Thursday, February 15, 2007
CWIS
I first met Joe DelaCruz and Rudolph Ryser in 1996 at a conference hosted by the Center for World Indigenous Studies for research activists fighting Wise Use. Rudy, CWIS Chair, was also at the time on the board of the Center for Democratic Renewal, then run by the illustrious Loretta Ross.
Rudy’s mentors included George Manuel who was the spark that generated global communication and coordination amongst indigenous peoples then emerging from post-colonialism. He and Rudy and their colleagues laid the groundwork for indigenous fora and working groups within the UN, as well as parallel organizations like UNPO .
CWIS today is considered the premier indigenous think tank and archival repository serving the Fourth World. After publishing some of my work, they invited me to join as an associate scholar, and recently asked me to serve as moderator for a private online forum serving their associates.
Volunteering (and studying) with the people at CWIS is an experience unavailable elsewhere, and ought to be supported by anyone concerned about the future of our world. If you have a moment, take a look at their website--a little help will go a long way.
Rudy’s mentors included George Manuel who was the spark that generated global communication and coordination amongst indigenous peoples then emerging from post-colonialism. He and Rudy and their colleagues laid the groundwork for indigenous fora and working groups within the UN, as well as parallel organizations like UNPO .
CWIS today is considered the premier indigenous think tank and archival repository serving the Fourth World. After publishing some of my work, they invited me to join as an associate scholar, and recently asked me to serve as moderator for a private online forum serving their associates.
Volunteering (and studying) with the people at CWIS is an experience unavailable elsewhere, and ought to be supported by anyone concerned about the future of our world. If you have a moment, take a look at their website--a little help will go a long way.
