Centering BIPOC voices and creative knowledge of the natural and built environments of the Americas, this discussion will include the multiple migrations of humans, animals, plants, and other beings that have storied or narrativized this land, building on the place-based knowledge of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ (Cayuga Nation) and their traditional homelands.

Bringing together artist-in-residence, Sandy Rodriguez (Chicana) in dialogue with Rafael Aponte (Afro-Puerto Rican) “Rocky Acres” farmer, Soledad Chango (Quechua) linguist, Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel (Kanien’kehá:ka / Mohawk Nation) filmmaker and activist, Spencer Lyons (Onoñda’gegá’/Onondaga) knowledge holder, Wayva Waterman Lyons (Onoñda’gegá’/Onondaga) AIISP, Jane Mt. Pleasant (Skarù·ręʔ / Tuscarora) scientist and David and Evelyn George-Shongo (Onöndowa’ga:’ / Seneca) traditionalists.

Please direct any questions to Jolene Rickard jkr33@cornell.edu.

Nyàwę / Thank you.