10.23.09 — Mankato, MN - Feminism, food and faith all converge at the Women and Spirituality Conference on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Dr. Vandana Shiva presents the keynote address entitled "Women and the Gendered Politics of Food." Her lecture begins at 11:00 a.m. in the Centennial Student Union Ballroom on Oct. 31. Registration is required.
Shiva is a physicist, author and international sustainability leader. She is active in honoring all women and the major role they played in improving agriculture and science on a global level.
She founded a national Indian-based movement to protect resources and promote organic farming called Navdanya.
“When I found global corporations wanted to patent seeds, crops or life forms," Shiva said, "I started Navdanya to protect biodiversity, defend farmers’ rights and promote organic farming.
Shiva is recognized as
- an "environmental hero" in 2003 by Time magazine
- one of the 5 most powerful communicators in Asia by Asia Week
- receiving the Alternative Nobel Prize (Right Livelihood Award),
- receiving the Order of the Golden Ark
- receiving the Global 500 Award of UN
- receiving the Earth Day International Award.
For 28 years, men and women have met in Mankato for support to continue traveling on individual and communal spiritual journeys. Over 100 workshops and discussions group are offered this year.
Participants can learn about
- ethical wills
- trance dancing
- esoteric healing
- creating sacred space
- atheist spirituality
- communicating with animals
- channeling loved ones
- and many more topics.
See the registration form for information on scholarships, Continuing Education Units and course credit. Childcare is provided for registered children only.
Minnesota State University, Mankato is wheelchair accessible. For special arrangements, call 507-389-2077 at least 48 hours prior to the event.
All quotes in the post appeared in:
Vandana Shiva, by FRANCES ROONEY
Contact:
507-389-2077 or email veldhc@mnsu.edu
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