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The aim is to define how care contributes to Indigenous environmental stewardship and its implications for ecological practices.

April 1, 2026People and NatureOpen Access

Centring care as part of Indigenous environmental stewardship: Collective learning through cultural plants

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The aim is to define how care contributes to Indigenous environmental stewardship and its implications for ecological practices.
Conducted 109 interviews with Indigenous plant stewards in diverse ecosystems.
Performed qualitative coding analysis to identify themes related to care in stewardship practices.
Collaborative research with Indigenous gatherers and scholars across multiple cultural projects.
Identified key elements of care that motivate Indigenous stewardship, including responsibility and relationship.
Demonstrated that care for plants resembles familial relationships and extends through generations.
Showed how disrupted care due to colonization can lead to modern reconnection and reconciliation efforts.

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Explores how care shapes Indigenous environmental stewardship in culturally rich ecosystems, suggesting its significance for community healing.

Mucioki et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Explores how care shapes Indigenous environmental stewardship in culturally rich ecosystems, suggesting its significance for community healing.