Bio:
Dr. Jessica Hernandez (Binnizá & Maya Ch’orti’) is an Indigenous scholar, scientist, and community advocate based in the Pacific Northwest. Her academic background ranges from marine sciences to environmental physics. She advocates for climate justice and land rights through her scientific and community work.
She is the author of the award-winning book Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes through Indigenous Science. She is currently working on her second book, Growing Papaya Trees: Nurturing Indigenous Roots of Climate Displacement & Justice. Forbes has named Hernandez one of the 100 most powerful & influential women in Central America.
Talk title: Indigenous Science: From Local to Global Context
Talk Abstract:
Indigenous science (Indigenous knowledge systems) can assist in developing initiatives designed to heal our planet holistically and create more climate-just solutions. Currently, Indigenous science contributes enormously to the management of natural resources and conservation of the world’s biodiversity. In this presentation, Dr. Hernandez will discuss the use of Indigenous science in the pursuit of climate justice while examining the work of Indigenous communities around the world engaged in environmental and land issues.
Event details:
This event will take place in-person and on Zoom, on Tuesday March 12th from 12:30-1:30pm Pacific.
No registration is necessary for in-person attendance.
