“SHADOW OF GOLD”: Documentary Film Panel Discussion: Understanding and Teaching Global Mining Issues

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“SHADOW OF GOLD”: Documentary Film Panel Discussion: Understanding and Teaching Global Mining Issues

Panel Discussion: Wednesday, April 21st; 7:30–9:00 p.m. ET (4:30–6:00 p.m. PT)

Educators increasingly understand the connections between the environment, climate, and social justice. But what about mining justice? As one of the most economically important metals, gold continues to be mined in Canada and around the world with profoundly negative impacts on people and the planet. Mining issues seem to be a blind spot in our curricula, with very few teaching resources available to provide a nuanced perspective of issues with gold mining worldwide. Do you know where the gold in your ring comes from?

In partnership with Kensington Communications and MiningWatch Canada with the support of the Echo Foundation, we are excited to co-present this special free screening and panel discussion of The Shadow of Gold and help launch the film’s newly created Educator’s Guide!

Panelists: Robert Lang, Director of Shadow of Gold; Payal Sampat, Mining Program Director at EarthWorks; Ugo Lapointe, Mining Watch Canada; Julia Ostertag, Educator, B.Ed & Ph.D.; Nuskmata Mack, Consultant on mining and Indigenous rights and title in Canada

Moderator: Ian Shanahan, General Editor, Green Teacher

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