NYC Climate Week 2023
During our two days of programming, we gathered with Indigenous leaders, Black environmental leaders, Local Communities, impact leaders, activists, artists, decision-makers, funders, and organizational partners. We participated in dialogues to amplify ideas, generate action, and meaningfully connect through inclusive spaces, forging cooperative relationships for the healing of our planet.
Along with panels and discussions, ‘Our Village’ hosted networking opportunities, showcased films made by Indigenous and Black storytellers, presented an inspirational Indigenous musical festival with special musical guests, and paid tribute to the Indigenous leaders and environmental defenders who were murdered in their territories.


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21-23rd September 2023
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New York, US
Our Goal For New York Climate Week
To raise awareness of Indigenous issues and create a space of impact for Indigenous, black and local leadership where their voices are amplified, the stories of the lives that have been lost are heard and the solutions they are bringing to the climate crisis are given the frontline exposure they deserve in the face of diverse and strategic audiences.
Our Key Actions at NYC
‘Our Village’ at The Helen Mills Theater
We hosted 2 days of cultural programming, panels, facilitated discussions, film screenings, music, art, networking, and trainings.
Digital Amplification
We supported our allies with awareness raising, launched the new ‘Our Village’ platform, and produced the second season of the “Indigenous Impact Storytellers” Podcast.
Street Action – Climate Justice Bus
We took the streets of New York in support of Indigenous, Local and Black communities at the front of climate change with disruptive and innovative actions throughout the week.
Support & Training
Coverage support to our key partners at their main actions in multiple venues across the city. Support an Indigenous team of creatives with in-action training.

Meet the Indigenous Creatives who joined NYC
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Eli Virkina
Indigenous & Climate Activist, Photographer & Impact Storyteller
Santu Urku Kichwa I Ecuador
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Eric Marky Terena
VJ, Journalist, Filmmaker, and Co-founder of Midia Indigena Oficial
Terena I Brazil
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Kynan Tegar
Youth Indigenous Filmmaker, Climate Activist
Dayak Iban | Indonesia
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Peregrino Chaeta
Indigenous Leader, Storyteller, Filmmaker
Ese Eja I Peru
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David Hernández Palmar
Ambassador & Emerging Filmmakers Program Coordinator of INUTW
Colombia/Venezuela I Wayuu
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Nove Niryanti Usun
Indigenous Filmmaker
Dayak Bahau | Indonesia
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Priscila Tapajowara
Indigenous & Climate Activist, Photographer
Tapajó I Brazil
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Isabela Santana
Actress & Emerging Filmmakers Program Administrator
Pataxó I Brazil
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Edivan Guajajara
Activist, Filmmaker & Video Editor
Guajajara I Brazil
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Renan Suya Kokoyamaratxi
Photographer, Filmmaker & Motion Graphic Maker
Kisedjê I Brazil
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Kalfein Michael Wuisan
Indigenous Activist, Filmmaker
Minahasa I Indonesia