Portraits of resilience | Christine Germano | TEDxRenfrewCollingwood

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Listen as photographer and educator Christine Germano tells the stories of Portraits of Resilience, a unique project that illustrates the ethical dimension of the climate change discussion through documenting and sharing the personal stories of indigenous youth.

Since 2000, Christine Germano has been collaborating with Indigenous communities as a photographer, educator and curator. The international photojournalism project titled Portraits of Resilience has allowed her to work with indigenous youth to illustrate the personal and ethical effects of climate change on their communities. Since its creation in 2008, the project has occurred in 12 countries and has been exhibited internationally, including the launch at the National Museum of Denmark. With a range of education, awards, and project coordination experience within art and design under her belt, Christine’s exceptional work has provided youth with a medium to share their voice during a crucial period of time.

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I like the fact that you're amplifying the voices of the indigenous youth in these countries effected by climate change. Providing them with an opportunity to tell _their_ stories.