Event
Woodstock aan de Waal | Lecture 'Voorbij Winnetou en Pocahontas'
About
What to expect
Laura De Vos and Katrien Demuynck give a lecture about their recently published book 'Voorbij Winnetou en Pocahontas'.
The lecture is part of the Woodstock aan de Waal festival.
The book covers settler colonialism, pipelines and international solidarity.
- Laura M. De Vos was active with Quinault.
- Katrien Demuynck worked in Central America.
- The book is partly based on conversations.
FAQ
Who are the speakers?
Laura De Vos and Katrien Demuynck.
Laura M. De Vos was active for years with the Quinault, an indigenous nation in the western state of Washington.
Katrien Demuynck worked in Central America.
What is the lecture about?
The lecture is about the book Voorbij Winnetou en Pocahontas.
The book covers settler colonialism, pipelines and international solidarity.
According to an old story, North America, Turtle Island, was formed on the back of a turtle.
From 1492, European colonisation began, with genocide and the erasing of histories and ideas.
The description says the view of indigenous peoples is still that of Karl May or Disney.
The book is partly based on conversations and shows indigenous worldviews, resistance and responsibility for the next seven generations.
Is the lecture free?
Yes, the lecture is free.
How can I register?
The source gives this registration link: obgz.op-shop.nl
Getting there
Bibliotheek De Mariënburg, Mariënburg 29, 6511 PS Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL
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