Our Village: In conversation
Since our launch in 2014 If Not Us Then Who have hosted innovative community spaces at key global moments. We call these events Our Village – a space art and activism intersects, where indigenous peoples and local communities join with NGOs and allies, strategise, discuss and commune.
Here is a curated list of those discussions and performances over the years.
In 2019 Our Village popped up in New York City for the much anticipated UN #ClimateAction Summit. We took over the Helen Mills centre ...e.
What is there to believe in? Spirituality in a Time of Crisis. In a world angry about racial inequality we hear from those on the front...
SPEAKER: Sônia Guajajara - Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil (APIB) KEY MESSAGE: Consent and Community driven decision maki...
How do we stop forest fires? Using tech and fighting fires. On Tuesday we’ll be joined by Daniel Haratuma Javaé, indigenous fire fig...
SPEAKER: Rukka Sombolinggi - Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara (AMAN) KEY MESSAGE: Consent & Community Driven Decision Making ...
How do we stop exploiting our planet? Tactics to stop extraction. Dallas Goldtooth, Bernadette Demientieff and Tara Houska hold a speci...
Our Village is a convening, cultural hub, and immersive experience, bringing indigenous peoples, communities of color, and grassroots v...
What brings us together? Looking at the big picture. Hosted by Yeb Sano, with live mural drawing by his brother AG Sano, we’ll explor...