BREAKING: Apalwahči Vice-Chief La'Meshia selected to serve as a Judge for the historic, Indigenous-led Yesah Tribunal

"The Yesah, which in local indigenous language means “People of the River”, Rights of Nature Tribunal convenes on Saturday, June 1st, 2024, focusing on the contentious case of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and its impact on the Rights of Rivers. The MVP, notorious for its environmental violations and disregard for water quality, has drawn the ire of communities across Virginia, West Virginia, and now North Carolina. With over $2.5 million in fines amassed for water quality violations, it is imperative to spotlight the collusion between corporations and governments that perpetuate such destruction. This tribunal aims to highlight these conflicts and provide judicial recommendations for the protection and restoration of Earth, setting a precedent for frontline communities all around the globe."

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Read more below from the International Rights of Nature Tribunal