We Hold the Water: Indigenous Knowledge and Women's Leadership in Water Governance

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11/10/2025
11:00 - 11:45
Indigenous Peoples' Pavilion , Onsite

Why attend

Attend this session to learn how Indigenous women’s leadership and knowledge are shaping just, resilient, and sustainable approaches to water governance. Gain insights from lived experiences, traditional practices, and innovative strategies to protect water systems and inspire action for future generations.

Session Description

This session highlights the central role of Indigenous women as water protectors, knowledge holders, and leaders in safeguarding life-sustaining systems. This event brings together women leaders who will share their stories, governance practices, and strategies rooted in traditional knowledge and lived experience. Through dialogue, the panelists will share insights on how Indigenous governance frameworks, inter-generational teachings, and women’s leadership are advancing holistic approaches to water stewardship. The session emphasises the importance of centering Indigenous voices and women’s leadership in shaping policies and practices to protect water for future generations.
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Speaker

Speaker Tania MARTINEZ CRUZ

Indigenous Peoples Operations Analyst, Global Environmental Facility

Speaker Edna KAPTOYO

Grantmaking and Partnerships Officer, Pawanka Fund

Speaker CELINE KOOI HUA LIM

Managing Director, SAVE Rivers

Speaker Katie Lee RIDDLE

Aotearoa Indigenous Rights Trust

Moderator

Speaker Agnes Leina NTIKAAMPI

Indigenous Expert, Il’laramatak Community Concern