Yesterday was Indigenous Peoples' Day, the counter-celebration of Columbus Day. While it can be helpful to acknowledge past injustice, it’s more consequential to take action. It’s a day later… how many people are still thinking about the plight of Native Americans and other indigenous people? I write this not to shame, but to encourage a further building of awareness. It’s important to learn the most accurate history possible of the Americas. Indeed, many members of indigenous cultures still needlessly suffer today. This doesn’t mean we tear down the institutions that make up our modern nations, but that we take tangible steps toward actualizing our modern society’s lofty ideals of inclusion, diversity, equity, and freedom. Is it too much for us to incorporate such awareness into our efforts to change the world? Can we not insist on equal opportunity for all people as we work to mitigate climate change and build a better one? For what is the point of saving the world if it is not saved for everyone? We have so much to learn from each other, and committing to this learning will accelerate our collective development. We are a synergistic amalgamation of knowledge and experience; let’s better understand each other.