

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rights of Nature: Global Movement, Indigenous Values
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Northwestern Michigan College's International Affairs Forum for a discussion on the Rights of Nature global conservation movement.

IAF welcomes Frank Bibeau (in person), Tribal Attorney &amp; Director of Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights’ Tribal Rights of Nature Program. Bibeau has led groundbreaking cases protecting manoomin (wild rice), among other precedent-setting legal conservation work. 

Additionally, Hugo Echeverría based in Quito, Ecuador, has worked in environmental law since 2001, with an emphasis on biodiversity conservation and the Rights of Nature (virtual panelist).

Event presented with grant funding support provided by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa &amp; Chippewa Indians.

Additional event underwriting support provided by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.

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April 15, 2026 | Traverse City International Affairs Forum | Northwestern Michigan College
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Date / time: April 15 | 6:00 pm reception | 7:00 pm program
Format: Hybrid event, open to the public, tickets required. Includes Q &amp; A and livestream option at 7:00 pm Eastern US. 
Location: Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City
In-person tickets: $15 admission, advance purchase
In-person admission: $20 at the door
Livestream access: $10 online
Free admission for students, educators, enrolled citizens of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa &amp; Chippewa Indians, and active-duty military members.

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/traverse-city/rights-of-nature-global-movement-indigenous-values/200029778065011
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, business, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.tciaf.com/event-april-2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=traverse+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Traverse City
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Dennos Museum-Milliken Auditorium
- **lat**: 44.765331160732
- **long**: -85.584049347286
- **full address**: Dennos Museum-Milliken Auditorium, 1715 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686-3016, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: International Affairs Forum-Traverse City (https://allevents.in/org/international-affairs-forum-traverse-city/12780174)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Dennos Museum-Milliken Auditorium, 1715 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686-3016, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** International Affairs Forum-Traverse City
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, business, virtual
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Rights of Nature: Global Movement, Indigenous Values ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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