YALANORI
In the land of Yalanori (Home of the First Voices), tribes have won back their freedom, shaping their own destiny with wisdom from the past. They've crafted smart ways to lead themselves and take care of what the land gives them. The Yalanori folks have breathed life into their surroundings, caring for people and nature as one.
They've set up places where their voices matter most - tribal councils, maybe, or groups that watch over their land and keep their traditions alive. They call these places 'Baskinta' (the Weavers), symbolizing the weaving of their culture and nature. In Baskinta, every voice counts, and old ways guide new paths.
Baskinta engages with the larger world, sharing their ways of fostering growth and wellbeing. In the development sector as we know it, they would show that progress can walk hand in hand with respect for traditions and the environment.
SCROLL TO GO RIGHT
WAY OF WORKING
Putting Our Coins Where It Counts (Budget allocation): They use a process where the tribe decides how to spend money, focusing on safeguarding the land, ways of living that are good for Mother Earth, and keeping their traditions alive. They might use a tribal-led trust to handle the money.
What Matters Most to Us (Agenda setting): The tribe leads the way in spotting the biggest troubles they face and dreaming up ways to tackle them. This could mix old wisdom with new research.
Getting Things Done Our Way (Project management): The tribe leads the work on projects, making the big decisions. Projects for safeguarding the land, keeping up their way of life, and keeping their traditions alive are made with the tribe. The work is done by the tribe, with some help from outside pals.
In Yalanori, folks answer to their tribes and the principles of Baskinta (the Weavers), their self-rule, and freedom. In this place, fairness doesn’t mean punishment. Instead, they use 'Alilinka' (meaning 'Circle of Healing') to mend the ties between people, the tribe, and Mother Earth, all the while keeping their traditions alive.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Pals who value Yalanori's freedom and self-rule offer their hands. They support the tribe in safeguarding the land and invest in ways of living that won't drain Mother Earth. Through 'Simajatu' (Wisdom Gatherings), they share knowledge across different tribes.
PARTNERSHIPS
They use 'Utuneka' (Decolonization Compass), a tool that looks at how choices and plans affect their self-rule.
They stick to 'Agunari' (meaning 'We Agree'), a process that makes sure the tribe has a say in decisions and that their rights are valued.
Lastly, they use 'Lakoriya', a method that puts their rights first, including rights to their lands, resources, and self-rule.
IMPACT & SUCCESS
