Public Event at the Naropa University Nalanda Events Center – Thursday Evening, April 13th
Rising Voices 5 brings together Indigenous science and western science in addressing climate change adaptation and mitigation. A distinguished panel of Indigenous activists and leaders will share their experiences and provide an opportunity for public dialogue on developing strategies for an actionable future in an era of uncertainty and climate change denial.
Speakers include:
Gary Morishima (Quinault Indian Nation) is speaking on Indigenous Peoples and the future generations in an era of alternative facts, fake-news and climate change denial.
Shiloh-Kay Bennet (Kiksapa) is speaking on implications for policy in the absence of communication and accurate information at Standing Rock.
Cristina Coc (Q’eqchi Maya) is speaking on land rights and climate change: the impact and implications of current US policies on Indigenous Peoples struggles.
M. Kalani Souza (Olohana Foundation) is speaking on extreme weather and natural disasters and the need to shift frameworks from climate change to adaptation.
Bob Gough (Intertribal COUP) Moderator
Thursday Evening, April 13th, 2017
Time/Place: 6:00 to 7:30 pm - The Nalanda Events Center at 6287 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO
