['mÄ©Å‹gä]
minga
from the Quechua mink'a
a lifeway in collectivity
a reciprocity practice
community work repaid with the sharing of food
an exchange of time, experience, art, and labor
an action of demonstration
a work-party
Friday, April 19th 2024 • 7pm to late
Shipibo Conibo Center • 427 West 146th Street •10031 New York, NY
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The Shipibo Conibo Center is hosting its annual minga, an event parallel to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, UNPFII.
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Indigenous leaders, artists and activists will gather for an evening of exchanges in art, music, food and conversation around the struggle toward Indigenous autonomy.
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Honoring Shipibo artist Sara Flores and featuring screenings and performances by:
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Guardia Indigena Shipibo
New Red Order
Dioganhdih
Donna Couteau & Joe Cross (Leaf Arrow)
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Prior to the minga there will be a Parallel Walk through Harlem, organized in collaboration with Creative Time.
Starting from the Tree of Hope at 5:30 pm.