A step-up and take action event for anyone wishing to use creative expression to support the advent of just and sustainable human culture, The Deep Change Conference will be co-moderated by Alixa Garcia and Naima Penniman of Climbing PoeTree. They will lead the poetry track, and facilitate the opening plenary and closing ceremony.
Fri, Nov 8, 2019, 5:00 PM – Sat, Nov 9, 2019, 9:30 PM EST
Bioneers National Conference. October 18-20th@San Rafael
Climbing Poetree will be performing at this year’s Bioneers National Conference, October 18-20th, with thousands in attendance, this is one of the largest environmental justice conferences in the nation. They will be performing on Friday and Sunday morning alongside musicians. They will also be presenting on two different panels, one on Art and Education, the other on Art and Social Justice Movements alongside powerful speakers. Follow the program to find out exact times for all these engagements.
Climbing PoeTree will be facilitating a workshop entitled PIC: Breaking Down the Complexity Through Interactive Games. With over 1,000 attendees, this year’s Racial Justice Summit held in Madison, WI brings brings together community stakeholders to work on eliminating barriers that foster racism in our community. The Summit’s theme this year is Transforming Our Futures and focuses on institutional racism and involves nationally-known keynote speakers and researchers, as well as local experts and advocates. Through an environment that encourages learning from and supporting each other in our common goals, the Summit provides a platform for action planning and community dialogue.
Alixa and Naima will deliver the opening keynote 9:00 – 10:00 AM and facilitating the workshop
Climbing PoeTree will be keynoting at this year’s Racial Justice Summit in Madison, WI. With over 1,000 attendees, this year’s theme: Transforming Our Future, brings together community stakeholders to work on eliminating barriers that foster racism in our community. The Summit focuses on institutional racism and involves nationally-known keynote speakers and researchers, as well as local experts and advocates. Through an environment that encourages learning from and supporting each other in our common goals, the Summit provides a platform for action planning and community dialogue.
Alixa and Naima will deliver the opening keynote performance from 9:00 – 10:00 AM and facilitate a workshop later in the day.
Climbing PoeTree will be presenting at this year’s Arcosanti Convergence.
Arcosanti begun in 1970 & continues to be developed as an experiential learning center, walk-through demonstration of how to pursue efficient “lean” alternatives to urban sprawl. Climbing PoeTree will be performing and presenting on a panel throughout the weekend.
Peace and Social Justice Conference | Performance@Bethlehem, PA
The Peace Forum was founded in 2006 by a group of Northampton Community College faculty and staff interested in the learning, teaching, and practice of peace. One of the Forum’s major annual events is the Peace & Justice Conference with lectures, panel discussions, student presentations, and participation by community groups active in the peace, justice, and environmental sustainability movements. Alixa and Naima will deliver a keynote speech, facilitate a workshop and perform at the Peace and Social Justice Conference 2019. The conference is free and open to the public.
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Keynote Speech | Lipkin Theatre, Main Campus
2:00 – 3:15 PM | Workshop | College Center 220, Main Campus
The Peace Forum was founded in 2006 by a group of Northampton Community College faculty and staff interested in the learning, teaching, and practice of peace. One of the Forum’s major annual events is the Peace & Justice Conference with lectures, panel discussions, student presentations, and participation by community groups active in the peace, justice, and environmental sustainability movements. Alixa and Naima will deliver a keynote speech, facilitate a workshop and perform at the Peace and Social Justice Conference 2019. The conference is free and open to the public.
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Keynote Speech | Lipkin Theatre, Main Campus
2:00 – 3:15 PM | Workshop | College Center 220, Main Campus
The Peace Forum was founded in 2006 by a group of Northampton Community College faculty and staff interested in the learning, teaching, and practice of peace. One of the Forum’s major annual events is the Peace & Justice Conference with lectures, panel discussions, student presentations, and participation by community groups active in the peace, justice, and environmental sustainability movements. Alixa and Naima will deliver a keynote speech, facilitate a workshop and perform at the Peace and Social Justice Conference 2019. The conference is free and open to the public.
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Keynote Speech | Lipkin Theatre, Main Campus
2:00 – 3:15 PM | Workshop | College Center 220, Main Campus
The Visionaries Summit is where innovative approaches to critical issues of our time are introduced, explored and amplified. The Summit brings together people to cross-pollinate and meld ideas in order to create the future we all deserve, shift perspectives, and activate the next level of our potential for the evolutionary challenges ahead. On Friday, September 20, Alixa and Naima will facilitate a workshop at 4:00 PM and perform at 7:00 PM.
The Visionaries Summit is where innovative approaches to critical issues of our time are introduced, explored and amplified. The Summit brings together people to cross-pollinate and meld ideas in order to create the future we all deserve, shift perspectives, and activate the next level of our potential for the evolutionary challenges ahead. On Friday, September 20, Alixa and Naima will facilitate a workshop at 4:00 PM and perform at 7:00 PM.
The Peace Forum was founded in 2006 by a group of Northampton Community College faculty and staff interested in the learning, teaching, and practice of peace. One of the Forum’s major annual events is the Peace & Justice Conference with lectures, panel discussions, student presentations, and participation by community groups active in the peace, justice, and environmental sustainability movements. Alixa and Naima will deliver a keynote speech, facilitate a workshop and perform at the Peace and Social Justice Conference 2019. The conference is free and open to the public.