Road Trip to Cherokee: Proyecto Chigayaco at the Protecting Mother Earth Conference
We are excited to announce that Ian and I, representing Proyecto Chigayaco, are headed to Cherokee, North Carolina for the Indigenous Environmental Network's Protecting Mother Earth Conference 2024. This conference, held from August 1-4, brings together tribal nation representatives, allies, and climate justice/environmental justice advocates for a powerful exchange of ideas and inspiration.
Our Journey
We will be road-tripping our way down to Cherokee, eagerly anticipating the connections we will make and the knowledge we will gain. The Protecting Mother Earth Conference is a unique opportunity for us to engage with other passionate advocates and learn from the incredible work being done by indigenous communities and environmental organizations.
Conference Highlights
The conference will feature plenaries and breakout sessions on key themes such as:
Climate Justice
Renewable Energy vs. Extreme Energy
Mining Impacts
Inherent Relationship Jurisprudence
False Solutions to Climate Change
Food Sovereignty
Environmental Health
Indigenous Just Transition
Rights of Nature/Mother Earth
Why This Matters
For Proyecto Chigayaco, this conference is more than just an event; it’s an opportunity to deepen our understanding and broaden our impact. We see strong ties between the work being done by the Indigenous Environmental Network and our own efforts to protect the rainforest and support sustainable development in Putumayo, Colombia.
Our Goals
Connect: We aim to build powerful connections with other advocates, learning from their experiences and sharing our journey.
Learn: By participating in the sessions and discussions, we hope to gain valuable insights that can be applied to our project.
Inspire and Be Inspired: We look forward to being inspired by the work of others and sharing our own story to inspire new collaborations and initiatives.
Beyond Fundraising
We want our supporters to know that Proyecto Chigayaco is committed to making a long-lasting impact. Our efforts go beyond raising money; we are dedicated to learning, growing, and collaborating with others to create sustainable and meaningful change for our communities and the planet.
Stay tuned for updates from our road trip and our experiences at the conference. We are excited to share what we learn and the connections we make with all of you.
