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Sustainability Study Days – Indigeneity in Global Contexts: Keynote Performance by Jocelyn Joe-Strack
Dak’äläma (Da-kal-a-ma) Jocelyn Joe-Strack is an Indigenous storyteller, scholar, artist, and influencer from the Champagne and Aishihik (Ay-zhe-ak) First Nation in the Yukon. Through her extensive work with youth and the development of the Yukon First Nation’s climate plan, the “Reconnection Vision,” Jocelyn advocates for educational reform and social change through spirituality, storytelling, music, and creative experiences. She currently serves as Chair of the Board of the David Suzuki Foundation and previously served as Interim Executive Director of Indigenous Climate Action, as a trustee of the First Nations School Board, and as a senior advisor to the President of the Auditor General of Canada. Jocelyn lives in Whitehorse with her husband, her two daughters, and the Yukon community.
She will enrich our event with her keynote address: “Education According to Ancient Traditions—Stories, Music, and the Spirit of the Yukon’s Indigenous Peoples for an Alienated World”
Sustainability Study Days – Indigeneity in Global Contexts
What is it about?
Together with students in teacher education, students in sustainability studies will explore international perspectives on Indigenous identity through engaging, interactive contributions from academia, NGOs, and Indigenous communities. This interdisciplinary exchange is particularly enriching and facilitates mutual learning.
Organizational Details & Structure
No prior knowledge is required; key concepts and methods will be developed collaboratively during the seminar.
Note on Course Format:
This course focuses on international exchange.
International students are warmly welcome; their diverse linguistic and cultural perspectives enrich our collaborative work. Many materials are in English; discussions often take place in English. Language support (explanations of terms, reading aids) is part of the seminar—making it a great opportunity to further develop your language skills without the pressure to perform—especially for less experienced speakers.
Registration & Participation
By email to stefanie.goertz@uni-potsdam.de. You are welcome to attend the first session and then decide whether to continue participating.
July 20–24, 2026
Kassel Institute for Sustainability