['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
​​Since 2017, the Shipibo Conibo Center hosts every year the minga, an event parallel to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, UNPFII.
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Indigenous leaders, artist, and activist have come together for an evening of art, music, food and conversation centered around the struggle for Indigenous autonomy.
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Over the various editions, the event featured screenings and performances by numerous Indigenous artists, activists, and collectives, including:
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Guardia Indigena Shipibo
New Red Order
Black Gotham
Save Harlem Now
Dioganhdih
Donna Couteau & Joe Cross (Leaf Arrow)
Maria Humpfield and Coco Cafe with the Indigenous Womens Collective NYC
​Ñani Migrante Transnational project
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In 2024 the event included a Parallel Walk, in collaboration with Creative Time.
