Join us June 11-15 for our annual Social Ecology Intensive! Together, we will spend five days exploring social-ecological transformation in theory and practice, examining contemporary political issues through a transformative interdisciplinary perspective. Bringing together ISE faculty, activists, scholars, and participants from around the world, our Intensives combine classes, workshops, and rich discussions guided by the goal of creating a free, ecological, and truly democratic society. We hope you’ll join us for what is always an inspiring experience of radical education, political strategizing, comradely networking, and utopian visioning!
The program (under construction) will include classes by ISE faculty as well as guest speakers. Topics include The Philosophy & Politics of Social Ecology, Understanding & Overcoming Capitalism, Building Dual Power & Revolutionary Movements, Food & Climate Justice. We will have panels and guest lectures on (Bini Adamczek: Tomorrow’s Future, Zero COVID; Saladdin Ahmed – writer/professor; LA Tenants Union), Black and Indigenous Resistance (Black Socialists of America), Social Ecology and Health, Catherine Rottenberg (The Rise of Neoliberal Feminism, The Care Manifesto), and more!
Program
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Session |
Time |
Course |
Presenter |
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Friday June 11: Afternoon |
5-6 PM |
Welcome/Introductions (breakout rooms) |
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Friday June 11: Afternoon |
6-7:30 |
Introduction to Social Ecology |
Dan Chodorkoff |
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Friday June 11: Evening |
7:15- |
Social time/getting to know each other (Zoom breakouts) |
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Saturday June 12: Morning |
10am-12pm |
Philosophy & Politics of Social Ecology |
Chaia Heller |
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Saturday June 12: Afternoon |
1:30-3:30pm |
Yesterday’s Tomorrow: Confronting the Past & Reconstructing the Future |
Bini Adamczak |
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Saturday June 12: Evening Keynote Speaker |
5-7 pm |
Care Manifesto: The Politics of Interdependence against Neoliberal Feminism |
Catherine Rottenburg |
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Sunday June 13Â |
10am-12pm |
Philosophy & Politics of Social Ecology |
Dan Chodorkoff |
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Sunday June 13: Afternoon |
1:30-3:30pm |
Building Dual Power and Revolutionary Movements |
Symbiosis, Emre Sahin |
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Monday June 14:Â |
1:30-3:30pm |
Social Ecology, Health Care, and Radical Politics |
Ashlie Taylor, Cassie Thornton, Shari Laliberte |
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Monday June 14: Evening Lecture? |
5-7 pm |
Black and Indigenous Resistance |
Tajh and Glen (Black Socialists of America), Roberto Mendoza (Cooperation Tulsa), Kazembe Balagun Rosa Luxemburg Foundation), |
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Tuesday June 15: Morning |
10 am-12 pm |
Climate Justice and Community Renewal |
Brian Tokar |
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Tuesday June 15: Evening |
5-7 pm |
Feminist Theory and Praxis Today |
Marina Sitrin, Marcela Olivera, Franz Carroll, |
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Wednesday June 16: Morning |
10am-12pm |
History of Anarchism |
Phil Kropotkin |
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Wednesday June 16:Â Afternoon |
1:30-3:30pm |
Closing Circle |
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Registration
To register, complete the form below or email us at social-ecology@mail.mayfirst.org. Everyone is welcome to participate, we ask for a suggested donation of $30 from those who can afford it – no one turned away for lack of funds.
We look forward to learning and changing the world together – Â please help us spread the word!
