Veterans For Peace Chapter 10 is a proud cosponsor of:
Awakening to the “Circle of Life”
13th Annual Kateri Tekakwitha Peace Conference
National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine, Fonda, NY
Johnnie Bobb - Chief of the Western Shoshone National Council and Western Shoshone Spiritual Person
Johnnie will conduct a sunrise ceremony on Saturday August 20, 2011. Later in the day, Johnnie will discuss the Western Shoshone treaty and land issues and the traditional view of the interconnectedness of the earth and creatures on it. He will discuss the environmental devastation to Newe Sogobia, the Western Shoshone Nation by the U.S. government agencies.
Randy Kehler Peace activist and community organizer and war tax resister. Randy's presentation will be, "“Conscience, Courage, and Strategic Nonviolence: A Global Epidemic?" Reflections on nonviolent uprisings around the world, from the Middle East to Europe to Wisconsin and our own communities. Why are they happening now? What can we learn from them? What do they portend for current efforts to stop nuclear and other forms of violence against people, the environmental, and all of life ?”
Dr. Bonnie E. Bobb is a cross cultural psychologist and environmental consultant. She has done significant work in studying residual radiation. Bonnie will discuss the culture of secrecy and denial surrounding the continuing nuclear era. She will address her research on residual radiation resulting from nuclear testing, health effects on more vulnerable populations, and recent events such as Fukushima and new reactor funding.
Julie Huntsman is a practicing Veterinarian.
Kelly Branigan is a Registered Nurse and Real Estate Broker.
Julie and Kelly were active in their respective towns' movements to ban heavy industry, including gas drilling and have been asked to share their experiences with groups interested in doing the same. They have joined area activists in lobbying efforts and in speaking out about the impacts of heavy industrial gas drilling on communities as well as actions concerned citizens can take. Stop Hydrofrackng Now.
And much, much more . . . . . Lunch included - High school students free - no one turned away for lack of money - Seniors and colleges students just $10 donation, working adults a floating $15 - $40 donation. For complete conference information please go to www.kateripeaceconference.org or call John Amidon at 518-312-6442. Kindly pass this along to your friends and neighbors. Thank you.