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.