RE:Generation:

WATER IS LIFEMay 31st

10-3 Panel @ noon

UWATERLOO CAMPUS

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DANGEROUSIDEAS.CA

DR. VANDANASHIVA

MAUDEBARLOW

CHIEF LESLEEWHITE EYE

DR. SHIVCHOPRA

OVERVIEW & GOALS

Water is Life : A catch phrase for some, a call to action forothers, and for many a foundation of regenerative

economies.

On the 30th anniversary for Navdanya Institute, founder Dr. Vandana Shiva will

share insights into movements around the globe defending the right to Water,

joined by fellow Water protectors Maude Barlow and Chief Leslee White-Eye.

Our goal is to promote "Local and Indigenous Knowledge": the collected sciences, arts,stories, wisdom, technologies and experiences that form the foundations of Oral Traditions. Inthe spirit of that tradition, we are pleased to offer this day-long event on what maybe thetopic of our times - water. Various University of Waterloo organizations, Brock University, OISEand Blue Dot Movement (Waterloo Chapter) have pledged sponsorship, along with theGraduate Students' Endowment Fund.

We invite you to consider sponsoring this "once in a lifetime" convergence of hearts andminds. Sponsorship helps us keep this event FREE and accessible. Without organizations,individuals and institutions making such commitments, we would not be able to offer thisguest lecture from an esteemed and in-demand speakers and Mentors such as Dr. Shiva,Maude Barlow, Chief Leslee White-Eye, and Dr. Shiv Chopra.

With Respect,

Jodi KoberinskiUniversity of Waterloo MERS Candidate2015 Oak Fellow for Human Rights

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REGENERATION:WATER IS LIFE

Why this talk?From Nestle to Standing Rock... From the threats to defund the Great Lakes water protectionefforts to the threats of climate change on water recharge and quality... From dwindling fossilwater in our food growing regions to regional conflicts over surface water rage... How werespond depends greatly on how we characterize water. While "Water is Life" is a rallying cryfor water protectors on the front lines, understanding what it means to recognize Water as"life" impacts what course of action we take at this crucial time.

Why this panel?With an introduction from Dr. Shiv Chopra, the internationally recognized leaders on our panel- women who've spent lifetimes in service to the interests of the people - are inspirationalspeakers who challenge audiences to act. Chief Leslee White-Eye and the Chippewa of theThames are engaged in a court battle to protect their waters. Maude Barlow and the Councilof Canadians continue to defend water rights on numerous fronts. Dr. Vandana Shiva's worktowards Earth Democracy began with the Chipko Movement and their efforts to protect water.

Local Knowledge and the AcademyUniversity courses across disciplines have taught Dr. Shiva's, Dr. Chopra's, and Maude Barlow'swork. We need your support to ensure more Canadians hear directly from these informed andengaged leaders. Oral transfer of knowledge builds understanding, and informs and enrichesour academic scholarship. We hope you support our efforts through sponsorship, attend theevent, and make use of the recordings during lectures and special events in the years to come.

Sponsorship benefits include:• blocks of tickets to ensure our sponsors' constituents directly benefit

• logo recognition on all materials

• mentions in press releases

• access to recordings of the event

• Mentors' Circle Dinner tickets (in Toronto) with Dr. Shiva, Dr. Chopra and Maude Barlow

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PROGRAM10am - 11:30pm Beehive CollectiveArt and activism workshop featuring Sakura Saunders

12pm - 2pm Water is Life Panelfeaturing Vandana Shiva Maude Barlow Chief Leslee White-Eye

11:30am light lunch by pre-registration

2pm - 3pm Test Their Logik and guestsPerformances and reflections on youth culture as a tool for education and

engagement

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REGENERATION:

WATER IS LIFE

MAY 31STUniversity of Waterloo10am-3pm

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Mentors' Circle Dinner

MAUDE BARLOW.

VANDANA SHIVA.

DR. SHIV CHOPRA.

Three world leaders in the cause for social justice, Maude,Vandana and Shiv are colleagues, friends, and each a Force ofNature in their own right. We have convened a special dinnerprogram featuring 20 youth by invitation to join these agentsof transformation for dinner and conversation.

MAY 31ST 6PM - 9PM.

211 YONGE ST. TORONTO 2ND FLOOR

Hosted by Orion, our round table and youth will be joined byan additional 40 community organizers, sponsors andcolleagues with opportunities for networking and sharingwisdom. Our evening will be accompanied by ambient musicfrom Toronto-based producer Snappy Homefry.

Sponsorship Options

$100 /individual ticket$100 - $500 donations for youth scholarshipsFestival sponsors qualify for free dinner tickets. Inquire.3 course vegetarian meal

If your work, advocacy, or personal values are aligned withhuman rights, social justice, health or food issues, yourperspective has likely benefitted from the works of theseincredible voices for transformation. Tax receipts areavailable.

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OUR TEAMJODI KOBERINSKIDANGEROUS IDEAS CO-FOUNDER

Working with Navdanya Institute on the SeedFreedom Campaign since 2012, Jodi Koberinski hasbeen organizing Earth University-inspired eventsincluding the Dangerous Ideas Festival series, PlantingParty, and Praxis Project Permaculture Festival.Currently undertaking research on the politicaleconomy of Pulses.

TRACY MACHADODANGEROUS IDEAS CO-FOUNDER

ADMINSITRATOR

Tracy Machado is an administrative ninja who holds aBFA in Arts Administration from the Ryerson Theatreschool and a blackbelt in cat herding. For over adecade she has been working on a variety of events inToronto and beyond, including as a co-curator of theLandscapes Festival, a collaborator on the DangerousIdeas Festival and the Owner/Operator ofSweeetninja Events. Tracy is passionate aboutcommunity, art and the space in between…..

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COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELSSEND E-INVITATIONS. TWITTER. INSTAGRAM.

Your extensive network of community organizations,institutions, and individuals can make a difference.Include our poster and a personalized invitation - feelfree to borrow text from this sponsorship package.

DIRECT INVITATIONSPHONE CALLS, FACE TO FACE MEETINGS

Between now and the end of May, your engagednetwork will attend collectively hundred of meetings,classes, dinners, and social events. See these as anopportunity to promote your personal commitment tosocial justice through your support of this lecture.

PODCASTINGVALUE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Let's face it: only a few hundred people will fit into theroom at UW. Yet because of your support, we aremaking the presentation available throughwebcasting. UW will retain a copy of the presentationfor future use in class, as a research tool, or for variousevents around campus.

WE WELCOME OUR NETWORKSAND THE BROADER SOCIALJUSTICE COMMUNITY TOPROMOTE THIS EVENT:

CONTACT:

JODI KOBERINSKI

519.998.4992

JAKOBERI@UWATERLOO.CA