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Afri Hedge School in Erris, Co. Mayo

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Thursday October 25, 2007 10:18

by Susan Hensel - Afri

A Gathering to Explore Resource Extraction

Afri, an organisation which seeks to promote debate and influence policy and practice in the field of human rights, peace and justice issues, is holding its 8th annual Hedge School on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November 2007 in Erris, Co. Mayo.

This years gathering will look at vital issues arising from resource extraction, both locally and globally. Extracting natural resources has become a particularly controversial issue in Mayo recently, but it is important and contentious all around the world. The event will be looking at themes such as ecology, solidarity, resistance and dialogue. But there will also be music, drama, good food, fun… and an intriguing session entitled ‘the goat in the flow station’!

For further information on the event please contact Afri via email: afri@iol.ie or phone 01 882 7581, or check out our website:

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don't miss it

by tco

Sat Oct 27, 2007 00:32

This looks like an informative and well-organised event. I hope lots of people can attend

Program of events

by Afri helper

Fri Oct 26, 2007 14:02

Provisional Programme

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Saturday 3rd

9.30am Registration in Healy's Angler's Rest, Glenamoy (which is also the venue for all events until 11am)

9..45am Ritual opening and presentation by Gary White Deer – The CIRCLE (Choctaw-Irish Rossport Community Link for the Environment)

10.05am Setting the Scene: a Panel Discussion (chair: Andy Storey)

* Sr. Majella McCarron – From Niger Delta to Erris Shore
* Shell Speaker – How Shell Sees It
* Willie Corduff – Till the Cows Come Home

10.55 Song – Astrid Ni Mhongain

11.00am – 1.30pm: Morning Sessions (each of these will consist of short inputs followed by discussion)

Venue 1: Healy's Angler's Rest, Glenamoy

11.05am Bord 1: Ecology, Refinery and Pipeline with Brid Ní Sheigin and Imelda Moran (chair: Clare O Grady Walshe)

12.15pm Bord 2: Legal Perspectives: Enabling Access to Environmental Justice with Gráinne Gilmore

Venue 2: Glenamoy Community Hall

11.05am Bord 1: Perspectives on Policing with Johnny Connolly and John Monaghan

12.15pm Bord 2: International Perspectives Philip Ikurisi, Gary Whitedeer and

Kevin O'Hara: chair Michael McCaughan,

Venue 3: McGraths, Pullathomas

11.05am Bord 1: People's Resistance: from Davitt to Saro-Wiwa with Mark Garavan (chair: Iain Atack)

12.15pm Bord 2: The Role of Solidarity with Kate Kirkpatrick - Rossport Solidarity Camp and Sr. Majella Mc Carron, Ogoni Solidarity Ireland.

1.30 – 2.30 Lunch (Soup will be provided at each venue but you might like to bring your own sandwiches!)

2.30pm - 4pm Walk the Walk – a tour of the Erris area (refreshments provided along the way)

4.15pm Gathering back at Healy's Angler's Rest

4.20pm Hope in the Dark – a presentation by Sunny Jacob and Peter Pringle

5.00pm Presentation from 'Teenage Kicks', a drama-infused workshop with teenagers that will have been running throughout the day

5.15pm Bringing It All Back Home

* Feedback from each bord
* Music
* Summing up (Andy Storey)

5.45 pm Ends

6.30pm Dinner at Healy's

Film/Slides also in Healy's

In the evening there will be music from 9pm in McGraths

Sunday 4th (all occurring in Healy's Angler's Rest)

10.30am The Goat in the Flow Station – 25 years of experience in Nigeria with Fr. Kevin O'Hara.

12 noon The Way Forward: a discussion at which all are welcome (chair: Michael McCaughan)
1.00pm Conclude with music

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