The Reunion Iroquois Social will be a time to honor the contributions of indigenous cultures to our common future. Everyone is welcome, so join in the festivities as we celebrate sustainability in our communities and our universities. In the spirit of shared values the AIP, CCSF, and CNAAA look forward to seeing you on June 6th @ 2:30 at Cornell's historic Bailey Hall Square!
Details: _____ You are invited to the 2009 Cornell Reunion Iroquois Social! The American Indian Program (AIP) and the Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future (CCSF) are pleased to co-sponsor the 2009 Cornell Native American Alumni Association (CNAAA) Reunion Iroquois Social in celebration of the vital role of indigenous peoples in sustainability. Singer Bill Crouse (Seneca Wolf Clan) will present the traditional opening followed by welcoming remarks by Cornell President David Skorton. The program will include traditional music, dances open to the public, giveaways, refreshing drinks, and information on exciting sustainability efforts underway at Cornell. Please join us at the Social on Saturday, June 6th at 2:30pm at Bailey Hall Square. 4pm approximate end time. Indigenous peoples have been implementing the principle of sustainability for millennia. Here, among New York's Finger Lakes, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) peoples, who cared for the region before Cornell, live by the principle: In every decision we must consider the impact on the seventh generation. As New York State's land grant university for over 140 years, Cornell respects this ethic as a way to make the Big Red and Planet Earth places where all generations can prosper. Around the world, a fundamental aspect of indigenous peoples' cultural heritage is a collective relationship with their lands and "natural resources" (relatives) that considers how today's actions will impact future generations. Indigenous peoples compose about 3/4 of the world's distinct cultures, and maintain diverse ecological knowledge and practices that steward much of the world's biodiversity. These traditions provide valuable insights into today's sustainability challenges in areas such as food, water, energy, and climate change. For more information contact Kathy Halbig at (607)255-5991 or [email protected] Cornell American Indian Program - www.aip.cornell.edu Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future - www.ccsf.cornell.edu -- Daniel Roth Sustainability Coordinator Office of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Cornell University www.sustainablecampus.cornell.edu Youth Action Team Co-Chair US Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development www.uspartnership.org 607-254-8077 (office) 607-280-2312 (cell) 607-255-8461 (fax) 395 Pine Tree Road, Suite 230 Ithaca, NY 14850 _______________________________________________ For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins Questions about the list? ask [email protected] free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
