Decolonial Community Building: Experiences from Indigenous Amazonia
Film Screening with Discussion
26.01.2024 at 18:00
Organizers: LearningNatures and Decolonial Practices Group
Location: conference room, fourth floor, RCC
The LearningNatures Project at the RCC in collaboration with the Decolonial Practices Group has organized Decolonial Community Building: Experiences from Indigenous Amazonia.
The event is a short film screening followed by an informal discussion with Lesley Mayancha from the Indigenous community of Sarayaku.
Since the early 2000s, the small Indigenous community of Sarayaku has fought against the illegal invasion of their territory by oil companies supported by the Ecuadorian state. The Sarayaku people have successfully brought their case to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, which, in 2009, declared Ecuador guilty.
At this event, Lesley will discuss Sarayaku's history, challenges, and the alliances they built on local and international levels. This is an informal event with the goal of creating discussion and exchange. In the discussion, everyone—especially those who come from marginalised and historically oppressed communities—are welcome to join and share their experiences.
Due to space reasons, please register for the event in advance by sending an email to Ma.Peralta@campus.lmu.de.
About Decolonial Practices Group
The Decolonial Practices Group is based primarily at the Rachel Carson Center, Munich, comprising academics at various stages in their careers, including PhD and master's students. The focus extends beyond the theoretical realms to actively engage in decolonization efforts through praxis-oriented approaches. They are united by their commitment against all forms of oppression. They strive to be more than just a discussion forum and their goal is to actively organize, motivate, and engage in meaningful actions. The group facilitates and participates in various initiatives that promote the process of decolonization. The group offers a space where theory meets action, driving tangible change, and fostering a deeper understanding of decolonial practices.