dana centre - event - Living Ancestors: The Science of Longevity

The small island of Dominica is home to a record number of centenarians. What is their secret? Cultural activist and artist Gabrielle Le Roux went to talk to and paint this fascinating group of women. In this event she presents her work and discusses the Dominicans’ lifestyle and philosophies together with health scientists.

Speakers:

Gabrielle Le Roux, artist and activist for social justice
Natalie Charles, health and lifestyle educator - via video-link from Dominica
Naina Patel, Policy and Research Institute on Ageing and Ethnicity and ISCRI, University of Central Lancashire

Facilitator:

Agnes Adonis, High Commissioner for Dominica

This event is organised by: The Science Museum and Gabrielle Le Roux

Images of Elizabeth Pampo Israel, 126 years old and Rose Peters, 118 years old, courtesy of Gabrielle Le Roux

comments

Jennifer Jean-jacques said:

Hi there

I am interested in what this evening will be about. My parents/grandparents are from Dominica and i would like to more about it.

My email is jennifer.jean-jacques@gstt.nhs.uk

Dana Team said:

Dear Jennifer,

More information will be up on this website in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, if you haven't booked your place yet and can come to the event, don't forget to do so!

Dana Team said:

The Dana Centre is a licensed venue so for an adult audience but 16-18-year olds can attend on special request, please e-mail the address above.

Delma said:

Your work is very exciting, it's incredible to see such creativity surrounding a subject often not given a further thought. You appear to have taken time to capture something in your portraits which will live on too..can't wait