Indigenous peoples are the most impacted by decisions made about our waterways. Indigenous original instructions embedded in our languages and ancient stories, ceremonies and rituals maintain, sustain and protect biodiversity. We will have two panels of Indigenous speakers from various regions of the world. Speakers will address the central roles of Indigenous knowledges and Indigenous governance as real solutions. Speakers will connect Indigenous water ethics to Indigenous resurgence, sovereignty, self-determination, land rematriation and decolonization. The intention is to reclaim and recenter the historical practices and leadership of Indigenous peoples as indispensable governance and knowledge pathways to restoring ecosystems and achieving sustainability. International Indigenous water statements and declarations that reflect this will be discussed in this session.

Read about the Indigenous Water Ethics event on the New School blog.

SPEAKERS / INVITADOS

Mona Polacca, Indigenous Environmental Network
Tom Goldtooth, Indigenous Environmental Network
Dr. Darlene Sanderson, University of Northern British Columbia
Dr. Rawiri Tinirau, Te Atawhai o Te Ao
David John Groenfeldt, Water Culture Institute
Sidney Hill, Tadodaho, Haudenosaunee Confederacy
Betty Lyons, American Indian Law Alliance
Roberto Mukaro Borrero, Human Rights Advocate
Lynn Morrison and Tamara Archie, Qwelmínte Secwépemc
Leonardo Figueroa Helland, The New School

Presented by Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management, Indigenous Environmental Network, and Tishman Environment and Design Center.

This is an official parallel event to the United Nations Water Conference