17th Protecting Mother Earth Conference
June 28 – July 1st, 2018
This year’s conference will be hosted by the LSqualli-Absch, the Nisqually People (People of the River, People of the Grass) and co-sponsored by the Indigenous Environmental Network and Indigenous Climate Action, that will be taking place June 28 through July 1st, 2018 and will be held within the territories of the Nisqually Nation, near Olympia, Washington. Together, we are writing to formally invite you as an ally organization to this year’s event.
This all-outdoor event, located at Frank’s Landing, the site of the 1960’s fishing rights actions and next to the Wa He Lut School, is expected to have over 2500 participants and will feature Indigenous Peoples from across Turtle Island and internationally, representing frontline grassroots groups as well as elected tribal leadership. Allies will also participate.
This conference is Indigenous-initiated, designed and led for the purpose of uplifting the critical voices of those on the frontline battles against environmental injustice and climate change. As such, we see the absolute need to have key ally representatives join us as observers and listeners during this event.
The 4-day event will include plenaries and break-out sessions addressing the following key themes:
Water, Oceans and Fisheries – Climate Justice – Extreme Energy and Renewable Energy – Mining – Food Sovereignty – Environmental Health – Just Transition – Rights of Mother Earth
Once again, this event is an outdoor event, with the expectation that guests (if able) camp on site. Showers, bathrooms, daycare and meals will be provided. We sincerely hope you can join us for our event! For more info email: PME2018@ienearth.org or call: (218) 751-4967
With gratitude,
Indigenous Environmental Network, Tom B.K. Goldtooth
Indigenous Climate Action, Eriel Deranger
Nisqually Culture Group, Hanford McCloud
