The University of Iowa is located on the homelands of the Ojibwe/Anishinaabe (Chippewa), Báxoǰe (Iowa), Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), Omāēqnomenēwak (Menominee), Myaamiaki (Miami), Nutachi (Missouri), Umoⁿhoⁿ (Omaha), Wahzhazhe (Osage), Jiwere (Otoe), Odawaa (Ottawa), Póⁿka (Ponca), Bodéwadmi/Neshnabé (Potawatomi), Meskwaki/Nemahahaki/Sakiwaki (Sac and Fox), Dakota/Lakota/Nakoda, Sahnish/Nuxbaaga/Nuweta (Three Affiliated Tribes) and Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) Nations. The following tribal nations, Umoⁿhoⁿ (Omaha Tribe of Nebraska and Iowa), Póⁿka (Ponca Tribe of Nebraska), Meskwaki (Sac and Fox of the Mississippi in Iowa), and Ho-Chunk (Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska) Nations continue to thrive in the State of Iowa and we continue to acknowledge them. As an academic institution, it is our responsibility to acknowledge the sovereignty and the traditional territories of these tribal nations, and the treaties that were used to remove these tribal nations, and the histories of dispossession that have allowed for the growth of this institution since 1847. Consistent with the University's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, understanding the historical and current experiences of Native peoples will help inform the work we do; collectively as a university to engage in building relationships through academic scholarship, collaborative partnerships, community service, enrollment and retention efforts acknowledging our past, our present and future Native Nations.



Schedule
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Opening Remarks by Dean Kevin Washburn and organizing journals' Editors in Chief, Angela Pruitt and Sara Leibee8:50-9:10am
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9:15-10:20am
Is This a Good Idea?: Pragmatic Examination of Developing Geoengineering Technologies Through a Human Rights Lens
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10:50am-12pm
Assuming Arguendo: Regulatory Frameworks for Emerging Geoengineering Technologies Here and Abroad
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Lunch Break12-2pm
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Global Indigenous Self-Determination in Climate Action2:10-3:30pm
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Afternoon Break3:30-5:00pm
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Human Rights Implications of International Voluntary Carbon Markets5-6:15pm
Introducing Our Panelists

Bazile Panek
Bazile Panek is a proud member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, born and raised on the Red Cliff reservation. With a deep connection to his culture, Bazile regularly attends ceremonies and cultural events to honor his ancestors and community.
Bazile recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Native American Studies. During his time at NMU, he served as President of the Native American Student Association and Student Representative on the President’s Committee on Diversity. Bazile also played a key role in advocating for the official recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day by the university.
Today, Bazile is an Indigenous Consultant for the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP). In his role with ITEP, Bazile provides technical and facilitation support for Tribes and Climate Change Program (TCCP), and is responsible for the facilitation of the second iteration of the Status of Tribes and Climate Change (STACC) report which will be focused on Indigenous and Traditional Knowledges and young leaders/youth engagement and investment.
Bazile's passion for promoting cultural revitalization and youth engagement has led him to consult and speak with numerous non-profits, governmental agencies, colleges & universities, and companies across the nation. He is a sought-after speaker on topics such as decolonization, Indigenous knowledges, and cultural revitalization.
Bazile's guiding philosophy in life is to "honor my ancestors and those who came before me, honor my people here today, and become an honorable ancestor for future generations." With his deep roots in his culture and his commitment to making a positive impact, Bazile is a true leader and advocate for his community.
Organizing Law Journals

We challenge our writers, our readers, and ourselves to question who we are and how the law defines us.
Founded in 1996, the Journal explores how we are classified, stratified, ignored, and singled out under the law because of our race, sex, gender, economic class, ability, sexual identity, and the multitude of labels applied to us. Identity is a matrix of experiences; when the law fails to recognize any one facet of our identity, both the law and the person lose invaluable dimension. Our challenge is to examine how we negotiate our identities, how the legal system negotiates them for us and how these negotiations affect our ability to attain justice.

About the Journal
Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems (TLCP) is a multi-disciplinary journal published by the University of Iowa College of Law. It is student-edited and publishes two issues per year. TLCP addresses issues and problems that transcend national political boundaries, presenting to the international and comparative law communities matters not commonly found in other journals.
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Contact Us
Please contact the organizers at jgrj@uiowa.edu with any questions or concerns.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Angela Pruitt in advance at (319) 335-9093 or angela-pruitt@uiowa.edu.
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A light breakfast and lunch will be provided to in-person registered attendees.
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