...an internationally acclaimed annual gathering of environmental, industry, and social justice innovators who have demonstrated visionary and practical models for restoring the Earth and its inhabitants.I enjoyed my visits to the event over the past few years, and was curious about what would be different (if anything) from what I'd experienced in the past considering the Occupy protests underway nationally and internationally. Given some of the comments I saw written in the community sign-making area, it appeared that a few people were aligned with the Occupy protesters.

Unfortunately, I underestimated the drive time to New Bedford (badly) and missed William Foote of Root Capital. I've heard of the organization, and would have liked to have heard first hand about their mission to make finance for small-scale farmers in the developing world work.

Chachi Carvalho took the stage for a powerful rap performance. I find Bioneers by the Bay interesting because they integrate arts into their programming about solutions-based sustainability and social justice. These performances provided a brief respite for my mind to process what I just heard and exposed me to things I would otherwise not experience.
John Perkins was next, sharing thoughts about native cultures' prophesies associated with 2012. We're not talking about the movie versions of 2012 but the mythological versions of multiple native cultures. His scheduled partner, Llyn Roberts was unable to make it and unfortunately I did not get the name of her replacement (I believe her first name was Liza). The story of the Eagle and the Condor helps illustrate the multiple versions of this story. The Eagle represents the society of the intellect and mind an the Condor represents the society of the heart and spirit. We're at the time where these two societies have the chance to combine and the next phase of humanity's growth....combining the best of both. What else might we combine?
- left & right
- for & non-profit
- industry & environment
- oil & water
Remember that awkward holiday dinner moment when someone brought up a politically charged topic? It may have been awkward, and those moments are necessary as we process our social challenges.
Here's the full program of the weekend's events.
I appreciated the people people tweeting from the event. I was not there Friday or Saturday so searching by the event organizer's pre-determined twitter hashtag #cfc2011 provided some small bits of insight into what was happening. Depending upon the type of event and the content people share, I find this immensely valuable.
I am sure there is much more to say about Bioneers, Connecting for Change, and the Marion Institute...thoughts?
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