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Ubuntu Cultural Village
Meaning of "Ubuntu"
Ubuntu has
many meanings, most prominent of which are "working together" and "spirit of humanity." It
is an Nguni word (from South Africa) describing an
African philosophy of life and an ethical guide for social conduct. It
looks at the universe as a composite whole, an organic
entity, and emphasizes group solidarity over individualism.
 
The Inspiration – 2002
UN World Summit
Ubuntu
Village Exposition was an amazing space of country pavilions,
performances, workshops, demonstrations and arts & crafts
for the general public during the 2002 UN World Summit
on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa,
a kind of People's World Summit that parallelled the
high-level summit nearby.
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Ubuntu Cultural Village at the Symposium
Ubuntu Village will be open all weekend FREE OF CHARGE, across the hall from the main auditorium where the conference program is happening.
The Village will offer a wide variety of exciting activities throughout the weekend, with the spotlight on the youth perspective and the contribution young people are making to the world. There will be live musical and dance performances, spoken word, inter-active workshops, an artwork display in honor of our Mother, a lunch-time conversation café, games, storytelling and more.
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Weekend Schedule
(check back shortly for workshop topics)
SATURDAY,
MAY 13 |
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| 9:00am - 10:00 |
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YOGA & MOVEMENT
Led by Carla Hernstrom~ A Vinyasa Class for all levels. Bring your own yoga mat, or purchase from Yoga Mats (exhibitor) |
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| 10:00 - 11:15 |
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SHOEBOX SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Showcaing this year's winners of the Green Light Earth Day Film Festival. |
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11:30 - 1:30 |
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WORKSHOP: Let's Make It Real
Join Bay Area's Youth Activists, Lauren Selman of Circle of Life, Alicia Raquel of Destiny Arts, and Luke Taylor of the Pachamama Alliance as they get real with the state of the world we are living in-the crisis' as well as the incredible movement happening that is rooted in hope and action. Within the Truth lies the power to create the change we are all capable of. |
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| 1:30 - 2:45 |
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LUNCH, EXPERIENCE: Conversation Café
Guided conversations that matter, hosted by Lori Grace |
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| 3:00 - 4:30 |
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WORKSHOP: Ignite Your Voice, Ignite Your Power
Presented by Youth Speaks, one of the leading performance, education and youth development programs in the country
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| 4:30-5:30 |
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PERFORMANCE: Poetopia – The Greatest Flow on Earth
Spoken Word & Open Mic. |
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| 6:00-7:30 |
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DINNER |
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| 6:00-7:00 |
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EXPERIENCE: The Harmonic Unified-Wave(TM
The Harmonic Unified-Wave uses the latest scientific technology to bring our intentions into a unified resonance. Presented by Estara, a sound healing and movement educator, speaker & sacred dance artist. |
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SUNDAY,
MAY 14 |
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| 9:00am - 10:00 |
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YOGA & MOVEMENT
Dancing inner and outer ecologies with Archana Samantha Beers |
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| 10:30 - 12:00 |
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WORKSHOP: Social Justice & The Media
By Rites of Passage. The crew from the TV series will be hosting a workshop supporting young people in developing a critical gaze regarding the media and inspiring them to make their own. The revolution will be televisized!
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| 12:00 - 1:00 |
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BREAKOUT SESSION: Sustainability as a Daily Practice |
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Presented by SustainLane |
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| 1:10 - 2:30 |
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LUNCH |
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| 1:30 - 2:30 |
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PERFORMANCE |
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The group Mahal presents ethnic and world fusion music with inspirational
messages on social justice, peace,environment, and the voice of indigenous peoples. With Special Guests~Kate Maembe Wagogo, Thumbharp and Voice~Stories by Phil Sheridan. |
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| 3:00 - 4:30 |
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WORKSHOP - Greening Your Life, Greening Your School
Presented by Marin-based Next Generation. They provide an acclaimed training program and hands-on projects for activists to improve their community and their world.
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