Restoring Balance Collaborative

Good News for the Land 🌎

The Yindjibarndi people in Western Australia are advancing an Indigenous-led renewable energy project rooted in stewardship, self-determination, and long-term care for their homelands.

Through the Jinbi solar project, the Yindjibarndi are building pathways for community-led energy development while protecting culturally significant lands and creating opportunities for future generations.

This work reflects something Indigenous communities around the world have always known: solutions grounded in relationship to land, culture, and community create stronger futures for everyone.

Across the globe, Indigenous Peoples continue leading innovative approaches to stewardship, governance, and sustainability — reminding us that caring for the land and caring for community are deeply connected.

Read the story: https://yindjibarndi.com.au/yindjibarndi-energy-projects-hailed-by-key-experts/

Where we gather matters.

This June, Sacred Waters returns to the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Isleta, where water has long guided life, culture, and decision-making along the Rio Grande.

Our gathering space at Isleta Resort & Casino was intentionally chosen for its connection to place, story, and community. From architecture inspired by Pueblo heritage to design elements reflecting the surrounding river and desert landscape, the space itself invites reflection, relationship-building, and dialogue.

As you plan your journey to Sacred Waters 2026, we encourage you to reserve your accommodations soon. Discounted hotel rooms are available through May 28, 2026.

📍 Sacred Waters 2026
June 22–25, 2026
Isleta Resort & Casino | Albuquerque, New Mexico

There’s a circle being held for you. Register here: https://cvent.me/xEMKWZ

A week from today, join us for a Global Connections Webinar with Dr. Dan Longboat — Roronhiakewen (He Clears the Sky).

Drawing from Haudenosaunee knowledge systems and the teachings of the Two Row Wampum, Dr. Longboat will invite us into a conversation about revitalizing the Indigenous mind, body, and spirit, and our sacred responsibilities to Creation.

📅 May 19, 2026
🕐 1pm Pacific
🌎 Online

Together, we’ll reflect on how we create spaces for Indigenous relatives and allies to lead change grounded in respect, collaboration, and stewardship.

Register: https://tinyurl.com/3dh89rnw

Good news for the land.

A traditional canoe is sailing across Fiji on a 50-day “Voyage of Hope,” reconnecting communities, culture, and ocean stewardship.

The journey is more than symbolic—it’s a living expression of Indigenous knowledge in action. By reviving ancestral navigation and ocean relationships, this voyage strengthens cultural identity while raising awareness about protecting marine ecosystems.

Across generations, this is what stewardship looks like: honoring the past while guiding the future.

How do we create space where Indigenous knowledge leads and our relatives engage in meaningful collaboration?

Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Dan Longboat - Roronhiakewen (He Clears the Sky) as he shares teachings on ethical space and responsibility.

Drawing from Haudenosaunee knowledge and Two Row Wampum teachings, this conversation offers guidance on how we relate to land, water, and one another.

📍 Virtual (Zoom)
🗓️ May 19, 2026
🔗 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/deHFdp9FQtaFQOuRb5aHjQ #/registration