Transforming Power for Climate Action
Alex Smith | 04.01.2011 00:05 | Climate Chaos | Ecology | Social Struggles | Sheffield
A powerful speech by Judy Rebick, as she describes lessons from the women's movement, and the transition from anti-globalist protests - to climate action. Rebick a well-known Canadian feminist & broadcaster, finds hope & leadership from aboriginal people, especially Bolivia.
If governments have failed to deal with climate disruption, the people have not given up.
Lessons from previous movements, and insight into the Cochabamba climate conference in Bolivia. Judy has been studying social developments all over the world, with visits to Bolivia. New hope?
Judy Rebick is a Canadian feminist and broadcaster, now committed to save our climate for future generations. She rose to national attention as president of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women from 1990 to 1993. In the late 90's, Rebick co-hosted the prime-time debate program "Face Off" on Canadian Broadcasting, plus a women's talk show "Straight From the Hip".
Judy Rebick moved early into electronic broadcasting, as she helped found a multi-media discussion and distribution site for independent Canadian producers on the Net. It's called rabble.ca
Currently the Chair of Social Justice and Democracy at Ryerson University in Toronto, Rebick's latest book is "Transforming Power: From the Personal to the Political."
On November 3rd, 2010 Judy Rebick spoke in the former blue-collar town of Hamilton, Ontario on "Transforming Power, Effective Action for the Planet".
"Transforming Power, Effective Action for the Planet" was broadcast on CFMU McMaster Campus Radio, by Maggie Hughes, on her program "the Other Side - of the News" at oside.ca
End Song "Power From Above" by Dan Berggren
Lessons from previous movements, and insight into the Cochabamba climate conference in Bolivia. Judy has been studying social developments all over the world, with visits to Bolivia. New hope?
Judy Rebick is a Canadian feminist and broadcaster, now committed to save our climate for future generations. She rose to national attention as president of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women from 1990 to 1993. In the late 90's, Rebick co-hosted the prime-time debate program "Face Off" on Canadian Broadcasting, plus a women's talk show "Straight From the Hip".
Judy Rebick moved early into electronic broadcasting, as she helped found a multi-media discussion and distribution site for independent Canadian producers on the Net. It's called rabble.ca
Currently the Chair of Social Justice and Democracy at Ryerson University in Toronto, Rebick's latest book is "Transforming Power: From the Personal to the Political."
On November 3rd, 2010 Judy Rebick spoke in the former blue-collar town of Hamilton, Ontario on "Transforming Power, Effective Action for the Planet".
"Transforming Power, Effective Action for the Planet" was broadcast on CFMU McMaster Campus Radio, by Maggie Hughes, on her program "the Other Side - of the News" at oside.ca
End Song "Power From Above" by Dan Berggren
Alex Smith
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