Presenters, Speakers and Facilitators

Keynote: Dr. Micere M. Githae Mugo, , Chair, Department of African American Studies, Syracuse University.

Dr. Mugo is a poet and playwright, as well as full professor and has taught in the Department of African American Studies, Syracuse University since the fall of 1993. Although a Kenyan by birth and upbringing, she is a citizen of Zimbabwe; a Pan Africanist by identification, an internationalist in orientation and a Black feminist. Please see her website at http://web.syr.edu/~mmmugo

“The Power of the Eagle Feather: Shundahai Network, Spirituality and Popular
Education,” Diane R. Swords, Ph.D., Syracuse University & Syracuse Peace Council

“Environmental Pollution, Race And Place: Research And Policy Implications”
Ibipo Johnston-Anumonwo, State University of New York, Cortland, New York.

“The Ethical Treatment of Animals From A Nonviolent Perspective”
Karin Howe, SUNY Cortland social philosophy major, class of 2006

“Ecopedagogy: Renewing Life in the Curriculum”
Katina Sayers-Walker, Ed.D., SUNY Cortland, Childhood/Early Childhood Department

“Messianic Consequentialism as a theory of the morality of war: a work in progress”
Robert L. Muhlnickel, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

“Encuentros artísticos: Music, Art and Ecojustice in Cajibio, Colombia”
Colleen Kattau, SUNY Cortland, International Communications and Culture

“Should dolphins fight Iraq war?: A Gandhian Response”
Rajmohan Ramanathapillai, Asst. Professor of Philosophy & Peace and Justice, Gettysburg College

“Water Conflicts: Their Politico-Social and Economic Effects.”
Veenu Pant, Lecturer & Head, Dept. Of History, Mansarovar, Jaipur. S.S. Jain Subodh PG College, Jaipur ( India)

Panel: “Disability Studies and Socially Constructed Environments: An Ethical Conversation”
-Judy K. C. Bentley, Ph.D., State University of New York-Cortland Department of Foundations and Social Advocacy
-Lynn Olcott, M.Ed., M.P.H., Cayuga Correctional Facility
-Frances A. Pizzola, M. S. Ed, Access to Independence of Cortland County, Inc.
-Robin M. Smith, Ph.D., State University of New York-New Paltz,

Carol Baum, “Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON),” Syracuse Peace Council, Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON) is a grassroots organization of Central New Yorkers which recognizes and supports the sovereignty of the traditional government of the Onondaga Nation. It is a program of the Syracuse Peace Council. NOON supports the right of native peoples to reclaim land, and advocates for fair settlement of any claims which are filed. http://www.peacecouncil.net/NOON

Tarki L. Heath, M. Ed.,“Partnership for Onondaga Creek”
The Partnership for Onondaga Creek is a community-based organization of individuals and organizations concerned about and willing to take positive action to protect the health of the citizens and water resources within the Onondaga Creek watershed. See http://www.peacecouncil.net/creek