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You are invited to attend the Environmental Speakers Series at KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. This series is sponsored by KU and Johnson County Community College. There will be two evenings of dynamic speakers discussing the environmental justice needs for overburdened and underserved communities in the KC metro area and elsewhere. The events are on Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, March 26 and Thursday, April 2. Come to both or one or the other, whichever fits your calendar.
This two part speakers series will show the breadth and depth of environmental justice not only in our local community but also in Indian country. The series includes discussions on environmental and climate justice in overburdened and low income communities in the Metropolitan Kansas City Area. Day 1, March 26, includes an in depth discussions on the environmental injustices suffered by American Indian people living in Indian country and eco-justice in your own backyard. Day 2, on the following Thursday, April 2, the series continues with environmental literacy, empowering people in overburdened communities in Wyandotte County, Kansas, working with local civic leaders to take climate change seriously, and making a Regional Climate Action Plan that includes meaningful involvement opportunities for people of color, poor people, and immigrants. Both panels include cultural bias education, which may highlight the need for systemic and institutional change to bring about environmental justice. The speakers will share cultures, traditions, and practices for working with minorities, immigrants, poor people, and Indian people and Tribal Governments.
You will learn about environmental justice from a truly interdisciplinary group. All are exceptional leaders in their respective fields including social justice, sustainability, environmental action, climate action, regional planning, law, and science. I am happy to announce that Richard Mabion, Environmental Activist, Prof. Deborah Williams, JCCC Environmental Science Dept. Chair, Tom Jacobs, MARC Environmental Program Director, Robin Martinez, Attorney, Emily Libla, Pachamama Alliance, and Rev. Helen Nelson are all confirmed speakers. See the attached announcement for more details for this free and open educational speakers series.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://kansas.zoom.us/j/293002215
You are invited to attend the Environmental Speakers Series at KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. This series is sponsored by KU and Johnson County Community College. There will be two evenings of dynamic speakers discussing the environmental justice needs for overburdened and underserved communities in the KC metro area and elsewhere. The events are on Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, March 26 and Thursday, April 2. Come to both or one or the other, whichever fits your calendar.
This two part speakers series will show the breadth and depth of environmental justice not only in our local community but also in Indian country. The series includes discussions on environmental and climate justice in overburdened and low income communities in the Metropolitan Kansas City Area. Day 1, March 26, includes an in depth discussions on the environmental injustices suffered by American Indian people living in Indian country and eco-justice in your own backyard. Day 2, on the following Thursday, April 2, the series continues with environmental literacy, empowering people in overburdened communities in Wyandotte County, Kansas, working with local civic leaders to take climate change seriously, and making a Regional Climate Action Plan that includes meaningful involvement opportunities for people of color, poor people, and immigrants. Both panels include cultural bias education, which may highlight the need for systemic and institutional change to bring about environmental justice. The speakers will share cultures, traditions, and practices for working with minorities, immigrants, poor people, and Indian people and Tribal Governments.
You will learn about environmental justice from a truly interdisciplinary group. All are exceptional leaders in their respective fields including social justice, sustainability, environmental action, climate action, regional planning, law, and science. I am happy to announce that Richard Mabion, Environmental Activist, Prof. Deborah Williams, JCCC Environmental Science Dept. Chair, Tom Jacobs, MARC Environmental Program Director, Robin Martinez, Attorney, Emily Libla, Pachamama Alliance, and Rev. Helen Nelson are all confirmed speakers. See the attached announcement for more details for this free and open educational speakers series.
Join Zoom Meeting https://kansas.zoom.us/j/293002215
Thursday, June 9th
Noon – 1:00 pm CT
On Zoom via our Mighty Networks Online Community
This presentation offers a guide for engaging in our political system to effect positive change in a joyful, self-caring, and sustainable way.
We present activism as part of self-care, and self-care as part of activism.
Activism is often perceived as a negative, frustrating, and angry way of being. As such, people do not want to become activists or even adopt the changes that activists are promoting.
We are presenting a different paradigm!
We believe that we will draw more people to our cause if we are energized, engaged, and joyous in our activism. Anger, sadness, and frustration are natural responses to our broken and inequitable world. However, by cultivating joy, self-care, and connection, we can focus our negative emotions into positive, sustainable, and resilient activism.
This presentation is intended for two audiences:
- Those who want to meaningfully engage in our political system to support, nurture, and protect what they hold dear, but aren’t sure where to begin.
- Those who are already taking political action and want to add resilience, but are not sure how.
Anne Melia
- Environmental Scientist/Chemist
- Political and Environmental Activist
- Native Plant Enthusiast and Gardener
- Serial non-profit board member/volunteer
- Recent yoga and meditation practitioner
Tobi Holloway
- Retired enterprise data architect with wellness side-gigs
- Board member, presenter, and resilience and meditation teacher for The Resilient Activist
- Lifestyle-as-medicine nerd
- Move-Your-Body enthusiast
Wednesday, July 20th
7:00 – 8:30 pm CT
On Zoom via our Mighty Networks Online Community
This presentation offers a guide for engaging in our political system to effect positive change in a joyful, self-caring, and sustainable way.
We present activism as part of self-care, and self-care as part of activism.
Activism is often perceived as a negative, frustrating, and angry way of being. As such, people do not want to become activists or even adopt the changes that activists are promoting.
We are presenting a different paradigm!
We believe that we will draw more people to our cause if we are energized, engaged, and joyous in our activism. Anger, sadness, and frustration are natural responses to our broken and inequitable world. However, by cultivating joy, self-care, and connection, we can focus our negative emotions into positive, sustainable, and resilient activism.
This presentation is intended for two audiences:
- Those who want to meaningfully engage in our political system to support, nurture, and protect what they hold dear, but aren’t sure where to begin.
- Those who are already taking political action and want to add resilience, but are not sure how.
Anne Melia
- Environmental Scientist/Chemist
- Political and Environmental Activist
- Native Plant Enthusiast and Gardener
- Serial non-profit board member/volunteer
- Recent yoga and meditation practitioner
Tobi Holloway
- Retired enterprise data architect with wellness side-gigs
- Board member, presenter, and resilience and meditation teacher for The Resilient Activist
- Lifestyle-as-medicine nerd
- Move-Your-Body enthusiast
Saturday, August 13th
2:00 – 3:30 pm CT
On Zoom via our Mighty Networks Online Community
This presentation offers a guide for engaging in our political system to effect positive change in a joyful, self-caring, and sustainable way.
We present activism as part of self-care, and self-care as part of activism.
Activism is often perceived as a negative, frustrating, and angry way of being. As such, people do not want to become activists or even adopt the changes that activists are promoting.
We are presenting a different paradigm!
We believe that we will draw more people to our cause if we are energized, engaged, and joyous in our activism. Anger, sadness, and frustration are natural responses to our broken and inequitable world. However, by cultivating joy, self-care, and connection, we can focus our negative emotions into positive, sustainable, and resilient activism.
This presentation is intended for two audiences:
- Those who want to meaningfully engage in our political system to support, nurture, and protect what they hold dear, but aren’t sure where to begin.
- Those who are already taking political action and want to add resilience, but are not sure how.
Anne Melia
- Environmental Scientist/Chemist
- Political and Environmental Activist
- Native Plant Enthusiast and Gardener
- Serial non-profit board member/volunteer
- Recent yoga and meditation practitioner
Tobi Holloway
- Retired enterprise data architect with wellness side-gigs
- Board member, presenter, and resilience and meditation teacher for The Resilient Activist
- Lifestyle-as-medicine nerd
- Move-Your-Body enthusiast
Break the silence and talk to young people about climate change and the big emotions that come with it. Join the Climate Mental Health Network for the upcoming interactive free webinar, Courageous Conversations: Talking Climate Emotions with Kids on Wed. May 10, 8 pm EDT.
If you are unable to attend and would like resources for initiating conversations, click this link: Parents Resources | CMHN (climatementalhealth.net)