IMAGO

“REIMAGINING CONSERVATION THROUGH AN INDIGENOUS LENS”

 

The IMAGO initiative is a movement focused on reimagining conservation through an Indigenous lens.

Watch the video from the 2021 IMAGO gathering

 
 

Nutaaq Simmonds, Sarah James and Robert Thompson sit in the Arctic Refuge in 2021

Heart centered conversations are intended to co-create a way to move forward in a good way, keeping in mind the health and wellness of the Indigenous Peoples, lands, animals and earth.

 

Group Photo taken by Emily Sullivan

 

These trips intentionally include voices from all areas of the spectrum. We do our best to invite a mix of Indigenous Peoples, Elders, Conservations Organization Representatives, Activists, Knowledge Bearers and so many more.

Sarah James, Nauri Simmonds, Karlin Itchoak and Nutaaq Simmonds dancing out on the nuna (land).

Iñupiaq, Gwich’in and supporters from all backgrounds connecting, celebrating, healing, and journeying together.