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About MASS 2024
The Miccosukee Arts & Science Symposium 2024 is a collaboration between many communities offering perspectives on an “Everglades In Flux” thru the lenses of Science, Arts, and Community.
The free event will inspire action through educational activities like presentations & poster sessions, creating new relationships, skill shares, art activities, a film festival, and dance party. |
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EVERGLADES IN FLUX
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024 8am to 6am 24 Hours for the Glades #HealTheLand The latest information is on the Eventbrite Link. Spanish language interpretation will be available during the Symposium The event includes a daytime Symposium, an early evening Film Festival, and a late night dance party. 24 hours for the Glades. SYMPOSIUM Opening with a Plenary featuring Indigenous Voices from the Miccosukee Community. Also includes science presentations from Miccosukee Environmental Protection Agency, and FIU's Florida Coastal Everglades Long-Term Ecological Research, and FIU's Centers for Research Excellence in Science and Technology. There will also be Arts & Community workshops presented by local artists, and Latino Outdoors Miami. Community orgs and nonprofits and vendors will be setup with tables and merch all day. A poster session from FIU Researchers will be offered during an afternoon Happy Hour sponsored by Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. FILM FESTIVAL includes 3 programs: COMMON GROUND, about regenerative agriculture, followed by a Panel Discussion with local experts; a SHORT FILM program with films from around the world; and selections from "Wildlife Nation: Expedition Florida" featuring the conservation work of the Miccosukee Tribe. DANCE PARTY featuring 3 DJs, including: DJ tqro, BROTHER DAN, and ERICK PAREDES EVENT DETAILS Doors Open at 8am On-site Registration from 8am to 4pm Symposium runs from 9am to 5pm Film Festival runs from 7pm to 11pm Dance party runs from 1am to 6am Lunch included in Registration Event Address: Miccosukee Casino & Resort 500 Southwest 177th Avenue Miami, Florida Event Sponsors: Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Love The Everglades Movement The Miami Foundation Florida International University LILA Studios Bonefish & Tarpon Trust All fundraising at this event will benefit the Miccosukee Education Fund, which supports school supplies, equipment purchases, and tuition costs for Miccosukee students. Donation Link via Zeffy |