Indigenous Peoples Day Confronting Colonialism, Climate Change and Columbus Presented by Center for Civic Engagement, Center for “Race,” Culture and Social Justice, and Latin American Caribbean Studies Program An all-day exploration of the global indigenous movement and its centuries-long struggle for the defense of territory, culture, and the environment. From Standing Rock to the Amazonian Rainforest, indigenous communities are at the forefront of today’s most important campaigns to confront extractive industries in order to protect sacred spaces and human rights. Some of the leading voices in these movements will share their experiences through interactive panels, video screenings and in-depth presentations. 11:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Why Columbus? A Panel Discussion about the History of Columbus Day and the Global Call to Change the Narrative *Studio A, Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, South Campus Hosted by Center for Civic Engagement Student Fellows 12:50-2:30 p.m. Kawsak Sacha: The Living Forest Presented by Kawsak Sacha: Canoe of Life filmmaker Eriberto Gualinga 2:55-4:20 p.m. For the Right to Communication Presented by Amalia Cordova PhD., (Santiago, Chile/Wallmapu), Latinx digital curator and acting Chair of Research and Education at the Smithsonian Institution's Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. 4:30-5:55 p.m. Indigenous: Beyond the Meaning – A North-South Perspective Presented by Tiokasin Ghosthorse, a member of the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation of South Dakota and an international speaker on Peace, Eriberto Gualinga, and moderated by Mario A. Murillo, Vice Dean, Lawrence Herbert School of Communication.
Monday, October 14, 2019 11:15 a.m.-5:55 p.m. Room 211 Breslin Hall, South Campus (*except where indicated)
In collaboration with the Hofstra Cultural Center
For more information, call the Hofstra Cultural Center at 516-463-5669 or visit hofstra.edu/culture.