The Bayou Culture Collaborative will host Culture and Climate Conversations, a series of community discussions intended to raise awareness about the cultural impact of the state’s environmental changes. At six events across south Louisiana, community members will explore how climate shifts and rapid land loss are affecting arts, heritage, and traditions.

Culture and Climate Conversations offers local artists an important platform to present their crafts, rituals, traditional practices, and other local knowledge now at risk. “As our land is changing,” said by Jonathan Foret, one of the founding members of the BCC, “we need to be intentional about preserving our culture.” This is one of many BCC projects intended to create networks of concerned Louisianians to develop action steps for endangered communities and traditions. The public is invited to participate in the BCC. For more information, see the Louisiana Folklore Society’s website.

Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. Culture and Climate Conversations is funded through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from the Louisiana Folklore Society. For more information, contact Teresa Parker at tcparker@tulane.edu.

 

The Sportsman’s Paradise in a Changing Environment

Thursday, November 16th, 6 p.m.

Center for Louisiana Studies, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Roy House, 1204 Johnston St, Lafayette

Tradition bearers: Dale Bordelon, Rapides Parish duck-call maker and conservationist;

Keith Dupuy, Denham Springs cypress pirogue restorer and antique boat expert

Moderator: Jacob Gautreaux, Adjunct Instructor of History, ULL