LEGISLATION VS. SPIRITUALITY: THE FIGHT FOR INDIGENOUS RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE

BySummer Okibe

Introduction The intersection of legislation and spirituality represents a crucial battleground for Indigenous rights and environmental justice. Indigenous communities worldwide have long maintained a profound connection to their ancestral lands, rooted in spiritual beliefs and practices (Alfred, 2009). However, the imposition of Western legal frameworks during and after colonization has often disrupted these connections, leading…

AI for Grid Stability: Legal Frameworks for Integrating Renewable Energy Sources

BySummer Okibe

Introduction The global transition to renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, is essential for mitigating climate change and promoting sustainability. However, these energy sources’ intermittent and variable nature poses significant challenges to grid stability. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers innovative solutions to enhance the reliability and efficiency of power grids by improving the…

ANGUISH AND HOPE, TRAJECTORY AND ERASURE: THE STRUGGLES OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF BIAFRA

BySummer Okibe

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is a secessionist political organization that has since 1967 sought to break out from Nigeria. This organization is not “Indigenous” in the context of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) discourse. However, the analogies of UNDRIP and the Tsilhqot’in Nation can be used to…