CONFÉRENCE | PUBLIC LECTURE

The School of Political Studies, Territorio Libre and the Salvadorian Canadian Association of Ottawa
present

Documentary and Discussion Panel

Aboriginal Perspectives and the Environmental Crisis

Thursday, March 5, 2008, 7 p..m. to 10 p.m.
Tabaret Hall, room 083 (Senate)

550 Cumberland Street, Ottawa

Invited speakers:

• Ben Powless: Mohawk-nation activist
• Tito Medina: Ottawa-based Guatemalan activist

This public lecture will be presented in English and French. A short documentary will be presented to facilitate the discussion.

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The physical and cultural survival of humankind is dependent on our ability to protect our natural environment. Irresponsible consumerism has led to an unprecedented crisis. Indigenous peoples share a spiritual, cultural, social and economic relationship with the land. Indigenous traditional laws, customs and practices reflect a responsibility for preserving traditional lands for future generations. What lessons can be learnt from the sustainable uses of the land of Indigenous peoples in the wake of the current environmental crisis? This panel invites you to debate these and other important related topics.

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For further information on this upcoming session, please contact massicot@uottawa.ca

This public lecture is free and open to the public.

Parking is available on campus.