"Water is Sacred, Water is Life”
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PRE-SUMMIT FOR THE UNITED NATIONS WATER CONFERENCE
Supporting and Affirming Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Knowledge and Vital Roles as Water Protectors and Defenders.
MARCH 20 - 21, 2023, 9 AM - 5 PM
SALVATION ARMY INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION BUILDING
221 E. 52ND STREET, NEW YORK CITY
Regional updates
Water and the Climate Crisis
Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledge, Practices & Methods for Water
Conservation, Restoration & Health
Water and Food Sovereignty
Defending Water from Extractives, Damming, Contamination and
Commercialization
Indigenous Women as Water Keepers & Knowledge Holders
Supporting Indigenous Youth Leadership
Imposed “Protected Areas” & other False Solutions
Lunches both days and interpretation in Spanish, English, Russian and French will be provided.
For more information contact: Roberto Borrero, International Indian Treaty Council, communications@treatycouncil.org, (917) 334-5658
This event is co-sponsored by the International Indian Treaty Council, Assembly of First Nations, United Confederation of Taino People, the Center for Support of Indigenous Peoples of Northern Russia, and the Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee