'Our Village' CBD Reception

SATURDAY, DEC. 10 from 3-10pm

Join 'If Not Us Then Who' for an evening of panel discussions, Indigenous films, music, and art as part of COP15 Civil Society programming featuring key calls to action from leaders within International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) & the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities (GATC).

Opening Blessing with Ohontsakehte Montour - Kahnawake Member from local Territory.

Remarks by Levi Sucre Romero- Co-Chair of the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities.

Remarks by Helena Guilinga- Indigenous activist and delegate- Kichwa Sarayaku- Ecuador

Film introduction from Teofilo Kukush Pati, Pamuk (traditional elected leader) of the Wampis Nation ( GTANW), and Nayap Atilio Santiago Velasquez, Deputy Secretary and the Director of Justice and Human Rights for the Autonomous Territorial Government of the Wampis Nation (GTANW).

FILMS

Film screenings of Indigenous films including: the award winning 'Powerlands’, by Ivey Camille Manybeads Tso, in partnership with Terres en vues/ Land InSights, 'IÑA NUNKE - Our Territory' presented by representatives of the Wampis Autonomous Territorial Government, in partnership with Nia Tero, "Udege" by Dilbara from Eastern Siberia and ‘Mo"a Oku- My Commitment’ by Victor Ika from Rapa Nui in partnership with Nia Tero Wayfinders and INUTW

PANELS

Panel topics will include:

- “How does storytelling heal trauma” moderated by André Dudemaine- Artistic Director of Terres En Vues & Land InSights, with David Hernandez- Indigenous Filmmaker & Ambassador, Victor Ika- Indigenous Filmmaker, Indigenous storyteller Eli Virkina

-“Why are communities essential to nature based solutions” moderated by Carmen Rosa Guerra Ariza- Nia Tero, Jing Tauli Corpuz of Nia Tero/ IIFB, Levi Sucre from the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities, Cristiane Pankararu from APIB, ANMIGA and GATC

ART

Art Exhibit- "We Are But One Thread" featuring pieces from Indigenous storytellers Eli Virkina, (Santu Urku) and Kynan Tegar, (Sungai Utik).

RECEPTION

Reception with food, drinks, and music by Brazilian Terena DJ Erick Marky and DJ Dakini from Australia to follow.

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SUNDAY, DEC. 11 from 3-9pm

Join *If Not Us Then Who* for our second evening of panel discussions, Indigenous films, music, and art as part of COP15 Civil Society programming.

FILMS

We'll be showcasing Indigenous film screenings, beginning with the award winning “The Territory” a documentary sharing the struggle for protection of Indigenous lands and people in Brazil in partnership with the Tenure Facility, National Geographic, and Documist, along with short films from the Nia Tero ‘Wayfinders’ Program.

PANELS

Panel Discussion will include;

-“Amazonia Against the Clock: Where and How to Protect 80% by 2025” moderated by Atossa Soltani- Amazon Sacred Headwaters Initiative and Amazon Watch with Tabea Cacique- COICA, Zach Romo- COICS, Diego Casaes- Avaaz, Cyril Kormos- Wild Heritage, Brian Rohan- Client Earth

- “Do we need a carbon market to support Indigenous sovereignty?” moderated by Andrea Johnson, Program Officer for Climate and Land Use Alliance, with Jack Wielebinski of One Small Planet, Armando Davila of EarthShot Labs, Jing Tauli Corpuz of Nia Tero/ IIFB

-“Indigenous Visions of Ecological Transition for Amazonia” Moderated by Belen Paez, President, Fundación Pachamama Ecuador, with Domingo Peas Nampichkai, Territories Coordinator for Amazon Sacred Headwaters Initiative, Tabea Cacique (COICA / AIDESEP

ART

Art Exhibit- "We Are But One Thread" featuring pieces from Indigenous storytellers Eli Virkina, (Santu Urku) and Kynan Tegar, (Sungai Utik).

RECEPTION

Reception with food, drinks, and music by local Mohawk Kahnawake DJ Poptrt