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Discover the ancestral knowledge of the Peruvian people as part of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Held in Indigenous Peoples Garden, the event aims to recognize the rights of Indigenous Peoples and promote their cultural heritage.
Documentary on Indigenous issues in Peru
As part of the event, we will present a documentary that aims to shed light on the issues faced by Indigenous communities in Peru.
The film explores the challenges of preserving biodiversity and ancestral knowledge. It also highlights the importance of conserving native potato varieties for the Quechua peoples of the Peruvian Andes. These communities domesticated the potato more than 7,000 years ago and have since helped develop nearly 4,000 varieties.
Although many of these varieties are still cultivated today and have valuable genetic diversity for adapting to climate change, farmers continue to face challenges in having their rights to this crop recognized.
Following the screening, there will be a discussion with Ingrid Hall, Professor of Environmental Anthropology at the Université de Montréal, and members of the Peruvian community. A potato-based tasting will be offered on-site.
Services offered at the Jardin botanique
Families and people with disabilities or specific needs have access to a range of services during their visit to the Jardin botanique. Explore the services available, from wheelchair loans to changing rooms and lockers, along with other solutions designed to make your visit easier.
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- Wheelchair loans
- Pre-visit planning guide and sensory kit
- Dining areas and gift shop
- Stroller loan
- Changing tables and nursing rooms
- Lockers ($)
