America has protected the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for over 50
years  Come be a part of this historic tradition.  Join us November 14
for a day of exciting events hosted by the Des Moines Central Library, IA
Chapter of the Sierra Club and Alaska Wilderness League, to help protect
the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
Voice from the North
November 14, 2009
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Central Library
1000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines 50309
Voice from the North is a documentary film about the Gwich’in Nation of
Northeast Alaska and Northwest Canada's reliance on the Porcupine caribou
herd to meet the nutritional, cultural and spiritual needs of their
people. The film captures the spectacular scenery of the Brooks Range and
the Coastal Plain, the caribou migration, with pictures and voices of the
Gwich’in people.
Lois Norrgard, Upper Midwest Field Staff for the Alaska Wilderness
League, will follow the film with a short presentation about new drilling
threats in the Arctic and lead a discussion about the film and where we
are today with America's Arctic Refuge.
 Media Training  Hosted by: Alaska Wilderness League RSVP by Nov. 6 for
lunch 
You are invited to join us for our 2009 Activist Media Training in Des
Moines IA. This training is designed to bring individuals together to
learn about using media tools. This Media Training will provide the
skills for any level activist to use the media to further their campaign.
We will be joined by Emilie Surrusco, Communications Director for Alaska
Wilderness League in Washington DC, who will share her broad experiences
in dealing with various forms of media on a number of different issues. 
 
There will also be a briefing for updates on the current legislative
issues affecting wild Alaska, including the Arctic National Wildlife
Refuge, the Tongass National Forest, and Teshekpuk Lake among others in
light of the new administration.  
 When: Saturday, November 14th
             9:15 - 2:00 pm (Lunch will be provided)
 Where: Des Moines Central Library, 1000 Grand Avenue · Des Moines, IA
50309 
 Who: The training is free and open to those who are interested in
learning more about the issues facing Alaska or seeking to improve their
grassroots skills. All levels of activists are welcome!
 How: Please RSVP to [log in to unmask] with the names of any attendees
by November 6 as we need a final count for lunch.
 
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