International Indian Treaty Council

08/19/2026

California Assembly member, James C. Ramos has 10 bills advancing to the full Senate after clearing the Senate Appropriations Committee. The legislation addresses education, public safety, tribal rights and inclusion, with Ramos hoping the package reaches Gov. Gavin Newsom for approval before the Aug. 31 deadline.

Overview: California Assemblymember James C. Ramos has 10 bills advancing to the full Senate after clearing the Senate Appropriations Committee. The legislation addresses education, public safety, tribal rights and inclusion, with Ramos hoping the package reaches Gov. Gavin Newsom for approval befor...

08/10/2026

Third international conference strengthens alliances among Indigenous Peoples and advances community-led action in fisheries and ocean governance.

Third international conference strengthens alliances among Indigenous Peoples and advances community-led action in fisheries and ocean governance. GAIGIRGORDUB, GUNAYALA, PANAMA — Indigenous fishers…

08/10/2026

La tercera conferencia internacional fortalece las alianzas entre los Pueblos Indígenas e impulsa acciones lideradas por las comunidades en materia de pesca y gobernanza oceánica

La tercera conferencia internacional fortalece las alianzas entre los Pueblos Indígenas e impulsa acciones lideradas por las comunidades en materia de pesca y gobernanza oceánica GAIGIRGORDUB…

08/07/2026

Segundo dia de la III Conferencia Internacional de Pescadores Indígenas. Second day of the Third International Conference of Indigenous Fishers.
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08/07/2026

III CONFERENCIA INTERNACIONAL DE PESCADORES INDIGENAS DESDE LA SEDE PRINCIPAL DEL CONGRESO GENERAL DE GUNAYALA, 2 DIA

08/07/2026

Live now! Morning Star Gali presenting at the 3rd International Conference of Indigenous fishers.

Connect using the link below to view the full live stream.

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07/31/2026

The International Indian Treaty Council (IITC) is honored to partner on the Transition Minerals Symposium currently being held in in Tucson, Arizona, joining Indigenous leaders, community representatives, advocates, and experts to examine the growing impacts of the global demand for transition minerals.

These photos capture moments from the gathering, including Indigenous cultural presentations, participant discussions, and panel sessions that highlighted both the challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous Peoples as governments and industries pursue the energy transition.

The summit reaffirmed a critical message: the transition to renewable energy must not come at the expense of Indigenous Peoples' rights, lands, waters, cultures, or the principle of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). A just transition requires Indigenous leadership, respect for self-determination, and recognition that Indigenous knowledge and stewardship are essential to protecting the Earth for future generations.

07/30/2026

We are pleased to invite you to the SBI-7 side event “Delivering the KMGBF Through Rights-Based Implementation: Territories, Partnerships and Finance,” taking place on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, from 18:15 – 19:30, in Room CR-9 – Africa, 2nd Floor, United Nations Office at Nairobi.

The event will examine how rights-based approaches can be translated into practical arrangements for implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). Using the Core Human Rights Principles for Private Conservation Organizations and Funders as a practical reference, the discussion will focus on Indigenous-led, community-led and rights holder-led conservation, equitable partnerships and co-management, rights-based finance, and accountability.

Participants may join in person or remotely. Interpretation will be available in English, French and Spanish. Participants who require interpretation are kindly requested to bring their own electronic devices and headsets.

Remote participation and interpretation:

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SBSTTA-28 / SBI-07 SIDE EVENT Delivering the KMGBF Through Rights-Based Implementation Territories, Partnerships and Finance Wednesday, 5 August 2026 | 18:15 Room CR-9 – Africa, 2nd Floor…

07/30/2026

Transition Minerals Symposium Starts Today in Tucson, Arizona!

July 30 & 31

A Two Day Gathering Discussing Violations of Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, “Climate Change Mitigation,” and the “Green Economy”

San Xavier District
Administrative Building

2018 W. San Xavier Road,
Tucson, Arizona 85746

For impacted Indigenous Peoples interested in
participating, please contact Amy Juan at [email protected]

07/23/2026

A historic milestone for our Blue Planet was reached on January 17, 2026, as the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), also known as the Oceans Treaty, officially entered into force. The International Indian Treaty Council (IITC), representing Indigenous Peoples from North, Central, South America, the Caribbean, Arctic and Pacific, welcomes this new era of international ocean law. IITC emphasizes that the Agreement’s promise now depends upon its implementation in a manner that fully respects the internationally recognized rights, knowledge systems, and self-determined participation of Indigenous Peoples.

At United Nations Headquarters in New York, the High Seas Alliance, the International Indian Treaty Council, and the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner hosted a side event that brought together…