Topics To Include:
Traditional L.A.W.S. (Land, Air, Water, Sun);
Mineral Extraction, Energy, Climate Change, Water; Rescinding
the Doctrine of
Discovery; Food Sovereignty; Un-Doing Colonialism; Youth
Activities; Organizing and Action Trainings; Indigenous-Based
Environmental Protection & Ecological Knowledge.
Hosted by: Western Shoshone Defense Project (WSDP)
Sponsored by: Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN)
For assistance in travel or hotel arrangements, contact: JUST
TRAVEL (775-738-9847)
There is an AMTRAK Station in Elko, NV - for schedules click
here.
We are able to help coordinate rides for those who wish to
rideshare
Free shuttles are available for those taking the train or
flying into Elko, NV
No Alcohol, No Smoking of Marijuana and Illegal Drug Use
Daycare Available
Camping available~ Camping is free at the site. Some local
host homes will also be available (Elders and international
guests will be given priority)
Note: Nearest hotel (at your own cost) is 30 miles away from
conference site.
Craft/art booths are available for a small fee on a first
come first serve basis.
Donations needed: The Indigenous Environmental Network and
the Western Shoshone Defense Project would like to thank those
who have donated funding and or volunteer time to the conference.
If you have not already given and would like to help support
the conference we are still in need of donated funds to help
us bring people in on travel scholarships, particularly youth
who need travel assistance. Donations of frequent flyer tickets
are also very welcome!
Volunteers make the Protecting Mother Earth Conference possible:
We still need many volunteers!
Weather~ Gathering place is hot during the day (80's Fahrenheit),
and chilly (40's Fahrenheit) in the evenings. Be prepared for
hiking, walking in the water, and being near the mountains.
This Conference may be photographed or video taped. By submitting
your registration for the Conference you are consenting to
being photographed and video taped while attending and for
the potential use of your image for education and informational
purposes.
For Craft Booths, Rideshare postings, Elko Shuttle, Donations
and Volunteering, as well as general questions, please contact
Simone at 218-751-4967 or simone@ienearth.org
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Honor the Earth: What's
New: Indigenous Environmental Network’s Protecting Mother Earth
Conference Scheduled for July 17-20th, 2008
