This episode of the SEI Podcast Series brings together powerful voices from Voices of Restoration: First Nations Leadership from Around the World, an event spotlighting Indigenous leadership in environmental care. Featuring First Nations leaders from across the globe, the conversation centres on place‑based knowledge, cultural responsibility, and the enduring connections between communities and Country.
Through candid reflections and lived experience, speakers share what restoration looks like on the ground—exploring both successes and ongoing challenges in caring for lands, waters, and ecosystems. Moving beyond technical solutions, the discussion highlights the cultural, social, and governance dimensions that underpin long‑term environmental stewardship.
At its heart, this episode is about listening and learning from First Nations perspectives that are shaping how restoration is understood and practiced. It also underscores the importance of knowledge exchange, community‑led approaches, and global collaboration in building more just and sustainable futures.
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