November 2022 — Creature Conserve

Our non-profit is based in Rhode Island, USA, the homelands of the First Peoples of Northeastern North America. These include the Narragansett nation, the only Federally recognized tribal nation in what is now the state of Rhode Island, along with members of several other nations within what is geographically the state boundaries, such as the Nipmuc, Wampanoag, and Niantic nations. The First Peoples have an inherent right to these lands. They remain stewards of this land and continue to pass down traditional ecological knowledge for generations to come. Together, we recognize and honor the kinship relationships between these tribal nations and their relationship with the land, waters, and all living things. We also recognize that we have much work to do toward decolonization. We acknowledge that it is our responsibility as individuals, as well as an organization, to pursue inclusion, equity, and justice for all, especially the First Peoples of this country.