We are within the land as it is within us.
The Stewards
In Native Country, the land is seen as an extension of ourselves, apart of who we are. Our organization is comprised of people who honor this connection to the land in their daily lives. The work we do is influenced by the Indigenous knowledge that has been passed down for generations. By moving with the land, we know how to best care for it.
Blackfeet Country
Employees of the Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife Department do field work on the reservation.
Photos by Sarah Mosquera
Cheyenne River
Wildlife Biologist, Chalmer Combellick and his team on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
Photos by Sarah Mosquera
Crow Nation
Wes Stops, Board Vice President, and his brother Jacob, hunting on their ancestral lands on Crow Nation land.
Photos by Tailyr Irvine
Fort Belknap
Wildlife Biologist, Tevin Messerly with community members and conservation partners on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Montana.
Photos by Sarah Mosquera
Lower Brule
Shaun Grassel, BNGA CEO, on his land in the Lower Brule Reservation. He is a cattle producer and practices wildlife friendly teachings.
Photos by Sarah Mosquera
Northern Cheyenne
Adriann Killsnight is a biologist connecting with her community about their vision for reintroducing black-footed ferrets.
Photos by Sarah Mosquera
Pine Ridge
Community coming together for the annual Gathering Summit on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Photos by Tailyr Irvine
Rocky Boy
Jason Belcourt and members of the Chippewa Cree's Natural Resource department take care of the land and buffalo on the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation.
Photos by Sarah Mosquera
Turtle Mountain
Turtle Mountain youth enjoying connecting with the land during their summer camp.
Photos by Tailyr Irvine