>Date: Sun, 01 Aug 1999 22:30:14 -0700
>To: [log in to unmask]
>From: dogyears <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Protecting Biodiversity and Celebrating Cultural Diversity!
>
>    http://www.swanet.org/discussion/99/92.html
>
>     Date: Mon, 02 Aug 1999
>     Subject: Protecting Biodiversity and Celebrating Cultural Diversity!
>
>     [ SWA SASIG ] :
>
>     From:   Jan R Bell [log in to unmask]
>
>     Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society Summer Class
>
>     Native Seeds/SEARCH:
>     Protecting Biodiversity and Celebrating Cultural Diversity!
>
>     August 26, September 22 and 11.
>
>     Southern Arizona can count among its unique attractions
>     the presence of Native Seeds/SEARCH, a non-profit
>     conservation organization founded 16 years ago in Tucson
>     to protect biodiversity, principally traditional food
>     crops. At the same time NS/S plays an important role in
>     fostering appreciation of cultural tradition. This class
>     will be taught by two principals of Native Seeds/SEARCH:
>     Angelo Joaquin, Jr, Executive Director, and Suzanne Nelson,
>     Conservation Director and Seed Bank Curator.
>
>     Angelo will discuss the importance of protecting
>     biodiversity, the development and mission of NS/S, the
>     "Desert Foods for Diabetes" project and offer a Tohono
>     O'odham perspective on the work of the organization with
>     O'odham and other native peoples, especially in
>     recognizing the important link between conservation of
>     traditional foods and crops, language and cultural
>     heritage.
>
>     Suzanne will provide insight into the value of conserving
>     almost 1,900 collections of traditional crops from the
>     southwestern United States and northern Mexico, the role
>     of NS/S' new Conservation Farm in Patagonia and how the
>     NS/S Cultural Memory Bank will assist the educational
>     efforts of local Indian nations.
>
>     Both Thursday evening sessions (August 26 & September 2,
>     7 to 9 pm on the U of A campus) will include slide
>     presentations, discussion and treats made from the plants
>     of the desert. On Saturday, September 11, Angelo and Suzanne
>     will show us the NS/S Seed Bank and the gardens at Sylvester
>     House. Cost for this class will be $25 to AAHS and NS/S
>     members, $35 to non-members. Students and K-12 teachers
>     receive a $10 discount. The class will be limited to 30
>     participants and pre-registration is required-please call
>     Jan Bell at 520-326-6709. Please send payment by August 21
>     to confirm registration.
>
>     This class is presented by the Arizona Archeological and
>     Historical Society and co-sponsored by Native Seeds/SEARCH
>     and the Arizona State Museum.
>
>
Anita Cohen-Williams
Listowner of HISTARCH, SUB-ARCH, SPANBORD
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/cohwill/index.html
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efax: 707-276-7914

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