What does it really mean to build resilience in the face of climate change, water scarcity, and centuries of under-investment?
In this powerful episode of The Groundswell Way, host Matthew Wesley Williams sits down with Governor Stephen Roe Lewis of the Gila River Indian Community—a visionary leader stewarding bold solutions rooted in ancestral wisdom and sovereign innovation.
From solar-covered irrigation canals to one of the most impactful tribal water settlements in U.S. history, Governor Lewis shares how his community is leveraging traditional ecological knowledge to create a climate-resilient, self-sufficient future. With clarity and conviction, he reminds us: resilience isn’t about returning to normal—it’s about reclaiming our power to shape what comes next.
This is Part One of a two-part series exploring “Moving at the Speed of Trust” in Indian Country. You don’t want to miss it.
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