{"id":42661,"date":"2025-01-31T18:16:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T23:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.greenmoney.com\/2025\/?p=42661"},"modified":"2025-02-10T22:22:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T03:22:20","slug":"tallgrass-institute-connecting-investors-to-indigenous-insights-and-expertise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.greenmoney.com\/2025\/tallgrass-institute-connecting-investors-to-indigenous-insights-and-expertise\/","title":{"rendered":"Tallgrass Institute: Connecting Investors to Indigenous Insights and Expertise"},"content":{"rendered":"
> Back to February 2025 Issue<\/a><\/div>\n

Tallgrass Institute amplifies Indigenous insights from around the world and encourages creative capital approaches that value the fullness of economic, social and cultural wellbeing.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"KateTallgrass Institute<\/span><\/a> launched on January 14, 2025 to connect Indigenous Peoples\u2019 perspectives, solutions, and leadership with investors and the private sector. Our work advances Indigenous Peoples\u2019 self-determination and is guided by Indigenous Peoples\u2019 enduring values, stories, and cultures.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIndigenous definitions of economic wellness and thriving are informed by a depth of story, of persistence and resistance, and the complexity of language and cosmovision,\u201d<\/span><\/i> said<\/span><\/a> Founder & Executive Director Kate R. Finn. <\/span>\u201cOur work as a Center for Indigenous Economic Stewardship is to steward \u2013 to care for with intentionality, time, and foresight \u2013 those visions to be part of building strong and healthy communities.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Tallgrass Institute works with Indigenous Peoples and organizations, a range of global investor groups, sustainability professionals, and standard-setting bodies to redefine the private sector\u2019s role as one that respects Indigenous Peoples\u2019 rights, lands, and economic priorities. We achieve this through training for Indigenous leaders and the private sector, targeted research, investor networks, and corporate and international advocacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Training<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tallgrass Institute meets increasing demand to provide Indigenous leaders, investors, and corporate decision-makers with training that aligns business practice with the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Through public convenings and private meetings, formal instruction, and webinars, our training develops knowledge, skills, and readiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Among resources for investors our <\/span>Free, Prior and Informed Consent Due Diligence Questionnaire<\/span><\/a> provides a framework for performing due diligence that optimizes partnerships and engagement with Indigenous Peoples. The guide was updated in 2024 to reflect advancements in best practices to integrate Indigenous Peoples\u2019 self-defined free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) protocols, and to require heightened due diligence for Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Indigenous Peoples in Initial Contact.<\/span><\/p>\n

2024 also saw the release of our second <\/span>Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Rights and Participation in AGM Proposals<\/span><\/i><\/a> report. This annual report examines shareholder proposals to protect Indigenous Peoples\u2019 rights, documenting best practices for investors to work with Indigenous Peoples within those strategies. It also serves as a call to action for corporate accountability, with the most recent report reflecting a call from Indigenous leadership that action above policy is needed to ensure respect for Indigenous Peoples\u2019 rights.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, the overarching view of Indigenous Peoples from companies is framed largely in the negative, as shareholders and C-suites are often only aware of impacts to Indigenous Peoples when there is a grievance filed or conflict creates operational risk. This pattern reinforces negative tropes rather than creating space for active, beneficial engagement and partnership, even when development doesn\u2019t proceed. Tallgrass Institute seeks to disrupt this pattern in favor of one that recognizes the strength of Indigenous economic visions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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