The Hawke Centre's FREE Film Series
Sustaining our Global Future
Film series highlighting areas of ethical social action, for year
levels 7-12 students
Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre at the University of
South Australia during 2008
PAST PROGRAM DETAILS
2008 Term 3 Program
24 July: World Population Day (11 July)
31 July: World Indigenous Day (9 Aug)
14 Aug: International Youth Day (12 August)
21 Aug: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its
Abolition
4 Sept: International Literacy Day (8 Sept)
25 Sept: International Day of Peace (21 Sept)
2008 Term 2 Program
5 June: World Environment Day
12 June: World Day to Combat Desertification and
Drought
19 June: World Refugee Day
26 June: International Day Against Drug Abuse
TERM 2
Thursday 5 June - World Environment Day
(Film Session Duration: 35.35 min)
Organisation: United Nations
Contact website: www.un.org
World Environment Day: http://www.unep.org/wed/2008/english/
The World Environment Day slogan for 2000: Kick the Habit! Towards a Low
Carbon Economy.
The Movie about Stuff Anne Leonard - Duration 20.40 min (G)
From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute; fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.
Hillbilly Waxworks - Duration: 7.35min
Winter morning on Whistler - Tyler Bradley drips wax on his board. He's smacked with a thought: "What the hell is this stuff, and what is it doing to the mountain?" He does a little research on wax and discovers that most of the major wax makers use flourocarbons (aka PFOAs) to make their products slide. Sure, slippery is good - but the problem is that flourocarbons are some of the toughest chemicals ever made - these suckers just don't break down. This fact is causing big concern in scientific and industrial circles; high volumes of the stuff are starting to show up all over the planet; in the environment, in humans, and even in the blood of polar bears. And there's a strong chance they cause cancer... Tyler strongly believes that simple snowboard wax really doesn't need to be part of the problem - so he's making his own brand of toxin-free wax, based on vegetable oils. And while some people are shaking their heads at his do-good products and his motives, Tyler stresses that all he wants to do is make good wax...
Ceres Mindy Lubber - Duration: 5.55 min (G)
The Ceres coalition of investor groups, environmental organizations and investment funds engages directly with companies on environmental and social issues. Ceres companies seek to attain long-term business value and to improve management quality through stakeholder engagement, public disclosure and performance improvement.
Mindy S. Lubber is the President of Ceres, the leading U.S. coalition of investors and environmental leaders working to improve corporate environmental, social and governance practices. She also directs the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR), an alliance that coordinates U.S. investor responses to the financial risks and opportunities posed by climate change.
INCR activities include organizing the Institutional Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the UN Headquarters, hosting fiduciary training programs for pension fund trustees, producing research reports to improve investor understanding of climate risk, and coordinating engagement of its members with companies, money management firms, and policy makers.
We Are Caretakers Bob Randall
- Duration: 2.06 (G)
Bob Randall, a Yankunytjatjara elder and traditional owner of Uluru (Ayer's Rock), explains that the real law of survival is to take care of the land and one another-not just for ourselves but for our children's children's children.Bob Randall, is a Yankunytjatjara Elder and a traditional owner of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Bob is one of the stolen generation of the Aboriginal people, taken from his family at the age of seven. Throughout his life Bob has worked as teacher and leader
Media Resources
Youth Conservation Corp:
http://www.saworks.sa.gov.au/a8_publish/modules/publish/content.asp?navgrp=saworks&id=ycc
South Australian Environment and Heritage:
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/
Youth Conservation Corp Patron: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/
Conservation Volunteers: http://www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/
Urban Ecology Australia:
http://www.urbanecology.org.au/topics/ecofootprints.html
Global Footprint Network: http://www.footprintnetwork.org
World Changing: http://www.worldchanging.com
The Story of Stuff: http://storyofstuff.com/index.html
Ceres: http://www.ceres.org/NetCommunity/page.aspx?pid=705
Kanyini: http://www.kanyini.com/
TakingITGlobal: http://www.takingitglobal.org/
Thursday 12 June - World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought:
(Film Session Duration: 49.29min)
Organisation: United Nations
Contact website: www.un.org
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought:
http://www.unccd.int/
The 2008 theme of the Day is Combating Land Degradation for Sustainable
Agriculture.
New thinking on the climate crisis: Al Gore (new presentation 2008) - Duration: 27.54 (G)
In Al Gore's brand-new slideshow (premiering exclusively on TED.com), he presents evidence that the pace of climate change may be even worse than scientists were recently predicting, and challenges us to act with a sense of "generational mission" -- the kind of feeling that brought forth the civil rights movement -- to set it right. Gore's stirring presentation is followed by a brief Q&A in which he is asked for his verdict on the current political candidates' climate policies and on what role he himself might play in future.
The Ecological Footprint
- Duration: 4.55 (G)
Mathis Wackernagel, co-creator of the Ecological Footprint, describes how this tool lets us calculate the amount of natural resources necessary to support our collective expenditure. Pointing to our current over-expenditure, he explains how the ecological footprint can help us avoid ecological bankruptcy
Organic Farmers - Duration: 11.07 (G)
There was something missing in Smiljka's life - until she discovered organic farming. Now she's sweating and sowing organic seeds in an effort to keep farming biodynamic, sustainable and local.
Smiljka Tasic was just 12 when her family moved from Yugoslavia to the Ontario suburbs. Although safe and comfortable, there was always a lingering feeling something was missing.
A move to the big city of Toronto didn't help. Shopping, clubbing, and a
busy university life still left her feeling empty and depressed.
So when a friend told her about WWOOFing (Willing Workers on Organic Farms)
Smiljka leapt at the chance.
Now, along with her friends Leslie and Ally, they're getting down and dirty on an organic farm - and learning to see a bigger picture. So they're sweating and sowing organic seeds in an effort to keep farming biodynamic, sustainable and local.
The Land Owns Us Bob Randall - Duration: 6.13 (G)
Bob Randall, a Yankunytjatjara elder and traditional owner of Uluru (Ayer's Rock), explains how the connectedness of every living thing to every other living thing is not just an idea but a way of living. This way includes all beings as part of a vast family and calls us to be responsible for this family and care for the land with unconditional love and responsibility.
Media Resources
Organic & Environmental Associations:
http://www.organicexpo.com.au/about_organic/organic_environmental_associations
WWOOF Australia: www.wwoof.com.au
Organicearthmall.com: www.organicearthmall.com
Urban Ecology Australia:
http://www.urbanecology.org.au/topics/ecofootprints.html
Global Footprint Network: http://www.footprintnetwork.org
World Changing: http://www.worldchanging.com
Kanyini: http://www.kanyini.com/
TakingITGlobal: http://days.takingitglobal.org/67
Thursday 19 June - World Refugee Day
(Film Duration: 36.42 min)
Organisation: United Nations
Contact website: www.un.org
World Refugee Day: http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/home
Bono: Call to Action for Africa - Duration: 28.37 min (PG)
Musician and activist Bono accepts the 2005 TED Prize with a riveting talk, arguing that aid to Africa isn't just another celebrity cause; it's a global emergency. He argues passionately that mere charity won't solve the serious problems facing the world's second-largest continent. The solution, he says, is equal human rights. And it isn't just our moral obligation; it's an economic and strategic necessity. He ends by unveiling his TED Prize wishes, calling for TED's help to build a new social movement for Africa
About Bono: Bono, the lead singer of U2, uses his celebrity to fight for social justice worldwide: to end hunger, poverty and disease, especially in Africa. His non-profit DATA raises awareness via media, policy and calls to action. In 2002, he co-founded DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa). Many credit him as the driving force behind the US government's recent dramatic increase in AIDS funding. And no one who has heard him speak about "our generation's greatest challenge" can come away unmoved.
CIDA Taddy Blecher: Chief executive officer of CIDA City Campus - Duration: 8.05 min (PG)
CIDA is designed to develop thinkers and leaders, and as a result to help rejuvenate the economy of South Africa through leveraging the finest knowledge and skills that exists in the nation and in the world. CIDA is a: high quality, low cost, holistic, relevant, cutting-edge, technology enriched, replicable, mass-scale and contact higher education model. In 2002 Taddy Blecher received the Global Leader of Tomorrow Award from the World Economic Forum, convened in New York. He was recognised as one of 100 young leaders round the world, under the age of 37, making an exceptional contribution toward "making a better world". CIDA is a registered and accredited, non-profit, private, higher education institution founded in 1999 in South Africa.
Media Resources
DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa): http://www.data.org/
RED: http://www.joinred.com/
CIDA: http://www.cida.co.za/1.2_What%20_is_CIDA/What_is_CIDA.html
CIDA Foundation: http://cidafoundation.org/
TakingITGlobal: http://www.takingitglobal.org/
Global Appeal 2008-2009: http://www.unhcr.org/ga08/index.html
Bird’s eye view of a Refugee’s world:
http://www.unhcr.org/events/47f48dc92.html
Thursday 26 June - International Day Against Drug Abuse Illicit Trafficking
(Session Duration: 29.11min)
Organisation: United Nations
Contact website: www.un.org
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking:
http://www.un.org/NewLinks/drugs/
http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/about-unodc/26-June.html
Dawn’s Story - Duration: 10.12 (PG)
After winning a fierce battle with life on the street, Dawn Johnson now helps others through a program called YRAP - a powerful new way of dealing with young offenders on issues of drugs, homelessness, racism and hate crimes.
Life on the Edmonton streets almost killed her. It's an all-too-common story. Alcohol,. Drugs,. Jail,. Prostitution. and Teen pregnancy. But when she lost her baby to social services, Dawn she knew she needed help.
The work of an amazing counsellor not only helped her get her life back on track, but inspired her to help others.
Dawn now works to help other young people get off the street with a group called the Coalition for Street Youth. She's also a key member of the Edmonton chapter of YRAP - Youth Restorative Action Program. It's a powerful way youth courts are using to deal with young offenders on issues of drugs, homelessness, racism and hate crimes.
Barrio De Paz
- Duration: 8.59 min (PG)
Nelsa Libertad Curbelo Cora is proponent of non-violence who has fought for Indigenous people's rights and worked as a mediator in armed conflicts throughout South America. In 1999, she founded the organization Ser Paz (Being Peace) specifically to work with youth gangs in Ecuador's southern city of Guayaquil. Through her work, many of Guayaquil's most dangerous gangs have disarmed, agreed to abandon violence and are now working together to rebuild the community.
Walk for Life - Duration: 10.00 min (PG)
A determined group of First Nations youth embark on a 4000km walk across Canada in a brave effort to raise awareness of the tragic problem of teen suicide.
"I've thought about suicide. Who hasn't...?" - Nancy, 18
It's an unspoken tragedy. Teen suicide is claiming lives in all across the country; and a brave group of First Nations youth from BC is tired of it.
So they're walking across Canada, over 4000km from their homes in BC all the way to Ottawa, in an effort to raise awareness of a tragic trend that's taking the lives of their friends and families.
Her wrists scarred from past suicide attempts, Elyse vows to leave her alcohol problems behind her. Her older brother Reno is by her side, helping and hoping she will keep her promise. Right in step are Nancy, Charlotte and Emily - walking for the friends they have lost, and for their futures.
Media Resources
Youth Restoration Action Project: http://www.yrap.org/
Youth Beyond Blue: http://www2.youthbeyondblue.com/ybblue/
Alcoholics Anonymous: http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.au/
Narcotics Anonymous: http://www.naoz.org.au/community/index.php
Marijuana Anonymous: http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org/
ADIN (Australian Drug Information Network):
http://www.adin.com.au/content.asp?Document_ID=1
Australian Drug Foundation: http://www.adf.org.au/
Drug Info Clearing House (The Drug Prevention Network): http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/
Good Sports: http://www.goodsports.com.au/
NIDA for Teens, (The Science Behind Drug Abuse):
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/
NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse): http://www.nida.nih.gov/
TERM 3
24 July: World Population Day (11 July)
Organisation: United Nations
National/State: International
Contact website: www.un.org
World Population Day:
http://www.unfpa.org/wpd/
(Duration: 33.04min)
Blessed Unrest: Paul Hawkens Bioneers - Duration 5.55 min (G)
How the largest movement in the world came to being and WHY no one saw it coming!
Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, journalist, and author. Starting at age 20, he dedicated his life to sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment. His practice has included starting and running ecological businesses, writing and teaching about the impact of commerce on living systems, and consulting with governments and corporations on economic development, industrial ecology, and environmental policy.
Smile Card: Nipun Mehta Globaloneness - Duration: 5.51 (G)
Charity Focus founder Nipun Mehta describes a project encouraging random acts of kindness that demonstrates the power of small things to transform society.
A Seed of Revolution: Nipun Mehta Globaloneness - Duration: 3.33 (G)
Charity Focus founder Nipun Mehta describes one example of kindness that illustrates how small acts coming from one's goodness of spirit are what make up a revolution.
A Shift from ME to WE: Nipun Mehta Globaloneness - Duration: 3.10 (G)
Charity Focus founder Nipun Mehta comments on how modern culture makes people think they need to acquire things in order to feel complete and recalls the ancient idea that in giving you are fulfilled.
Mikey O and the Silent Vigil Girls: Make some Noise - Duration: 15.15 min (G)
When Joe speaks, people listen. Twenty-one year old Joe Opatowski travels
across North America speaking to high school students about what life is
like in other parts of the world. It’s shocking, and it’s real.
Joe inspired his brother Mikey, to take a stand. Mikey’s planning a benefit concert, “Diamonds around the World”, to raise money for children living in the war-torn West African country of Sierra Leone, where child soldiers are used to protect the diamond mines. With his rap, Mikey takes the stage and rocks the mic, shouting out his message loud and clear.
Meanwhile two high school seniors in BC vow to stay quiet after they hear Joe speak. He inspired them to really think about their words - as they embark on a week long Silent Vigil in a symbolic stand for the voiceless children around the world.
Joe’s life took a dramatic turn – but bottom line – he spoke and people
listened. Sometimes that's all it takes.
Media Resources:
Teacher Planet:
http://www.teacherplanet.com/resource/population.php
United Nations Cyber School Bus: Indigenous People:
http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/indigenous/index.asp
United Nations Human Rights:
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Pages/WelcomePage.aspx
Amnesty International: http://www.amnesty.org/
31 July: World Indigenous Day (9 August)
Organisation: United Nations
National/State: International
Contact website: www.un.org
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People:
http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/indigenous/
(Duration: 36.43)
The Worldwide Web of belief and ritual: Wade Davis TED - Duration 19.12 (PG)
Anthropologist Wade Davis muses on the worldwide web of belief and ritual that makes us human. He shares breathtaking photos and stories of the Elder Brothers, a group of Sierra Nevada Indians whose spiritual practice holds the world in balance. Wade Davis is perhaps the most articulate and influential western advocate for the world's indigenous cultures. His stunning photographs and evocative stories capture the viewer's imagination. As a speaker, he parlays that sense of wonder into passionate concern over the rate at which cultures and languages are disappearing - 50 percent of the world's 6,000 languages, he says, are no longer taught to children.
Am Human First: Gary "Jagamarra" Simon Globaloneness - Duration: 8.52 (G)
Gary "Jagamarra" Simon, a traditional healer and artist of the Walpiri tribe of central and western Australia, explains how human particularities are directly formed from the natural environment. To reject a culture is therefore to reject the environment itself. The key to oneness, Gary tells us, is acceptance-acceptance of oneself and of every other's right to exist.
What a Hongi Means: Dr. Rangimarie Turuki Globaloneness - Duration: 1.36min (G)
Maori elder and healer Dr. Rangimarie Turuki Rose Peri explains the formal Maori greeting ritual called Hongi, which reminds participants of their interconnectedness with one another and with the environment.
Family Connections: Lyn Risling Globaloneness - Duration: 1.53min (G)
Lyn Risling, an artist and leader in the revitalization of Karuk/Yurok/Hupa cultural traditions of northern California, describes how connection to family and connection to land go hand in hand. European colonists had severed their connection to their families and left behind any connection to land. As a result, Euro-American culture was not established with the familial connection to the land that is innate to indigenous cultures.
Two Views: Cliff Curtis, Globaloneness - Duration: 3.08 min (G)
For actor Cliff Curtis, the notion of oneness evokes both suspicion and hope. Politically and economically, oneness has been used to justify the elimination of diversity. At the same time, achieving a sustainable future requires an awakening to our shared fate as one species on one earth. Can these opposing views of oneness be reconciled?
A Message to the World: Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa Globaloneness - Duration: 2.12 (G)
Zulu Sangoma (healer) Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa calls on all human beings to awaken the mother mind, that part of human consciousness that feels what is happening in the world.
Media Resources:
United Nations Cyber School Bus: Indigenous People:
http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/indigenous/index.asp
Indigenous Children in Australia:
http://www.un.org/works/goingon/australia/australia.html
United Nations Human Rights:
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Pages/WelcomePage.aspx
United Nations Indigenous Resources and links:
http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/indigenous/
14 August: International Youth Day (12 August)
Organisation: United Nations
National/State: International
Contact website: www.un.org
International Youth Day:
http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unyin/iyd2007.htm
(Duration: 31.26)
Taking IT Global: Mike Furdyk & Jennifer Corriro - Duration: 5.31 (G)
A dot.com millionaire in grade 11, Michael Furdyk realized early on how the
internet could be used as a tool for change. Determined to harness the power
of youth around the globe, Mike and his partner Jen Corriero form Taking IT
Global.
Jen's dad was a black belt in karate. Her grandma ran a pizza shop in Toronto's little Italy. Michael was a self-made dot.com millionaire by grade 11. When the pair met five years ago, they knew instantly they wanted to use the internet to change the world.
Knowing how essential and powerful the youth voice is in making change, they were determined to find a way to link likeminded people from all around the planet.
So they formed Taking IT Global - an international online community connecting people to information and inspiration. It's a site to get involved and take action in your local and global communities. They're behind retraining child soldiers in the Philippines, AIDS awareness programs in Cameroon, computer training in India...
Now, with more than 90,000 members in over 200 countries, it's the world's most popular online community for young people interested in making a difference.
What Does Oneness Mean to You? Globaloneness - Duration: 3.10 (G)
Young people at the International Youth Conference in Dornach, Switzerland share what oneness means to them.
Port-Au-Princess: Make some Noise - Duration: 7.30 min (PG)
During a violent political demonstration in strife-ridden Port-Au-Prince,
Erin Barton's life is saved by a group of street youth. Determined to repay
their security and friendship, Erin starts the Zanmi Lari youth centre in
Port-Au-Prince.
Erin's mission is to help youth get off the street and become productive, healthy members of Haitian society.
It's a tough gig. In the last year, five kids are murdered in separate acts of violence. Her partner Lucas has had his life threatened.
But despite the violence and challenges, Erin works hard to help make a better life for the kids and people she loves so much.
FYI: Zanmi Lari is a Haitian creole phrase meaning 'Friends Of The Street'.
Mikey O and the Silent Vigil Girls: Make some Noise - Duration: 15.15 min (G)
When Joe speaks, people listen. Twenty-one year old Joe Opatowski travels across North America speaking to high school students about what life is like in other parts of the world. It’s shocking, and it’s real.
Joe inspired his brother Mikey, to take a stand. Mikey’s planning a benefit concert, “Diamonds around the World”, to raise money for children living in the war-torn West African country of Sierra Leone, where child soldiers are used to protect the diamond mines. With his rap, Mikey takes the stage and rocks the mic, shouting out his message loud and clear.
Meanwhile two high school seniors in BC vow to stay quiet after they hear Joe speak. He inspired them to really think about their words - as they embark on a week long Silent Vigil in a symbolic stand for the voiceless children around the world.
Joe’s life took a dramatic turn – but bottom line – he spoke and people listened. Sometimes that's all it takes.
Media Resources:
Taking it Global: www.takingitglobal.org
Activism Magazine: www.activistmagazine.com
Free the Children: www.freethechildren.org
Amnesty International: http://www.amnesty.org/
Solidarite: http://www.solidaritesudhaiti.org/
Helping Hands for Haiti: http://www.healinghandsforhaiti.org/
UN ICEF, Voices of Youth: http://www.unicef.org/voy/
21 August International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition
(Suitable for year level 10 –12 due to themes)
Organisation: United Nations
National/State: International
Contact website: www.un.org
International for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition:
http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=5420&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
(Duration: 26.48)
DYNAMITE GIRL: Make Some Noise Duration: 7.13 (PG)
After discovering that over 250 million children around the globe, between the ages of 5 and 14, have to work to survive - Cheryl Perera knew she had to do something to help. So she goes to Sri Lanka hoping to expose these injustices.
Cheryl Perera discovered some shocking statistics on the lives of the world's children: over 250 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 have to work to survive. In her native country of Sri Lanka, over 100,000 children work in the sex trade.
She knew she had to do something to help.
Cheryl returned to Sri Lanka, the country of her roots, hoping to expose these injustices. Video camera in hand, she sneaks into a dangerous dolomite mine to capture startling images of children as young as 5 hacking stone and pushing carts of heavy rock - choking in toxic dust between blasts of dynamite.
If that's not enough to make her mom worry, she then convinced the National Child Protection Authority of Sri Lanka to let her help fight in the battle for children's rights. They agreed, and Cheryl went undercover - risking her life to pose as a decoy child prostitute.
Back in Canada, Cheryl is telling her stories through her organization One Child. She's rallying young Canadians and raising awareness of the horrors of the international child sex trade, and illegal child labour.
A More Humane World: Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge Globaloneness Duration: 1.10 min (G)
Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge suggests the need for large numbers of people to get involved in creating a more humane world.
Re-evaluating our Relationships: Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge Globaloneness Duration: 2.35 min (G)
Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge discusses the importance of continual dialogue across nations and religions to understand our most positive shared values.
Joe Opatowaski speech: Free the Children Duration 10.35 min (G)
Joe Opatowski, a young man who walked away from a troubled home life to inspire tens of thousands of school children to help change the world, often said that one day he would complete a masters in friendship, a Ph.D. in eye contact and a lifetime of laughter. Those who knew Opatowski say he loved nothing better than talking to young people about the need to become engaged in, and care for, the world around them.
Blessed Unrest: Paul Hawkens Bioneers Duration 5.55 min (G)
How the largest movement in the world came to being and WHY no one saw it coming!
Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, journalist, and author. Starting at age 20, he dedicated his life to sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment. His practice has included starting and running ecological businesses, writing and teaching about the impact of commerce on living systems, and consulting with governments and corporations on economic development, industrial ecology, and environmental policy.
Media Resources:
www.one-child.ca
www.childprotection.gov.lk
www.hrw.org/children/labor.htm
http://www.hrea.org/feature-events/abolition-slavetrade-day.php
www.humantrafficking.org
www.stophumantraffic.org/
Amnesty International: http://www.amnesty.org/
4 September: International Literacy Day (8 September)
Organisation: United Nations
National/State: International
Contact website: www.un.org
International Literacy Day:
http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/literacy/
(Duration 37.89)
David Eggers 2008 TED Prize Wish: Once Upon a School TED Duration: 24.29 (G)
Dave Eggers Writing is only his day job: Dave Eggers moonlights as a publisher, philanthropist and advocate for students and teachers. Eggers has established himself as a philanthropist and teacher-at-large. In 1998 he launched 826 Valencia, a San Francisco-based writing and tutoring lab for young people, which has since opened six more chapters across the United States. He has extended his advocacy of students by supporting their educators, instituting a monthly grant for exceptional Bay Area teachers. His TED Prize wish is for more poeple to follow him into getting involved in your local school -- and talk about it -- through the website Once Upon a School.
CIDA: Taddy Blecher Uncommon Heroes Duration: 8.05 min (G)
CIDA is the only ‘free’, open-access, holistic, higher educational facility
in the world which is operated and managed by its students, from
administration duties to facilities management. In addition every student is
required to return to their rural schools and communities, during holidays,
to teach what they have learnt.
Their reward: changing the nation through skills transfer. CIDA is a
registered and accredited, non-profit, private, higher education institution
founded in 1999 in South Africa.
Blessed Unrest: Paul Hawkens Bioneers Duration 5.55 min (G)
How the largest movement in the world came to being and WHY no one saw it coming!
Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, journalist, and author. Starting at age 20, he dedicated his life to sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment. His practice has included starting and running ecological businesses, writing and teaching about the impact of commerce on living systems, and consulting with governments and corporations on economic development, industrial ecology, and environmental policy.
Media Resources:
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Culture Organisation, Literacy:
http://portal.unesco.org/education/en/ev.php-URL_ID=40348&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
Paul Hawkens: http://www.blessedunrest.com
25 September: International Day of Peace (21 September)
Organisation: United Nations
National/State: International
Contact website: www.un.org
International Day of Peace:
http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/
(Duration 38.12)
Peace One Day: Duration: 32.00 min (G)
The Peace One Day Citizenship Resource Pack for Key Stage 3 & 4 - 2ND EDITION
The resource pack contains a DVD copy of the award-winning documentary Peace One Day (32-minute classroom version and feature-length director’s cut) and 17 active student-centred lesson plans, with Peace Day projects 5 – 50 hours.
There are 3 new Peace Day projects for the 2nd edition on the environment, sport and music, each supported by prominent organisations within each field.
Although this resource pack has been created specifically for the UK National Curriculum, teachers from overseas will certainly find it useful. The long-term vision is to create a generic global resource.
Troubadour of Truth: Make Some Noise Duration: 5.72 min (G)
Dave Quigg's fiery politically-charged songs reflect the injustice he sees in the world. Using the power of song he weaves love, life and politics into protest music for a new generation.
The times they are a-changin'...
Playing and writing music since the age of 13, Dave Quigg's fiery politically-charged songs reflect the injustices he sees in the world. It was a family trip to Colombia that opened his eyes to social injustice and inspired his simple philosophy on music and activism:
"Music is a powerful tool for strengthening social movements and giving them momentum. It's a bee-line to the heart and mind - all at the same time."
But Dave doesn't just sing about it, he also walks the talk.
He's a member of the International Society for Peace and Human Rights and was a delegate to the recent World Social Forum in Porto Allegre, Brazil. Dave's also involved on a campaign to "adopt" a town in Iraq, and he works regularly with a Colombian solidarity youth group which holds regular fundraisers called Salsa For Change.
The Dave Quigg Band also performed at the Stop War Rally commemorating the 2nd anniversary of the war in Iraq.
Like his heroes - Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, Leonard Cohen and Paul Simon - Dave Quigg uses the power of song to weave love, life and politics into something beautiful and profound.
It's protest music for a new generation.
Media Resources:
Global Oneness:
http://www.globalonenessproject.org/video/Rabia-Amidon/1
Peace One Day: http://www.peaceoneday.org/home.aspx?band=hi
http://shop.peaceoneday.org/icat/shop
World Peace Forum: www.worldpeaceforum.ca
Stop War: www.stopwar.ca
Program
devised by Inspiration Cinema
www.inspirationalcinema.com.au
While the views presented by speakers within the Hawke Centre public
program are their own and are not necessarily those of either the University
of South Australia or The Hawke Centre, they are presented in the interest
of open debate and discussion in the community and reflect our themes of:
strengthening our democracy – valuing our cultural diversity – and building
our future.