The Quiet Part Out Loud

The Human Impacts Institute, in partnership with Lily Joy Winder and Somah Toya Haaland, presents The Quiet Part Out Loud—an unfiltered, community-centered conversation created and hosted by Lily Joy and Somah. The event explores Indigeneity, joy, and community, honoring Indigenous voices, strengthening relationships, and celebrating collective visioning toward a just and resilient future. Designed as an inviting and inclusive environment for both Native and non-Native participants, the event centers authentic, unscripted dialogue free from surveillance or external influence.

Program

The evening will open with an interactive segment inviting audience reflections—questions, stories, and humor—on how Native communities are feeling in the present moment, with emphasis on Afro-Indigenous perspectives. This will lead into a live, podcast-style conversation between Lily Joy and Somah reflecting on Indigenous experiences, futures, and the truths often misunderstood or silenced. The program will also feature live performances and opportunities for audience participation throughout.

Food & Mutual Aid

Food and drink will be provided to cultivate a warm, communal atmosphere. Donations will support mutual aid and community resilience initiatives, including recovery efforts for survivors of Typhoon Halong in western Alaska.

Partnerships

Presented as part of the Fall of Freedom campaign—an urgent call for artists and communities to unite in defiance of authoritarianism and to celebrate creativity, culture, and collective identity. The Quiet Part Out Loud launches a continuing series of dialogues and collaborations between the Human Impacts Institute and community partners to elevate Indigenous voices and leadership. Partners include New York Society for Ethical Culture, Fall of Freedom, BLIS Collective, Climate Cafe NYC, Climate Imaginarium, and House of Good Deeds.

About Us

The Human Impacts Institute (HII) is a NYC-founded nonprofit that harnesses arts, culture, and community engagement to spark bold climate action. For over fifteen years, HII has connected environmental justice, creative storytelling, and collective leadership, centering the voices of those most impacted by the climate crisis. HII offers a unique approach that blends cultural expression, coalition-building, and hands-on strategy to bridge the gap between awareness and sustained action.

Lily Joy Winder is a Diné (Navajo) and Southern Ute advocate dedicated to advancing Indigenous climate solutions and sovereignty. As a prominent voice for Native peoples, she reaches over 300,000 followers through her social media platforms, combining education, storytelling, and activism to elevate Indigenous perspectives on environmental justice and cultural resilience. Beyond her public advocacy, Winder has contributed to policy initiatives, developed social media campaigns, and provided consultation through the lens of Indigeneity, ensuring that Indigenous knowledge and leadership remain central to conversations about sustainability and sovereignty. She is also an accomplished public speaker and film actor, using creative media to bridge understanding and inspire collective action for Indigenous futures.

Somah Toya Haaland (they/them) is a queer Indigenous organizer and poet from the Pueblos of Laguna and Jemez in what is now New Mexico. They formerly served as Communications Coordinator for Pueblo Action Alliance (PAA), a grassroots organization advancing climate justice and community defense for Pueblo peoples. In that role, Somah worked with the Greater Chaco Coalition to protect the remaining 7% of the Greater Chaco Region from oil and gas extraction while amplifying Pueblo-led movements for environmental and cultural sovereignty. A member of the BLIS collective, Somah uses theater, film, and poetry as tools of resistance to disrupt colonial narratives and imagine liberated Indigenous futures.

Thank you to the UMI Fund for supporting our work in advancing youth and Indigenous voices of leadership.