Dear John, June is upon us, heralding the onset of summer with its longer days and the end of the school year. As students eagerly anticipate their summer break, I am equally looking forward to the warmer weather, long swims in the Atlantic, and reading a few good books on the beach. Though we may not get the joy of rushing out of classrooms, the best thing about our Lunch & Learns (beyond the promise of engaging discussions and enriching experiences) is that you can join us from anywhere! So hop in your kayak, hang up your hammock, and open up Zoom! We can’t wait to see you online. — Kathleen |
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Friday, June 7, 12-1 PM: Abbe Museum: Weaving Together Indigenous Knowledge, Expressive Culture, and Allyship
Almost 100 years after opening, the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, Maine, is building on their decolonial commitment, educational mission, and track record of decolonized interpretation of its collections by centering Native values, thought leadership, and audience activation.
We'll be joined by Betsy Richards (Cherokee Nation), Executive Director of the Abbe Museum and Senior Partner with Wabanaki Nations, who, with over 25 years of experience building cultural and narrative power for Indigenous peoples and BIPOC communities, guides the Abbe's recent transformative journeys.
Betsy will discuss the museum's renewed dedication to centering Wabanaki Nations, putting Indigenous knowledge and values at the forefront, and activating visitors as allies. We'll peek behind the curtain as we learn about the Abbe's new strategic plan and value statement and hear about the upcoming Dawnland Festival of Arts and Ideas.
Learn about the museum's innovative approaches to creating an inclusive narrative that celebrates and supports the sovereignty and living cultures of the Wabanaki Nations while honoring the individuals behind the art. |
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Friday, June 14, 12-1 PM: Transforming Renewable Energy Conflicts: A Roadmap to Smooth Implementation Are you concerned about stalled renewable energy projects and delays caused by conflicts over siting and implementation?
Dr. Lawrence Susskind, Ford Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at MIT, is working to change this narrative. As a pioneer in conflict resolution and the founder of the Consensus Building Institute and co-founder of the Program on Negotiation at Harvard, Professor Susskind has been teaching his students an innovative approach to tackling these disputes.
Applying their work to real-world renewable energy projects, his students learn to combine data analysis with mediation, to identify potential conflicts early in the development process, reducing opposition, preventing delays, and ensuring smoother implementation of renewable energy projects. Join us to discover how these techniques improve acceptance and accelerate the deployment of green energy, playing a crucial role in combating climate change on the frontlines. |
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Friday, June 21, 12-1 PM: No Lunch & Learn |
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Friday, June 28, 12-1 PM: Discover the WHERE2024 Project with Meadow Dibbles
The Walk for Historical and Ecological Recovery (WHERE) is a year-long event series in 2024, a significant endeavor aimed at addressing the histories of colonization and oppression in Maine. Uncovering the roles of local Maine merchants and mariners in the slave trade, especially after its ban in 1808, has been a crucial part of recent Maine research. Efforts have also shed light on the specific entanglements of colonization, Indigenous genocide, land theft, and enslavement in the region, underscoring the importance of this event series.
Organized by our friends at Atlantic Black Box in collaboration with various partners, WHERE2024 is not just an event series, but a community engagement initiative. It involves walking, participatory archival research, storytelling, and artistic interventions, all designed to encourage your active participation. Join Meadow Dibble, Founder and Executive Director of Atlantic Black Box, to learn more about this initiative that seeks to uncover and discuss the region's historical realities, fostering truth-seeking and transformative dialogues.
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