Confronting the injustice woven through Indigenous histories raises righteous anger. But when we intentionally engage in difficult conversations with open hearts, we strengthen authentic connections needed to power a broader movement to return Indigenous lands to Indigenous hands.

A landmark settlement announced in January will essentially end commercial ranching in Point Reyes National Seashore. For Alliance for Felix Cove founder Theresa Harlan, this represents an opportunity to bring Indigenous ecological knowledge and traditions to the work of restoring vital ecosystems.