Becoming Kin: A Lesson in Showing Up

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Since Tribal engagement is at the heart of Strategic Earth’s work, it is important for us to question: how do we authentically engage with Indigenous communities? How do we move beyond acknowledgment into a genuine relationship with Indigenous communities with the histories we carry? How do our personal stories and ancestral histories relate to our […]

A Vision for Indigenous Leadership at Strategic Earth

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At Strategic Earth, our work is grounded in relationships: long-term, heart-centered relationships built on trust and honoring the knowledge, leadership, and sovereignty of the communities we have the privilege of working alongside. Since our inception in 2010, Strategic Earth has invested in supporting Indigenous leadership and growing a network of Native Nations engagement practitioners. That […]

Tribal Engagement in Coastal Resilience | Santa Barbara

Tribal engagement coastal resilience gathering in Santa Barbara

Strategic Earth reflects on a Tribal engagement gathering in Santa Barbara, highlighting lessons learned in supporting coastal resilience through thoughtful facilitation and relationship-centered approaches.

What Makes Strategic Earth Consulting Different And How We Can Support You in 2026



Strategic Earth Consulting provides community and Tribal engagement consulting, alongside structured stakeholder coordination, for complex environmental and public decision-making processes. We partner with Tribal Nations as sovereign governments and work alongside public agencies, nonprofits, and community leaders to design and facilitate collaborative processes that build clarity, trust, and durable outcomes. As we look toward 2026, […]

Year-End Reflections: Making Space for Rest, Rhythm, and Renewal

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As we enter 2026, our team reflects on the rhythms of rest, partnership, and relationship-centered work that shaped the year, and how we’re preparing to welcome the new year with clear and heart-centered intention.