latin america

Oct 3, 2023 — Kent District Library

Video—The History and Consequences of Indigenous Boarding Schools in Michigan and Beyond with Patricia Shackleton

From 1819 to 1969, 408 federal boarding schools for Native Americans operated across 37 states or territories, including five in Michigan. Join Patricia Shackleton,…
Jul 14, 2023

Video—The Role of Women and Youth in Peace and Security in Latin America

Save the date for our season opener! In recent decades, Latin American countries are building more peaceful societies—but are still struggling to consolidate democratic principles…
Apr 4, 2023 — Great Decisions

Video—Latin American Politics with P. Michael McKinley, Ambassador (ret.) to Brazil, Peru, and Columbia

We welcome P. Michael McKinley, Ambassador (ret.) to Brazil, Peru, and Colombia https://www.csis.org/people/p-michael... Elections in Latin America over the past four years have led…
Feb 21, 2022 — Great Decisions

Video—Conservation on Drugs: Challenges and Solutions, with Dr. Jennifer Devine, Texas State University

The US-led War on Drugs in Latin America has created a cat and mouse game of military interdiction that pushes drug traffickers into remote areas.…
Sep 17, 2020 — Global Business Roundtable

Video—A Conversation with Her Excellency Martha Bárcena Coqui

Much has changed since Ambassador Bárcena visited West Michigan in 2019. Yet the ties that bind Michigan and Mexico remain. Join us for a conversation…
Mar 24, 2020 — Great Decisions

Video—China in Latin America with Margaret Myers, Great Decisions

As the Trump administration advocates for withdrawal from the world stage, China is looking to fill the void. How does Latin America fit into China’s…