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SUMMARY:Postcolonial Poetics: Aliou Niang on the Human-Nature Relationship
DESCRIPTION:How can we understand the Bible and other faith teachings in the context of today’s ecological crisis? How can we restore traditional practices that once directed a mutual relationship among God\, humans and nature? \n \nThese are among the questions raised by Aliou Niang\, associate professor of New Testament at Union Theological Seminary\, in “A Poetics of Postcolonial Biblical Criticism: God\, Human-Nature Relationship\, and Negritude” (2019). Niang will discuss these and other issues raised in his book in a webinar on Friday\, November 5\, at noon Eastern Time. \n  \n \n  \nAt the discussion\, Columbia University Professor of French and of Philosophy Souleymane Diagne\, who also directs the Institute of African Studies at Columbia\, will offer a response to Niang’s presentation. \n  \n  \n \n  \nRev. Petra Thombs\, executive director of the Ramapough Lenape Nation Community Center in Mahwah\, N.J.\, will provide a reflection. \n  \n  \n“Postcolonial Poetics: Aliou Niang on the Human-Nature Relationship” is co-sponsored by the Center for Earth Ethics at Union Theological Seminary and the Institute for African Studies at Columbia University.
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/postcolonial-poetics-aliou-niang-on-the-human-nature-relationship/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Theology
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SUMMARY:RIGHTS OF NATURE Class with CEE
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, Feb 28\, 1-6 pm; Saturday\, Feb 29\, 9-5 pm\nInstructor: Karenna Gore\, Mindahi Bastida\, CEE Team & guests\n*This course is open to Union Theological Seminary students\, faculty & staff as well as members of the local community interested in learning more about the Rights of Nature movement. \nWe are living in a time of both unprecedented ecological destruction and increasing consciousness of the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. Many efforts to protect air\, land\, water\, biodiversity and whole ecosystems are blocked by the legal reality that nature is treated as property. This is compounded by the fact that corporations have unprecedented power\, including the designation of legal “personhood.” This class will examine the Rights of Nature\, with special attention to Indigenous wisdom and leadership\, religious belief systems\, church history\, and the practical realities of the legal system. We will hear from guest speakers and examine case studies in New Zealand\, Ecuador\, India and the United States. \nFree for Union Theological Seminary Students\, Register Here : \nhttps://utsnyc.edu/academics/registrar/course-registration-grades/register-su-190-intensive-courses/ \nAll Others\, Course Fee: $50\, Registration: https://myunion.utsnyc.edu/rights-of-natureAbout the Instructors\n \nKarenna Gore is the director of the Center for Earth Ethics at Union Theological Seminary. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMindahi Bastida is the director of the Original Caretakers program at the Center for Earth Ethics at Union Theological Seminary.
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/rights-of-nature-life-long-learning-course/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Water Activism: Detroit\, Flint & the Great Lakes - A Columbia 'Year of Water' Event
DESCRIPTION:Environmental lawyer Jim Olson\, Founder and President of the Traverse City-based FLOW (For Love of Water)\, argued and won the case Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation v Nestlé Waters North America Inc. This case curbed the mining and pumping of local spring waters for bottled-water usage. He is joined in conversation with medical anthropologist Nadia Gaber\, a member of We The People of Detroit Community Research Collective\, and an advocate for access to clean water as a human right. Moderated by Catherine Fennell\, Department of Anthropology.\n\n\n\n\nCo-presented by Columbia School of Social Work; Department of Anthropology; Mailman School of Public Health; Sabin Center for Climate Change Law; and the School of the Arts. \nCheck-in will begin one hour prior to start time. Seating is limited and first come\, first served. Advance registration does not guarantee seating; early arrival is suggested. \nKatharina Otto-Bernstein Screening Room \nLenfest Center for the Arts\n615 W 129th St New York\, NY 10027\n\n\nLenfest Arts Event Link / RSVP
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/water-activism-detroit-flint-the-great-lakes-a-columbia-year-of-water-event/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Environmental Justice & Civic Engagement
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Wisdom Healing Mother Earth - Cauca\, Colombia
DESCRIPTION:CEE’s Original Caretakers Program Director\, Mindahi Bastida\, will travel to Colombia to participate in this sharing between indigenous thought leaders and tradition keepers of Central and South America.  \nTHE GATHERING\nThe process of unification of spiritual leaders around the world is taking place. In order to take the next step among the Latin American peoples\, we propose a four days private gathering\, to bring together native intellectuals and Spiritual Elders from Colombia\, Mexico\, Peru\, Ecuador\, Brazil\, Bolivia\, Chile\, Costa Rica and Guatemala. \nThis unique meeting aims to reveal insights about the state and future of Mother Earth\, and to share knowledge\, ideas and actions through the unification process. \nThe Gathering of Indigenous Spiritual Elders of South America and the Abya Yala\, will be an expression of dialogue and reciprocity to heal Mother Earth for present and for future generations. It promises meaningful discussions\, as well as the development of pragmatic action plans. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Center for Earth Ethics\, ICCS – International Center for Cultural Studies\, and The Fountain. \nAGENDA \nTHURSDAY \, MARCH 7TH\n– Opening ceremony\n– Welcoming words and introduction of participants\n– Dance and ceremony \nFRIDAY\, MARCH 8TH\n– Exchange of experiences of spiritual Elders of Colombia\n– Exchange of experiences of spiritual Elders of invited countries\n– Fire harmonization ceremony \nSATURDAY\, MARCH 9TH\n– Presentation of the 4 pillars of Mother Earth\n– Discussion “Towards the creation of the Global Council of Spiritual Leaders of Mother Earth”\n– Closing ceremony \nSUNDAY\, MARCH 10TH\n– Departure during morning time \nVisit ICCS website here for more information on The Gathering and other participating guests. \nFlyer Gathering March 2019 – COL \n 
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/indigenous-wisdom-healing-mother-earth/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Winona LaDuke and Naomi Klein - A Conversation on Land Rights - CEE's Karenna Gore joins
DESCRIPTION:As climate change is beginning to alter the planet before our eyes\, two internationally recognized activists come together at the Rubin to discuss the economics associated with climate change\, the role of First Nations in the climate movement\, and the connections between violence against women and violence against the land. \nNaomi Klein\, the award-winning journalist\, author\, and Rutgers Gloria Steinem Chair of Media\, Culture\, and Feminist Studies\, joins in conversation with rural development economist and Indigenous land rights activist Winona LaDuke. Drawing from their experience on the frontlines of the struggle for a more just and sustainable world\, they delve into a host of related questions: \n– What is the best model of economic development?\n– What can we learn from First Nations about how to measure wealth\, poverty\, and equity?\n– What should the role of government be in confronting the causes of climate change?\n– What are the implications of the global frameworks proposed for decarbonization and forest protection?\n– What are the common themes and insights in the stories that women are voicing from the frontlines? \n_________ \nTickets: $45.00\nTickets w/ Preferred Seating and one copy each of Naomi Klein’s No Is Not Enough and Winona LaDuke’s All Our Relations: Native Struggles for Land and Life: $73 \nFor more information: http://rma.cm/2rb\nTo sign up for Rubin e-news: http://rma.cm/6j\nTo get member discounts\, join here: http://rma.cm/gi
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/winona-laduke-and-naomi-klein-a-conversation-on-land-rights-cees-karenna-gore-joins/
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SUMMARY:On Water and Faith: Ministry in the Time of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:On Water and Faith: Ministry in the Time of Climate Change May 31 – June 2\, 2018 Union Theological Seminary – New York To train\, support\, and empower faith leaders\, the Center for Earth Ethics is once again partnering with the Climate Reality Project to train 30-50 faith leaders from around the country to better address the ecological crisis in their own communities. Ministry in the Time of Climate Change requires an open-hearted approach that embodies the diversity of our country and plurality of ideas we’ll need to mitigate the worst effects of the ecological crisis.              \nOn Faith And Water: Ministry in the time of Climate Change May 31- June 2\, 2018 Union Theological Seminary Thursday May 31\, 2018 9:00 AM  Registration and Check-In 9:45 AM  Hastings/121st Street entrance 9:45 AM       \nOpening Ceremony 10:15 AM    Location: Quad or James Chapel Organizer: CEE Team 10:30 AM \nPlenary: Where We Are\, Where We Need to Go  11:45 AM From increased storm severity to crippling droughts\, it is clear the climate is changing\, affecting water systems that all life depends on. In the midst of this change\, fossil fuel interests continue to draw and poison groundwater while fracking\, putting more heat-trapping pollution in the air. There are also efforts to privatize and commoditize water\, even selling it back to the very drought-ridden communities from where it is pumped. What insights and practical solutions do faith communities have to offer to address this? These are the questions that will frame the whole conference. \n\nModerator: Karenna Gore – Center for Earth Ethics\nTiokasin Ghosthorse – First Voices Indigenous Radio\nKartik Chandran – Columbia University\nMariama White-Hammond – Bethel AME Church Boston\n\n 12:00 PM   Lunch – Social Hall 1:45 PM  \nOptional River Walk  1:30 PM    \nOn Faith and Water: Learning from Our Traditions 4:00 PM  During this session we will split into four groups and rotate between four different speakers on topics designed to deepen our understanding of faith and water. Each session will last 25 minutes. \n\n\n\nStewart Room\nWater in Jewish Texts and Teachings [Rabbi Burt Visotzky\, Jewish Theological Seminary]\n\n\nRoom 205\nWater in Christian Liturgy and Rituals [Rev. Thia Reggio\, Astoria First Presbyterian Church]\n\n\nRoom205a\nWater in Indigenous Perspectives\, Rituals\, and Traditions [Dr. Mindahi Bastida\, Center for Earth Ethics\, Tiokasin Ghosthorse\, First Voices Indigenous Radio]\n\n\nRoom 207\nWater in Islamic Texts and Teachings [Colin Christopher\, Islamic Society of North America]\n\n\n\nWater\, Environmental Justice\, and Climate Change 5:30 PM        Location: Room 207In the wake of devastating storms and in the midst of extreme heat waves\, low income and marginalized communities are routinely left without access to water.  Many communities also struggle with health problems resulting from inadequate water and sanitation systems\, all of which is exacerbated by climate change. This panel will take a clear look at these issues and explore solutions. \n\nModerator: Dr. Geraldine Patrick – Center for Earth Ethics\nBishop Carroll Baltimore – International Community Baptist Churches\nWes Gillingham – Catskill Mountainkeeper\nRaina Thiele – Thiele Strategies\n\nDinner 6:30 PM        Social Hall  \nPublic Lecture  8:30 PM        Speakers: \n\nVice President Al Gore – Climate Reality Project\nCatherine Flowers – Center for Earth Ethics/ACRE/EJI\n\nFriday\, June 1\, 2018 \nBreakfast (optional) Social Hall 9:00 AM      Morning Meditation 9:45 AM       Location: James Chapel Leader: Rev. Ken Kitatani\, Forum 21 Climate and Water Presentation  12:15 PM      Location: 207  \nLunch   12:30 pm  Social Hall  \nWorkshops Session 1 – Faith in Praxis 3:15 PM        Location: Stewart Room\, 205\, 205a\, 207 Training to help faith communities respond to the ecological crisis. Two sessions of 45 minutes each to allow participants to attend at least two sessions. \n\n\n\nStewart Room\nIntegrating Climate into Your Sermons [Facilitated by Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons\, First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn]\n\n\nRoom 205\nWater in the New Testament [Facilitated by Dr\, Aliou Niang\, Union Theological Seminary\n\n\nRoom 205a\nWatershed Discipleship [Facilitated by Dr. Tim VanMeter\, Middle\n\n\nRoom 207\nAdvocacy and Nonviolence: Confronting Climate Change [Rev. Mariama White-Hammond- Bethel AME Church]\n\n\n\nWorkshops Session 2 –Engaging Beyond Our Faith Communities 3:30-5:30 PM    Locations: Stewart Room\, 205\, 205a\, 207 Training to help reach out to communities being impacted by the ecological crisis. Two sessions of 45 minutes each to allow participants to attend at least two sessions \n\n\n\nStewart Room\nReaching Out to Those in Need [Facilitated by Catherine Flowers\, Center for Earth Ethics]\n\n\nRoom 205\nDisaster Relief [Facilitated by Alyssa Young and Marcus Coleman\, FEMA]\n\n\nRoom 205a\nCrafting Climate Stories [Facilitated by Jill Leaness\, The Climate Reality Project]\n\n\nRoom 207\nLaudato Si and Civic Engagement – Lessons from the Papal Encyclical [Facilitated by Fr. John Rausch and Sr. Robbie Pentecost]\n\n\n\nCasual Dinner  5:30 PM Social Hall  Saturday\, June 2\, 2018  Breakfast (optional) 8:00 AM  – 9:00 AM   Social Hall Morning Meditation 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM   James Chapel Leader: Josephine Mandamin\, Ojibwe Elder \nPlanning for the Future We Need: Brainstorming Session 10:00 AM  – 11:30 AM  Location: James Chapel At the end of the training we want to reflect on what we learned and plan for what we can do. We will break into groups to strategize and share ideas that will help transform our communities. The Climate Reality Project will facilitate the session.  \nClosing Ceremony 11:45 AM   – 1:00 PM        Social Hall or Quad   \nQuestions:     Please contact: Genie Cooper. \n 
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/save-date-2018-annual-ministers-training/
LOCATION:Venus over Otter Lake\, from Goddard Bay
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Announcing Beyond GDP Course for Union Students and Life Long Learners
DESCRIPTION:Take Class with Us in 2018! \nBeyond GDP: Lessons from Indigenous Cultures and Faith Traditions\, SU 190 – KA1\nPresented by The Center for Earth Ethics & Karenna Gore\nFriday\, February 2\, 1:00 – 6:00 pm\nSaturday\, February 3\, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm \nThis class will focus on the flaws of current economic measurements such as Gross Domestic Product and the ways in which Indigenous cultures — along with voices from faith communities— are contributing to alternative ways of measuring the success and well-being of a society. Topics to be covered include the UN Sustainable Development Agenda\, the impact of colonization on the bio-cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples\, the conflict at Standing Rock\, the Pope’s encyclical Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home\, and the role of religion in development policy. \nRegistration for Union Students\nhttps://utsnyc.edu/academics/registrar/course-registration-grades/register-su-190-intensive-courses/ \nRegistration for Life Long Learners: $20\nhttps://utsnyc.edu/event/beyond-gdp-lessons-indigenous-cultures-faith-traditions/
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/announcing-beyond-gdp-course-union-students-life-long-learners/
LOCATION:Venus over Otter Lake\, from Goddard Bay
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Medicinal Plant Walks w/ Poppy Jones
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk in Inwood park to connect with and learn from some of our plant relations. Poppy Jones of the Center for Earth Ethics will lead us in meeting and respectfully harvesting plants for creating medicine to honor and nourish our bodies and the earth. \nFriday 10/13 – 9:00 am-12:30pm Saturday 10/14 – 9:00 am -12:30 pm \nLeaving Union – Hastings lobby – 9:00 am to travel together by subway to Inwood Park. \nFree and open to all – Union students\, community members\, friends and family. Please rsvp to Tory at tf2406@utsnyc.edu
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/medicinal-plant-walks-poppy-jones/
LOCATION:Venus over Otter Lake\, from Goddard Bay
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Medicinal Plant Walks w/ Poppy Jones
DESCRIPTION:In this time of ecological and social distress\, time in nature is critical to our understanding of how to restore harmony between human beings and our natural environment.  Medicinal plant walks and guided workshops given by the Center for Earth Ethics staff\, aim to support human beings in discovering and reviving our spiritual connection to the Earth. Please inquire if you would like to request a workshop or medicinal plant walk for your community or congregation. \n*** \n\nPast Offerings: \n\nJoin us for a walk in Inwood park to connect with and learn from some of our plant relations. Poppy Jones of the Center for Earth Ethics will lead us in meeting and respectfully harvesting plants for creating medicine to honor and nourish our bodies and the earth. \nFriday 10/13 – 9:00 am-12:30pm Saturday 10/14 – 9:00 am -12:30 pm \nLeaving Union – Hastings lobby – 9:00 am to travel together by subway to Inwood Park. \nFree and open to all – Union students\, community members\, friends and family. Please rsvp to Tory at tf2406@utsnyc.edu
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/medicinal-plant-walks-w-poppy-jones/
LOCATION:Venus over Otter Lake\, from Goddard Bay
CATEGORIES:Educational
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