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SUMMARY:COURSE | "Urban Ecologies\, Environmental Justice and Basic Life Needs"
DESCRIPTION:In April 2025\, CEE Founder and Executive Director Karenna Gore will co-teach a two-day course\, SU 190 – “Urban Ecologies\, Environmental Justice and Basic Life Needs\,” at Union Theological Seminary with Michael Lewis of the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. \n\n\n\nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will examine environmental justice through the lens of air\, water\, food\, shelter and community/culture. It will include an overview of the Environmental Justice movement in the United States and case studies of contemporary concerns in the New York City. We will study bioregional climate-related issues such as current and projected increases in heat\, storm surge\, and sea level rise. We will also look into the sources and effects of pollution and seek to understand aspects of access to healthy food\, water and air. We plan to include an optional walking tour and visit with communities who are on the frontlines of these issues.
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/course-urban-ecologies-environmental-justice-and-basic-human-needs/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity & Ecosystem Restoration,Climate & Health,Ecology, Spirituality & Faith​,Educational,Environmental Justice & Civic Engagement,Food Systems,Sustainability & Global Affairs
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SUMMARY:Return to Source: An Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, April 22 at Union Theological Seminary for an Earth Day celebration. This gathering\, on the 10th anniversary of the Center for Earth Ethics\, will honor and celebrate the Earth through ceremony\, words\, and musical and artistic offerings. We will be joined by the New York City Labor Chorus\, Cetiliztli Nauhcampa Danza Mexica\, Lyla June\, Gavin Schmidt\, Jacqui Patterson\, Onondaga Women’s Singing Society\, Arbert Santana Ballroom Freedom School: Ballroom Climate Justice Project\, and other special guests.  \n\n\n\nDoors will open at 3:30 for a ceremonial gathering in the courtyard. All are welcome to bring something to place on an Earth altar that we will co-create. This could be a flower\, leaf\, stone\, or an object or image that reminds you of the interrelatedness of life on Earth.  \n\n\n\nThe program in James Chapel begins at 5 p.m.\, followed by a reception.  \n\n\n\nPlease enter at 90 Claremont Avenue.  \n\n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________________________Speakers and Special Guests:Onondaga Women’s Singing SocietyThe Onondaga Women’s Singing Society plays a vital role in supporting community members of the Onondaga Nation in times of need. As a mutual aid group\, they often come together to offer comfort\, solidarity\, and cultural strength.Dr. Gavin SchmidtDirector\, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS); Faculty\, Center for Climate Systems Research\, Columbia University. Tattercoats Ned Joyner (Communications and Education Associate at CEE) and Charlotte Wager Miller play folk\, roots and traditional music of the American songbook. Arbert Santana Ballroom Freedom School: Ballroom Climate Justice ProjectA collaboration with the Clean Energy Leadership Institute. Michael Roberson\, Rev. Ken Alston\, Jr\, Kadavion Taylor.Jacqueline PattersonFounder and Executive Director of the Chisholm Legacy Project: A Resource Hub for Black Frontline Climate Justice Leadership. Former Senior Director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program.New York City Labor ChorusThe New York City Labor Chorus brings labor’s message\, sharing the importance of unions in the struggle for social\, economic and environmental justice and encouraging solidarity among working people everywhere. Music Director\, Jana Ballard; Accompanist\, Dennis A. Nelson. Dr. Lyla June JohnstonMusician\, Native foods researcher and internationally recognized performance poet of Diné (Navajo) and Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) lineages.Cetiliztli Nauhcampa Danza MexicaHonoring Mother Earth through ceremonial dances and prayers\, an Indigenous practice originating from the Mexica (me-shi-ka) people of Central Mexico.
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:James Chapel\, 90 Claremont Avenue\, New York\, New York\, 10027\, United States
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SUMMARY:Freedom to Be: Report on Dialogues About Freedom of Religion or Belief and Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to invite you to the release of our new report\, “Freedom to Be: Dialogues on Freedom of Religion or Belief for Indigenous Peoples\,” on Tuesday\, April 29!This report highlights key findings from CEE’s “Freedom to Be” dialogue series that brought together Indigenous leaders from around the world to discuss Indigenous spiritual practices and land conservation\, legacies of discrimination against Indigenous Peoples\, and the threat of modern development models on Indigenous lifeways. \n\n\n\nAt the launch\, an official side event for the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues\, you’ll hear from:– Dr. Albert Barume\, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples– Dr. Nazila Ghanea\, Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief– Carson Kiburo\, Executive Director of the Jamii Asilia Centre in Kenya– Dr. Ahmed Shaheed\, former Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief \n\n\n\nSamira Siddique\, director of strategic initiatives at CEE\, will summarize the report\, and Roberto Múkaro Borrero\, CEE strategic advisor\, will moderate. CEE Executive Director Karenna Gore will introduce and close the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Albert Barume; Kasike Roberto Múkaro Borrero; Dr. Nazila Ghanea \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKarenna Gore; Carson Kiburo; Dr Ahmed Shaheed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Samira Siddique
URL:https://centerforearthethics.org/event/freedom-to-be-report-on-dialogues-about-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-and-indigenous-peoples/
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