INVITATION TO OUR FIRST PLANNING MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH
11:00 - 12:00PM
ON ZOOM
RSVP: Email lev@allianceforaviablefuture.org to receive the zoom link
Observing Indigenous People’s Day
The purpose of observing this important day is to inspire our communities to:
(1) heal our history,
(2) honor Native American culture’s dedication to environmental protection,
(3) respond, as a community, to climate change.
On October 11th, 2021, we will meet in Great Barrington for a Ceremonial Walk to observe Indigenous People’s Day. Satellite events will be coordinated in communities throughout the Northeast.
Additionally, from September 22nd thru November 7th a coalition of local businesses and non-profits will offer events and workshops about climate resilience & community-building.
Proposed Schedule
September 22nd - Fall Equinox Ceremony
September 25th - Kickoff Panel & Presentation of Climate Resilience Workshop Series
September 26th thru October 10th - Climate Resilience Workshop Series, including:
Rights of Nature Berkshires
Tending Fire Men’s Groups
Climate Leadership Training
October 11th - WALK in Observance of Indigenous People’s Day in Great Barrington
October 17th - “Next Steps” Workshop to celebrate, integrate and move forward together
November 7th - Honor Native American Veterans Day with the Walk with the Warriors Organization
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Come to our monthly meeting for organizers - starting April 14th @11am
If you are a local organization or business, offer a workshop in our Climate Resilience Workshop Series.
Become a business sponsor.
Our Sponsors
Local Cultural Council Grants from Great Barrington, Monterey, New Marlborough, Stockbridge, West Stockbridge
FIRST MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH
11:00 - 12:00PM
ON ZOOM
RSVP: Email lev@allianceforaviablefuture.org to receive the zoom link
MORE INFORMATION
Documentary Film with Shawn Stevens, produced by Michael Johnson
Testimonials on Our Facebook Page from Last Year’s Event
www.facebook.com/groups/walkforaviablefuture
MEDIA COVERAGE
Navajo healer blesses Lower Spectacle Pond prior to Tennessee Gas Co. pipeline tests
This story has been modified to correct the reference to sweetgrass.
SANDISFIELD — The mood was different
in Otis State Forest on Monday. There
were no megaphones, no political
speeches, no arrests for stopping
pipeline work, and no lineup of state police vans ready to haul protesters to jail. A Navajo Sundance Chief and traditional healer made the only sounds. The only songs were Navajo prayers and chants. The only instruments a drum, and a small flute used to signal the four directions before the prayer to each.
This article covered a satellite event from this year’s WALK on Indigenous People’s Day, Monday, October 12th, 2020.
“...On Monday, Oct. 12, a group of interested citizens held a meeting at the Congregational Church, followed by a walk in the Barbour Woods, with the dual purpose of recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day and acknowledging how climate change is affecting Norfolk...Much of the impetus for these initiatives comes from a larger regional organization, the Alliance for a Viable Future, which seeks to support and promote climate leadership in New England through education, local projects and coordinated action for collective impact. Those interested in finding out more can do so on their website: www.allianceforaviablefuture.org.
2020 Northeast virtual gathering
In preparation for last year’s WALK, all the local organizers came together on a Zoom Video Conference, to unify our hearts and minds, for the upcoming event.
LISTEN TO THE RECORDING ON OUR ALLIANCE PODCAST
Speakers included:
Jake Singer, Navajo Medicine Man & Founder of Walk with the Warriors, a Native American Veterans Organization
Lilah Akin, Outreach Coordinator for Nibezun, Wabanki Cultural Center
Lehman Mann, active community and ceremonial leader for the Ramapo Nation.
2020 INVITATION
INVITATION TO OUR FIRST PLANNING MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH
11:00 - 12:00PM
ON ZOOM
RSVP: Email lev@allianceforaviablefuture.org to receive the zoom link