The Indigenous Earth Law Program partners with Indigenous Peoples to advance Earth law, supporting leaders in advocacy, education, policy, and governance.
INDIGENOUS EARTH LAW
News & Events
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New Blog
Inherent Relationship Jurisprudence: An Earth Law Center & Indigenous Environmental Network Collaboration
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Protecting Mother Earth Conference
The 18th Protecting Mother Earth Conference, hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee, from August 1 to 4, 2024.
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Tribute to the Orca
June 12, 2024 — An evening centered around raising up Indigenous voices and re-imagining our relationship with Nature.
Key Achievements
Inherent Relationship Jurisprudence: Defined and promoted the concept recognizing Indigenous connections to lands and waters.
Indigenous Circle of Earth Law Portal: Online hub providing legal documents, case studies, and educational materials for Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Earth Law Toolkit: Created a toolkit with guides, templates, and best practices.
Current Campaigns
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Inherent Relationships Jurisprudence
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Indigenous Circle, Earth Law Portal
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Indigenous Campaigns Across ELC's Programs
Downloadable resources for the Indigenous Earth Law Program
Dr. Kelsey Leonard
Indigenous Earth Law Program Director
Support the Indigenous Earth Law Program
Header Photo: Unsplash / Kevin Noble, News & Events Photo: Unsplash / Frankie Lopez; Campaigns (left to right): Unsplash / Kirill Tonkikh; Unsplash / Jon Flobrant; Unsplash / Jean Vella; Resources Photo: Unsplash / Nate Rayfield, Footer Photo: Unsplash / Mladen Borisov