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Reconnecting With Our Roots
An Exploration of Science, Culture and Identity with David Good
Join us for an evening screening of Wayumi followed by a question-and-answer session with David Āyõpëwë Good, a scientist, author, filmmaker, public speaker and member of the Yanomami people, one of the largest Indigenous groups living in the Amazon rainforest of Venezuela and Brazil.
Through Good’s personal journey reconnecting with his Yanomami family and heritage, Wayumi explores themes of Indigenous identity, cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, family and belonging. Following the screening, Good will discuss the film and share insights drawn from his experiences navigating both Indigenous and Western worlds.
The event offers an opportunity to engage with questions of identity, resilience, ethical research, environmental sustainability and the importance of preserving Indigenous knowledge and cultural traditions.
Part of the Presidential Distinguished Speaker Series, sponsored by the Office of the President through the generosity of the Constantino and Clementina Demergasso and John Z. Bava Distinguished Speaker Series.