The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is proud to partner with Old Dominion University (ODU) for a “Healing Through the Land” panel discussion with Tribal leaders on Oct. 21.
The discussion will explore the connections between land stewardship, health equity, and the lived experiences of Virginia’s Indigenous citizens. This event, part of the year-long Big Read initiative at ODU funded by a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant, will take place on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. in the Big Blue Room, Chartway Arena.
The free discussion is open to the public and will highlight how the generations-old relationship Indigenous people have with the land shapes their health and well-being today. CBF’s Virginia Policy Manager Jay Ford will moderate a panel discussion with Tribal leaders throughout Virginia.
“The Chesapeake Bay watershed is vital to the health and well-being of countless communities, and Indigenous people have a deep-rooted connection to the land that has shaped their lives for generations,” said Lisa Renee Jennings, CBF’s Hampton Roads Grassroots Coordinator. “By exploring this relationship and its impact on health equity, we hope to inspire meaningful conversations and action.”
“Healing Through the Land” is part of ODU’s 2024-25 NEA Big Read theme, “Health Equity: Where We Live.” The initiative promotes a shared reading experience of “Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body” by Rebekah Taussig, which highlights themes of health equity, diversity and inclusion.
According to ODU’s Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, ODU will host several programs throughout the year touching on these topics and diving into important conversations about accessible healthcare and the well-being of all communities. Learn more details about the event and register.
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