Southeastern Indigenous Coalition – Environmental Conference (7DS)

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The Southeastern Indigenous Coalition Environmental Conference 2025 will take place March 7-8 in Occaneechi Saponi territory, North Carolina. There is also a virtual attendance option. Registration is required to participate.

Event details:

DAY 1: FRI MARCH 7th from 11am-5pm **LOCATION TBA**

DAY 2: SAT MARCH 8th from 8am-3pm at The Haw River State Park, Browns Summit, NC

Join us for this historic 2-day event as we:

Convene Knowledge Holders: Bring together and learn from Indigenous leaders on the frontlines of environmental justice fights and resilience-building projects to share their insights and transformative visions.

Center Indigenous Perspectives: Highlight the unique challenges and solutions Indigenous communities apply to addressing environmental issues.

Strengthen Collaboration: Deepen connections and foster partnerships among tribes, policymakers, activists, scientists and community members to support trust and the development of strategies for survival and environmental stewardship.

Promote Resilience: Share traditional and innovative Indigenous-led practices that enhance community resilience in the face of collapsing systems.

Themes include: Youth Leadership in Environmental Justice, Cultural Landscapes and Sacred Sites Protection, Climate Change and Indigenous Resilience, Food Sovereignty and Sustainable Agriculture, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Land and Resource Sovereignty.

We’re calling on Indigenous community members, environmental activists, policymakers, scientists, and allies to come learn, connect and help foster Indigenous-led environmental justice and community resilience in the Southeastern region.

*A limited number of reduced rate tickets are set aside for folks who are not able to afford the cost of entry.

Please email Juniper@7directionsofservice.com to inquire about a reduced rate ticket.