Thursday, February 12, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
We Learn Together Group Discussion
Unweaving Common Threads through Discussion
Join us Thursday, Feb. 5th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at The Center for Integrative Technology (169 Weybosset St, Providence, 2nd Floor) for week three of the four week series Common Threads: From Vietnam to Iraq.
Mike Ritz of The Genesis Center will facilitate a group discussion intended to reveal the human stories behind political actions and economical and geographical circumstances.
Due to the interest of many who have stories to tell and wisdom to share, what began as a panel discussion has morphed into a full group discussion where everyone can speak, share, and be heard.
Thursday, we learn from each other.
photo from RISD Pa'N Dau Exhibit
Who will be there?
You will be among a number of individuals who have gained experience and/or expertise through their volunteer work, their careers, and/or their own personal lives:
- Sister Angela Daniels Co-founded The Genesis Center and has committed a major portion of her life to assisting refugees from Southeast Asia.
- Socorro Gomez-Potters, a Mexican immigrant, has aided immigrants and refugees from many different countries over the past 20 years while living in Providence.
- Matt McLaren has been a Refugee Health Case Worker in Providence for the International Institute of Rhode Island since 2003. He helps people understand U.S. culture of preventative care, navigating doctor’s referrals, pharmacies, health insurance provision, and all other aspects of our health care system.
- Ivon Nano is an Iraqi refugee who came to the United States six months ago. She now resides in Providence.
- Bill Pellicio teaches at the Center for the Study of Interpersonal Violence. He also serves on the board of SEDC.
- Patricia V. Symonds is the adjunct associate professor of the Department of Anthopology at Brown University.
- Fu Yang was a medic and Captain in the Hmong military before coming to Rhode Island in 1977.
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