Braided River

Join Braided River for our landmark event of the year! In just two weeks, National Geographic Explorer and photographer Kiliii Yüyan will share awe-inspiring images and stories from his new book, Guardians of Life: Indigenous Knowledge, Indigenous Science, and Restoring the Planet. This stunning project captures the essential, often under recognized role that Indigenous peoples play in protecting biodiversity and cultural resilience around the globe.

Event Details:
Wednesday, April 1 @ 7:30 PM
Town Hall Seattle | The Great Hall | 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Purchase your copy of Guardians of Life from Elliott Bay Book Company, and get it personalized by Kiliii at the event!

Purchase your tickets here: townhallseattle.org/event/kiliii-yuyan

Kiliii Yüyan | Town Hall Seattle When we think of environmental conservation, we tend to think in terms of emerging technologies and increased data tracking. While technology is one piece of the puzzle, we are also called to look back and take stock of information that has existed since time immemorial. In Indigenous communities, k...

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