Indigenous peoples are stewards of our forests, plains, and rivers. But they face violence and intimidation from powerful interests who want to take their land for profit. When we stand up for indigenous rights, we stand up for our planet and our future. For more: fordfound.org/ideas/equals-change-blog/posts/report-2015-was-the-worst-year-on-record-for-killings-of-environmental-defenders/ Special thanks to ifnotusthenwho.me, Alianza Mesoamericana de Pueblos y Bosques and Coica Amazonía, Dara Kell / Brava Media, and Goldman Environmental Prize for photos and footage used in this piece.