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About FoEWorking Group on Indigenous Peoples' Issues: Mission statementThe Working Group on Indigenous Peoples’ Issues of Friends of the Earth Flanders/Brussels is committed to promoting the rights of Indigenous Peoples world-wide, though we often choose specific cases, peoples, and areas to focus in on with more detail. We focus on creating and sustaining contact with Indigenous Peoples, finding ways to help them fight injustice, and in turn gaining knowledge on Native spirituality and their close connection to the Earth. Introduction to the Working Group on Indigenous Peoples' IssuesFriends of the Earth Flanders & Brussels is a grassroots organisation, originally named “Voor Moeder Aarde”. Friends of the Earth has been involved in promoting the rights of indigenous peoples since its formation in 1991. HistoryHistory1989 - 1990At the end of 1989 some people gathered in Gent -Belgium- to organise a Walk across America in 1992, 500 years after Columbus landed on the shores of Turtle Island, nowadays known as America. Friends of the Earth Local Groups in Flanders & BrusselsFoE Brussels (English-language group) FoE Bruxsel (Dutch/French-language group) Klimaat- en Vredesactiegroep Pimpampoentje Activists wanted
Activists wantedAre you concerned about protecting the environment for present and future generations? Do you want to take an active part in changing the world through nonviolent direct action? How to find the office of Friends of the EarthHow to find the office of Friends of the EarthOur office is located in the Gent Ecological Centre. We are directly opposite the main train station in Gent- with regular connections to Brussels and elsewhere in Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands, and just around the corner from the Eurolines office- where the coaches for the whole of Europe drop off and pick up. The ecological centre is close to the centre of Gent, and can be reached easily by public transport. History
1989 - 1990
At the end of 1989 some people gathered in Gent -Belgium- to organise a Walk across America in 1992, 500 years after Columbus landed on the shores of Turtle Island, nowadays known as America.
The vision came from the non-profit 'European Peace Pilgrimage' from the Netherlands. They made an appeal to have several small bands of people walking from different points from the East coast of the USA to converge at the Nevada Nuclear Test Site on October 12th 1992. In Nevada the USA tested over 800 nuclear weapons since 1951...
Friends of the Earth International Council of PatronsThe Council of Patrons was created in 1996, as part of FoEI's 25th anniversary activities. The Council is currently composed of 12 individuals of high standing from around the world, including artists, authors and academics who care for the earth. FoEI Patrons support the aims of FoEI, and allow FoEI and member groups to use their names. However, they have no obligations on behalf of FoEI or its member groups. EVS project descriptionThe European Voluntary Service programme is open to anyone aged 18 to 30 from Europe, the CIS, or the Mediterranean region. 2006-BEFL-49 Accreditation: Host organisation Volunteer with Friends of the EarthOur project is unique. Since the beginning of Friends of the Earth in 1991, we have only been able to run our campaigns thanks to both local and international volunteers who got inspired by the project. We currently have campaigns on issues relating to the environment, human rights and disarmament, as well as running an information point in the Gent Ecological Centre, publishing a regular newsletter, visiting schools and other groups to give trainings and information events, and organising information tables at many events. 
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