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Creating a sustainable world without injustices. Videos!

I am in India right now. What has impressed me the most is the many ways Indians look. Not at all one standard look, so many combinations. Very similar to Africa in pace and people.The other thing is the domination of the brown and dark brown masses by the lighter skin Indians. Just like Latin America you only see the more european looking Indians in leading roles in the media and etc. Where I am at most Indians are medium brown to very dark skinned.Here are couple short videos that show what…See More
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The Source Farm Foundation and Learning Village

The Source Farm Foundation and Learning Village is a multi-cultural, intergenerational eco-village, located in Johns Town, in the parish of St. Thomas, Jamaica.  Small Story interview with Dwighthttp://thesourcefarm.com/blog/small-story-interview-with-dwightSee More
Nov 15, 2011
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12th Vermiculture Conference October 10-11, 2011 Chapel Hill, North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina

October 10, 2011 to October 11, 2011
http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/workshops/worm-conference/A conference about earthworm farming and commercial vermicomposting taught by industry experts. This conference is for beginners or seasoned earthworm farm operators. October 10-11, 2011 (Monday/Tuesday)Chapel Hill, North CarolinaSee More
Sep 27, 2011
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"12th Vermiculture Conference October 10-11, 2011 Chapel Hill, North Carolina http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/workshops/worm-conference/"
Sep 27, 2011
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THIS VIDEO SAYS EVERYTHING

This video says everything.http://vimeo.com/28509596See More
Sep 19, 2011
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"A MUST SEE VIDEO http://vimeo.com/28509596"
Sep 19, 2011
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DC Metro Area ICTC Full Circle Doula Training at Emergance Community Arts Collective (ECAC)

September 15, 2011 at 6pm to September 18, 2011 at 5pm
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=210856582300556The Full Circle Doula Training Program began in 2003 and is sponsored by the International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC). The brainchild of certified midwife and ICTC President, Shafia M. Monroe, the program is rooted in traditional and spiritual midwifery.The honoring of birth, and the history of pregnancy, labor and postpartum care from various cultural…See More
Aug 10, 2011
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Conspicuous Consumption - Dr. Amos Wilson (Why do we consume, yet we are never satisfied)

Why do we consume, yet we are never satisfied. Dr. Wilson tells why. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150250671359782&oid=43976912228&commentsSee More
Jul 4, 2011
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MUST SEE VIDEO SHOWING WHY WE DO NOT HAVE A SUSTAINABLE WORLD

May 16, 2011
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LEARN PERMACULTURE!!!

 Learn Permaculture at a great price, a great location and with great teachers! Permaculture Design Certification CourseAugust 18-30, 2011Location: Victoria, VAParticipants will learn natural design systems and how to use design tools in problem solving on multiple levels.This is a comprehensive Design Certification Course, from…See More
May 13, 2011
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ONE DEGREE PROGRAM THAT IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

 We now hear a lot about sustainability but not as much about justice. Gaia University has taken steps truly  to integrate the two. Gaia U offers degrees of freedom that focus on transforming ourselves and our world. You help design your own action based learning degree program. Not an easy program though, but well worth the…See More
Apr 29, 2011
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THE CONTINENT LEAST RESPONSIBLE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE WILL SUFFER THE MOST. VIDEO COVERAGE!

The continent least responsible for climate change and global warming will suffer the most from its effects. It was/are the stolen resources and people of Africa that helped build an industrialized western and european world. Although Africa  has never reaped the so called benefits of its contributions, Africa is now poised to be the main inheritor of a mess* it had little input in designing and deciding on. *(the western consumer/capitalist throw-away society and the pollution it generates to…See More
Apr 9, 2011
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The sustainability movement must address injustices to have a sustainable world

There is no way to have a sustainable world unless the sustainable movement addresses systemic injustices. If this is not done it is the same old oppressive system only with a green face. It is a fact the people who suffer most from environmental injustice are the same that suffer from social, racial, food and economic injustice.The environment can not be isolated from the rest of humanity.Many in this movement do not want others to bring up this fact because it is unpleasant, anguishing and…See More
Mar 9, 2011
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The 28th Annual Ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) Studies Conference at Howard University (HU) Blackburn University Center

March 17, 2011 to March 20, 2011
The Association for the Study of Classical African CivilizationspresentsThe 28th Annual AncientKemetic (Egyptian) Studies Conference Sebayet    (Wisdom Instructions):   Translating, Recovering and Restoring Ancestral Memories in the Struggle for the African Mind                         March 17-20, 2011  Howard University (HU)Blackburn University Center 2397 – 6thStreet NW, Washington, DC 20059 http://ascac.org/blog/conferences-events/See More
Feb 25, 2011
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The 18th annual Organic Growers School Spring Conference at University of North Carolina at Asheville

March 5, 2011 to March 6, 2011
The Organic Growers School Spring Conference is a one-of-a-kind event that brings people of all walks of life together for a weekend of learning and networking near Asheville, North Carolina. Since 1993, the OGS Spring Conference has been the best way to kick-off the season, with over 70 classes and hands on workshops on a variety of topics, from starting your first vegetable garden, baking bread, and saving on home energy costs, to raising your own goat herd. The mission of OGS is to provide…See More
Feb 23, 2011
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HOMESTEAD/FARMING PROJECT INTERNS AND ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR THE SPRING

Needed Volunteer/Intern for Urban Farm and Permaculture Homestead This is great opportunity to put your skills to use or to learn what it takes to become self sufficient.This year we will be doing eco-agriculture, renewable energy, water catchment and eco-construction projects.This is a land-based, self-reliant community project combining organic crop/food production, ecologically-built shelter, renewable energy, appropriate technologies in a…See More
Feb 7, 2011
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Gardening Like the Forest: Designing Perennial Polycultures at Charlottesville, VA

February 4, 2011 to January 6, 2013
Gardening Like the Forest Workshop with Dave Jacke, author of Edible Forest Gardens, near Charlottesville, VA in early February 2011http://www.blueridgepermaculture.net/permaculture.html Friday Evening Public Talk February 4, 2011, 7-9 PM Gardening Like the Forest: Home-Scale Ecological Food Production Suggested donation $10 at the door.Healthy forests maintain, fertilize, and renew themselves, naturally. Wouldn’t you like to…See More
Jan 27, 2011
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One Women's Odyssey Into The Urban Farming Movement

In search of black and Latino farmers in the sustainable food movement.I'mstuck on this concept of blending contrasts. It may have to do with being the only brown girl I know interested in farming (although this really shouldn't be a contrast at all); or maybe it has to do with going from D.C. political advocate to farmer-girl overnight. Either way, blending things that aren't expected to…See More
Dec 2, 2010
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Occupation
Contractor
What is your motivation for joining this group?
Green contacts, friends, green living, gardening methods and growth. I like to share knowledge with people. Needed help with my homestead project I am working on.
What skills or experience would you share? We need architects, artists, planners, scholars, farmers, web wizards, fundraisers, vintners, vegan chefs, grant writers, carpenters, beekeepers, scientists, dreamers, lobbyists - you get the idea ...
Gabriel Bandele
Land Sustainability Consultant:
Aboriculture, Agroforestry, Urban Agriculture, Community Gardens, Urban and Community Forestry, Micro Farming, Organic Ornamental and Edible Gardens, Residential, Commercial and Industrial Landscape Design
Green Building & Sustainable Design

Other Services:
Organic Landscaping, Tree Care & Removal, Land Clearing, Hauling/Site Clean Up, Dumpster, Rental, Excavation, Demolition, Material Transport, Site Management, Heavy Equipment Service (Backhoe, Bobcat, Dump Truck, Excavator, Forklift, Bucket Truck, Crane)
Previous collective living experience?
group house
What would you like to offer?
equipment, labor, technology, skill, real estate
What are your areas of interest?
alternative commerce, clean energy, intentional community, green business, natural building, organic food, permaculture, urban farming, wellness
What level of commitment to an intentional community would you consider at this point?
guest
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Hands-On Skills: http://www.surveymethods.com/EndUser.aspx?DCF8948AD99C8F8E

Gabriel Bandele's Blog

Creating a sustainable world without injustices. Videos!

I am in India right now. What has impressed me the most is the many ways Indians look. Not at all one standard look, so many combinations. Very similar to Africa in pace and people.

The other thing is the domination of the brown and dark brown masses by the lighter skin Indians. Just like Latin America you only see the more european looking Indians in leading…

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Posted on January 4, 2012 at 7:30pm

The Source Farm Foundation and Learning Village

The Source Farm Foundation and Learning Village is a multi-cultural, intergenerational eco-village, located in Johns Town, in the parish of St. Thomas, Jamaica.

 

Small Story interview with Dwight

http://thesourcefarm.com/blog/small-story-interview-with-dwight

Posted on November 15, 2011 at 1:30pm

THIS VIDEO SAYS EVERYTHING

This video says everything.

http://vimeo.com/28509596

Posted on September 19, 2011 at 2:27pm

Conspicuous Consumption - Dr. Amos Wilson (Why do we consume, yet we are never satisfied)

Why do we consume, yet we are never satisfied. Dr. Wilson tells why.

 

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150250671359782&oid=43976912228&comments

Posted on July 4, 2011 at 7:30pm

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At 7:59pm on March 13, 2010, Ecolocitizen said…
Hi Gabriel, thanks for joining us and honoring us with your presence. Feel free to customize your page, post questions, thoughts, articles, photos, videos, add cool apps, make friends, message privately, join or create groups that reflect your interests.

We look forward to your participation in anchoring our vision with your energy and expertise as we seek to live more sustainably and equitably. We plan a wide range of programs and your input will be welcome.

We meet WEEKLY due to the enormity of the challenges and the urgency needed to address the issues that face us - Tuesdays 7 pm at Emergence Community Arts Collective, 733 Euclid Street NW, WDC 20001. We've been following a schedule something like this:
1st week - Food & Farming
2nd week - Film
3rd week - Transition
4th week - Community Building Community: Planning & Networking
5th week when there's one - Special guest
See the Events calendar to save dates of what interests you.

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