'07 Workshops

Recognizing the diversely rich leadership in our own backyard, the Northland Bioneers Conference features workshops presented by recognized leaders from this region.

'07 Workshop presentations:

Yogiraj Achala (Charles Bates ), 10th Dot®, Mystisystems®, Namaste Yoga Institute “The Domestication of Instinct” Communication is the response, not its intent. Somehow, we are greater than the unsustainable outcomes we get. Change the conversation and you change the outcome. 250A Saturday, 10:45

Russ Adams , Director of the Alliance for Metro Stability and Mat Hollinshead , Chair, Sierra Club’s Transportation Committee. "Mass Transit Moves Sustainable Development” Rapid Growth of Mass Transit Is Key to Green Economies Based on Reduced Fossil Fuel and Greenhouse Gasses. 255A Sunday, 2:00

Ellen Anderson , State Senator from St. Paul “Minnesota’s Role in Developing the New Energy Economy” The Next Steps Building on Minnesota’s Renewable Energy Standard, Energy Eff iciency, and Carbon Cap Policies.” Theatre Saturday, 10:45

Amy Leo Barankovich “Compassionate Kids” sponsored by the Animal Rights Coalition This is playtime with and for the children. We will read a story and then do one or more of the following: use dramatics to replay the story; use dance and movement to relate to characters in the story; use music to assist in the above activities. Throughout this playshop children are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas about the subject we are exploring. 250B Saturday, 2:00 and 250B Sunday, 2:00

David Boyce , Minnesota Renewable Energy Society “Choose Renewables” Raise your awareness of renewable energy available today - why, how, what and how much. 240A Sunday, 11:00

Linda Cullen , Executive Director, Fifty Lanterns “Changing Lives in the Developing World with Solar Energy” Linda Cullen will discuss her work in areas of war and conf lict bringing life changing solar lanterns to those most in need in the developing world. 240A Saturday, 10:45

EJAM (Environmental Justice Advocates of Minnesota ) “10 Principles of Just Climate Control” Guidance for Developing an Equitable New Energy Economy. 240A Saturday, 2:00

Jane Evershed , Jane Evershed Art Collection, Mother, artist, activist, poet “The Time of Woman” The Time of Woman: Poetry, art and philosophy of New visual images to counter mainstream madness. Enjoy Jane’s stories of her great leap over the chasm of Insanity toward earth healing. 245A Sunday, 2:00

Terry Gips , Alliance for Sustainability, Sustainability Associates “Sustainability 101: Everything You Wanted to Know” Learn what sustainability is and how it can benef it your life, saving you money and time, as well as your health and the earth. 240B Sunday, 11:00

Terry Gips , Alliance for Sustainability, Sustainability Associates “Sustainability and the Natural Step Framework” Examine how this innovative Swedish tool is used to save money and become socially and environmentally responsible by business (IKEA), government (Oregon), communities (Santa Monica), and congregations (Basilica). 250B Sunday, 2:00

Jean Greenwod , conflict transformation consultant “Transformative Dialog: An Introduction” Change agents cultivate skills, qualities, perspectives that generate hope and build connections that support positive change. This interactive workshop highlights practical skills and tools for transforming diff icult conversations. 250A Saturday, 2:00

Sarah Bell Haberman and Arlene Birt, Haberman & Associates “Modern Storytelling for Sustainability” Get inspired and prepared to more effectively communicate your stories of healing, social change and sustainability in today’s crowded marketplace. 245A Sunday, 11:00

Daniel Halsey , Advertising Photographer, studying Temperate Climate Polyculture Design at UMN “Biomimicry: Basics and Applications” Biomimicry is for everyone! The session consists of: Overview of Biomimicry; Summary of Life’s 16 patterns; Connections between Biomimicry and Permaculture; Applying a pattern to one of your life situations. 250A Sunday, 11:00

Lynn Hinkle , UAW 879 and Green Manufacturing Herald “Green Conversion of the Ford Site” Mixed Development That Create Family Sustaining Jobs by Reducing the Carbon Footprint” Theatre Sunday, 11:00

Joel Hodroff , Founder of DualCurrency Systems and inventor of EcoBucks sustainability incentives “Money, Innovation and Transformation” Sustainable Prosperity is possible NOW! Learn about EcoBucks, a f inancial incentive that promotes sustainable commerce and a more level economic playing field. 245B Saturday, 2:00

Anne Hunt , Deputy Policy Director - Environment Richard A. Person , Program Administrator, City of Saint Paul Department of Public Works “Sustainable Saint Paul Annual Report - Environmental Fact Sheet” 240A Sunday, 2:00

George Johnson “TelAVision.org - The Video Vision Stories Movement” Come learn how you can create your own Vision Video Story and Vision for Humanity. See videos of what others have created. Find out how you can become part of a movement to counter the negativity of Television with stories of possibility and positivity. 250A Sunday, 2:00

Diana Knobel , Facilitator/Grassroots Activist “Katrina Recovery Update” Group discussionon how white privilege, race, and economic injustices have impacted the two year hurricane recovery process with regard to continued Minnesota volunteer experiences. 245B Sunday, 11:00

Louann Lanning “Green Wisdom, Life Guidance” Participants learn to listen to the innate wisdom available in the natural world and receive guidance for the questions of their lives. 245A Saturday, 2:00

Stacy J. Lewis , Dancing Porcupine “Better Pets. Better People. Better Planet.™” How we interact with animals impacts people and the planet. Join animal expert/author, Stacy Lewis, to experience how awareness and touch make a lasting impression. 250B Saturday, 2:00

Craig Luedeman , Executive Director, YouthCARE “Multicultural Youth Leaders” Youth are not only our future leaders, they are our present leaders! Learn about YouthCARE, a multicultural nonprof it youth organization that develops youth leaders from diverse ethnic, cultural and racial backgrounds. 240B Saturday, 10:45

Craig Neal “The Art of Convening: Creating Wholeness and Sustainability in our Meetings and Gatherings” In this highly interactive session we explore both the inner and the more practical aspects of convening. It is based on applying Principles of Essential Conversation and Principles of Convening to your meetings, gatherings and events, and imbuing them with authenticity, heart and impact. Youth are not only our future leaders, they are our present leaders! 250B Saturday, 10:45

Julia Nerbonne and and the HECUA Environmental Sustainability Class of 2007 “Future of the Minnesota Environmental Movement” The HECUA environmental Sustainability class will explore the environmental movement in Minnesota: past, present and future. 245B Saturday, 10:45

Barbara Parks , Founder, Green Career Tracks “Careers in the Growing Green Economy” Are you ready to work for a more sustainable world? Come and learn what you can do now to begin your green career search. We will explore local and national green work opportunities. 245B Sunday, 2:00

Lucy Rahn , Gina Letizia and Evamarie Bittleston “EarthFusion Festival: Youth, Music and Consciousness” EarthFusion Festival has fostered community activism for two years, including this year on August 11 in Loring Park. Come learn how EarthFusion came together and the ins and outs of organizing a festival that promotes environmental and social consciousness through music and the arts. 255A Sunday, 11:00

Ellen Schillace “The Artist Journey” How the environment affects the artist. The artistic dialogue as a dialogue with the self and the world and how the artist makes that connection. This workshop will cover an artistic journey over twenty years showing the evolution of a style that was effected by the environment in which the artist lived. Some questions for discussion: What is the artist’s role in our culture? What is the vision that an artist has for humanity? 245A Saturday, 10:45

Kaia Svien , M.S. Facilitator for the Great Turning “Addressing Emotional & Spiritual Challenges” Facing climate change provokes emotional and spiritual challenges at times. We’ll follow The Great Turning (J. Macy) to explore transformative ways to respond. 250B Sunday, 11:00