Standing up for the Guardians of the Natural World
In a series of three virtual events, panelists from around the world discussed how we can expand the conception of environmental stewardship beyond the human, and unravel the historical roots of the climate crisis.
To begin...
We invite you to read "Dance With Me," a short story by Blake Lavia, in which we will meet a Guardian of Water.
We Are all in this Together Symposium seeks to reposition environmental stewardship and humanities disciplines within an eco-centric framework. Through a series of three virtual events, we explored the concepts of land “ownership,” and the importance of honoring nature’s more-than-human guardians. The events first addressed the settler colonial history, which has brought us to this point of crisis. Then, we invited the speakers to explore alternatives that honor the needs and interests of all ecosystems. Together, the speakers joined with audiences to consider how to shift the exploitative paradigm that currently dominates and build a future that protects and respects the life and rights of all ecosystems and communities.
Key Events
Deconstructing Ownership
February 28th, 2024
Dismantling Colonialist Notions of Private Property
This program was funded in part byHumanities New York, with support from the
National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
