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Join us for conversations that explore stewardship and regenerative agriculture practices, as well as environmental legal frameworks informed by Traditional Knowledge. With growing interest in blending ancient technologies with modern science, this series invites us to explore how these ways of knowing can work together—while honoring and giving credit to the Indigenous communities who have shaped and sustained them.
Session 1: Rights of Nature - land and waters as kin ~ October 1st, 4 pm to 5 pm EST ~ Free ~ Virtual ~ Register Here
Description: In many Indigenous cultures, natural systems are not seen as separate from humans, but as relatives. There have been efforts to recognize natural systems as having rights equal to those of humanity. Notably, these rights are enshrined in the Constitutions of the Rappahannock Tribe, New Zealand, and Ecuador and have been enacted as legal frameworks to support Tribes' enforcement of environmental protections. But these rights do not fit neatly into US law and have been struck down by courts in Florida and Ohio when enacted by their citizens.
What are the Rights of Nature, where do they come from, and why are they important? Join us for a conversation on this legal framework, which recognizes ecosystems and natural entities as rights-bearing. Our speakers will discuss the movement's roots and its intersections with environmental law and community-based advocacy, offering insights into innovative approaches to environmental stewardship and justice.