Friday, May 9 | 8:30 pm | Kinoteka 4
Sovereignty and Nature. How Indigenous Communities Fight for the Future of Our Planet? Meeting with chief Woos and WWF Award Ceremony
after the screening of YINTAH, dir. Jennifer Wickham, Brenda Michell, Michael Toledano
Partner: WWF Poland
For thousands of years, Indigenous communities have been the guardians of nature, defending the lands they inhabit. Their territories are often referred to as “temples of wildlife.” It is estimated that Indigenous lands cover about 22% of the Earth’s surface, yet they contain around 80% of the planet’s biodiversity. Traditional knowledge – including agricultural techniques, hunting methods, and water management practices – helps maintain ecological balance in these regions. Access to land, ecosystems, and a clean environment while respecting traditions and values is a fundamental human right. Today, this right, along with Indigenous lands and traditions, is under threat. What are the consequences of these changes for us all? “Yintah” raises crucial questions about Indigenous rights and their struggle to preserve their lands in their natural state. It is a powerful story of determination, identity, and a profound connection with nature.
After the screening, we invite you to join a discussion on the key issues presented in the film. How do Indigenous communities contribute to environmental protection? How can we support their efforts for sovereignty? Do contemporary legal and political systems sufficiently recognize their role? Join us for this important conversation.
Guests:
Chief Woos – Chief of the Grizzly House (C’asyikh), one of the three “houses” of the Gidumt’en Clan of the Wet’suwet’en Nation. The Wet’suwet’en Nation’s lands are located in northern Canada, and the community’s struggles are explored in “Yintah”.
Anna Sosnowska – International Affairs Expert at WWF Poland.
Moderator: Agnieszka Lichnerowicz (TOK FM)
