The aim of this project is to conduct 4-6 case studies through 7-10 interviews with Indigenous elders, youth, and farmers. The findings will be documented in a digital report that includes written case studies. The project will also explore partnerships with other organizations to bridge traditional and modern knowledge and the results will be shared through a presentation of the final report.

Timeline and Approach
Months 1-2: Identify participants and schedule interviews.
Months 3-4: Conduct interviews and gather insights.
Month 5: Compile findings into a report.
Month 6: Share results via report.

Focus Areas of Indigenous-Led Permaculture:
Community Collaboration: Shared decision-making and land stewardship with partnerships to blend traditional and modern knowledge.
Intergenerational Learning: Elders pass on wisdom, while youth engage in hands-on learning.
Storytelling & Oral Traditions: Knowledge is preserved through oral histories and observation.
Long-Term Resilience: Emphasis on sustainability, food sovereignty, and climate resilience for future generations.

Bonus objective: If this team is fully funded and has capacity, we will also curate and share optional video/audio resources for multimedia learning.

Expected Outputs

Creating a document that will bring change to permaculture spaces by promoting intergenerational knowledge, enabling us to share and collaborate using the insights we receive from various interviews
We envision passionate learners around the world engaging with this living document—rich with knowledge that inspires transformation in those who seek to learn, unlearn, and grow.

Intended Outcomes

To produce a document that not only educates, but also honors and preserves the wishes and wisdom of older generations—ensuring that future generations understand how things were done before they arrived
To create a document whose value lies not in comparison, but in its ability to hold space for sharing, learning, and unlearning—a place where diverse humans come together, embracing differences and growing through collective wisdom
This will be a reflection of how people from diverse tribes and cultures create, connect, and learn—with the land as both teacher and student. It’s is a globally integrative document of permaculture knowledge, bridging wisdom from elders to younger generations; and honouring the work of indigenous elders have contributed to the field.