First Stewards: Caring for our Homelands

From Nature is the Solution by The Nature Conservancy

March 31, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

This episode explores Native-led land conservation efforts and the relationship between Indigenous communities and their homelands.

Take a deep look at Native-led land conservation and the connections between Indigenous communities and their homelands. Host Karen Lombard visits with partners from Native Land Conservancy and members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to learn how they honor, protect and restore the landscapes of Cape Cod and the life that depends on it. Host: Karen Lombard, Director of Restoration and Stewardship Also featuring: Diana Ruiz and Paula Peters, Native Land Conservancy; Asa Peters; Ramona Peters; Vernon (Buddy) Pocknett; and Seequan Weeden Learn more about TNC's commitment to working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Karen Lombard

Guests: Diana Ruiz, Paula Peters

Topics covered

Native-led land conservation
Indigenous communities
Cape Cod landscapes
Environmental stewardship
Cultural heritage

Keywords

land conservation
Indigenous Peoples
Cape Cod
Native Land Conservancy
environmental protection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Native Land Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy

Places: Cape Cod