A event on Saturday 14th October. The event starts at 19:00.
Join us to mark Indigenous Resistance Day at this special fundraising event in support of the guardians of the Amazon rainforest!
The Nomãnawa are an Indigenous community from the Amazonian region of Acre in Brazil. Their existence is under constant threat from various forms of settler colonialism (mining, logging, big agriculture, land grabs) as well as natural disasters caused by climate change.
Abandoned by the state, the Nomãnawa lack basic necessities like clean drinking water, access to healthcare and suitable housing. Illegal mining pollutes the rivers, contaminating the fish they rely on for food causing illness. And their ancestral lands are not officially recognised, meaning predatory capitalism could displace them at any moment. On top of this, torrential downpours have intensified, causing damaging floods. A few weeks ago, one such downpour damaged houses and solar power panels.
The Nomãnawa proudly refer to themselves as the "Guardians of the Forest". They possess a deep, spiritual connection to the natural world and aspire to one day open their community to visitors. This would allow them to share their traditional medicines and ancestral knowledge with the world.
Indigenous communities like the Nomãnawa are the best protectors of our Mother Earth. Please help us ensure they can continue their vital work. All funds raised at the event will go directly to the community.
Location: Palestine Museum, 27 Broad St, Bristol BS1 2HG
------------------EVENT PROGRAMME---------------------
19:30 - 20:15: Documentary and live video link to the Amazon
We will screen a mini-documentary put together from footage sent to us by the Nomãnawa showcasing both their culture and their struggle to protect the forest. After this, we'll attempt to connect with their leader, Yama Nomãnawa, live via video link so he can express his concerns directly to us.
20:15 - 21:00: Live music from Nervio Cosmico:
Nervio Cosmico is a Bristol-based duo formed by the Chilean composer Daniel Linker and the Italian sound artist Matteo Amadio. Inspired by shamanic rituals and a collection of instruments belonging to traditions from the Amazon and the Andes, they immerse the listener into a visionary journey, with episodes of crisis and blissfulness. They combine live acoustic performance with synthetic sound and electronic means to express a spiritual approach to Nature in which Life is understood/experienced as a single self-conscious entity.
21:00 - 21:30: Talk and Q&A with Indigenous activist Luana Tapajós
We are honoured to be joined in Bristol by Luana Tapajós, an Indigenous Brazilian woman dedicated to spreading knowledge of Amazonian culture, and an environmentalist working to defend the rights of Indigenous peoples. She was born in Pará in the Tapajós territory heart of the Amazon Rainforest and fights for the conservation of rivers, forest and culture in Brazil and Amazonia.
---------------------SOLIDARITY CONTRIBUTIONS---------------------------------
We've kept the entry cost low to encourage attendance so, if you're able to, please consider making an additional contribution to the Nomãnawa's cause at the ticket checkout.
If you're unable to make it but would like to contribute, select the "Donation only" ticket and make a contribution at the check out. Thanks!
Entry requirements:
The Nomãnawa are an Indigenous community from the Amazonian region of Acre in Brazil. Their existence is under constant threat from various forms of settler colonialism (mining, logging, big agriculture, land grabs) as well as natural disasters caused by climate change.
Abandoned by the state, the Nomãnawa lack basic necessities like clean drinking water, access to healthcare and suitable housing. Illegal mining pollutes the rivers, contaminating the fish they rely on for food causing illness. And their ancestral lands are not officially recognised, meaning predatory capitalism could displace them at any moment. On top of this, torrential downpours have intensified, causing damaging floods. A few weeks ago, one such downpour damaged houses and solar power panels.
The Nomãnawa proudly refer to themselves as the "Guardians of the Forest". They possess a deep, spiritual connection to the natural world and aspire to one day open their community to visitors. This would allow them to share their traditional medicines and ancestral knowledge with the world.
Indigenous communities like the Nomãnawa are the best protectors of our Mother Earth. Please help us ensure they can continue their vital work. All funds raised at the event will go directly to the community.
Location: Palestine Museum, 27 Broad St, Bristol BS1 2HG
------------------EVENT PROGRAMME---------------------
19:30 - 20:15: Documentary and live video link to the Amazon
We will screen a mini-documentary put together from footage sent to us by the Nomãnawa showcasing both their culture and their struggle to protect the forest. After this, we'll attempt to connect with their leader, Yama Nomãnawa, live via video link so he can express his concerns directly to us.
20:15 - 21:00: Live music from Nervio Cosmico:
Nervio Cosmico is a Bristol-based duo formed by the Chilean composer Daniel Linker and the Italian sound artist Matteo Amadio. Inspired by shamanic rituals and a collection of instruments belonging to traditions from the Amazon and the Andes, they immerse the listener into a visionary journey, with episodes of crisis and blissfulness. They combine live acoustic performance with synthetic sound and electronic means to express a spiritual approach to Nature in which Life is understood/experienced as a single self-conscious entity.
21:00 - 21:30: Talk and Q&A with Indigenous activist Luana Tapajós
We are honoured to be joined in Bristol by Luana Tapajós, an Indigenous Brazilian woman dedicated to spreading knowledge of Amazonian culture, and an environmentalist working to defend the rights of Indigenous peoples. She was born in Pará in the Tapajós territory heart of the Amazon Rainforest and fights for the conservation of rivers, forest and culture in Brazil and Amazonia.
---------------------SOLIDARITY CONTRIBUTIONS---------------------------------
We've kept the entry cost low to encourage attendance so, if you're able to, please consider making an additional contribution to the Nomãnawa's cause at the ticket checkout.
If you're unable to make it but would like to contribute, select the "Donation only" ticket and make a contribution at the check out. Thanks!
Entry requirements:
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