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Participant Letter of Welcome
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Event DEtails
Dates: November 16-18, 2017 (Thursday-Saturday)
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport
7901 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55425
We invite all faith leaders to attend this time of learning, organizing and celebration. This
event will feature workshops, resources and leadership from Native American traditions and practices to:
-To provide a theological foundation for environmental action and to create an awareness of the relationship between racism and the environment;
-To teach faith and community leaders to engage in direct communication with government agencies and commercial companies that oversee the care of bodies of water, especially those which are the most vulnerable;
-To offer tools for creating effective solidarity with Native American spiritual and tribal leaders whose source/s of water has become threatened;
-To empower individuals to create an action plan for water advocacy and/or sustainability in their local communities.
This event will be partnering with the Earthkeeper's ministry to plan their 2018 Care of Creation event "Congress of the Parties".
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport
7901 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55425
We invite all faith leaders to attend this time of learning, organizing and celebration. This
event will feature workshops, resources and leadership from Native American traditions and practices to:
-To provide a theological foundation for environmental action and to create an awareness of the relationship between racism and the environment;
-To teach faith and community leaders to engage in direct communication with government agencies and commercial companies that oversee the care of bodies of water, especially those which are the most vulnerable;
-To offer tools for creating effective solidarity with Native American spiritual and tribal leaders whose source/s of water has become threatened;
-To empower individuals to create an action plan for water advocacy and/or sustainability in their local communities.
This event will be partnering with the Earthkeeper's ministry to plan their 2018 Care of Creation event "Congress of the Parties".
Photo public domain.
SPEAKERSBishop Sally Dyck, Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church Bishop Bruce Ough, Dakotas-Minnesota Conferences of The United Methodist Church Sharon Day (Water Walker) Dr. Randy Woodley, Professor of Faith & Culture, George Fox University (Keetoowah Cherokee nation) Lionel Little Eagle Pinn (Mi'kmaq) Ragghi Rain Calentine (Eastern Cherokee): Traditional storyteller Jimmy Lakota (Lakota/Yakima descent): Traditional dancer and musician Bill Bucholtz Traditional musician John Hill, Assistant General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society of The United Methodist Church Rev. E. Michelle Ledder, General Commission on Religion & Race of The United Methodist Church Rev. Paul Perez, Detroit Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Laura Pfeffer, Wisconsin Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Additional presenters: Carol Trembath: Author of two books related to the Anishinaabe Water Walkers. David W. Craig: Native American illustrator of the Water Walkers books. Sharon Day, Anishinaabe Water Walker from the Twin Cities area. Dr. Adrian Parr (Zaretsky): Professor of Environmental Politics, Political Philosophy, and Cultural Criticism, University of Cincinnati, and UNESCO Water co-chair |
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AGENDARegistration starts Thursday afternoon Nov. 16th (3:00PM-5:00PM). The Event begins with dinner Thursday (5:30PM). Event ends Saturday Nov. 18th at noon. In addition to speakers and worship will be two workshop sessions. WORKSHOP OPTIONS: (see full agenda for details) Emiquon: Mother Earth Healing—Where environmental science and sacred ceremony come together: Lionel Little Eagle Pinn (Mikmaq) Gretchen Benjamin of Nature Conservancy. Environmental Racism: Confronting the Powers and Principalities: Rev. E. Michelle Ledder Sacred Land, Sacred Seeds: Edith and Randy Woodley The Power of Narrative: The Flint Michigan Water Crisis Response: Rev. Paul Perez Why Water and Oil Don’t Mix: Water and Climate Justice: Laura Pfeffer |
Event Registration link: WhyWaterMattersSummit.
REGISTRATION:
$175 Early Bird Registration (before Sep. 1)
$195 Regular Registration (Sep. 1 – Oct. 15)
$225 Late Registration (after Oct. 15)
Registration includes the cost of dinner on Thursday and lunch and dinner on Friday.
HOTEL:
A limited room block has been arranged at Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport for $119 for a king suite and $129 for two double suite (all suites have an additional pull-out couch bed).
These rates are guaranteed until the rooms are reserved or October 26, 2017.
To make a room reservation:
Go to www.embassymspairport.com. Enter in the dates of stay, and then select ‘add special rate code’. In the ‘Group Code’ box, enter the following: WAS
OR
Call 952-854-1000 or 1-800-Embassy, and let them know you need to make a reservation in the Water Summit room block. Let them know the Group Code: WAS
The hotel provides a free shuttle to the airport and Mall of America. The hotel has a complimentary breakfast.
Scholarships:
Limited scholarship funds are available. Priority is given to young adults, Native American attendees or other ethnic representatives. Contact Rev. Adrienne Sparrow Trevathan for information. Apply by September 30th.
Download Scholarship Application Form:
Scholarship Form (pdf format)
Scholarship Form (docx format)
REGISTRATION:
$175 Early Bird Registration (before Sep. 1)
$195 Regular Registration (Sep. 1 – Oct. 15)
$225 Late Registration (after Oct. 15)
Registration includes the cost of dinner on Thursday and lunch and dinner on Friday.
HOTEL:
A limited room block has been arranged at Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport for $119 for a king suite and $129 for two double suite (all suites have an additional pull-out couch bed).
These rates are guaranteed until the rooms are reserved or October 26, 2017.
To make a room reservation:
Go to www.embassymspairport.com. Enter in the dates of stay, and then select ‘add special rate code’. In the ‘Group Code’ box, enter the following: WAS
OR
Call 952-854-1000 or 1-800-Embassy, and let them know you need to make a reservation in the Water Summit room block. Let them know the Group Code: WAS
The hotel provides a free shuttle to the airport and Mall of America. The hotel has a complimentary breakfast.
Scholarships:
Limited scholarship funds are available. Priority is given to young adults, Native American attendees or other ethnic representatives. Contact Rev. Adrienne Sparrow Trevathan for information. Apply by September 30th.
Download Scholarship Application Form:
Scholarship Form (pdf format)
Scholarship Form (docx format)
OUR GOALOrganize for water issues. |
Photo by Carol Eastin. Used by permission. United Methodist Native American Youth act as water protectors at Standing Rock.
First Let'sDiscover
Build solidarity with Native nations to help protect vulnerable water sources
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Now let's WORKOrganize
Engage with legislators about water sustainability
Work for sustainability in local communities |
IT'S UP TO USChange
Train volunteers to help in areas with restricted water access
Encourage participation in Congress of the Parties (Earth-keeper's advocacy project) |
Sponsored by North Central Jurisdiction Committee on Native American Ministries of the United Methodist Church.
Questions may be directed to Carol Easton email: lakotaeastin@gmail.com or phone: 618-242-2817.
Questions may be directed to Carol Easton email: lakotaeastin@gmail.com or phone: 618-242-2817.
