The Indigenous Earth Law Program partners with Indigenous Peoples to advance Earth law, supporting leaders in advocacy, education, policy, and governance.

INDIGENOUS EARTH LAW

News & Events

  • New Blog

    Inherent Relationships Jurisprudence: An Earth Law Center & Indigenous Environmental Network Collaboration

  • Ocean Rights Gathering

    Come join us for an afternoon filled with discussions, workshops, and activities all centered around protecting our oceans. Friday, Nov. 22, 4pm-7pm, Boston, MA.

  • IRJ Collective

    We are looking for bold thinkers to join the Inherent Relationships Jurisprudence (IRJ) Collective. Learn more and sign up below.

Key Achievements

  1. Inherent Relationships Jurisprudence: Defined and promoted the concept recognizing Indigenous connections to lands and waters.

  2. Indigenous Circle of Earth Law Portal: Online hub providing legal documents, case studies, and educational materials for Indigenous communities.

  3. Indigenous Earth Law Toolkit: Created a toolkit with guides, templates, and best practices.

Current Campaigns

Downloadable resources for the Indigenous Earth Law Program

Dr. Kelsey Leonard

Indigenous Earth Law Program

Help fund the growth of Inherent Relationships Jurisprudence and the Indigenous Earth Law Program’s other campaigns

Header Photo: Unsplash / Kevin Noble, News & Events Photo: Unsplash / Frankie Lopez; Campaigns (left to right): Unsplash / Kirill Tonkikh; Unsplash / Jon Flobrant; Unsplash / Jean Vella; Resources Photo: Unsplash / Nate Rayfield, Footer Photo: Unsplash / Mladen Borisov