Yanomami Scientist and Filmmaker David Ayopewe Good Brings Indigenous Knowledge and Science to Stanislaus State

Free Nov. 4-5 Events Feature 'Wayumi' Film Screening and Indigenous Peoples' Day Panel Discussions

Turlock, CA (10/30/2026) — Yanomami scientist and filmmaker David Ayopewe Good, whose research explores the human microbiome and Indigenous knowledge, will share his journey of reconnecting with his Amazonian heritage during two free public events Nov. 4-5, part of Stanislaus State's Presidential Distinguished Speaker Series.

Wednesday, Nov. 4: A screening of "Wayumi" and discussion with Good will explore resilience, research, human health and cultural identity, noon-2 p.m., Vasche Library, Room L102. Lunch and popcorn provided. RSVP required.

Thursday, Nov. 5: Good joins Indigenous scholars Lisa Wahpepah and Cutcha Risling Baldy for the 10th Annual Indigenous Peoples' Day Panel Discussion, "Remember Who We Are, Together," exploring identity, cultural knowledge and belonging. Sessions begin at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Mary Stuart Rogers, Room MSR 130. No RSVP required. More details are available on the event page.

Both events are free and open to the public at the University's Turlock campus.

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