As practitioners in the field of (re)connecting humans to the natural world, we have a unique respons-ability to share our collective knowledge and land-based learning deep into the hearts and minds of our local communities. How can we help transform the many systems which intersect with our work: economic, educational, healthcare, and more?
To do this honorably, it will be necessary to continually reconcile our lineage, especially as it is entangled in systems of oppression and culturally appropriative roots. Indigenous peoples, lands and lifeways must remain centered in these conversations as we create greater integrity, unity and impact in our work.