Over 500 years of Indigenous resistance! Still here! Still strong! Today, on #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the Indigenous guards of the Amazon rainforest, who are on the frontlines of the battle to defend their people’s ancestral territories from some of the key drivers of climate change, including oil, mining, and logging. These intergenerational groups, conformed of elders and youth, women and men, are risking their lives each day to ensure the safety of their communities and to keep the last bastions of wild forest standing in one of the world’s deadliest regions for land defenders. The work of Indigenous guards shows the world just how effective Indigenous-led climate solutions are – and the urgency of guaranteeing Indigenous autonomy and self-determination. Head to the link in our bio to read a beautiful photo-essay to get a glimpse into their lives, find out how they pair technology with their ancestral knowledge, and hear their perspectives on why they do this dangerous and critical work! Share this post to show your solidarity on #IndigenousPeoplesDay! . . . #IndigenousRights #LandDefenders #Amazon #Rainforest #ClimateChange #ClimateSolutions #decolonize #conservation