Lecture: Building Bridges Through Indigenous Knowledge, Art, and Nature

In this thought-provoking lecture hosted at Portland Japanese Garden, global thought leader Lungi Morrison will explore the powerful role of Indigenous knowledge in driving social impact. Drawing on examples from the history of her native country, South Africa, contemporary Indigenous expressions, and insights from the Japan Institute’s South Africa Peace Programming, she will illuminate how culture, art, and nature can be harnessed to foster peace-making, community-building, and active citizenship. This lecture from the granddaughter of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, offers a compelling vision of how inclusive dialogue and cultural exchange can contribute to creatively addressing contemporary social challenges.