Great things going on in Seattle

Well its Monday morning and we are all trying to get back in the saddle at work, if that is possible even. Here are some interesting exhibits, events and workshops that really give voice to diverse populations in Seattle and around the world.

This girl below is already telling her friends about it :) I really recommend you check them out.

University ofWashington, Seattle; Health Alliance International presents a photojournalism exhibit about the War in Iraq"Unembedded: Four INDEPENDENT PHOTOJOURNALISTS ON THE WARIN IRAQ." Unembedded is a national touring exhibit of 60visually stunning images that tell the story of the war'simpact on the lives of the Iraqi people on the ground. Itis a powerful expression of the effects of war that golargely ignored by the mainstream media. Work by GhaithAbdul-ahad, Kael Alford, Thorne Anderson, and RitaLeistner. Free. ends Dec 5, infohttp://depts.washington.edu/haiuw/hai/news/category/events/upcoming_events/ or http://www.unembedded.net/ orhttp://www.healthallianceinternational.org/

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**THROUGH OCT 16, 7 pm & 9 pm, at Northwest Film Forum,1515 12th Ave., Seattle; Northwest Film Forum presents TheExiles. After years of researching in the Native Americancommunity in Los Angeles, Kent Mackenzie began working withhis protagonists on The Exiles in 1957. The film, which wascompleted three years later, is one of the first - andstill very few - films about YOUNG INDIANS IN THE BIG CITY.For his empathetic observations, Mackenzie found poeticforms far from any kind of romanticizing. His graphic sensefor nocturnal Los Angeles, the use of interviews with theactors as the inner monologues of the protagonists, and thesoundtrack of the rock 'n' roll band "The Revels" fromradios and jukeboxes make The Exiles a masterpiece of greatbeauty and integrity. Its restoration closes another gapin the history of independent cinema. Special "Exiled inSeattle" Film Release Party, Q&A with Sherman Alexie on Oct14 after 7 pm screening. Tickets $6/NWFF members,$6.50/children & seniors, $9/general. Tickets and infohttp://www.nwfilmforum.org/, info 206-329-2629

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Human Trafficking: Modern Day SlaveryOn Thursday, October 23rd from 7 to 9pm the Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center (IPJC) will present a free workshop entitled “Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery” at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Center, 15236 21st Ave SW, Burien. Our featured speaker will be Rani Hong, a trafficking survivor and founder of the Tronie Foundation. We will also have education, resources and opportunities for action as we launch the Stop the Demand Campaign. IPJC and religious communities have been working on the issue of human trafficking for a number of years. We invite you to join us in making a difference on the issue of Human Trafficking. We encourage you to bring friends and other networks to the event.

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Also for some relief and relaxation after exposing yourself to some fantastic events and exhibits or even some relief from work, check out:

Health & HappinessTue 10/14/08 03:00 PM to Tue 10/14/08 04:00 PMJoin the Stress-Free Seattle Campaign! Free yoga and mediation seminars conducted by The Art of Living Foundation. Learn practical techniques that can be practiced at work and and home.
http://stressfreeseattle.org/

Wow life is busy

Hey there,

What a busy week, there are so many great Seattle community events happening, its really inspiring/ time consuming but I love every minute of it. Today I went to the Seattle Race Conference which was a great opportunity to dialogue with folks about current issues of race and culture in Seattle. Really fantastic!


Here are some fantastic opportunities in the next week or so to invest your time in:


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Interfaith Leadership Summit What: NICO’s sixth annual Interfaith Leadership Summit “The Fourth Way: Hope for Compassionate Living” When: Monday October 13th, 2008 Where: Seattle Center (contact John Hale to confirm location) Cost: Free The Seeds of Compassion program culminated in an inspiring Day of InterSpirituality on April 15, 2008. NICO was represented on the Seeds of Compassion Executive Planning Team and we now have the opportunity to continue our collaboration in support of the Seeds of Compassion sustainability initiative called CAN, Compassionate Action Network. Specifically, NICO, CAN and Camp Brotherhood will jointly co-sponsor NICO’s Sixth Annual Interfaith Leadership Summit at the Seattle Center. The theme for this year’s summit is The Fourth Way: Hope for Compassionate Living – Learning is Healing; Healing is Learning. This will allow the energies created in April to widen the circle of friends acting compassionately for a better world. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact John Hale at jehale@earthlink.net 425-865-0659 Warm for Winter 08 Once again the Warm for Winter: 1000 Handmade Hats and Scarves Interfaith project is running strong. We are asking for beautiful handmade hats and scarves collected on or by 11/16/08. Last year 5,000 handmade hats and scarves were collected and distributed into 4 local counties to the homeless and needy. Start an Interfaith Knitting bee! Get your congregations together for a gift making session. Bring together people of all ages and faiths and create wonderful handmade gifts for our brothers and sisters in need. Pacific Fabrics will also be collecting for Warm for Winter at their 6 stores throughout the month of October. We are encouraging all faith communities to hold their own “Blessing of the Hats and Scarves” Service. Ask your minister and or Faith Leader if this is possible by the Sunday before the 16th of November. Many of you arranged this last year and the congregations really enjoyed seeing all the beautiful gifts from their own local faith communities. contact Janice Tufte: 206-675-2672 warmforwinter@yahoo.com Web: http://interfaithcouncil.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=161
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The Seattle Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. cordially invites you to "A Celebration of Reds and Whites- A Wine Tasting Experience" featuring some of the most exquisite wines from the State of Washington and across the world. Also, the sorority celebrates its 2008-2009 year of service and the warm community supporters who have helped us throughout the years. View the work of local artists from C. Art Gallery as you sample various red and white wines and delightful cheese and chocolate pairings. A local expert from Pete's Winery will be on hand to offer wine tasting lessons and insight. Date: October 18th 2008 Time: 730-10pm Location: C Art Gallery- Community Room 843 Hiawatha Place South Seattle, WA 98144 Tickets are available for $25.00+service charge through &&&&&&http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/42760 or by contacting Seattle Alumnae by phone at (206) 666-9782 or via email at seattlealum@gmail.com.
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Living Voices Presents: The Right To Dream, written by Rachel Atkins October 23, 2008 Come enjoy an entertaining and thoughtful live theatrical performance at the Northwest African American Museum! The struggle and sacrifice for civil rights in America is witnessed in this compelling story. The Right to Dream recreates a young man's coming of age as an African American in Mississippi during the 1950's and 1960's. This program illuminates the issues of civil rights, leading audiences to understand how the fight against prejudice has shaped our history. Free to the Public Thursday, October 23, 2008 6:30pm-7:30pm Northwest African American Museum 2300 S. Massachusetts St. Seattle, WA 98144 206.518.6000 http://www.naamnw.org
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Human Rights Observers Needed in Guatemala – The national organization, Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA), Guatemala Accompaniment Project (GAP) is recruiting qualified candidates to be human rights accompaniers. NISGUA is one of many organizations around the world that employ accompaniment as a vital tool in the global struggle for the respect of human rights. In the Guatemalan context, accompaniment creates a non-violent response to the threats, harassment, and violence faced by those who speak truth to power. They accompany survivors of Guatemala's 36-year-long civil war, grassroots organizations working for justice, and indigenous communities combating destructive mega-development projects on their land. For the first time ever, testimony from genocide survivors is being heard in Guatemalan courts. Please join us in supporting this historic process! Application Deadline: December 1, 2008; Next training: January 11-17, 2009; Six-month minimum commitment required. For more details: http://http://www.nisgua.org/get_involved/join_gap/