Valérie Courtois and Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim: The next generation of Indigenous leadership

In this episode Catherine talks with two powerhouse Indigenous leaders—Valérie Courtois  from Canada and Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim from Chad—about why Indigenous-led climate action isn't just important, it's essential.

We dig into Indigenous guardians on the frontlines, how climate finance needs to reach the communities doing the work, and turning wildfire challenges into opportunities. Valerie and Hindu bring the goods on culture, land stewardship, and why women are leading the charge in their communities.

It's all about interconnectedness—nature, climate, knowledge—and why listening to Indigenous voices is key if we want real climate solutions. Urgent, hopeful, and packed with wisdom.

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This episode was recorded on Riverside.fm in the Fall 2025.