VBC 8 evening session: "Community Power"

Submitted by Jeremy on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 22:04.
05/28/2008 - 17:00
05/28/2008 - 23:00

7:35pm Paul Cienfuegos, "100 Fires Against Dominance"

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Paul Cienfuegos is a founding (and recently ex) member of the City of Arcata Committee on Democracy and Corporations which had its origins in ‘Measure F’. It is the first committee of its kind in US history, and works to “ensure democratic control over corporations conducting business within the city...” Paul (and co-author) are currently working on a book for mainstream Americans on how to dismantle corporate rule. Paul also owns an online bookstore: <http://www.100fires.com> which carries thousands of books to help create a better world.

8:05pm Starhawk, Prolific Author & Global Activist

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Starhawk is a writer, teacher, activist, and Witch who has been a long-term leading voice in the Goddess movement and a committed global justice activist and organizer. She is the author of several hallmark books in ecofemenism, women’s spirituality, and earth-based activism including her latest, Earth Path: Grounding Your Spirit in the Rhythms of Nature. (More)





9:15pm Off The Grid

Live Electronics/ Dub / Hip HopOff The Grid

Evening Emcee

Pam & Joe Leach, Portland Permaculture InstitutePPI

several pricing options
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Location

Bossanova Ballroom
722 E Burnside
Portland, OR
United States
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