Keynote Performance & Discussion "Education from the Old Ways, Yukon Indigenous storytelling, music & spirit for a disconnected world"

As part of the Summer School on Indigeneity in Global Contexts, there will be a keynote performance and discussion by Jocelyn Joe-Strack titled "Education from the Old Ways, Yukon Indigenous storytelling, music & spirit for a disconnected world".

Dak’äläma, (Da-kal-a-ma) Jocelyn Joe-Strack is an Indigenous storyteller, scientist, artist, and influencer from the Yukon’s Champagne and Aishihik (Ay-zhe-ak) First Nation. From her deep work with youth, and creation of the Yukon First Nation’s climate plan, the Reconnection Vision, Jocelyn promotes education reform and societal transformation through spirituality, story, music and creative experiences. She is currently Board Chair of the David Suzuki Foundation and has led in past roles as Interim Executive Director of Indigenous Climate Action, Trustee of the First Nations School Board, and Senior Advisor to the Auditor General of Canada. Jocelyn lives in Whitehorse with her husband, two daughters, and Yukon community.

The event is open to the public.

Location: at the UNI-Lokal, Wilhemsstraße 21, 34117 Kassel