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Join º£½ÇÉçÇø, the Department of Chicana/o Studies, and the 1 Book/1 Project/2 Transform program on April 14 & 15, 2026 for a powerful two-day series of events withÌýNemonte NenquimoÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýMitch Anderson, authors ofÌýWe Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People. Nenquimo, an Indigenous leader of the Waorani Nation of Ecuador and TIME 100 honoree, and Anderson, co-founder of Amazon Frontlines, share their story of resistance, environmental justice, and cultural survival.Ìý

This year’sÌýRichard T. and Virginia M. Castro Distinguished Visiting ProfessorshipÌýcelebrates Indigenous voices and global movements for environmental and social transformation. Events will include campus discussions, community panels, and a public keynote with cultural performances. These events are open to all º£½ÇÉçÇø students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.

This year, the º£½ÇÉçÇø community joins together aroundÌýWe Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My PeopleÌýbyÌýNemonte NenquimoÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýMitch Anderson—a powerful story of resistance, identity, and environmental justice in the Amazon. Nenquimo, a celebrated Indigenous leader from the Waorani Nation of Ecuador, and Anderson, co-founder of the nonprofit Amazon Frontlines, share a transformative memoir that calls readers to reimagine our relationship with the Earth and each other.Ìý

The visit is presented in collaboration with theÌý1 Book/1 Project/2 Transform Program, reflecting our shared commitment to social transformation, environmental stewardship, and amplifying global Indigenous voices.Ìý