Environmental Justice and Air Quality in the Era of Citizen Science

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Environmental Justice and Air Quality in the Era of Citizen Science

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel 1088 Burrard St, Vancouver

Running-Grass will be making a presentation at the 2020 Air Quality and Health Workshop in Vancouver, B.C. in February.  The theme of this year’s conference is “Environmental Justice of Air Quality in the Era of Citizen Science”.  His presentation focuses on the policy implications of EJ and the value of cultural assets and social capital in community based science projects. The focus of  the BC Lung Association's upcoming 17th Annual Air Quality and Health Workshop is the environmental justice of air quality in the era of citizen science. Marginalized communities are often disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards in comparison with the overall population. In response, the environmental justice movement has evolved, with a focus on equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens. The concept of environmental justice includes not only equal protection for all people under environmental laws, regulations, and policies, but also significant involvement of potentially impacted communities in environmental policy and natural resource development decisions. Organized annually, the workshop brings together air quality and environmental health experts and policymakers to share new insights regarding priority public health issues. Register Here

Deepening Our Understanding and Application of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center 2302 N 30th St, Tacoma

Using personal experience, textual analysis, structured dialogue, and an appreciative inquiry approach this two-hour, interactive, professional development workshop will delve into the personal and social meanings of diversity, equity, and inclusion and their applications within The Mountaineers.  A short reading or film clip will be assigned in advance. In the Great Hall. A light meal and refreshments will be provided. Please contact Sara Ramsay with any special dietary considerations. Register at the Mountaineer's Site.

Oxford Africa Conference, Decolonising Education Panel

Running-Grass joined a panel "Decolonising Education" hosted by the Oxford Africa Society at Oxford University in England in mid-May. Shown left to right above are Running-Grass, Shaweera Kala. Sizwe Mkwanazi and Professor Wale Adebanwi;  Nompendulo Mkatshwa attended by Skype (computer at center of table).  The panel was part of the Annual Oxford Africa Conference whose theme this year was Africa’s Relevance: Locally, Continentally and Globally. A brief summary of the event appeared in the News at Antioch Seattle's website.