Rights of Nature: Global Movement, Indigenous Values
Schedule
Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Dennos Museum-Milliken Auditorium | Traverse City, MI
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Join Northwestern Michigan College's International Affairs Forum for a discussion on the Rights of Nature global conservation movement.IAF welcomes Frank Bibeau (in person), Tribal Attorney & Director of Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights’ Tribal Rights of Nature Program. Bibeau has led groundbreaking cases protecting manoomin (wild rice), among other precedent-setting legal conservation work.
Additionally, Hugo Echeverría based in Quito, Ecuador, has worked in environmental law since 2001, with an emphasis on biodiversity conservation and the Rights of Nature (virtual panelist).
Event presented with grant funding support provided by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians.
Additional event underwriting support provided by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.
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April 15, 2026 | Traverse City International Affairs Forum | Northwestern Michigan College
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Date / time: April 15 | 6:00 pm reception | 7:00 pm program
Format: Hybrid event, open to the public, tickets required. Includes Q & A and livestream option at 7:00 pm Eastern US.
Location: Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City
In-person tickets: $15 admission, advance purchase
In-person admission: $20 at the door
Livestream access: $10 online
Free admission for students, educators, enrolled citizens of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians, and active-duty military members.
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