The "Rights of Nature" movement aims to protect rivers, mountains, and entire ecosystems by recognizing their inherent legal rights to exist, persist, flourish, and evolve, rather than treating

The "Rights of Nature" movement aims to protect rivers, mountains, and entire ecosystems by recognizing their inherent legal rights to exist, persist, flourish, and evolve, rather than treating them as property. This radical framework has gained global momentum, spreading from tribal lands to cities and nations.

In this session, activist attorneys Frank Bibeau, Thomas Linzey, and Samantha Skenandore, moderated by Alexis Bunten, will update us on their successes and challenges in Indian Country and beyond.

Watch more videos from the 2022 conference here.

Nick Estes, Ph.D. (Kul Wicasa/Lower Brule Sioux), is an Assistant Professor of American Studies at the University of New Mexico and a member of the Oak Lake Writers Society. He co-founded The Red

Nick Estes, Ph.D. (Kul Wicasa/Lower Brule Sioux), is an Assistant Professor of American Studies at the University of New Mexico and a member of the Oak Lake Writers Society. He co-founded The Red Nation in 2014, an organization dedicated to Native liberation, serving on its editorial collective and writing its bi-weekly newsletter. Estes is the author of "Our History Is the Future: Standing Rock Versus the Dakota Access Pipeline" and "The Long Tradition of Indigenous Resistance."

For more talks and discussions from the 2022 Conference, visit www.bioneers.org.

We are thrilled to partner with Thousand Currents and 7th Generation Fund for a special edition of Native Pulse: Interwoven Voices.

Tune into this unique conversation featuring Haydee

We are thrilled to partner with Thousand Currents and 7th Generation Fund for a special edition of Native Pulse: Interwoven Voices.

Tune into this unique conversation featuring Haydee Sanches (Centro Cultural Techantit), Shelley Cabrera (Red Ñuqanchik Maronijei Noshaninka), and Berta Cumez (Asociación de Mujeres Ixpiyakok). Brenda Perez will moderate.

Nixiwaka Yawanawa, from the Yawanawa tribe, highlights our intrinsic connection with

Nixiwaka Yawanawa, from the Yawanawa tribe, highlights our intrinsic connection with nature. He presented these insights at TEDxHackney.

Nixiwaka also delivered a second TED Talk, available here, further exploring his perspectives.

“Called From Darkness” is a six-part documentary series exploring the spiritual dimensions of addiction recovery, emphasizing community, meaning, and purpose. It features diverse individuals

“Called From Darkness” is a six-part documentary series exploring the spiritual dimensions of addiction recovery, emphasizing community, meaning, and purpose. It features diverse individuals from rural, suburban, and urban settings, including former gang members, recovering addicts, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Homeless Veterans.

Produced by Paul Steinbroner and David Okimoto of TouchPoint Productions, Inc., this series offers powerful insights. To arrange a screening, please contact Paul at (541) 941-5317.

On August 17, 2020, the Trump administration opened the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's 1.5 million-acre Coastal Plain to oil and gas lease sales, possibly by December. This decision, amidst an

On August 17, 2020, the Trump administration opened the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's 1.5 million-acre Coastal Plain to oil and gas lease sales, possibly by December. This decision, amidst an oil glut and climate change concerns, targets the last 5% of America's previously protected Arctic Coastal Plain. It threatens to transform these wild lands into an industrial complex, jeopardizing the Gwich'in Nation's food security, spiritual, and cultural heritage—they call it "the sacred place where life begins." This move also endangers polar bears, the Porcupine Caribou herd, and migratory birds, marking a critical environmental and social justice conflict.

A video features Gwich'in community members from the 2016 Gwich'in Gathering, testifying against this development.

In September 2016, the critical importance of sacred lands, exemplified by the Standing Rock movement, gained significant attention.

This movement underscored the vital link between

In September 2016, the critical importance of sacred lands, exemplified by the Standing Rock movement, gained significant attention.

This movement underscored the vital link between protecting these lands and addressing climate change, emphasizing the need for responsible environmental stewardship.

The Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, a federally recognized tribe also known as the Kashaya Pomo, resides in Sonoma County, California. Their reservation, Stewarts Point Rancheria, is located in

The Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, a federally recognized tribe also known as the Kashaya Pomo, resides in Sonoma County, California. Their reservation, Stewarts Point Rancheria, is located in Stewarts Point.

The tribe's success in securing a private deed and management rights to their ancestral lands may be the first such achievement by a U.S. tribe. For more information, visit [Trust for Public Lands](https://www.tpl.org/our-work/kashia-coastal-reserve).

Sir David King, former UK chief scientific adviser (2013–2017), discussed the governance of climate-altering technologies in the Arctic with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative

Sir David King, former UK chief scientific adviser (2013–2017), discussed the governance of climate-altering technologies in the Arctic with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G).

He participated in two C2G sessions on October 10th at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly. There, scientists, policy experts, indigenous activists, youth, and other civil society representatives explored critical questions facing decision-makers regarding the Arctic's future.

Sir David King, former UK chief scientific adviser, recently discussed the governance of climate-altering technologies in the Arctic with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative

Sir David King, former UK chief scientific adviser, recently discussed the governance of climate-altering technologies in the Arctic with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G).

He joined two C2G sessions at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly on October 10th. There, scientists, policy experts, indigenous activists, and civil society representatives explored critical questions facing decision-makers regarding the Arctic's future. Learn more about Sir David King's insights on the Arctic here.