Fri 19 September
12:30–17:00
RE-ROOTING TRANSITIONS: THE ROLE OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS IN JUST TRANSITIONS

Indigenous communities play a crucial role worldwide in protecting ecosystems and preserving traditional ecological knowledge. At the same time, they are often the hardest hit by climate change and their rights are systematically violated. In the Netherlands, little attention is paid to indigenous perspectives in the climate debate. Through organising events Indigenous Liberation Month x Just Transitions Network aims to change this. Currently they are working on a series of events, of which the first will take place at RADIUS on 19 September. 

This one-day workshop explores how intergenerational thinking and Indigenous knowledge systems, which were passed down through generations, can help care for the land, water, and communities. Guided by the Seven Generations Principle, participants will discusses how decisions made today can honour the wisdom of the three generations before us, while protecting the well-being of the next three generations to come. The event includes group discussions, a short video made with Indigenous participants, and a shared activity, whereby Indigenous representatives will share real-life examples of how their knowledge supports healthy ecosystems and strong communities.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
⌀ Date: Friday 19 September 2025
⌀ Doors open: 12:30 – 13:00
⌀ Event: 13:00 – 17:00
⌀ Language: English
⌀ Admission: Free
⌀ Location: RADIUS, Kalverbos 20
⌀ Note that the location is not wheelchair accessible. Please get in contact with us to discuss alternative ways to allow your participation.

⌀ This event is organised by the Indigenous Liberation Month x Just Transitions Network, a working group consisting of MABIKAs Foundation-The Netherlands, TU Delft Design for Values Institute, and Sinchi Foundation (Treesistance) in close collaboration with Indigenous Liberation Movement and supported by the Dutch Climate Research Initiative (KIN). This network and collaboration provides a platform for Indigenous Peoples, academics, engineers, and other stakeholders to highlight the importance of Indigenous knowledge systems, values, and perspectives in achieving just climate transitions.