This Thursday, March 12, Witness for Peace Northwest Organizer Beth Poteet will lead a workshop on the root causes of migration, focusing on the effects of free trade on Mexico and Central America. The workshop will include activities, discussion, and viewing of a film by CIEPAC, a Chiapas, Mexico based NGO. Donations will be accepted for a scholarship fund for the "Stories of Migration" delegation that will visit Oaxaca, Mexico and the US-Mexico border in May 2009. For more information, visit www.witnessforpeace.org/northwest.
As always:
Vegan Potluck at 6pm
Workshop at 7pm
See you there!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Thurs. March 5th DIY Notebook-making Workshop!!!
Hello wonderful people!
Do It Yourself Workshop on how to make your own Journal!!! We decided that we
wanted to start this month off with a little hands-on project that will have
everyone leave with a skill that one can carry with them always. We will walk
everybody step by step through the process of journal/notebook making, and by
the end everyone will have at least one new journal in hand!
Our goal here is to have some fun learning a new and valuable skill ~ teach
just one more simple way to avoid consumerism ~ all in the beauty of building
community
By now you all know out style, and of coarse we have this project coupled with
another. At the end of the night we will ask those who are willing to donate
their new journals, so that we can offer them to an organization that hands
out materials to the houseless folk - who doesn't need a new journal???
This will NOT COST A THING!!!! However you can help us out by bringing
neccesary Materials:
1.) old six-pack bottled beer containers
2.) Scissors
3.) A Glue stick
4.) Dental Floss
5.) a Sewing Needle!!! (this one a must)
We will provide all that we can (including paper) in case you can only bring a
few things or nothing at all
What: DIY notebook-making workshop
Where: The Greenhouse Collective 4407 SE Tibbetts St 97206 - off clinton bike
highway, and buses: 4, 14, 9
When: Thurs. March 5th - Vegan potluck at 6, workshop at 7
Why: Community!!!!!!!!!!
Come one come all
Substance Free! Safe Space Policy! Lotta Love!
Do It Yourself Workshop on how to make your own Journal!!! We decided that we
wanted to start this month off with a little hands-on project that will have
everyone leave with a skill that one can carry with them always. We will walk
everybody step by step through the process of journal/notebook making, and by
the end everyone will have at least one new journal in hand!
Our goal here is to have some fun learning a new and valuable skill ~ teach
just one more simple way to avoid consumerism ~ all in the beauty of building
community
By now you all know out style, and of coarse we have this project coupled with
another. At the end of the night we will ask those who are willing to donate
their new journals, so that we can offer them to an organization that hands
out materials to the houseless folk - who doesn't need a new journal???
This will NOT COST A THING!!!! However you can help us out by bringing
neccesary Materials:
1.) old six-pack bottled beer containers
2.) Scissors
3.) A Glue stick
4.) Dental Floss
5.) a Sewing Needle!!! (this one a must)
We will provide all that we can (including paper) in case you can only bring a
few things or nothing at all
What: DIY notebook-making workshop
Where: The Greenhouse Collective 4407 SE Tibbetts St 97206 - off clinton bike
highway, and buses: 4, 14, 9
When: Thurs. March 5th - Vegan potluck at 6, workshop at 7
Why: Community!!!!!!!!!!
Come one come all
Substance Free! Safe Space Policy! Lotta Love!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Thurs. Feb 26th ~ Open Mic Night!!!
Helloooo!!!!
Wow. Last week was incredible - we'd really like to thank all of you for such
an awesome evening, and a special thanks to AARC for their presentation. It's
been a great month all in all ~ presentation on Bolivia at PSU, Risingtide
Cascadia, and AARC - thanks to all of you! And to wrap up the month we like to
ease back with an open mic
Come play song, sing a song, read some poetry, tell a story, dance a dance, or
simply sit back and enjoy in a comfortable space with a group of wondeful and
supportive people!! You've got talent and we know this - here's your chance
to let Everyone else know too!
What: open mic
Where: The Greenhouse Collective at 4407 SE Tibbetts St (between Division and
Powell) 97206. Off the Clinton bikeway, and buses:4, 14, 9
When: This Thursday 2/26 6:00 with a vegan potluck, and get the open mic
rolling around 7:00
Why: well to build community of course
This is a Public Event free of charge
This is a substance Free event
This is - a lot of fun
Be Well
Wow. Last week was incredible - we'd really like to thank all of you for such
an awesome evening, and a special thanks to AARC for their presentation. It's
been a great month all in all ~ presentation on Bolivia at PSU, Risingtide
Cascadia, and AARC - thanks to all of you! And to wrap up the month we like to
ease back with an open mic
Come play song, sing a song, read some poetry, tell a story, dance a dance, or
simply sit back and enjoy in a comfortable space with a group of wondeful and
supportive people!! You've got talent and we know this - here's your chance
to let Everyone else know too!
What: open mic
Where: The Greenhouse Collective at 4407 SE Tibbetts St (between Division and
Powell) 97206. Off the Clinton bikeway, and buses:4, 14, 9
When: This Thursday 2/26 6:00 with a vegan potluck, and get the open mic
rolling around 7:00
Why: well to build community of course
This is a Public Event free of charge
This is a substance Free event
This is - a lot of fun
Be Well
Monday, February 16, 2009
Thurs. Feb 19th: Interrupting oppressive language/behavior - AARC
Hello people!!!
Thank you to all who made it out last week for a great presentation by Risingtide Cascadia! It was a fun, active, and engaging presentation. This week we are set up for another fantastic event
Allies Against Rape Culture (AARC) will be presenting an interactive workshop on Interrupting oppressive behaviors/language. Skills and techniques for interrupting oppressive comments, jokes, and behaviors will be the focus of this presentation through the use of roleplay.
Have you ever been in a situation where comments or jokes were made that you didn't feel comfortable about, but didn't know what to say??? Or perhaps behaviors that caused uncomfort? Or maybe you yourself have been interrupted and weren't quite sure how to feel about it? We often know that something isn't appropriate or doesn't feel good, but might not know what we can do about it.
Whether this is a completely familiar or absolutely new concept for you, please come to this engaging and fun workshop to gather new tools so that we can confidently speak out to oppressive language and/or behaviors. These are priceless tools to gather that can educate, liberate, and create safe space!!!
What: AARC interactive workshop on interrupting oppressive language/behavior
When: Thurs 19th!! Vegan potluck at 5:30, workshop at 7:00- try to be on time!
Where: The Greenhouse Collective 4407 SE Tibbetts St. 97206 - in between Division and Powell, off Clinton bikeway, and buses: 4, 14, 9
This is a workshop free of charge and open to the public (donations appreciated)
This is a substance free event
Bring a dish and bring a friend and lets ACTIVATE!!!
Check out our blog for other info and events!!!!
Thank you to all who made it out last week for a great presentation by Risingtide Cascadia! It was a fun, active, and engaging presentation. This week we are set up for another fantastic event
Allies Against Rape Culture (AARC) will be presenting an interactive workshop on Interrupting oppressive behaviors/language. Skills and techniques for interrupting oppressive comments, jokes, and behaviors will be the focus of this presentation through the use of roleplay.
Have you ever been in a situation where comments or jokes were made that you didn't feel comfortable about, but didn't know what to say??? Or perhaps behaviors that caused uncomfort? Or maybe you yourself have been interrupted and weren't quite sure how to feel about it? We often know that something isn't appropriate or doesn't feel good, but might not know what we can do about it.
Whether this is a completely familiar or absolutely new concept for you, please come to this engaging and fun workshop to gather new tools so that we can confidently speak out to oppressive language and/or behaviors. These are priceless tools to gather that can educate, liberate, and create safe space!!!
What: AARC interactive workshop on interrupting oppressive language/behavior
When: Thurs 19th!! Vegan potluck at 5:30, workshop at 7:00- try to be on time!
Where: The Greenhouse Collective 4407 SE Tibbetts St. 97206 - in between Division and Powell, off Clinton bikeway, and buses: 4, 14, 9
This is a workshop free of charge and open to the public (donations appreciated)
This is a substance free event
Bring a dish and bring a friend and lets ACTIVATE!!!
Check out our blog for other info and events!!!!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Wednesday2/4/09: Urban Ecological Action to Save the World: a presentation
This special evening presentation is free, brought to you by your friends at Food For Thought Cafe and the (new!) PSU Permaculture Guild. Invite your friends and spread the word.
Mark Lakeman, artist, architect and co-founder of the Portland-based non-profit City Repair, will be giving a presentation titled:
Urban Ecological Action to Save the World! on Wednesday, February 4th from 6:30-8:30pm at Food For Thought Cafe in the basement of Smith Student Union.
How can we rise above the urban grid? Are cities for cars or for people? Is public space for the public? How can we transform spaces into places and build community in the process?
These are some of the questions that will be explored through stories and images as we take a close look at how the work of City Repair--and specifically its annual event, The Village Building Convergence--takes these questions head-on.
This presentation will explore how changing our social and physical environments can have a profound impact on how we relate to each other and the places we live. There will also be an opportunity to discuss how students and groups can get involved, either by hosting a project here at PSU or assisting in the multitude of roles that are necessary every year to put on this nationally-recognized 10-day event.
The FFT Cafe gallery will also be exhibiting the visionary work of Mark Lakeman and the artistic posters of City Repair from February 3rd through 6th. Stop in for lunch and check it out!
For more information on this event, see the attached poster. For info about City Repair and the Village Building Convergence, visit www.cityrepair.org.
Food For Thought Cafe--located at the heart of PSU--serves fresh, local organic vegetarian breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. Bagels from scratch. Vegan cookies. Stumptown coffee. Word.
The PSU Permaculture Guild is planning more speakers, events and activities for the spring of 2009. Email cameros@pdx.edu for more info!
Mark Lakeman, artist, architect and co-founder of the Portland-based non-profit City Repair, will be giving a presentation titled:
Urban Ecological Action to Save the World! on Wednesday, February 4th from 6:30-8:30pm at Food For Thought Cafe in the basement of Smith Student Union.
How can we rise above the urban grid? Are cities for cars or for people? Is public space for the public? How can we transform spaces into places and build community in the process?
These are some of the questions that will be explored through stories and images as we take a close look at how the work of City Repair--and specifically its annual event, The Village Building Convergence--takes these questions head-on.
This presentation will explore how changing our social and physical environments can have a profound impact on how we relate to each other and the places we live. There will also be an opportunity to discuss how students and groups can get involved, either by hosting a project here at PSU or assisting in the multitude of roles that are necessary every year to put on this nationally-recognized 10-day event.
The FFT Cafe gallery will also be exhibiting the visionary work of Mark Lakeman and the artistic posters of City Repair from February 3rd through 6th. Stop in for lunch and check it out!
For more information on this event, see the attached poster. For info about City Repair and the Village Building Convergence, visit www.cityrepair.org.
Food For Thought Cafe--located at the heart of PSU--serves fresh, local organic vegetarian breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. Bagels from scratch. Vegan cookies. Stumptown coffee. Word.
The PSU Permaculture Guild is planning more speakers, events and activities for the spring of 2009. Email cameros@pdx.edu for more info!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Thursday Jan 15th at the GHC
Hi Green House Community!
Many thanks to Matt Phillips for taking the time to give a presentation on City Repair's Village Building Convergence Project, and a special thank you to the 25+ who helped make our first workshop of the year a beautiful and intimate evening.
This Thursday January 15th at the Green House Collective, Ryan from School of the Americas Watch Oregon and Green House resident, will be doing a teach-in about the School of the Americas (SOA/WHINSEC) and a report back from the annual Vigil/Protest at the gates of Ft. Benning Georgia, USA from this past November.
Thursday January 15th
4407 SE Tibbetts St. (between Clinton and Powell, and bus lines 9,14,4,72)
6:00 pm Vegan Potluck
7:00 pm SOA Teach-in, report back, short video, picture show, and discussion
The School of the Americas (SOA), in 2001 renamed the "Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation," is a combat training school for Latin American soldiers, located at Fort Benning, Georgia. The SOA, frequently dubbed the "School of Assassins," has left a trail of blood and suffering in every country where its graduates have returned.
Over its 59 years, the SOA has trained over 60,000 Latin American soldiers in counterinsurgency techniques, sniper training, commando and psychological warfare, military intelligence and interrogation tactics. These graduates have consistently used their skills to wage a war against their own people. Among those targeted by SOA graduates are educators, union organizers, religious workers, student leaders, and others who work for the rights of the poor. Hundreds of thousands of Latin Americans have been tortured, raped, assassinated, "disappeared," massacred, and forced into refugee by those trained at the School of Assassins
Looking forward to seeing all your beautiful faces soon.
In peace and solidarity,
The Green House Collective
"You can jail the resisters, but you can't jail the resistance"
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Want to go to Mexico to study the Routes of Migration?
Stories of Migration
Tracing the Journey from Oaxaca to the Border - A Delegation to Mexico May 20 - 31, 2009
Since 2006, millions of immigrants and their allies have taken to the streets in the U.S. to demand comprehensive immigration reform while immigration police strike terror in our communities by increasing the number of workplace raids and home detentions. And Congress fails to ask the question, "Why do people migrate?"
Come to Mexico to hear the stories behind the migrant journey.
Since NAFTA was passed in 1994, 2 million Mexican corn farmers were put out of work by this free trade agreement. At the same time, over one third of the new jobs that were created by NAFTA in Mexico have disappeared. Immigration to the U.S. has almost doubled since the passage of NAFTA. Trace the migrant journey from the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca to the desert and borderland of northern Mexico and southern Arizona .
Delegates will examine the economic factors behind migration in Oaxaca , how migration impacts those who stay behind, and the causes behind the social uprising in Oaxaca that began in 2006. We will then travel to northern Mexico to meet with migrants who are preparing to cross into the U.S. and to learn about U.S. border enforcement policy.
Join us as we seek to understand the root causes of immigration and change the immigration debate in the U.S.
Delegation Activities
Oaxaca, Mexico
Speak with civil society members, human rights workers and community activists about how free trade agreements force people to head norhts for work. Learn about the social uprising and movement that began in 2006 led by the APPO (Popular Assembly of the People of Oaxaca) and Section 22 teacher's union. Do a homestay in a migrant sending community and hear family members talk about how free trade and migration have impacted their livelihood and traditions.
Northern Mexico
Fly to northern Mexico to visit the town of Altar - the main converging point for migrants preparing to make the dangerous trip across the desert into Arizona . Talk with community activists in Altar and migrants mid-journey to hear first-hand about their experiences and why they chose to leave their homes and families.
Tucscon, Arizona
Participate in the final day of the 6th annual Migrant Trail Walk, a grassroots organized 6 day walk from Sasabe, Sonora to Tucscon, Arizona in solidarity with migrants who risk their lives every day crossing through the desert due to inhumane border policies.
Cost: The estimated price of this 12 day delegation is $1150-$2250 USD plus the cost of an in-country flight. This delegation fee covers all reading materials, set-up, preparation, meals, lodging, intepretation and transportation during the delegation as well as a one day donation to the Migrant Trail Walk organizing committee on your behalf. Note: The fee does not include airfare from your hometown to the start of the delegation in Oaxaca , Mexico nor your return from Tucson, Arizona.
Application and non-refundable deposit of $150 due by April 1st, 2009. Contact Beth Poteet at 503.287.7847 or wfpnw@witnessforpeace.org for an application or for more information.
Witness for Peace (WFP) is a politically independent, grassroots organization of people committed to nonviolence and led by faith and conscience. Our mission is to support peace, justice, and sustainable economies in the Americas by changing U.S. policies and corporate practices that contribute to poverty and oppression in Latin America and the Caribbean .
Tracing the Journey from Oaxaca to the Border - A Delegation to Mexico May 20 - 31, 2009
Since 2006, millions of immigrants and their allies have taken to the streets in the U.S. to demand comprehensive immigration reform while immigration police strike terror in our communities by increasing the number of workplace raids and home detentions. And Congress fails to ask the question, "Why do people migrate?"
Come to Mexico to hear the stories behind the migrant journey.
Since NAFTA was passed in 1994, 2 million Mexican corn farmers were put out of work by this free trade agreement. At the same time, over one third of the new jobs that were created by NAFTA in Mexico have disappeared. Immigration to the U.S. has almost doubled since the passage of NAFTA. Trace the migrant journey from the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca to the desert and borderland of northern Mexico and southern Arizona .
Delegates will examine the economic factors behind migration in Oaxaca , how migration impacts those who stay behind, and the causes behind the social uprising in Oaxaca that began in 2006. We will then travel to northern Mexico to meet with migrants who are preparing to cross into the U.S. and to learn about U.S. border enforcement policy.
Join us as we seek to understand the root causes of immigration and change the immigration debate in the U.S.
Delegation Activities
Oaxaca, Mexico
Speak with civil society members, human rights workers and community activists about how free trade agreements force people to head norhts for work. Learn about the social uprising and movement that began in 2006 led by the APPO (Popular Assembly of the People of Oaxaca) and Section 22 teacher's union. Do a homestay in a migrant sending community and hear family members talk about how free trade and migration have impacted their livelihood and traditions.
Northern Mexico
Fly to northern Mexico to visit the town of Altar - the main converging point for migrants preparing to make the dangerous trip across the desert into Arizona . Talk with community activists in Altar and migrants mid-journey to hear first-hand about their experiences and why they chose to leave their homes and families.
Tucscon, Arizona
Participate in the final day of the 6th annual Migrant Trail Walk, a grassroots organized 6 day walk from Sasabe, Sonora to Tucscon, Arizona in solidarity with migrants who risk their lives every day crossing through the desert due to inhumane border policies.
Cost: The estimated price of this 12 day delegation is $1150-$2250 USD plus the cost of an in-country flight. This delegation fee covers all reading materials, set-up, preparation, meals, lodging, intepretation and transportation during the delegation as well as a one day donation to the Migrant Trail Walk organizing committee on your behalf. Note: The fee does not include airfare from your hometown to the start of the delegation in Oaxaca , Mexico nor your return from Tucson, Arizona.
Application and non-refundable deposit of $150 due by April 1st, 2009. Contact Beth Poteet at 503.287.7847 or wfpnw@witnessforpeace.org for an application or for more information.
Witness for Peace (WFP) is a politically independent, grassroots organization of people committed to nonviolence and led by faith and conscience. Our mission is to support peace, justice, and sustainable economies in the Americas by changing U.S. policies and corporate practices that contribute to poverty and oppression in Latin America and the Caribbean .
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