Unveiling of We'Moon '09: A Special Event in Praise of Food and Possibility for the World

Dec 7, 2008 all day
Location: Bellview Grange
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Women artists and writers present their work, including Agnes Baker Pilgrim, Winona LaDuke, Betty LaDuke. This is a fundraiser for The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, Native Harvest Wild Rice Project & Heifer International. Suggested donation $5-50.

SPEAKERS Agnes Baker Pilgrim, a member of The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, is the oldest living member of her tribe, the Takelma Indians, originally from Southern Oregon. Agnes is a local and world-renowned spiritual leader, member of the Historic Society and Keeper of the Sacred Salmon Ceremony. www.agnesbakerpilgrim.org www.grandmotherscouncil.com

Winona LaDuke is a two time Green Party US vice-presidential candidate. She is a rural development economist who has spent many years working on energy policy and energy self-sufficiency issues in Native America. The author of five books, she is the Executive Director of Honor the Earth, a national Native American foundation. She is a White Earth Ojibwe tribal member and lives and works on the White Earth Reservation. Winona grew up in Ashland and has special connections in this community. Her home was recently destroyed in a house fire; those who want to offer her assistance are encouraged to support the Native Wild Rice Project, and to purchase some of the Native Wild Rice she will bring to the Unveiling.www.nativeharvest.com

Betty LaDuke A long time resident of Ashland, Betty's artwork is widely displayed. She is raising awareness of world cultures, and the aftermath of genocide and war. She has been volunteering with Heifer International since 2003, creating art to promote their humanitarian work.www.heifer.org Co-Sponsors: Mother Tongue Ink publishes We'Moon: Gaia Rhythms for Womyn. Now in its 28th year, We'Moon is a best-selling appointment book, astrological moon calendar, earth-centered spiritual guide and multi-cultural handbook, featuring art and writing from women around the world. 10 Southern Oregon artists and writers published in We'Moon this year will present their work at the Unveiling. We'Moon '09 is dedicated to The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers Mother Tongue Ink/We'Moon '09 products-datebooks, calendars, and cards-will be for sale at the Unveiling event. You may also support our local independent bookstores by purchasing your We'Moon '09 at Sound Peace and Bloomsbury Books, both on Main Street.www.wemoon.ws Lisa Pavati and The Wellness Guide -- Oregon and Northern California's Resource for Healthy, Joyful and Sustainable Living, available in print and online at www.SustainableWellnessGuide.com Now accepting business directory and community sustainability listings for the Winter-Spring issue. Event Special for the Unveiling: $25 off Wellness Guide Directory listings, plus $25 donated to the Grandmother Council Conference in Ashland, May 2009, hosted by Living Earth Circle. Volunteers needed. www.GrandmotherCouncil.org

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Unveiling of We'Moon '09: A Special Event in Praise of Food and Possibility for the World

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