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This study delves into the intersection of climate fiction (cli-fi) and Indigenous ecological knowledge (IEK) in the literary works of N.K. Jemisin. Through an analysis of selected novels and short stories by Jemisin, notably the "The Broken Earth" trilogy, this research explores how Jemisin intertwines themes of climate change, environmental degradation, and resilience with Indigenous perspectives on ecology, land stewardship, and sustainability. Drawing upon ecocritical and postcolonial frameworks, the study examines how Jemisin's narratives challenge dominant Western paradigms of environmentalism, centering Indigenous voices, knowledge systems, and cosmologies. Through close textual analysis and theoretical inquiry, this research sheds light on the ways in which Jemisin's speculative fiction highlights Indigenous ways of knowing and being in relation to the environment, while also addressing pressing issues of climate justice and ecological transformation. By critically evaluating Jemisin's imaginative depictions of alternative futures and eco-cultural landscapes, this study contributes to broader discussions on literature, climate activism, and the decolonization of environmental discourse.