The LearningNatures Project at the Rachel Carson Center (LMU) in collaboration with the Decolonial practices group is holding a decolonial community building: experiences from indigenous amazonia

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.

In this event, Lesley will discuss Sarayaku’s history, challenges, and the alliances they built at local and international levels. This is an informal event with the goal of creating discussion and exchange. We welcome everyone — especially those who come from marginalised and historically oppressed communities — to join and share their experiences. We look forward to seeing you there!

The event will take place on Friday, January 26th 2024 at 18:00 in the RCC 4th floor conference room. If you are interested, please register in advance sending an email to: Ma.Peralta@campus.lmu.de