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This webinar will feature presentations on the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic on Indigenous youth. Indigenous youth presenters will also share examples of their active engagement in relief efforts and long-term solutions for their families, communities and Peoples.

PANELISTS:

• Introduction: Chris Honahnie, Hopi/Diné, IITC Administrative and Programs Assistant, Tucson Arizona
• Short Video: Voices of Indigenous Youth on the COVID -19 pandemic
• Francisco Cali Tzay, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Mayan Cakchiquel, Guatemala: opening words and call for information
• Jessica Vega Ortega, Mixteco, Global Indigenous Youth Caucus Co-chair, Indigenous Youth Network of Latin America and the Caribbean Coordinator, Mexico
• Carson Kiburo, Endoris, Global Indigenous Youth Caucus C0-chair, Kenya, Africa
• Enildalia Betty Martínez Gil, Kuna Youth Movement, Panama
• Jaiden Willeto, Diné, New Mexico Navajo and Hopi Families COVID Relief Effort
• Victor Lopez-Carmen, Dakota/Yaqui, Global Indigenous Youth Caucus Co-chair, Harvard Medical School Student

Moderator, Roberto Borrero, United Confederation of Taino People

Please click on https://www.iitc.org/online-trainings-webinars/ to download the materials for this webinar

English/Spanish interpretation will be provided. Click here for information on how to use Zoom’s webinar interpretation feature. 

For more information contact:  [email protected]