• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
eco-jurisprudence monitor logo

Eco Jurisprudence Monitor

  • EJ Tracker
    • Report Initiative
    • Tracker FAQ
    • Codebook
    • Printable Charts
    • Data Ethics
    • Data Request
  • Resources
    • Eco Jurisprudence Tracker
    • Legal Toolkit
  • About
    • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Contact
  • English
    • Español

Indigenous law

This page identifies initiatives that express ecological jurisprudence within any piece of legislation or constitution passed by the main legislative body of an Indigenous Nation (e.g. Tribal Nation, First Nation, etc.). The terms commonly used to refer to these pieces of legislation are constitution, tribal council resolution, band council resolution, tribal codes/ordinances, etc. It is important to note that these terms vary depending on the legal tradition in which they are located and regional legal plurality (e.g. across Oceania, North America, South America, etc.).

Ponca Nation Statute Recognizing Rights of Rivers

United States of America
Approved in 2022
the Ponca Nation adopted the Rights of Rivers law, a new statute recognizing the immutable legal rights of two rivers that flow through Ponca territoryRead More →

Tohono O’odham Legislative Council Resolution affirming personhood of Ha:sañ (Saguaros cacti)

United States of America
Approved in 2021
Resolution from Tohono O'odham Legislative Council acknowledges legal personhood and affirms Ha:san (saguaros cacti) as an O’odham person, kin, and sacred plantRead More →

Ponca Nation Statute Recognizing Rights of Nature

United States of America
Approved in 2017
In 2017, the Ponca Nation passed a resolution recognizing rights of nature and creating penalties for crimes against nature.Read More →

Navajo Nation Code Recognizing Rights of Nature

United States of America
Approved in 2002
In 2002, the Navajo Nation adopted a Navajo Nation Code, which outlines the various rights and laws of the nation and recognizes rights of nature.Read More →

Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin Recognition of the Rights of the Menominee River

United States of America
Approved in 2020
In 2020, the legislature of the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin adopted a resolution recognizing the rights of the Menominee River.Read More →

ʔEsdilagh Sturgeon River Law

Canada
Approved in 2020
In 2020, the ʔEsdilagh First Nation, an indigenous group located in British Columbia, adopted a law in order to protect the Sturgeon River.Read More →

Nez Perce Tribe Resolution Recognizing Rights of Snake River

United States of America
Approved in 2020
In 2020, Nez Perce Tribe leaders passed a resolution recognizing the rights of Snake River and giving it legal personhood.Read More →

Resolution Establishing Rights of Manoomin

United States of America
Approved in 2018
In 2018, the 1855 Treaty Authority established the rights of Manoomin, citing a need to protect wild rice as a primary treaty food for future generations.Read More →
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to Next Page »

Footer

Contact

  • EJ Tracker
  • Resources
  • About
earth law center
UN Harmony with Nature
Ecological Law and Governance Association
GARN logo

Subscribe to our newsletter:

loader

Privacy Policy

© 2023 Eco Jurisprudence Monitor – all rights reserved.

  • English
  • Español