The Condor and the Eagle – film screening & climate justice discussion – Nov 17

EVENT INVITATION The Condor and The Eagle: Film Screening and Panel Discussion Communities that bear the greatest burdens from pollution, climate change, and economic inequality should co-lead the way in shaping the assertive solutions we need to tackle the climate crisis and to achieve a just climate future. Science advocates like you can play a vital role in advancing equitable, science-based policy solutions for our most pressing problems. And to do so, we must listen to those most impacted. The Union of Concerned Scientists is partnering with Director Clément Guerra to screen the film, The Condor and The Eagle. Join us for this virtual screening of the award-winning documentary which takes viewers on a journey through the environmental justice movement. Stick around after the film for a panel discussion on the meaning of “climate justice.” At the Heart of Science: Understanding the Fight for Climate Justice through the film The Condor and The Eagle Date: Tuesday, November 17 Time: 7:00–9:30 p.m. ET (panel discussion around 8:40 p.m. ET) In the film, four Indigenous leaders embark on an extraordinary trans-continental adventure from the Canadian boreal forests to the heart of the Amazonian jungle to unite the peoples of North and South America and deepen the meaning of “climate justice.” Following the film, please join us for a panel discussion featuring: Bryan Parras, film protagonist; Xicano from Houston, Texas; Healthy Communities Organizer, Sierra Club; Co-Founder, t.e.j.a.s. Casey Camp-Horinek, Hereditary drumkeeper, Womens’ Scalp Dance Society of the Ponca Nation of Oklahoma Lanor Curole, Director/Administrator/Citizen, United Houma Nation in southeast Louisiana Rachel Cleetus, Climate & Energy Policy Director, Union of Concerned Scientists Please register for the film screening today. The film is free for attendees, and there is a suggested donation of $10 for our community partner support their efforts for climate justice. We hope to see you on November 17!