Where collective knowledge leads to collective strength.
The only global Indigenous organization dedicated exclusively to climate justice.
WHY WE EXIST
Indigenous people are critical to sustaining life on this planet. Period.
Woven is a global initiative grounded in the sacredness of ancestral knowledge, responsibilities, and aspirations. We steward projects and campaigns centered on climate action, land defense, and Indigenous rights and self-determination. Understanding that climate justice is interconnected with traditional culture, we create a space for Indigenous peoples to unite while celebrating regional differences.
WHAT WE’RE UP AGAINST
Colonialization is the number one threat to Indigenous-led climate solutions.
Colonialism causes climate change.
Ongoing systems of colonialization extract resources from Indigenous lands while Indigenous peoples 1) receive little to no economic benefit and 2) are excluded from decision-making spaces. Our body of work is decolonial, anti-capitalist, and anti-false solutions, while holistically contributing to lowering global emissions and while leading to a better quality of life for all.
OUR COURSE OF ACTION
Climate justice cannot be achieved without Indigenous self-determination.
INDIGENOUS RIGHTS AND SElf Determination
How we support each other
✓ Amplify grassroots, local initiatives
✓ Annual knowledge exchanges
✓ Enhanced participation in International spaces and decision making
CLIMATE JUSTICE
How we support the planet
✓ Weaving Indigenous knowledge at a global level
✓ Power mapping and research
✓ Resource tracking
✓ Supporting land defense movements
✓ Data collection on land protection movement
TRACKING OUR INITIATIVES
Holding ourselves accountable, and being unapologetic in our progress.
Woven is a multi-year initiative in its initial stages. Follow along to stay updated on new solutions, movements, and regional stories.
01
Build a global Indigenous advisory council
COMPLETE
We called upon representatives from the seven socio-cultural regions of the world to build a unifying vision and long-term strategy. Learn more.
02
Launch power mapping and research
Complete
We launched a multi-pronged research review and data analysis to understand which strategies create the biggest impact.
03
Create a global gathering space
In process
We’re organizing a annual convening of Indigenous peoples to share ancestral knowledge, values, and teachings.
04
Share resources, tools, and knowledge
In process
We aim to build global resource exchange of knowledge, approaches, funding, and research by and for Indigenous peoples.
