How the Elem Pomo are confronting the toxic legacy of colonial environmental destruction.
In short: This lecture examines the lasting ecological and cultural impact of European settlement on Elem Pomo lands. Members of the Elem Indian Colony discuss their ongoing efforts to address environmental disasters, specifically focusing on the hazards left behind by the abandoned Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine at Clear Lake.
The discussion centers on the Elem Pomo people's response to the environmental degradation of their ancestral territory in Northern California. A primary concern is the Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine, a site that has left a toxic footprint on the landscape. By sharing their experiences, tribal leaders and artists highlight the intersection of sovereign rights and the struggle for environmental restoration.
Recorded on October 20, 2021, the session features insights from Elem Pomo leader Robert Geary, artist Meyo Marrufo, and The Met's Patricia Marroquin Norby. The conversation serves as a companion to an exhibition showcasing the historical and artistic connections between painter Jules Tavernier and the Elem Pomo community.
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