For all the visions we feel and live with the Territory , a living subject of law, which feels, knows, protects and gives us dignity. / Para todas las visiones que sentimos y vivimos con el Territorio sujeto vivo de derecho, que siente, conoce, protege y nos da la dignidad.
Please note: This workshop will feature simultaneous interpretation.
About the workshop: In January 2020, the Menominee Nation of Wisconsin adopted resolution 19-52, affirming the rights of the Menominee River to “exist, flourish, regenerate, and evolve naturally.” Two months earlier, Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace recognized the Territory as a victim of the armed conflict in a case involving the Awá People, one of the more than 115 indigenous peoples of that country. These milestones exemplify a trend of recognition of the rights of Nature and Territory and how non-human entities communicate and instruct on ways forward in a climate future. This workshop will consider how territories express themselves with their multiple life systems or how non-human entities communicate to walk in balance and harmony, guaranteeing future generations a sustainable natural environment.
Sobre el taller: En enero de 2020, la nación Menominee de Wisconsin adoptó la resolución 19-52, en la que se afirmaban los derechos del río Menominee a “existir, florecer, regenerarse y evolucionar de forma natural.” Dos meses antes, la Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz de Colombia reconoció el Territorio como víctima del conflicto armado en un Caso que involucraba al Pueblo Awá uno de los más de 115 pueblos indígenas de ese país. Estos hitos ejemplifican una tendencia de reconocimiento de los derechos de la Naturaleza y el Territorio, y de cómo las entidades no humanas se comunican e instruyen sobre las formas de avanzar en un futuro climático. Este taller considerará cómo se expresan los territorios, con sus múltiples sistemas de vida o cómo las entidades no humanas se comunican para caminar en equilibrio y armonía, garantizando a las futuras generaciones un ambiente natural sostenible.
The first part of the workshop will highlight the voices of indigenous leaders and academics deeply committed to claims for historical, social, and environmental justice through their work as expert jurists, artists, and historians. Panelists will reflect on their knowledge systems, law and institutions, sacred plants, art, crafts, and ceremonies. They will also explain the interconnections between language, affection, and bodily practices that allow relationships between humans, non-humans, guardian spirits, nature, and the environment to flourish, all in one fabric.
La primera parte del taller destacará las voces de líderes y lideresas indígenas y académicos (biografías a continuación) profundamente comprometidos con las reivindicaciones por la justicia histórica, social y ambiental, a través de su trabajo como expertos juristas, artistas e historiadores. Los panelistas compartirán sus reflexiones sobre sus sistemas de conocimiento, el derecho propio y sus instituciones, las plantas sagradas, el arte, la artesanía y la ceremonias. También explicarán las interconexiones entre el lenguaje, el afecto y las prácticas corporales que permiten que florezcan las relaciones entre los seres humanos, no humanos, espíritus guardianes, la naturaleza y el ambiente, todo en un solo tejido.
The second part of the workshop will actively engage the attendees. They will participate in writing and art activities, among other methods, to explore what it means for the territory to feel, express itself, and have knowledge and that listening to its voice guides us on the paths to follow in a climate future.
La segunda parte del taller involucrará activamente a los asistentes. Participarán en actividades de escritura y arte, entre otros métodos, para explorar lo que significa que el territorio siente, se expresa, y tiene conocimiento y que escuchar su voz nos orienta sobre los caminos a seguir en un futuro climático.
Panelists & Organizers Including:
Judge Belkis Izquierdo Torres – Aty Seikuinduwa of the Arhuaco territories of the Sierra Madre in Colombia. She is a Judge of the Chamber for the Recognition of Truth and Responsibility and Determination of Facts and Conduct and Vice President of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) in Colombia. A lawyer from the National University of Colombia, she has a master’s degree in public administration with emphasis in governance and public policies from the Higher School of Public Administration. She has worked as an auxiliary magistrate of the Superior Council of the Judiciary, advisor to the Presidency of the Republic of Colombia, consultant to the United Nations Development Program and a legal advisor to different public and private entities. Article about the Judge’s Vision and work: https://www.eltiempo.com/justicia/jep-colombia/peace-with-nature-is-not-just-words-it-requires-action-vice-president-of-the-jep-3390386
Kindi Llajtu: from the Inga community of Putumayo, Colombia, is a part of a generation of indigenous artists who have had a significant impact on the world of art. His work is a unique blend of his distinct cultural heritage and contemporary knowledge of Western art techniques, practices, and history, allowing him to adeptly navigate the current artistic production context. Born Vicente Álvarez Jacanamijoy in 1974, he adopted his artistic name, which means “Hummingbird Plumage,” after a revelation during a yagé ceremony, reflecting his deep connection to his cultural heritage. He studied Fine Arts at the National University of Colombia, graduating in 1998, and has exhibited his work in Colombia, Mexico, France, and Brazil. https://www.beatrizesguerra-art.com/artists/138-kindi-llajtu/
Llawtu Indi Jwiku Jacanamijoy Izquierdo: Historian and History Professor at the Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá, Colombia. Teaches classes in the History of Indigenous Peoples and History of Spanish Colonization.
