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"Westervelt shares an example of a water protector she spoke with in Hawai‘i who was working to protect his people’s sacred mountain, Mauna Kea."
Great article. However, I think it skirts what may be a very strong argument.
I think the question needs to be reframed around 'whose law are we following?' and is it a 'just' law. I've now heard many #Indigenous people speak of their law. Especially in the context of unceded territory in which no treaties have been signed.
@RadicalAnthro I've listened to Sleydo' of the Wet'suwet'en speak several times. She upholds Wet'suwet'en law on her nation's unceded territory. It conflicts with some, but not all of Canadian law. With deep pockets and influence, although Wet'suwet'en has gained standing in the Supreme Court of Canada with the #Delgamuukw decision, industry is able to outplay #Indigenous law in a judicial system founded on racist frameworks #DoctrineOfDiscovery. Laws of nature, #IndigenousLaw #LandBack