Upcoming Events

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August 16,
2026

August 16, 2026

Gathering

Under One Sky: Walking with the Earth in Guardianship

During the U.N. Convention to Combat Desertification conference, or COP17, the Wayfinders Circle will participate in a special session of UNESCO’s Nomadic Futures Conference. Around 300 participants will come together for this event.

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August 17,
2026

August 17, 2026

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Indigenous Pastoralists: Managing and Restoring Ancestral Lands through Intergenerational Transmission of Knowledge and Self-Governance Practices

Through interactive dialogue, Indigenous elders, youth, community representatives, and policymakers will share their experiences about Indigenous pastoralist and mountain communities. This Wayfinders Circle event will take place during COP17.

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August 18, 2026

Panel

Report Launch: Beyond Fragmentation: Advancing Coherence, Equity and Indigenous Leadership Across the Rio Conventions

Join us for the launch of a Nia Tero-commissioned report examining Indigenous Peoples' participation in the Rio Conventions. The report offers a pathway for addressing the fragmentation of the Conventions, which conflicts with Indigenous worldviews.

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