FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 20, 2014
For More Information
Andy Mager, Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign
315-701-1592 (office), 315-559-7058 (cell)
Brooklyn Teach In to Focus on Treaties and Protecting the Earth
As part of continued efforts to educate the general public, the Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign invites the public to “Sharing the River of Life: A Teach In” on April 25-26 at the Brooklyn Friends School, 375 Pearl St, Brooklyn, NY. The gathering builds on over two years of work, including last summer’s paddling journey from Albany to New York City and over 60 educational presentations across New York State and beyond.
The Teach In, which runs from 6-9:30 pm on Friday, April 25 and from 9 am – 6 pm on Saturday, April 26, will feature presentations, participatory Haudenosaunee Social Dancing, workshops and film. Featured presenters include Onondaga Nation Clanmother and educator Freida Jacques, Mohawk elder and teacher Tom Porter, Ramapough Chief Dwaine Perry, Algonquin scholar Evan Pritchard, Taino artist, writer and advocate Roberto Múkaro Borrero and the Hudson Valley musical group Spirit of Thunderheart.
“The Two Row Campaign seeks to build on the work we have done, creating additional opportunities to share indigenous knowledge and build a strong base of support in the non-Native community to uphold the treaties our government has made with Native Nations. Honoring the treaties also means taking care of the Earth on which we all depend,” notes Two Row Campaign Coordinator Andy Mager.
Friday night’s activities are free. A $25 donation is requested for Saturday, though no one will be turned away for inability to pay. Lunch and refreshments are included. The full schedule and registration information is available online at: honorthetworow.org/teach-in.
The Teach In is co-sponsored by Brooklyn Friends School, Brooklyn Friends Meeting and NYC Free Peltier, with additional support from American Indian Law Alliance, Judson Memorial Church, Neetopk Keetopk: Sharing the River of Life
For more information, see honorthetworow.org/teach-in or call 315-701-1592.
