Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Brainerd/Pine River MN
September 29
This is really the 17th post, as there was no 16th. My error, sorry.
NUUF met at Arbor Glen in Brainerd on Saturday, to continue the discussion on the film Dirty Oil, viewed on September 14th. We did research on the history of pipeline development in MN as part of the distribution system for the tar sands oil originating in Alberta Canada, and from North Dakota oil shale fields. Since there is a current proposal before the MN Public Utilities Commission to expand Enbridge's lines over several of our local counties, we are thinking informed opposition would be advisable. Several actions were discussed. First, to promote education on the environmental impact of this expansion (was there an environmental impact study?); secondly, to contact local officials and politicians, asking for their position on this issue; thirdly, finding out just which townships the proposed pipeline will cross, and contacting persons in those townships to attend the local meetings where this will be discussed with the public; mount a letterwriting campaign to elected legislative and congressional people and in the local papers pointing out the hazards to air, water, and land of excavation and spills.
We shared Winona LaDuke's paper called "Certificate of Greed: PUC should not grant Enbridge permit," written on July 13, 2013, as well as other printouts from the PUC and Star-Trib. Other resources mentioned were: Bold Nebraska; Idle No More; and Marty Kobenais, activist from Red Lake. We encourage folks to become knowledgeable on these issues, continue the conversation, and take such actions as you can.
NORTHWOODS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Post 17
Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, September 24, 2013
Brainerd/Pine River, MN
We viewed Dirty Oil on September 14th at the Nisswa Library, a film on the tar sands development in Alberta, Canada, from which the United States gets most of its oil. It paints a dark picture of damage and environmental devastation to the air, water and land, and health risks to the native population of the area. Since it took up the hour of our service time, another meeting is scheduled for discussion. Why should we pay attention to this problem, how does it affect us, and what can we do in response, are a few of the questions raised. Some resources were recommended, but here are a few more where one can start educating oneself. Google 'tar sands' and several sites will appear, including some for The Sierra Club, Natural Resources Defense Council, and others. If you check Wikipedia, there are also links to follow. Bring in your questions and thoughts; we hope to continue the great start made at the last meeting.
Time is 11 am; date is: September 28; place is the Hearth Room, Arbor Glen, 14177 Broadmore, Brainerd. This is a multiapartment building, across from Super One grocery. We will have a pot luck lunch following.
Check out our website at: mnnuuf.org and watch this space for updates from time to time.
Mary DeYoung, News Director 218-587-2543
Brainerd/Pine River, MN
We viewed Dirty Oil on September 14th at the Nisswa Library, a film on the tar sands development in Alberta, Canada, from which the United States gets most of its oil. It paints a dark picture of damage and environmental devastation to the air, water and land, and health risks to the native population of the area. Since it took up the hour of our service time, another meeting is scheduled for discussion. Why should we pay attention to this problem, how does it affect us, and what can we do in response, are a few of the questions raised. Some resources were recommended, but here are a few more where one can start educating oneself. Google 'tar sands' and several sites will appear, including some for The Sierra Club, Natural Resources Defense Council, and others. If you check Wikipedia, there are also links to follow. Bring in your questions and thoughts; we hope to continue the great start made at the last meeting.
Time is 11 am; date is: September 28; place is the Hearth Room, Arbor Glen, 14177 Broadmore, Brainerd. This is a multiapartment building, across from Super One grocery. We will have a pot luck lunch following.
Check out our website at: mnnuuf.org and watch this space for updates from time to time.
Mary DeYoung, News Director 218-587-2543
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Post 15
Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Brainerd/Pine River, MN. September 11, 2013
Our latest update of the Travelin' Truth Telling Tour's list of native American books are available, with new additions and corrections. We are in need of some titles as indicated on the 'wish' list, and also solicit new titles as they become known, particularly as they might relate to the Anishinaabe tribes in the north central part of the United States. Any ideas or donations can be given to any member of NUUF, or you can contact us through the website, mnnuuf.org.
Mary DeYoung, News Director
Our latest update of the Travelin' Truth Telling Tour's list of native American books are available, with new additions and corrections. We are in need of some titles as indicated on the 'wish' list, and also solicit new titles as they become known, particularly as they might relate to the Anishinaabe tribes in the north central part of the United States. Any ideas or donations can be given to any member of NUUF, or you can contact us through the website, mnnuuf.org.
Mary DeYoung, News Director
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Post 14
Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Brainerd/Pine River MN
September 8, 2013
Just a reminder that our next meeting is on September 14, at a little before 11am, at the Library in Nisswa. We will be viewing the film, "Dirty Oil", about the tar sands development in Alberta, and effects on the environment and native people living in the region. It may not be well known that Canada is the United States' major supplier of oil, and that this exploitation is creating irreversible damage where it is unchecked by regulation or oversight. Hope you can attend. The film is an hour and 12 minutes in length, so it may start a little earlier than 11. A pot luck lunch will follow. Because there will be little time for discussion, our next meeting, at Arbor Glen on September 28, will focus on questions raised by the film.
Melissa forwarded an email on the concerns of the northwest tribes of the Lummi Nation on the Pacific Coast, about the increase of rail traffic through their homelands, carrying coal to a proposed new export terminal, with potential harm through air pollution and accidental spills. They have carved a traditional totem Pole, which they will take along the intended route of the coal trains, to communicate their concerns and opposition to the project. For more information, look up totempolejourney, and find out more.
More Washington State news: the First Nation's Community of Bella Bella BC library burned down on July 12, with a loss of some 3000 books. Village Books has a list of 70 books on their website, that have been requested. You can go to bellabellalibrary.com for more information if you would like to help. Thanks to Beth Brownfield, Bellingham UUs for this news.
Part of this email included book recommendations for the history of the Northwest native people on the coming of the Europeans. No different than the stories here and just as heartbreaking...."The Bitter Waters of Medicine Creek", by Richard Kluger, Pulitzer Prize winner....and "Indians of the Pacific Northwest", by Vine Deloria Jr. Reprint from original 1977 edition.
Our new website is nearly up and running; it will be at mnnuuf.org. Check it out soon!
Submitted by Mary DeYoung
September 8, 2013
Just a reminder that our next meeting is on September 14, at a little before 11am, at the Library in Nisswa. We will be viewing the film, "Dirty Oil", about the tar sands development in Alberta, and effects on the environment and native people living in the region. It may not be well known that Canada is the United States' major supplier of oil, and that this exploitation is creating irreversible damage where it is unchecked by regulation or oversight. Hope you can attend. The film is an hour and 12 minutes in length, so it may start a little earlier than 11. A pot luck lunch will follow. Because there will be little time for discussion, our next meeting, at Arbor Glen on September 28, will focus on questions raised by the film.
Melissa forwarded an email on the concerns of the northwest tribes of the Lummi Nation on the Pacific Coast, about the increase of rail traffic through their homelands, carrying coal to a proposed new export terminal, with potential harm through air pollution and accidental spills. They have carved a traditional totem Pole, which they will take along the intended route of the coal trains, to communicate their concerns and opposition to the project. For more information, look up totempolejourney, and find out more.
More Washington State news: the First Nation's Community of Bella Bella BC library burned down on July 12, with a loss of some 3000 books. Village Books has a list of 70 books on their website, that have been requested. You can go to bellabellalibrary.com for more information if you would like to help. Thanks to Beth Brownfield, Bellingham UUs for this news.
Part of this email included book recommendations for the history of the Northwest native people on the coming of the Europeans. No different than the stories here and just as heartbreaking...."The Bitter Waters of Medicine Creek", by Richard Kluger, Pulitzer Prize winner....and "Indians of the Pacific Northwest", by Vine Deloria Jr. Reprint from original 1977 edition.
Our new website is nearly up and running; it will be at mnnuuf.org. Check it out soon!
Submitted by Mary DeYoung
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