How an Indigenous-Led “Just Transition” Can Prevent All of Us from Being ‘Hoodwinked in the Hothouse’
A “Just Transition” to a post-fossil fuel economy will require solutions led by Indigenous Peoples hand-in-hand with communities that have been historically cut off from a sacred relationship to the planet. To be “just,” this transition will have to equally address environmental and social issues. Instead of expanding such ill-conceived initiatives as “carbon-trading markets,” a Native-led transition must reject the commodification of nature. In this panel, Kandi and Loren White will share Indigenous approaches to the Just Transition movement. They will discuss how this movement will demand all of us assume a greater responsibility to place, honor the power of leadership rooted in tribal sovereignty and forward Indigenous values to ensure that future generations inherit a planet capable of sustaining regenerative ecosystems. With: Kandi White and Loren White of the Indigenous Environmental Network; and Jayce Chiblow and Jacob Crane with Indigenous Climate Action. Moderated by Cara Romero.
Indigenous Forum
May 14th | 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm
Panelists
Kandi White
Native Energy and Climate Campaign Coordinator
Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN)
Kandi White (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara), the Native Energy and Climate Campaign Coordinator at Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN), has emerged as a leading voice in the fight to bring visibility to the impacts climate change and environmental injustice are having on Indigenous communities across North America. She began her work with IEN as its Tribal Campus Climate Challenge Coordinator and is currently its Lead Organizer on the Extreme Energy and Just Transition Campaign. Kandi has testified before Congress and engaged in international advocacy work, including participation in several major UN forums.
Jacob Crane
Just Transition Lead
Indigenous Climate Action
Jacob Crane (Tsuut’ina Nation), the Just Transition Lead at Indigenous Climate Action, is a successful business owner who participates as a community leader in a variety of organizations that serve first-time Indigenous entrepreneurs and work for air quality and healthcare access for Native American populations.
Jayce Chiblow
Toolkit Training Lead
Indigenous Climate Action
Jayce Chiblow (Anishinaabe, Garden River First Nation, Ontario), the Toolkit Training Lead at Indigenous Climate Action, has a Masters in Environmental Studies, the research for which she conducted in her community, bringing together youth, community leaders, and knowledge keepers to engage in climate action and Indigenous food sovereignty issues. Jayce, who has recently been working with the Indigenous Environmental Justice Project through York University, previously worked for Ogamuah Annag Consulting, an Indigenous-owned environmental services company.
Cara Romero
Program Director of the Indigeneity Program
Bioneers
Cara Romero (Chemehuevi), Program Director of the Bioneers Indigeneity Program, previously served her Mojave-based tribe in several capacities, including as: first Executive Director at the Chemehuevi Cultural Center, a member of the tribal council, and Chair of the Chemehuevi Education Board and Chemeuevi Headstart Policy Council. Cara is also a highly accomplished photographer/artist.
Loren White
Community Development Coordinator
Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN)
Bio coming soon.
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