Spring 2016 Puvu Lecture Series
The Puvu Indigenous Cultural Sustainability Series returns for the second semester this April.
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Location: Cal State Puvungna (CSULB), LA5-355
‘Ekweenax Tovaangara” (Taking Care of the Mother Earth) the Puvu Indigenous Cultural Sustainability Lecture Series is a Lecture Series that collaboratively brings together a series of speakers addressing the impacts of global warming and potential solutions for creating culturally and environmentally spaces for future generations. Speakers range from local Native Americans (Tongva/Gabrielino), a Purepecha community member, to City of Long Beach officials and CSULB administrators. Students will learn about the history of land (Puvungna) and “The People,” the original biodiversity of lands and oceans in Los Angeles and northern Orange Counties, the City of the Long Beach, Native American Food Sustainability Practices, and local responses, conflict-resolutions and problem-solving methods, for creating a sustainable future.
Biographies
Larry Rich, Environmental Coordinator of the City of Long Beach and CSULB alumni will provide an in-depth historical narrative on the topographical changes in the City of Long Beach and articulate the City’s struggles and successes for implementing sustainability programs.
Cindi Alvitre (Tongva/Gabrielino), lecturer for the American Indian Studies Program and Anthropology Department, will provide an enriching narrative on the Indigenous peoples of Los Angeles and northern Orange Counties by articulating the cultural significance of Puvungna (CSULB) and discuss the lack of culturally, environmental sustainable spaces.
Abe Sanchez (Purepecha), Promoter in the Revitalization of Indigenous Arts and Foods, will demonstrate the utilization of traditional plants from the region for culturally and sustainable purposes.
David Salazar, Associate Vice President of Physical Planning and Facilities Management at CSULB, will articulate CSULB sustainability practices and policies.
Craig Torres (Tongva/Gabrielino), Ti’at Society member and cultural revitalist, will discuss the original topographical and maritime flora and fauna biodiversity of the Tongva/Gabrielino.
Inquiries about the series should be directed to Larry.Smith@csulb.edu
Fall Lecture Series:
Congratulations to the CSULB Sustainability Community on an excellent Series coordinated by AIS faculty working in partnership with the American Indian Studies Program and the Film and Electronic Arts Department. Larry Smith is also overseeing the production of short films to document this lecture series.
“‘Ekweenax Tovaangara” (Taking Care of the Mother Earth): the Puvu Indigenous Cultural Sustainability Series
Locations: Cal State Puvungna (CSULB), LA5-355, and LH-151
‘Ekweenax Tovaangara” (Taking Care of the Mother Earth) the Puvu Indigenous Cultural Sustainability Lecture Series is a Lecture Series that collaboratively brings together a series of speakers addressing the impacts of global warming and potential solutions for creating culturally and environmentally spaces for future generations. Speakers range from local Native Americans (Tongva/Gabrielino), a Purepecha community member, to City of Long Beach officials and CSULB administrators. Students will learn about the history of land (Puvungna) and “The People,” the original biodiversity of lands and oceans in Los Angeles and northern Orange Counties, the City of the Long Beach, Native American Food Sustainability Practices, and local responses, conflict-resolutions and problem-solving methods, for creating a sustainable future.
Biographies, Dates, Times, and Locations
Week 1
- Larry Rich, Environmental Coordinator of the City of Long Beach and CSULB alumni will provide an in-depth historical narrative on the topographical changes in the City of Long Beach and articulate the City’s struggles and successes for implementing sustainability programs.
Date and Locations: 10/26/2015, Monday, 2pm to 3:15pm, Location: LA5-355 — 3:30pm to 4:45pm, Location: LH-151.
- Cindi Alvitre (Tongva/Gabrielino), lecturer for the American Indian Studies Program and Anthropology Department, will provide an enriching narrative on the Indigenous peoples of Los Angeles and northern Orange Counties by articulating the cultural significance of Puvungna (CSULB) and discuss the lack of culturally, environmental sustainable spaces. Date: 10/28/2015, Wednesday, 2pm to 3:15pm and 3:30pm to 4:45pm at Puvungna (near Lot 20 and the Japanese Gardens).
Week 2
Abe Sanchez (Purepecha), Promoter in the Revitalization of Indigenous Arts and Foods, will demonstrate the utilization of traditional plants from the region for culturally and sustainable purposes.
Date and Locations: 11/02/2015, Monday, 2pm to 3:15pm, Location: LA5-355 — 3:30pm to 4:45pm, Location: LH-151
Seri Comca
‘ac Women’s Artisans Cooperative (from Mexico) at Puvungna will provide cultural exchange and expressions. Discussion regarding the reflective problematics of cultural sustainability within a transnational context will occur.
Date and Location: 11/04/2015, Wednesday from 1pm to 4pm at Puvungna (near Lot 20 and the Japanese Gardens).
Week 3
David Salazar, Associate Vice President of Physical Planning and Facilities Management at CSULB, will articulate CSULB sustainability practices and policies.
Date and Locations: 11/09/2015, Monday, 2pm to 3:15pm, Location: LA5-355 — 3:30pm to 4:45pm, Location: LH-151
Week 4
Craig Torres (Tongva/Gabrielino), Ti’at Society member and cultural revitalist, will discuss the original topographical and maritime flora and fauna biodiversity of the Tongva/Gabrielino.
Date and Locations: 11/16/15, Monday, 2pm to 3:15pm, Location: LA5-355 — 3:30pm to 4:45pm, Location: LH-151