| Photography by Cara Romero (www.cararomerophotography.com) and collage artwork by Mer Young (www.meryoung.com). |
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Bioneer, This year, in honor of Indigenous People’s day, we are honored to share videos from the 2023 Bioneers Indigenous Forum. Founded in 2008, the Native-led Indigenous Forum at Bioneers is designed as a sovereign space for Indigenous People to bring their vision and message to Native and non-Native allies and to connect. Each year the Indigenous Forum works to amplify Indigenous voices, build networks and movements and enhance cross-cultural dialogue, learning, cultural sensitivity and informed action. The event is a core part of the Bioneers Conference, bringing together Indigenous activists, scientists, elders, youth, culture-bearers and scholars to share their knowledge and frontline solutions in dialogue with a dynamic, multicultural audience. In 2023, the forum brought together an incredible group of leaders addressing vital issues ranging from #Landback to Indigenous Science to Global Perspectives on the Rights of Nature Movement. It is an honor to be able to provide a platform for so many Indigenous leaders who are generously sharing their perspectives with the wider Bioneers audience.
Read on to explore the 2023 Indigenous Forum, learn about our recent historic Rights of Nature gathering and get the latest updates on Bioneers Learning. |
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Landback: Restoring People, Place and Purpose#LandBack has become a rallying cry in Indigenous circles and beyond from coast to coast, but what does #Landback really mean, and how can we be a part of this movement? In this conversation, leaders in the #Landback movement will share different approaches to the return and “rematriation” of ancestral territories. For tribal members, the discussion includes organizational, fundraising, and legal strategies. For non-Natives, panelists share how to be a good ally for #Landback. Moderated by Cara Romero with: PennElys Droz; Corrina Gould; Tom Little Bear Nason; Kawenniiosta Jock. |
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Indigenous Science for Healing Land to SeaIndigenous peoples across the Pacific have a deep knowledge of the ocean and its ecosystems acquired from hundreds of generations of observation. Today, commercial farming, overfishing, resource extraction and global warming are destroying the ocean systems and exacerbating the climate crisis. In this panel, three leaders with intimate knowledge of the relationships between land and ocean discuss how to restore balance to the Pacific and to the planet. Moderated by Alexis Bunten with: Loa Niumeitolu; Kiana Frank; Andrea Kealoha. |
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Undam the Klamath! How Tribes Led the Largest River Restoration Project in US HistoryYurok and Karuk peoples have been fighting for decades to remove dams on the Klamath River that destroyed riparian ecosystems and decimated salmon populations that underscore traditional lifeways. In 2022, the US government finally agreed to remove four dams and engage in the largest river restoration project in US history. Learn the story of this incredible achievement in tribal activism, groundbreaking tribal partnerships with state and federal governments, and culture-based methods for river restoration. Moderated by Cara Romero with: Samuel Gensaw, Isaac Kinney and Craig Tucker. |
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Healing Justice to Restore Relations with LandHow might the fight for #Landback benefit from the inclusion of Black people and other historically marginalized groups? Does ‘call out culture’ actually harm decolonization movements? We are living in a very exciting time as we witness more instances of successful Indigenous-led #Landback campaigns and triumphs over the extraction industry more than ever before, but we are also becoming increasingly aware that we cannot restore relations with the land without addressing our own trauma. In this video, panelists explore these issues and share practical strategies for addressing them using such tools as an intergenerational focus, ceremony, and time on the land. Moderated by Eriel Deranger with: Jodie Geddes and Carlee Loft. |
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International Perspectives on Rights of Nature in Tribal LawIt is not surprising that Indigenous Peoples are leading the way in the “Rights of Nature” movement given that the idea that trees, waters, and ecosystems have a right to flourish reflects Indigenous worldviews. In this panel, Indigenous leaders whose tribes have adopted Rights of Nature frameworks to protect sacred territories share practical strategies for organizing and implementing Rights of Nature campaigns within international legal frameworks. Moderated by Brittany Gondolfi with: Samantha Skenandore; Danielle Greendeer and Erin Matariki Carr. |
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Bioneers Indigeneity Hosts Historic Rights of Nature GatheringWe held our most ambitious Rights of Nature gathering to date on September 21-22, 2023, with the generous support of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and hosted at the Agua Caliente Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. The gathering was attended by over 230 participants, representing 79 Tribes, including 26 California Indian Tribes. Based on our collective value for honoring 7th-generation wisdom, participants ranged in age from elders to youth. Keynote speakers included Tribal leaders from coast to coast, sharing strategies for adopting Rights of Nature, as well as legal experts and youth. |
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Upcoming Bioneers Learning Courses & Community ConversationsThrough engaging courses and conversations led by some of the world's foremost movement leaders, Bioneers Learning and Community Conversations equip engaged citizens and professionals like you with the knowledge, tools, resources and networks to initiate or deepen your engagement, leading to real change in your life and community. Upcoming Bioneers Learning Courses: The Rights of Nature | Starting October 19 | A full background on the emerging “rights of nature” movement in the United States and internationally and how to develop, adopt, and enforce local rights of nature laws in your own communities. Honoring Your Emotional Ecosystem | Starting November 14 | A grounded and surprising exploration of the healing genius in your emotional realm.
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