SAFE CONNECTIONS

An Update from SAFE

HUMANE EDUCATION CONFERENCE IN VANCOUVER - UPDATE

The International Institute for Humane Education (IIHE) will be holding a “Sowing Seeds” humane education workshop for the first time in Vancouver on July 15-16, 2006 at the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) located at 2150 Maple Street.

Humane education is a field of study that examines the connections between social justice issues such as human rights, ecological degradation, animal welfare and consumerism. The Sowing Seeds workshop will teach participants how to engage others in making positive choices on behalf of people, animals and the Earth and to find solutions to pervasive global problems. 

Early Registration is $209 (register by June 23rd)

Late Registration is $255

Student Fee is $81

FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE!

For more information or to register contact Kathy at sowingseeds@IIHEd.org or call the International Institute for Humane Education at (207) 785-2224.  

Free Seats for local teachers in the Greater Vancouver area courtesy of the Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) and the Vancouver Foundation, are all reserved. In the event of any cancellations, there is a a waiting list for FREE admission for local teachers.

Any teacher who is interested or for more information contact Lesley Fox at the Vancouver Humane Society, 604-266-9744.

The workshop is sponsored by the Vancouver Humane Society’s new humane education program, Power of One, the Society for Animal Freedom and Equality (SAFE), and Earthsave Canada. The International Institute for Humane Education is a non-profit organization based in Surry, Maine, that helps create a just, sustainable and peaceful world by training people to be humane educators.  For more information visit: www.IIHEd.org

Conference includes a vegan breafast for both mornings and a humane education workbook called "The Power and Promise of Humane Education" by Zoe Weil.

Contact:  

Kathy Kandziolka
Sowing Seeds Coordinator/Trainer
International Institute for Humane Education
Tel: (207) 785-2224
sowingseeds@IIHEd.org

Lesley Fox
Humane Education Program Director
Vancouver Humane Society
Cell: 604-671-4898
Lesley@vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca

www.powerofonehumaneeducation.org

* It's Rodeo Time *

The spectacle of rodeos highlights two key elements of our society that stand in the way of freedom and equality for other-than-human animals.  The first is that they glorify and perpetuate the message that it's ok for humans to dominate, control and exert violence against other living beings.  The second element occurs whenever anyone speaks out against the perverse exhibition.  Rodeos are brought in under the umbrella of tradition as if that will somehow absolve them of the callous treatment of the animals they use, and shield them from any criticism.  All of this is possible because they can only see the animals as nearly inanimate objects that they use for a profit.

However, the responsibility of perpetuating these messages in our society does not only rest with the people who promote rodeos.  It is also the responsibility of the people who attend them, cheering on the abuse, round after round.

There's one bright spot this year -- the City of Vancouver has banned rodeos with a unanimous vote from city council this week.  Congratulations, Vancouver!

Wherever you live, let the council and residents know of your opposition to what rodeos represent in our society.  Let's hope Vancouver's shift will be followed by many municipalities.

* The Revolution essay *

SAFE founder, Marianne Verigin, wants to share her essay submission for a contest she entered with Lantern Books.  It is now viewable on SAFE's website, go to www.animalequality.org , scroll down and click on the link in the menu on the left side of the page.  We hope you enjoy it and find it inspiring!

Society for Animal Freedom & Equality (SAFE) * PO Box 44143 * Burnaby, BC  V5B 4Y2
Phone: 778-371-8229 * Email: safe@animalequality.org * Website: www.animalequality.org