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SUMMARY:Effective Activism: Stopping the Spread of GMOs
DESCRIPTION:Effective Activism-A Story of stopping the spread of GMOs 
 (genetically modified organisms). 7 - 9pm at Inspiration Farm (619 E. 
 Laurel Rd. - North of Bellingham between Guide Meridian and Hannegan).
 \n\nSpeaker: Sarah Sullivan, co-founded and director of Hawaii SEED, t
 he grassroots coalition educating the public about the risks of geneti
 c engineering and promoting sustainable, diverse, local agriculture in
  Hawaii.\n\nSarah will share her story of starting and directing a non
 -profit based on inclusivity, diversity, direct action and bridging th
 e gaps between leaders and active citizens. With a photo-slide-show of
  years of environmental action, Sarah will inspire you to awaken your 
 own activist self with her experience in effective activism and the wo
 rks of prominent leaders Starhawk, Paul Hawken and Derrick Jenson.\n\n
 Overview:\n1. Background: Getting into activism, knowing your own thre
 shold. Definition of GMOs. Background on Hawaii SEED/ Non Profit set u
 p and structuring.\n\n2. When to Act: GMO Contamination.\n\n3. Bridgin
 g Boundaries: Revolution vs. Reform. Legislation and Leadership. Modif
 ication of Sacred crops: One crop too far (The story of saving taro).\
 n\n4. Sacred Seeds: Positive Action, Offering Alternatives. Claiming p
 ower: Earned Authority\n\n5. “The Earth is Hiring and You are Brilli
 ant” Quote by Paul Hawken. Living a Life of Meaning, Joining the Ear
 th’s team.\n\n$5 donation is requested. For more info, contact Bruce
  Horowitz, rawpermaculture@yahoo.com\n\nFor more information visit htt
 ps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/events/effective-activism-stopping
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LOCATION:Inspiration Farm
WEBSITE:http://www.inspirationfarm.com
URL:http://www.inspirationfarm.com
CONTACT:
ORGANIZER:Bruce Horowitz
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