Sept 6, 2023: Presentation by Peter Schweitzer & Katrin Schmid at NONAM
Foto: Katrin Schmid
NONAM (Nordamerika Native Museum) in Zurich is hosting an event, where Peter Schweitzer and Katrin Schmid will present their research in the framework of the InfraNorth project. Peter Schweitzer and Katrin Schmid will talk about the impact of climate change and infrastructure development on the indigenous communities of North America. Their presentations will be forwarded by a guided tour through the museum and the related exhibition.
More details about the event at the homepage of the city of Zurich.
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