“People see the victories but they don’t see the roots. We directly touch the soil. We are like the grass that you step on. But we need protection and support even at the lowest level, because we protect the biggest trees.” – Mama Aleta Baun
Meet the indigenous mother of three and Goldman Environmental Prize winner in Chicago on December 10. A former grant recipient of Global Greengrants Fund, Mama Aleta is a powerful voice against mining interests that threaten her ancestral forest. Read about her courageous work.
We hope you’ll take advantage of one of two opportunities below.
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Renaissance Blackstone, 636 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
December 10th | 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon with a presentation by Mama Aleta and moderated by Regan Pritzker.
Mama Aleta will talk about the status of her community’s efforts to protect their environment from extractive industries, her experience speaking in forums leading up to the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Paris (COP21), and how international policy decisions made at COP21 would impact local communities combating climate change around the world.
Members of Chicago Council on Global Affairs and members of Global Giving Network: $60
Nonmembers: $70
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Water Tower Place, 845 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
December 10th | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Evening Q&A with Mama Aleta. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited so RSVP below by December 3rd.
Come early to shop (10% of proceeds benefit Global Greengrants Fund).