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 2nd US Social Forum: Thousands Will Converge in Detroit to Promote Democracy, Diversity, and Justice

US Social Forum 2010
June 22-26, 2010 Detroit, Michigan
www.USSF2010.org

The US Social Forum is more than a conference, more than a networking bonanza, more than a reaction to war and repression. The USSF will provide space to build relationships, learn from each other's experiences, share our analysis of the problems our communities face and bring renewed insight and inspiration. It will help develop leadership and develop consciousness, vision, and strategy needed to realize another world.

Building off the World Social Forum process, the 2nd US Social Forum in Detroit will feature over 1,000 self-organized workshops, 500 cultural events & performances, People's Movement Assemblies, inter-city work projects, live web streaming, a media center, Children's Social Forum & youth spaces, plenaries, direct actions, international guests, open spaces, tours, and an 8,000 person party!

Actvists, cultural workers and community changemakers from around the country and globe are flying, bussing, biking and walking to Detroit for this historic event, where the process is just as important as being present. It's an exciting time to be a part of a movement for democracy, diversity, and justice and we hope to see you there June 22-26.

Another World is Possible. Another US is Necessary. Another Detroit is happening!

Find out more at www.USSF2010.org

This week the United States Social Forum is taking place in Detroit. This event is five days, jam-packed with events and gatherings that will build relationships through community groups and organizations sharing experiences, analysis of unique and shared problems, and will serve to further collaboration and create new alliances based on shared leadership, vision, and strategy needed to realize another world. The invitation to Indigenous Communities and individuals in the first article below, gives an overview of events and links to information that will be shared during the days of the USSF! IEN is co-sponsoring a FUND-raiser during the USSF - so if you're going to be there - don't miss this event! Links and more information below... http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/email/newsletter/1410365457

The 2010 Grass Roots Radio Conference, Held in Garberville / Redway. California Hosted by KMUD and their community Everything about Radio, Incredible assembly of folks doing the work Thanks for the great food and Zero Waste strategies, no paper or plastic

On Feb. 11th, Longest Walk participants embarked on a 5 month journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. scheduled to arrive on July 11th. The Longest Walk south route is being led by AIM co-founder Dennis J. Banks. It is an extraordinary grassroots effort on a national level to bring attention to the environmental disharmony of Mother Earth, sacred site issues, and to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the original longest walk. The EarthCycles RadioBus and Govinda are on the North Route, broadcasting interviews live and archiving audio files.

The 7th Indigenous Uranium Forum proposes to focus much needed public attention on the rape of Mount Taylor and to serve as a vehicle to launch a regional inter-tribal campaign to end this madness in the Grants Mineral Belt, Lakota Lands, and elsewhere in Indian Country from the Grand Canyon to White Mesa where deadly and runaway uranium technology threatens the lives of future of our water, land, people, and our winged, four legged and those that crawl relatives. The 7th Southwest Indigenous Uranium Forum we will focus on the recent onslaught of exploratory measures to mine and mill uranium in the Grants Mineral Belt. Due to recent price fluctuations of uranium on the world market and United States energy policy still emphasizing nuclear power as an answer to global warming and climate change, we will inform and educate participants of local, national and international nuclear issues impacting Indigenous peoples. The forum will also prioritize presentations on health issues impacting both mining and non-mining populations living in contaminated communities. We will use the forum as an organizing and network initiative to help us better understand the work Indigenous people are doing to fight nuclear power in their communities and move toward alternative forms of energy such as wind and solar.