FMV Book Club: We Will Not Be Saved by Nemonte Nenquimo & Leila Salazar-López

🌎 April is Earth Month! But instead of saving the planet, let’s focus on listening. This month, we're centering Indigenous voices at the heart of ecological justice.

📖 April’s Book Selection: ‘We Will Not Be Saved’ by Nemonte Nenquimo & Leila Salazar-López
Genre: Memoir / Manifesto / Open Letter
Origin: Waorani territory, Ecuador & Chicana activism in the U.S.

✨ About the Book: This is not just a plea; it’s a compelling letter to the Western world. Waorani leader Nemonte Nenquimo critiques the colonial violence of extractivism, condemns the devastation of the Amazon, and advocates for a profound respect for land, life, and ancestral wisdom. This work, both a memoir and a spiritual call to action, embodies love, rage, and refusal — co-authored with environmental justice advocate Leila Salazar-López.

💚 Why We Chose This Book: Earth Day deserves Indigenous leadership. Nenquimo’s insights pierce through greenwashing and saviorism, reminding us that the Amazon is a vibrant home actively defended by its people, not just a resource for outsiders.

💬 **Let’s delve into environmental justice through a decolonial lens, highlighting land-based resistance and celebrating women on the frontlines.

📅 Haven’t read the book? No problem! Everyone is welcome to join our meaningful discussions, no matter your reading status. Bring a friend and let's converse!

📌 Join our book club community here: FMV Book Club Community

📍 Location: Halfdan Kjerulfs gate 4, 5017 Bergen, Norge
🗓️ Date & Time: Join us for engaging discussions this month!

Don't miss out — together, we can foster understanding and respect for our planet! 🌿✨

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