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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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May
May
As we continue to explore what growth means for the Strategic Earth team this year, we’re intentionally creating space to pause. At the beginning of 2026, we spent time reflecting on our values, evaluating unhelpful work patterns, and considering how we want to continue building our team and company. If you’re interested in where that […]
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Mar
Mar
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.
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Mar
Mar
Strategic Earth provides facilitation services in California for complex natural resource conversations, public meetings, and community engagement processes that require trust, preparation, and thoughtful collaboration.
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Feb
Feb
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, […]
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Jan
Jan
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.
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Dec
Dec
In our latest Strategic Earth Book Club gathering, we explored Bad Indians by Deborah Miranda—a powerful memoir about generational stories, resilience, and truth-telling. Our discussion centered on the importance of honoring lived experiences, cultural continuity, and creating facilitation spaces where honesty and multiple perspectives can be held with care.
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Oct
Oct
Strategic Earth approaches each project through a community and inclusivity lens. As a team, we believe the most effective community engagement plans empower diverse stakeholders and connect with audiences that are typically underrepresented during decision-making processes. To us, that doesn’t mean simply “checking a box” or adding names to an email list, but rather making […]
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Oct
Oct
As a team that specializes in relationship-building to navigate complex community-based decision-making, we continually seek ways to deepen our understanding of inclusion and better empower diverse community members. One way we do this is through the Strategic Earth Book Club. At Strategic Earth, our book club is more than a team activity. It’s a practice […]