Sustainability Forum, Keynote Winona LaDuke

Sustainability is one the key pillars at Morris and because of the amazing work being done both on campus and in our community, MCSA has organized an event to showcase some of that work. This year we will be addressing more environmental justice themes and showcasing indigenous voices in Sustainability. 

Join us for a few short presentations from indigenous leaders Michelle Montgomery, Teresa Peters, and Erika Bailey Johnson followed by internationally acclaimed activist Winona LaDuke. 

After the presentations there will be a Q&A with all presenters and a reception. For the full schedule, view attached document. Feel free to attend as many or as few as 1 of the presentations as you are able. 

Event Schedule (can also see complete schedule and speaker descriptions here):

4:30- 5:30 pm : 3 speaker presentations (15 min each) in Science Auditorium
        Dr. Michelle Montgomery: Embracing Mindfulness in a Climate Justice World
      Teresa Peterson: Makoce Kin Mitakuye - My relative the land. 
      8th Fire Solar: Solar energy as a renewable resource
5:30- 5:45 pm : Intermission
5:45- 6:45 pm : Keynote Presentation with Winona LaDuke
6:45- 7:30 pm : Q & A Panel with presenters
7:30- 8:30 pm : After party in Oyate Hall
Indigenous Food and Plant Give Away!
Interactive demonstration tables where researchers, organizations and clubs  promote their work and meet with attendees.
 

Funds provided by: World Touch Heritage, Sustainable Development Goal Grants (this event showcases Goals 6, 7, and 13), NASS (NASS programs and functions are supported wholly or in part by the Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions grant funded by the US Department of Education. Information can be found at z.umn.edu/nass), Sustainablity Club, and Circle of Nations Indigneous Associaton.