Indigenous Land Council

An Indigenous Land Council is an organization that represents and advocates for Indigenous communities regarding their land rights and interests. It works to preserve cultural heritage, promote land management, and secure legal recognition of traditional territories. These councils often collaborate with governments, communities, and other stakeholders to ensure that Indigenous peoples have a say in land use decisions affecting their ancestral lands. Their goal is to protect Indigenous cultural connections to the land and support sustainable development that respects Indigenous laws, customs, and sovereignty.