In honor of Earth Week, please join us for two thought-provoking, free events open to the public that explore the environmental and social consequences of resource extraction. Through film, art, and conversation, we’ll uncover the urgent challenges posed by mining, deforestation, and unsustainable consumption and explore solutions for a more just and sustainable future.
Please register and invite students, friends, and community members!
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Gallery Talk: Conflict Mining & Environmental Justice
Mechanical Hall Gallery
April 23rd 12:40–1:35 p.m. & 1:50–2:45 p.m. (two sessions available)
Presented as part of the exhibition MINE: What is Ours in the Wake of Extraction, this gallery talk examines the devastating impact of mining on ecosystems and communities worldwide. Learn how illegal gold mining in the Peruvian Amazon endangers Indigenous lands and cultures. See how artists from the Etochime Artist Collective, global juried submissions, and conflict mineral collections from the Mineralogical Museum shed light on these urgent issues.
Speakers:
- Dr. Sharon Fitzgerald, Curator of the UD Mineralogical Museum
- Sarah duPont, Filmmaker & Founder of Amazon Aid Foundation
Earth Week Film Festival: Cinema for Change
Trabant Theatre
April 23rd 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of powerful films and discussions that illuminate the far-reaching effects of resource extraction and environmental injustice.
4:00–5:00 p.m. | Screening of River of Gold
A gripping documentary exposing the destruction caused by illegal gold mining in the Amazon. Followed by a Q&A with director Sarah duPont.
5:30 p.m. | Ethical Consumerism Talk with Denise Castronovo
Discover how everyday purchases impact global ecosystems and receive samples of sustainably made rainforest chocolate and coffee!
6:00–8:00 p.m. | Short Film Series on Environmental Justice
This series, co-curated by Patsy Craig and Maisie McNeice, showcases global stories of resistance and resilience to environmental destruction.
Take Action!
Please bring old technology devices (wiped of all data) for recycling and help reduce the demand for conflict minerals.
This festival is co-hosted by the UD Library Museums and Press, Department of Art & Design, Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN), and UD International Film Society.
I hope to see you at the events on April 23rd!
