Zahner Lecture 1 - Healthy Land, Healthy People: Centering Indigenous Voices in Conservation

Featured Speaker
Bonnie Claxton (Chickasaw) Deputy Director, The Center for Native Health

Date: Thursday, June 12th
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Cost: FREE

Sponsored by Diane Lennox and Paul Manos.

The health of the land and the health of the people are deeply interconnected—a truth long understood by Indigenous communities. Yet, conservation efforts often overlook Native voices, traditional ecological knowledge, and Indigenous-led solutions. This talk will explore the importance of Indigenous leadership in environmental stewardship and offer practical ways for non-Indigenous allies to support and uplift these efforts. Through insights from the Center for Native Health’s Land & Wellness Program, we will discuss the role of land-based healing, policy, and community-driven solutions in restoring balance between people and place.

Brought to you by Highlands Biological Foundation.

You may also like the following events from Highlands Nature Center:

• Next Tuesday, 17th June, 08:00 pm, What Bat is That? in Highlands
• Next Wednesday, 18th June, 03:00 pm, Nature Center Drawing Club in Highlands
• Next Thursday, 19th June, 06:00 pm, Zahner Lecture 2 - Are You BearWise? in Highlands

Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Highlands.