Thursday, January 16, 2014

ECOJUSTICE AND ACTIVISM CONFERENCE Call for Proposals "Belonging: Learning Together to Value Human and More-Than-Human Communities"

ECOJUSTICE AND ACTIVISM CONFERENCE

Call for Proposals
Belonging:
Learning Together to Value Human and More-Than-Human Communities

Eastern Michigan University
College of Education
March 26-29, 2014

Join us for the third annual EcoJustice and Activism conference and
workshops March 27-29, 2014 at Eastern Michigan University in
Ypsilanti, MI. This year we will focus on the theme of Belonging:
Learning Together to Value Human and More-Than-Human Communities. We
are committed to engaging activists, educators, and scholars in deep
and meaningful discussion around what we can do together to address
and organize actions aimed at alleviating and/or eliminating current
social and environmental injustices occurring in our local, national,
and international communities. With a focus on responsibilities,
connections, and critical questions regarding social and ecological
justice, we are especially interested in how we learn from the land,
oceans, lakes, rivers, animals, plants, and each other—all the living
and non-living members sharing our communities. We welcome a wide
range of critical perspectives from within scholarly and activist
traditions and groups. Consider for example: critical animal studies,
animal welfare, ecofeminism and other gender studies, critical race
theory, eco-pedagogy, post-humanism, anarchist studies, place-based
education, critical cultural studies, political ecology, critical
geography, indigenous studies, critical literacies, critical pedagogy,
urban studies, eco-philosophy, eco-democratic reforms, ecojustice
education, critical disability studies.

Questions?
Contact co-chairs, Rebecca Martusewicz rmartusew@emich.edu; John
Lupinacci jlupinacci@gmail.com

Paper and Panel Presentations: Please send us a short one-page
abstract detailing the paper or panel presentation that you are
proposing. What is the question or problem that is being addressed?
Who are the primary scholarly perspectives and sources being drawn
upon to frame the discussion? Consider addressing the connections to
activism and to human-animal relationships that lead to more
sustainable communities.

Workshops: Propose a workshop! This should be a hands-on session
dealing with an important social or ecological issue in our community,
and linking it directly to grassroots activism. Proposals should
describe 1) what the session will be about, 2) what the objectives of
the session are, and 3) what general activities will be engaged (how
participants will be involved).

DEADLINE for Proposals: February 1st. Send 1-page Proposals to Dr.
Rebecca Martusewicz, rmartusew@emich.edu

Pre-Conference and Conference Schedule
Wednesday, March 26th
Pre-conference Field Trip to Detroit: Visiting a number of
organizations working on urban ag, animal welfare, and other justice
issues.

Thursday, March 27th
International Forum on EcoJustice Education and Activism: Join us for
this opportunity to network with other students from Finland, Canada,
and the US.

Opening Keynote Address, Thursday Evening: Julia Putnam, Boggs School,
Detroit, Michigan

Friday Morning and Afternoon:
Workshops with local activists, teachers and students;presentations
with local and internationalscholars; discussion forums
Keynote Address: “Hush” Daniel Carlisle: Detroit Dog Rescue

Friday Evening: Potluck Dinner; Film or other alternative presentation TBA

Saturday Morning and Afternoon:
Workshops with local activists, panel and paper presentations with
local and international scholars. Discussion Forums
Keynote Address: Professor Velli Matti-Varri, University of Tampere, Finland

With Thanks to Our Sponsors: The Center for EcoJustice Education,
Eastern Michigan University's Department of Teacher Education and the
Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition

See Below for Information on Travel and Accommodations

Nearest Airport is Detroit Metro (DTW), about 20 minutes from
Ypsilanti. There is a shuttle that runs between the airport and Ann
Arbor. It is not easy travel from the airport to Ypsilanti however, so
renting a car is the best bet. If you let us know that you are coming,
we can help folks team up to rent together. A taxi will cost about
$50.00.
We may also be able to run a shuttle for you depending on when you
arrive. So let us know if and when your ETA is and we’ll do our best
to coordinate rides.

Train: Amtrak goes to Ann Arbor, which is about 8 miles away. You
could take a cab from there to Ypsilanti for about $10. VIA Rail goes
to Windsor, ON, which is about an hour from Ypsilanti. Cabs available
or we might arrange a pick up.

Hotel Accommodations:
Eagle Crest Marriot Hotel:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dtwys-ann-arbor-marriott-ypsilanti-at-eagle-crest/
Days Inn Ann Arbor (about 3.5 miles from campus, also near a bus line
and restaurants, shops, etc)
www.daysinn.com/hotels/michigan/ann-arbor/days-inn-ann-arbor/hotel-overview?hotel_id=04264&campaign_code=IP-DI_PPC_GGL_TM&wid=ps&008=&004=1660268186&005=192558796&006=6089210066&007=Search&002=2189121
Bed and Breakfasts (these are walkable to campus and on the busline)
Parish House Inn (downtown Ypsi): www.parishhouseinn.com/
The Queen’s Residence (also downtown)
http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/michigan-ypsilanti-thebarnardnewtonhouse.html
Possible Alternative Housing:
We may be able to arrange guest housing with our graduate students and
friends of EcoJustice. Contact Rebecca Martusewicz
(rmartusew@emich.edu) if you are interested in exploring that option.

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