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The Indigenous Rights of Nature Movement
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An in-depth panel discussion of Indigenous environmental leaders share their approaches to adopting the “Rights of Nature” into tribal governance for protecting Mother Earth and Indigenous rights took place on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 6 PM CT/ 4 PM PT. The panel was presented in collaboration with Indigeneity — a Native-led program within Bioneers — dedicated to increasing the visibility of Indigenous knowledge and approaches to solving earth’s most pressing environmental and social issues.
Walt is Oglala Lakota and created the logo for Urban Rez. He is Creative Director, owner of Nakota Designs Advertising Designs and Graphics. Executive Director of the Stronghold Society nonprofit dedicated to instilling hope and supporting youth movements through Live Life Call To Action Campaigns.
Role: Jordana is excited to engage with different Native/Indigenous communities. Her passion for working with youth will help develop the Native Youth Media Project. She will also assist with the Creative Shorts Fellowship (CSF) to help organize deliverables for filmmakers.