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

On the afternoon of March 21, 2023, the eve of World Water Day and the opening of the United Nation’s Water Conference, an inspirational ceremony will take place at the Angel of the Waters Fountain in Central Park. The ceremony will celebrate the tangible and intangible value and enduring significance of water related cultural heritage around the world. Our goal is to ensure that culture is central to the international discussions on water management, as well as to inspire the delegates to the UN Water Conference to celebrate water as the source of life, and to understand the power of water to connect people, to enhance justice and to resolve conflicts. 

Event Schedule

Communities Caring for Water Conference 2021 is a joint initiative between The Rivers Trust and the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO). It’s an opportunity for people and communities engaged with their local water environment to share their stories and learn from others and takes place on Saturday 20 November 2021.

This year’s virtual conference will discuss forming new groups and actions we can take to make rivers projects successful .

Tickets are available now on Eventbrite: Communities Caring for Water 2021 Tickets, Sat 20 Nov 2021 at 09:30 | Eventbrite

Join the ‘Water is Love’ team for the Animation premiere on November 1st at 6pm GMT | 2pm ET

with a live Q&A with the Film Team, the illustrator, Charlène Chesnier and sound designer of the animation track, Tamara Montenegro.

To register for this event:

1. Sign up here to join us on zoom

2. Make sure you have pre-registered on this platform so you have access to the film during the premiere.

As part of the upcoming documentary series, Water is Love, we explore the crucial relation between water cycles and the climate. In this original and brand new 12 minute animation, we portray the healthy water cycle, the consequences of its destruction and how it can be restored.

During COP26, from now until November 12th, we're offering you this exclusive sneak preview of the animation.

We believe this is a crucial link that's so far been missing in the climate conversation. If the world can hear it this revolutionary message, it might change the direction of the climate movement from adaptation to regeneration, from centralized to decentralized solutions, from seeking tech-fixes to healing our relationship with the living Earth.

We are still crowdfunding to raise 50,000 euros so that we can complete the production of the documentary series. If you resonate with bringing water and love into the climate conversation...

DONATE HERE --> Every Drop Counts!

Earth Day 2021