Another World is Possible!
November 22 - 23
Inspired by the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil and the call to hold similar events in local and regional communities, the Ithaca Social Forum will be held on November 22nd and 23rd.
We are lucky to have Michael Albert, a pillar of social activism, with us throughout the two days. Michael Albert is editor of Z Magazine and ZNet. He is the author of the recent book, Trajectory of Change: Activist Strategies for Social Transformation (South End, 2002).
Throughout the two days, we aim to:
- generate serious and urgent discussion about how we can affect
change in these most alarming times, when budget cuts and war are
upon us
- encourage citizen participation in community affairs
- link local and global issues
- facilitate networking between individuals and organizations
committed to social change
- connect issues of class, race, gender, and social exclusion
- discuss and develop concrete proposals for community improvement
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Tentative schedule for the Ithaca Social Forum: Nov 22 - 23, 2002
Friday evening
First Presbyterian Church -
7:30 - 9:30 Michael Albert: Another World Is Possible!: Alternative Economic Visions
Saturday
First Baptist Church -
9:00 - 9:30 Opening with Music*
9:30 - 11:00 Workshop Session #1 (see below**)
11:30 - 1:00 Workshop Session #2 (see below**)
1:00 - 2:00 Lunch break
2:00 - 4:00 Workshop Report-backs - ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’
Unitarian Church -
4:30 - 5:00 Cookies, Coffee and Juice
5:00 - 7:00 Michael Albert: From Anti-War Activism to Social Justice
*There will be music throughout the Ithaca Social Forum.
**Several workshops will be held simultaneously. Proposed workshop
themes include the following:
Local Government a Community Decision Making
Green Planning and Environmental Sustainability
Public Schools and Youth Opportunity
Local Economic Development: Problems and Solutions
Activist Networking and Alternative Media
Social Services and the Budget Crises
Individuals and organizations are welcome to propose new or revised workshop themes.
