{"id":106,"date":"2025-01-15T16:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T00:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/nppnews\/?p=106"},"modified":"2025-01-15T16:54:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T00:54:47","slug":"jan-22-indigenous-climate-justice-activists-speak-at-climate-lecture-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/nppnews\/jan-22-indigenous-climate-justice-activists-speak-at-climate-lecture-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Indigenous climate justice activists speak at Climate Lecture Series (JAN22nd)\ufffc\ufffc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Climate Lecture Series – Wk. 3 – Jacob Johns et al.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Event Description: <\/b>Join us in-person (Evergreen campus, COM Building) or virtually<\/a><\/p>\n

January 22nd<\/sup>\u00a011:30am-1pm<\/b> for an enlightening This panel will explore the intersection of climate justice and Indigenous rights, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of these communities. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the global fight for environmental protection and the critical role of Indigenous leadership in this struggle. The event will also feature a discussion on the potential for a global delegation on climate justice and the importance of diverse perspectives in this movement. Join us for a powerful conversation that underscores the urgency of protecting our planet and the rights of its most vulnerable inhabitants. More Information at: www.evergreen.edu\/climate<\/a><\/p>\n

Speaker Bios:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jacob Johns:<\/b> An Akimel O\u2019odham and Hopi community organizer from Spokane, Jacob is deeply involved in grassroots movements and has participated in various United Nations climate summits to foster unity and resilience.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kayla Jenkins:<\/b> An environmental activist with strong ties to the A\u2019i Cof\u00e1n community in Ecuador, Kayla works tirelessly to protect Indigenous lands from oil exploitation, continuing the legacy of Eduardo Mend\u00faa.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jhajayra Machoa Mend\u00faa:<\/b> A leader in the A\u2019i Cof\u00e1n community in Ecuador, Jhajayra provides critical insights into current resistance efforts and the importance of safeguarding Indigenous territories from oil exploitation.<\/p>\n

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