INDIGENOUS EDUCATIONAL NETWORK OF TURTLE ISLAND
BEMIDJI, MinnesotaThe Indigenous Environmental Network is an Alliance of Grassroots Indigenous Peoples whose mission is to protect the sacredness of Mother Earth from contamination and exploitation by strengthening, maintaining and respecting the traditional teachings and the natural laws.
Established in 1990 within the United States, IEN was formed by grassroots Indigenous peoples and individuals to address environmental and economic justice issues (EJ). IEN’s activities include building the capacity of Indigenous communities and tribal governments to develop mechanisms to protect our sacred sites, land, water, air, natural resources, the health of both our people and all living things, and to build economically sustainable communities. IEN accomplishes this by maintaining ... Read More