In this blog post, Dr. Jonaki Bhattacharyya, an ethnoecologist, discusses the importance of language in bridging Indigenous and Western scientific perspectives. She emphasizes the need for humility and understanding when engaging with Indigenous communities, as well as the significance of key ecological terms such as ecosystem health, ecological integrity, biodiversity, resilience, and kincentric ecology in fostering a holistic approach to environmental stewardship. Photo Credit: Jonaki Bhattacharyya