Sustainability Study Days with Jocelyn Joe-Strack in Kassel: Keynote Performance at UNI:Lokal
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An evening about indigenous perspectives, sustainability, and education that touches the heart
With the keynote performance by Jocelyn Joe-Strack, a public event experience will come to UNI:Lokal in Kassel on July 20, 2026, that uniquely combines science, storytelling, music, and societal debate. The event is part of the Sustainability Study Days – Indigeneity in Global Contexts and will take place from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. ([uni-kassel.de](https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/en/news-from-the-university/event/2026/07/20/sustainability-study-days-indigeneity-in-global-contexts-keynote-performance-von-jocelyn-joe-strack.html?cHash=fd23e8493c8327d3189c3a515651a320&utm_source=openai))
When stories become attitudes
Jocelyn Joe-Strack, also known as Dak’äläma, hails from the Champagne and Aishihik First Nation in Yukon and combines indigenous storytelling traditions with scientific expertise, artistic practice, and political experience. Her work with youth, her commitment to the climate plan Reconnection Vision, and her role as chair of the Board of the David Suzuki Foundation makes her a voice that thinks sustainability, education, and cultural self-determination together. ([uni-kassel.de](https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/en/news-from-the-university/event/2026/07/20/sustainability-study-days-indigeneity-in-global-contexts-keynote-performance-von-jocelyn-joe-strack.html?cHash=fd23e8493c8327d3189c3a515651a320&utm_source=openai))
A format between lecture and performance
The title of the event, Education from the Old Ways – Stories, Music, and Spirit of the Indigenous Peoples of Yukon for a Disconnected World, already indicates what it is about: not pure theory, but a vibrant event experience with an interdisciplinary focus. The Summer School is aimed at students and guests who want to experience international perspectives on indigeneity, sustainability, and educational issues. ([uni-kassel.de](https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/aktuelles-aus-der-universitaet/sitemap-detail-news/2026/07/20/education-from-the-old-ways-yukon-indigenous-storytelling-music-spirit-for-a-disconnected-world.html?cHash=9d0f5f2dc181bae61d2dac697e8ca806&utm_source=openai))
The location in the heart of Kassel
The UNI:Lokal at Wilhelmsstraße 21 is a central, open event and exhibition space of the University of Kassel in the city center. The city and the university describe the location as a bridge between science and urban society, with changing events and free access. ([kassel.de](https://www.kassel.de/buerger/kunst_und_kultur/kultur-vor-ort/veranstaltungsorte/unilokal.php?utm_source=openai))
Organization, registration, and framework
The event is organized by the Kassel Institute for Sustainability. According to Uni-Kassel, the event is public; registration is done via email to stefanie.goertz@uni-potsdam.de. No prior knowledge is required, and international students are explicitly welcome. Many materials are in English, and discussions often take place in English. ([uni-kassel.de](https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/en/news-from-the-university/event/2026/07/20/sustainability-study-days-indigeneity-in-global-contexts-keynote-performance-von-jocelyn-joe-strack.html?cHash=fd23e8493c8327d3189c3a515651a320&utm_source=openai))
Conclusion
Those looking for an evening in Kassel with a clear message, intellectual depth, and cultural presence will find a unique format here between keynote, performance, and conversation. The combination of indigenous perspective, sustainability research, and personal storytelling promises an intense event experience that resonates long after. Being there live is worth it. ([uni-kassel.de](https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/en/news-from-the-university/event/2026/07/20/sustainability-study-days-indigeneity-in-global-contexts-keynote-performance-von-jocelyn-joe-strack.html?cHash=fd23e8493c8327d3189c3a515651a320&utm_source=openai))
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