At Tallgrass, we will telegraph the complexity and nuance faced by Indigenous leaders in a rapidly changing business and geopolitical environment. And while this complexity continues to be undervalued by the market, the risk profile of failing to recognize Indigenous Peoples and to integrate their concerns into investment criteria is unchanged.

Inuit lawyer and advocate Aaju Peter responds to US threats of colonizing Greenland, Avocado exports in Mexico tap Indigenous Peoples’ water and subsistence resources, Native-stewardship returns Bison to Illinois prairies after almost 200 years, and more.

Rights-based language adopted at COP30, updates from company engagements concerning Indigenous Peoples’ rights,, debriefs of PRI in Person and UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, and more. Also upcoming events, recently released resources, and news items of interest.

SIRGE Coalition and Voices have published guidance to help Indigenous Peoples navigate the OECD complaint system as a tool to support communities affected by harmful business practices in defending their rights and holding companies accountable.

Tallgrass Institute - Winter 2025 - Indigenous Insights from COP30, Mining Standard Analysis, Renewable Energy Siting and More

The Market Strategies Engagement Manager serves as a subject matter expert on market-based strategies such as shareholder advocacy, corporate engagement, and standard setting, and supports the work by building relationships with Indigenous Peoples, leaders, and communities to identify and implement market-based strategies to further their self-determined priorities.

Tallgrass Institute is honored to be among the 300+ organizations participating the #GiveNative campaign by Native Ways Federation. This community movement helps raise awareness to giving—in all of its forms—to Native nonprofits and recognizes that Native-led organizations have the solutions to the issues that Native communities are facing.

Landmark legislation proposed in Fiji protects Indigenous Peoples’ rights, $270-million conservation agreement is implemented in Nunavut, Indigenous insights from COP30 continue after conference closes, and more.

Takeaways from the November 2025 IIPWG call, including a recap of Indigenous Peoples' insights from COP30, analysis of the second draft of the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CSMI), and resources shared at the November IIPWG Canada call.

Analysis of the final consultation draft of the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) shows a low threshold for Indigenous Peoples’ rights and raises new concerns about governance, accountability, and the very definition of consent.

Tallgrass Institute published insights and takeaways from the October 28 webinar, Investor Briefing on Indigenous Peoples’ COP30 Priorities. Indigenous leaders and investment experts discussed key priorities and investor stewardship recommendations, including no-go zones, FPIC due diligence, direct funding for Indigenous climate action, and more.