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The 2009 Cornell Iroquois Social is 10 days away.
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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 6^th * 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.
The Reunion Iroquois Social will be a time for Cornell alumni and the
general public to honor the contributions of indigenous cultures to our
common future. Everyone is welcome, so join us 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 6^th at Cornell's historic Bailey Hall Square!
For more information contact Kathy Halbig at (607)255-5991 or
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Cornell American Indian Program - www.aip.cornell.edu*
*Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future -- www.ccsf.cornell.edu*
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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
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