People Vs Pipeline: the cost of crude oil describes the historic lobbying by Canadian and US land defenders to stop an oil pipeline and how marginalised communities had their legal rights ignored by the government.
The film will be followed by talks from three expert speakers.
It is part of the Missing Ed project, a series of informative talks, films and discussion sessions organised by Stroud Young Greens. The aim of the project is to share learning with the young people of Stroud about the social and environmental issues that are impacting the world around us.
Stroud Young Greens member Sophie Luff, 15, said: “The school curriculum often fails to educate our generation about the most important factors affecting our lives. Missing Ed will empower young people by giving them the knowledge and space to share views, which is essential to ensure that we can all play a vital role in protecting the planet and the welfare of humanity.”
The event takes place at The Exchange, Brick Row, GL5 1DF.
For free tickets email stroud@younggreens.org.uk or click here to book a ticket online.
The speakers:
Paul de Main
News journalist Paul De Main, also known as Skabewis (“The Messenger”), is a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, and is of Ojibwe descent. He’s also a former Indian Affairs Policy Advisor.
He is currently chairman of the board of directors for Honor The Earth, a unique national Native initiative. Honor the Earth works to raise public awareness and raise and direct funds to grassroots Native environmental groups. It is the only Native organisation that provides both financial support and organising support to Native environmental initiatives.
He runs an independent newspaper that gives a voice to the Native community, with the aim of addressing the lack of coverage given by mainstream media to indigenous-related stories and the fight for Native rights.
He is particularly interested in the “food sovereignty” movement, which is about helping tribal communities connect with healthy, local foods.
Richard Erskine
Richard Erskine is a founder of Nailsworth Climate Action Network. He is a Fellow of the think tank The Schumacher Institute based in Bristol, which develops ideas and tools for action on sustainability.
His talk will focus on climate justice. He will talk about the impact of the climate crisis globally, the impact of oil, and positive renewable energy solutions we can buy into locally.
He is interested in the connections between science, art and society, with a focus on the climate emergency. He believes a diversity of voices – including historians, engineers, artists, geographers, entrepreneurs, scientists, farmers and ecologists – is needed to make sense of our situation and to envision a net zero future, founded on justice, well-being and sustainability.
Jacqline Wolf Tice
Jacqline Wolf Tice is an instructor for the Indigenous People’s Law graduate programme at the University of Oklahoma. She specialises in issues around tribal sovereignty, environment and culture. She is an Indigenous cultural advisor, teacher and traditional practitioner.
She will share the experiences and stories of some of her clients and students of indigenous law, who often live on the front line of climate issues.