Environmental Justice and Indigenous Law: A Conversation with Christi Belcourt and Maria Campbell. Moderated by Marilyn Poitras.
This panel-style event explores the intersections between environmentalism, Indigenous law, and art. Moderated by systems designer thinker Marilyn Poitras, Michif artist and activist Christi Belcourt and cultural advisor Maria Campbell will discuss how storytelling and the visual arts reflect fundamental themes of Indigenous law, and advance perspectives on environmental justice that affect us all.
This event features Christi Belcourt’s newest artwork commissioned by the University Library entitled Every Dot a Prayer for the Saskatchewan Rivers.
Light lunch will be provided.
All are welcome to attend.
Christi Belcourt is a visual artist, designer, community organizer, environmentalist, social justice advocate, and avid land-based arts and language learner. Her family's roots are from Manito Sâhkahigan, the historic Métis community also known as Lac Ste. Anne.
Maria Campbell is an author and playwright and an activist and advocate for Indigenous rights and the rights of women and children. At USask, she has been an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Science and a cultural advisor in the College of Law.
Marilyn Poitras is a lawyer, negotiator, professor, film producer, and community builder. She is the former director of USask’s Indigenous Law Centre and a lifelong student of Indigenous Laws with Elders from home and around the globe.
