Hamilton, on New Zealand’s North Island, is cradled by the long #WaikatoRiver. For centuries, the #Tainui tribes of the #Māori cultivated massive gardens here. Even after European contact, they grew crops for themselves and to sell to new settlers. But by the mid-19th century, the gardens were gone.

"At the #HamiltonGardens, one has returned. The complex is something of a garden paradise. Many botanical gardens feature Japanese gardens and kitchen gardens. Hamilton has those. Not too many gardens have a Modernist garden and a steampunk blimp. But Hamilton also has something unique: Te Parapara, a recreated, pre-European Māori garden.

"The Hamilton Gardens got off to a humble start, says director Dr. Peter Sergel. Not long ago, the site of the gardens 'was the rubbish dump for the whole city.' As a child, he remembers the site swarming with seagulls and rats. While it was an interesting romping ground, Sergel grew up and became a landscape architect. Forty years ago, he drew up the plans for a facility that would take visitors through thousands of years of garden history. According to him, a Māori garden was always on the menu.
'It’s part of our tradition, and culture, and heritage,' he says."

Read more:
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/maori-garden

#SolarPunkSunday #MāoriGardens #CulturalRestoration #CulturalPreservation #IndigenousKnowledge #Aotearoa #Gardens #NewZealand

#RepairNetworkAotearoa - #KnowledgeHub

Guides and Tools

"Access essential tools and resources to support your repair journey and strengthen #CulturalConnections. From #TeReo #Māori vocabulary for #RepairCafés to practical brochures and safety guides, these resources help communities create inclusive, effective repair events that honor both sustainability and #IndigenousKnowledge in #Aotearoa."

https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/guides-and-tools

#SolarPunkSunday #CircularEconomy #DoughnutEconomy #TeTiritiOWaitangi #RepairCafes #ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #FixIt #RepairCafesAotearoa #RepairCafesNewZealand

#RepairNetworkAotearoa - #KnowledgeHub

Guides and Tools

"Access essential tools and resources to support your repair journey and strengthen #CulturalConnections. From #TeReo #Māori vocabulary for #RepairCafés to practical brochures and safety guides, these resources help communities create inclusive, effective repair events that honor both sustainability and #IndigenousKnowledge in #Aotearoa."

https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/guides-and-tools

#SolarPunkSunday #CircularEconomy #DoughnutEconomy #TeTiritiOWaitangi #RepairCafes #ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #FixIt #RepairCafesAotearoa #RepairCafesNewZealand

#NewZealand - #RepairNetworkAotearoa

"Repair Network Aotearoa is a national collective driving behaviour, cultural, and structural change through repair. Underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we connect and empower communities, advocate for the Right to Repair, and grow Aotearoa’s circular and repair economy while amplifying #Māori-led approaches and research.

Repair Network #Aotearoa (RNA) is a community-led organisation transforming Aotearoa through the #stewardship of repair and the growth of a #CircularEconomy.

"Repair Network Aotearoa (RNA) is championing a culture of repair across Aotearoa New Zealand, guided by our commitment to honouring #TeTiritiOWaitangi. We connect and support repair cafés, educators, businesses, councils, and advocates working together to make repair accessible, valued, and normalised. Through coordination, resourcing, and advocacy, we strengthen repair at community, educational, economic, and policy levels. Together, we're building resilient communities, reducing waste, and creating systemic change towards a circular, low-carbon future.

"Explore the history of Repair Cafés, find upcoming events near you, and connect with local repair communities. Whether you want to learn new skills, share your expertise, or fix something broken, Repair Cafés welcome everyone. Interested in starting a Repair Café in your community? We provide resources and support to help you get started."

Learn more:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-cafes

#SolarPunkSunday #DoughnutEconomy #RepairCafes #RepairCafesAotearoa #ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #FixIt #Indigenousknowledge

#NewZealand - #RepairNetworkAotearoa

"Repair Network Aotearoa is a national collective driving behaviour, cultural, and structural change through repair. Underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we connect and empower communities, advocate for the Right to Repair, and grow Aotearoa’s circular and repair economy while amplifying #Māori-led approaches and research.

Repair Network #Aotearoa (RNA) is a community-led organisation transforming Aotearoa through the #stewardship of repair and the growth of a #CircularEconomy.

"Repair Network Aotearoa (RNA) is championing a culture of repair across Aotearoa New Zealand, guided by our commitment to honouring #TeTiritiOWaitangi. We connect and support repair cafés, educators, businesses, councils, and advocates working together to make repair accessible, valued, and normalised. Through coordination, resourcing, and advocacy, we strengthen repair at community, educational, economic, and policy levels. Together, we're building resilient communities, reducing waste, and creating systemic change towards a circular, low-carbon future.

"Explore the history of Repair Cafés, find upcoming events near you, and connect with local repair communities. Whether you want to learn new skills, share your expertise, or fix something broken, Repair Cafés welcome everyone. Interested in starting a Repair Café in your community? We provide resources and support to help you get started."

Learn more:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-cafes

#SolarPunkSunday #DoughnutEconomy #RepairCafes #RepairCafesAotearoa #ReuseRestoreRepair #RightToRepair #FixIt #Indigenousknowledge

#NewZealand / #Aotearoa #CommunityGardens - #NUWAO

"NUWAO aims to develop #NatureBased #UrbanDesign solutions, rooted in #Indigenousknowledges that support #ClimateChange adaptation and individual and community wellbeing in different contexts across Aotearoa and #Oceania.

Relationship to #IndigenousKnowledge

Indigenous communities worldwide have cultivated land for generations, crafting sustainable agricultural techniques in harmony with nature and rooted in local ecosystems. Throughout #TeMoananui Oceania, a rich diversity of TraditionalAgriculture and #agroforestry practices exists (Thaman, 1994, Thaman et al., 2006), and can be the basis of, or integrate into community gardens.

Community gardens can blend traditional methods, Indigenous #EcologicalKnowledge, and cultural values into their design, plant selection, and upkeep. Community gardens serve as vital spaces for honouring and preserving indigenous knowledge. They embrace traditional plant varieties, cultivation methods, and seasonal cycles passed down through generations.

Moreover, these gardens act as hubs for intergenerational knowledge exchange, with elders imparting wisdom to younger members, ensuring the continuity of traditional practices. These gardens can also foster #CulturalExchange and understanding, offering platforms for Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals to come together, learn from one another, and foster mutual respect. By embracing Indigenous knowledge, community gardens can not only bolster environmental #sustainability and food security but also fortify #CulturalResilience and advocate for #SocialJustice."

Learn more:
https://nuwao.org.nz/community-gardens/

#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #BuildingCommunity #FoodSecurity

#NewZealand / #Aotearoa #CommunityGardens - #NUWAO

"NUWAO aims to develop #NatureBased #UrbanDesign solutions, rooted in #Indigenousknowledges that support #ClimateChange adaptation and individual and community wellbeing in different contexts across Aotearoa and #Oceania.

Relationship to #IndigenousKnowledge

Indigenous communities worldwide have cultivated land for generations, crafting sustainable agricultural techniques in harmony with nature and rooted in local ecosystems. Throughout #TeMoananui Oceania, a rich diversity of TraditionalAgriculture and #agroforestry practices exists (Thaman, 1994, Thaman et al., 2006), and can be the basis of, or integrate into community gardens.

Community gardens can blend traditional methods, Indigenous #EcologicalKnowledge, and cultural values into their design, plant selection, and upkeep. Community gardens serve as vital spaces for honouring and preserving indigenous knowledge. They embrace traditional plant varieties, cultivation methods, and seasonal cycles passed down through generations.

Moreover, these gardens act as hubs for intergenerational knowledge exchange, with elders imparting wisdom to younger members, ensuring the continuity of traditional practices. These gardens can also foster #CulturalExchange and understanding, offering platforms for Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals to come together, learn from one another, and foster mutual respect. By embracing Indigenous knowledge, community gardens can not only bolster environmental #sustainability and food security but also fortify #CulturalResilience and advocate for #SocialJustice."

Learn more:
https://nuwao.org.nz/community-gardens/

#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #BuildingCommunity #FoodSecurity

The Amazon's ancient chagra farming system thrives, blending food production with biodiversity. It demonstrates how traditional knowledge supports both people and ecosystems.

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260617-chagras-the-ancient-farming-system-thriving-deep-in-the-amazon

@goodnews

#GoodNews #Agriculture #Sustainability #Amazon #IndigenousKnowledge #Nature

The Amazon's ancient chagra farming system thrives, blending food production with biodiversity. It demonstrates how traditional knowledge supports both people and ecosystems.

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260617-chagras-the-ancient-farming-system-thriving-deep-in-the-amazon

@goodnews

#GoodNews #Agriculture #Sustainability #Amazon #IndigenousKnowledge #Nature

📰 Ancient Maya Knowledge is Helping Farmers Cut Agrochemical Use

🌱 Guatemala: Farmers are drawing on traditional practices to manage soil health and crops without reliance on synthetics.

🌽 These methods emphasize biodiversity, crop diversity, and long-term land stewardship rather than short-term yield maximization.

🤝 Another example of how Indigenous knowledge can offer practical, low-cost alternatives, especially as farmers face rising costs and environmental pressure from conventional agriculture.

🔗 https://news.mongabay.com/2026/06/ancient-maya-knowledge-helps-guatemalan-farmers-cut-agrochemical-use/

#Permaculture #Sustainability #SustainableAgriculture #Biodiversity #Environment #Agroecology #SoilHealth #IndigenousKnowledge #NatureBasedSolutions

📰 Ancient Maya Knowledge is Helping Farmers Cut Agrochemical Use

🌱 Guatemala: Farmers are drawing on traditional practices to manage soil health and crops without reliance on synthetics.

🌽 These methods emphasize biodiversity, crop diversity, and long-term land stewardship rather than short-term yield maximization.

🤝 Another example of how Indigenous knowledge can offer practical, low-cost alternatives, especially as farmers face rising costs and environmental pressure from conventional agriculture.

🔗 https://news.mongabay.com/2026/06/ancient-maya-knowledge-helps-guatemalan-farmers-cut-agrochemical-use/

#Permaculture #Sustainability #SustainableAgriculture #Biodiversity #Environment #Agroecology #SoilHealth #IndigenousKnowledge #NatureBasedSolutions

In defense of “nature”: why the word still matters in the age of AI

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.resilience.org/stories/2026-06-25/in-defense-of-nature-why-the-word-still-matters-in-the-age-of-ai/

In defense of “nature”: why the word still matters in the age of AI

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.resilience.org/stories/2026-06-25/in-defense-of-nature-why-the-word-still-matters-in-the-age-of-ai/

𝐍𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐰𝐤: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 - 𝐂𝐡 𝟒: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐚: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭

Full video, glossary, and more on the website.
https://waywordsstudio.com/project/blackhawk-rediscovery-of-america/

#democracy #readingguide #reflections#history #literacy #indigenoushistory #americanhistory#dialectics #encounterhistory #glossary #nativeinlandsea #indigenousknowledge #twospirit #twospiritpeople #lgbtqiaplus

𝐍𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐰𝐤: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 - 𝐂𝐡 𝟒: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐚: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭

Full video, glossary, and more on the website.
https://waywordsstudio.com/project/blackhawk-rediscovery-of-america/

#democracy #readingguide #reflections#history #literacy #indigenoushistory #americanhistory#dialectics #encounterhistory #glossary #nativeinlandsea #indigenousknowledge #twospirit #twospiritpeople #lgbtqiaplus

Indigenous issues are everyone's issues.
#indigenous #indigenousyouth #everychildmatters #indigenousknowledge #indigenousresilience #indigenouswellbeing #firstnations #metis #inuit #ymhc

Indigenous issues are everyone's issues.
#indigenous #indigenousyouth #everychildmatters #indigenousknowledge #indigenousresilience #indigenouswellbeing #firstnations #metis #inuit #ymhc

Indigenous education: free online courses.
#indigenous #indigenousyouth #everychildmatters #indigenousknowledge #indigenousresilience #indigenouswellbeing #firstnations #metis #inuit #ymhc

Indigenous education: free online courses.
#indigenous #indigenousyouth #everychildmatters #indigenousknowledge #indigenousresilience #indigenouswellbeing #firstnations #metis #inuit #ymhc

Indigenous peoples' day every day
#indigenous #indigenousyouth #everychildmatters #indigenousknowledge #indigenousresilience #indigenouswellbeing #firstnations #metis #inuit #ymhc

Indigenous peoples' day every day
#indigenous #indigenousyouth #everychildmatters #indigenousknowledge #indigenousresilience #indigenouswellbeing #firstnations #metis #inuit #ymhc

Indigenous peoples day. By @morning.star.designs
#indigenous #indigenousyouth #everychildmatters #indigenousknowledge #indigenousresilience #indigenouswellbeing #firstnations #metis #inuit #ymhc

Indigenous peoples day. By @morning.star.designs
#indigenous #indigenousyouth #everychildmatters #indigenousknowledge #indigenousresilience #indigenouswellbeing #firstnations #metis #inuit #ymhc