I thought this might be of some interest to some of
you on either or both of these lists.
Selma
May
14-16, 2004 Tikkun in Canada: Founding National Conference plus Spirit Matters Conference (www.tikkun.org) Two incredible events working together. The founding conference of the Tikkun Community in Canada working in cooperation with another conference created by Tikkun allies. The Tikkun Canada National Conference will have more detailed information in a short while. But save the weekend and come to Toronto! The Transformative Learning Centre at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and co-sponsors Resurgence Magazine, Mpambo University (Africa) in collaboration with United Nations University of Peace (Costa Rica), Paulo Freire Institute (Brazil), Centre for Ecology and Spirituality, David Suzuki Foundation, and Institute for Environmental Studies Present a Celebratory Conference: Spirit Matters: Wisdom Traditions and the Great Work. May 13th - 16th, 2004, Toronto, Ontario Come discuss, explore and celebrate the core teachings and practices of the Great Wisdom Traditions for the well being of the Earth Community. To partake of the wisdom traditions we need to explore possibilities across parochial boundaries and to appreciate core spiritual insights independently of the institutional religions that may have grown up around them. If we can cross dividing lines and seek honestly and openly, the wisdom traditions illuminate central issues of our time. Charlene Spretnak, States of Grace Plenary Speakers: David Abram, Thomas Berry, Joe Couture, Jorge Ferrer, Matthew Fox, Ursula Franklin, Satish Kumar, Johan Galtung, Michael Lerner, Oren Lyons, John Mohawk, Donald Rothberg, Vandana Shiva, Mary Evelyn Tucker, Paulo Wangoola, Marion Woodman. Animators and Distinguished Co-inspirers: Bonnie Burstow, Abelardo Brenes-Castro, Maliha Chisti, Larry Daloz, George Dei, Stephen Dunn, Margrit Eichler, Laara Fitznor, Anne Goodman, Dan Longboat, Jack Miller, Brian Milani, Angela Miles, Roxana Ng, Eimear O‚Neill, Pramod Parajuli, Daniel Schugurensky, Joe Sheriden, Thomas Turay, Moema Viezzar, Njoke Wane, Gary Warner, Ross Woodman. Elders Honorary Recitals by: Manual Obregon performing Simbiosis Dialogue Workshops: A range of Spiritual Wisdoms including First Nations Indigenous, Celtic, Women‚s, Indigenous African, Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Christian Creation-Centered, African American, Chinese, Pagan, Jewish Renewal, agnostic and others. For Details and Registration see Website: www.tlcentre.org Transformative Learning Centre (OISE/UT), 252 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON, M5S 1V6 Attention Gayle Grisdale-416-267-2185 |