Preserving Biodiversity to Save Cultural Diversity:
An Exploration of Farming Practices in India
a brown bag discussion led by
Ellyn Church
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
1:00 pm
India Studies House
825 East 8th Street
(Corner of 8th and Woodlawn)
Please bring your lunch. Beverages are provided.
ABSTRACT
I will discuss my first experience traveling in India, as well as my ambitious attempt to film a documentary in a completely foreign country, with just $2000 and my twin sister. I will be showing previews of interviews from my short documentary (untitled) on sustainable, energy efficient farming practices in post-Green Revolution India. I will focus primarily on my time with Navdanya, an organization founded by world renowned ecological activist Dr. Vandana Shiva. I will also talk about our successes and failures, and the things we learned about traveling, farming, and of course, life in India!
Ellyn Church is a junior majoring in Religious Studies.
For more information regarding this and other India Studies events, please contact the India Studies Program at india@indiana.edu or 812-855-5798
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