David Orr, Joanna Macy & Nettie Wiebe at U of C, May 7-9 May 6, 2009

David Orr, Joanna Macy & Nettie Wiebe at U of C, May 7-9

International Conference on Ecology and Professional Helping
Building Bridges, Crossing Boundaries:
Interdisciplinary Dialogues on Person, Planet and Professional Helping
May 7-9, 2009
University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

There is vibrant hope and a growing global dialogue for creatively engaging the challenges and opportunities we now face regarding the evidence of serious ecological decline.

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Share research and effective practices and strategies
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Enable inspiring and creative dialogues
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Foster new partnerships

This interdisciplinary conference will be of interest to professionals and practitioners such as social workers, teachers, psychologists, environmentalists, nurses, social service deliverers, environmental educators, activists, and mental health professionals.

Keynote Speakers

• David Orr on ecological literacy.
• Joanna Macy on ecological issues and social empowerment.
• Nettie Wiebe on environmental ethics

Checkout our website:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/oikos/ecoconference

Official Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/oikos/ecoconference