Decolonial Ecology Day — The Forest

This day is devoted to forests—places that are essential to the flourishing of beings, cultures, and the vital forces of imagination and resistance.

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Together, let’s foster an ecological mindset and initiate actions that acknowledge racial, social, and decolonial struggles while seeking harmony with the non-human world. This day is devoted to forests—places that are essential to the flourishing of beings, cultures, and the vital forces of imagination and resistance. Forest protectors, lovers, and researchers will bring their sylvan expertise to the Festival’s HQ.

 


 

Activities of the Day

 

Opening Remarks by Abraham Francis

10:30 a.m. / Opening Speech
With Abraham Francis
In English with French translation

 

Forest Chants

11:30 a.m. / Conversation
With Émilie Monnet and Waira Nina
In English, French and Spanish with French translation

 

EVENT CANCELLED / The Forest as a Space of Resistance

2 p.m. / Discussion
With Philippe Néméh-Nombré + Paule Mackrous, alias Pattie O’Green + Valérie Lefebvre-Faucher + Kama La Mackerel
In French

 

Pop-Up Bookstore 

Throughout the day, the CCA’s bilingual bookstore will offer a selection of remarkable works providing deeper insights into the day’s topics.