Introducing our 5-Part Public Legal Education Series on Protecting Natural Law and Lands
Welcome to our "Protecting Natural Law and Lands" legal education series!
This comprehensive educational series pairs essential legal resources with powerful discussions about access to justice, Indigenous rights, and environmental justice.
Throughout the series, you’ll hear directly from community and Indigenous leaders who are shaping the future of climate law and biodiversity protection and together, we explore the origins and legal foundations of Indigenous rights and the role of the Indigenous grassroots in protecting lands and waters.
Whether you’re an individual in need of legal support, a policymaker, student, educator, legal professional, or community member, we invite you to explore our video series and legal resources below, so together, we can create a more just and kind future.
1 - Access to Justice
Access to justice isn’t just a legal concept— it’s a basic human right.
It means having equal protection under the law and a real chance to be heard.
Watch our video about access to justice and explore our public legal education resources, linked below, to learn more about what we can all do to advance access to justice in our communities.
2 - Environmental Justice
Environmental justice is more than an idea—it’s a movement.
It’s a movement that recognizes no matter who you are or where you live, everyone deserves clean air, safe water, and a healthy environment to call home.
Watch our video about environmental justice and explore our public legal education resources, linked below, to learn more about what we can all do to create a more environmentally just and kind future.
3 - Indigenous Rights
Indigenous rights – including inherent rights, Aboriginal rights and Treaty rights, hold power for protecting rights, lands and water.
Watch our video about Indigenous rights, where we discuss their meaning and origins, and explore our public legal education resources, linked below, to learn more about what we can all do to uphold and respect Indigenous rights.
4 - Indigenous-led Conservation
Indigenous-led conservation has become a centerpiece of global efforts to safeguard biodiversity.
Watch our video and explore our public legal education resources, linked below, to learn more about the opportunities that exist for Indigenous-led lands protection and hear directly from Indigenous leaders and community voices who have been active in safeguarding some of the most culturally unique and last of their kind ecosystems – all here in Northern Ontario.
5 - Indigenous-led Climate Action
Climate justice recognizes that Indigenous peoples face greater impacts from climate change, including food and water insecurity, because their inherent and Treaty rights are so intrinsically linked to the well-being of the ecosystems they rely upon.
Watch our video about Indigenous-led climate action and explore our public legal education resources, linked below, to learn more about what we can all do to be responsible Treaty partners, in a changing climate.
Our Thanks
To the Indigenous leaders, Elders, and community members who invited us to your home and shared your knowledge and time with us and our deep gratitude to our Indigenous Advisory Circle for your guidance, care, and leadership.
Our sincere thanks to The Law Foundation of Ontario for their financial support. While LAND is solely responsible for all the content, this work would not have been possible without their financial support and dedication to advancing access to justice in Northern Ontario.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Help us protect nature and ensure legal assistance is available to individuals and communities most at-risk from environmental and climate injustices.
As Northern Ontario’s only environmental law non-profit, we rely on your support to keep this work going. So please – Like, follow, and share our content—and if you’re able, donate to help us continue advancing access to justice and the protection of nature and Indigenous rights here in Northern Ontario.