Our theme for the coming year is Uprooting and Unearthing.
Permaculture’s history can be described as Indigenous land management that was repackaged. While much of this knowledge and these skills have disappeared in some communities for about two generations, they are now crucial to helping address climate change and to restoring our humanity. Regardless of what we call this collection of knowledge, as we continue to commit atrocities to the planet — which in turn hurts us — this work becomes critical to our collective survival.
The theme of Uprooting and Unearthing includes: decolonization and equity; the role of spirituality and Indigenous traditions in permaculture; the inner processes of learning, reflection, and discovery; and taking responsibility through action. As we begin to uproot the systems of thought and practice that run counter to Earth care, people care, and fair share, we remember that growing food, building soil, protecting water, regenerating healthy ecosystems, and fostering community is sacred work.
Roundtable Discussion on Decolonizing Permaculture
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 – 6:30pm to 8pm (online)
Join us in a roundtable discussion as PAN journeys towards decolonizing permaculture. We wish to create a frank conversation modelling vulnerability and transparency, moving past decolonization and moving towards equity. This event will include a panel with PAN board members and breakout groups with attendees.
Whether you have just started to study about decolonization or have been an activist or a community leader for years, we all have a place on this learning continuum. We invite you to join us as we learn together and share our experiences.
NOTE: We think it’s important for the permaculture community to be thinking, discussing, and learning about decolonization. We understand there are different approaches, different words, and different roles in this work. Our intention is to create a safe and respectful space to have a productive conversation and to learn together. Please join us for this discussion.
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PAN wishes to thank Grasshoppers Landing for sponsoring and helping to make this event possible.
Upcoming Sessions
“From Access to Sovereignty: Conversations about Equitable Land Use” with Rev Dele
Coming in winter/spring 2022
Rev Dele of Soil & Souls is opening the environmental narrative to include the voice of Mother Nature so we create JOY with our Impact. Trained as a Climate Reality Leader and spiritual director, she helps leaders to heal human crises with Nature based solutions. As grandmother, theologian and permaculture professor Dele teaches that justice begins with inner balance and flows through a community in diverse banks of love. Dele is developing national initiatives that will calm our social and weather chaos. The Spirit of Resilience radio show raises a platform for women Earthkeepers all over the globe. We invite dialogue, offer solutions, and connect with allies who invest resources on the ground and in campaigns we lead. The emerging Soil & Souls nursery also provides leadership training and community education on resilience in communities that need it most. Her newest book “Breath of Life” is a 5 week Bible study that helps us grow closer to God and grow a secure community by loving creation. She also serves as council member of the National Congress of Black American Indians, board member of Permaculture Association of the Northeast and the UCC Climate Council. Dele’s B.A. is from University of California-Riverside and M.Div. from Howard University School of Divinity. She serves in the Southern Conference of the United Church of Christ and maintains Baptist and Indigenous affiliations.
Stay tuned for more details!
Past Webinars – For the Public
PANdemic Webinar: Permaculture Tools and Strategies in a Time of Crisis and Possibility
May 2020
Check it out… An inspiring conversation with permaculture activists, designers, and educators as we explore questions about mutual aid, people care, and organizing in this time of COVID-19. Moderated by Lisa DePiano, and with panelists: Scott Kellogg, Bonita Ford, Keith Morris, and Adriana Magaña.
Permaculture, Activism, and Spirituality – with Starhawk
October 2019
Past Webinars – Members Only
PAN Members: Please email us and we will send you a link to past webinars
- September 23, 2020 – Permaculture for Suburban Landscapes
A conversation with Dave Scandurra and Patty Love about suburban permaculture models, techniques, and opportunities! Participants will guide the conversation through this Q&A style webinar while two northeast permaculture practitioners offer their perspective and expertise.
- June 30, 2020 – Teaching Permaculture to Youth: For Educators, Facilitators, Organizers and Families
- Join us for a conversation about teaching permaculture design, food production, and ecological literacy to children and young adults! Learn how two northeast educators are providing youth with tools to create positive change in their communities, develop a sense of empowerment, and connect deeper with food and nature. Presenters: Monica Ibacache and Stephanie Aubert.
- April 1, 2020 – Exploring the Social and Psychological Significance of Permaculture Convergences
- In this webinar Matthew Devine shared his research on permaculture convergences, the focus of his Ph.D. studies in Environmental Psychology at the CUNY Graduate Center.
- July 31, 2019 – Strategies for Food System Change
- This webinar focused on tips, tools, and strategies for influencing food systems change at local, state, and regional policy levels. Presenters: Lisa Fernandes and Jesse Watson
- May 20, 2019 – Strategies for Local Organizing
- This webinar focused on strategies for local permaculture organizing, featuring case studies from the Finger Lakes Region of NY, Boston, MA, and Portland, ME. Presenters: Kate Wallace, Orion Kriegman, and Patty Love
- March 14, 2019 – Using NRCS Practices to Design Agroforestry System
- This webinar focused on agroforestry practices the NRCS will recognize in different Northeast States. We also discussed using NRCS field operations guidelines as a design tool for planning fundable agroforestry systems. Presenter: Sven Pihl
- October 26, 2018 – Carbon Farming: Regenerative Agricultural Practices and Climate Change Solutions for the Northeast
- Featuring Northeast Carbon Farming Practitioners and Teachers Eric Toensmeier, Lisa DiPiano, and Jono Neiger
- April 26, 2018 – Designing and Building a Design/Build Permaculture Business
- Learn how successful design/build business owners are using their permaculture expertise to generate an income. Find out what they wish they had known when they started and how their businesses have changed over time. Presenters: Jesse Labbe-Watson with Jennifer Cummings of Full Circle Landscaping and Teddy Mattson of Seed of Life Landscaping.
- Learn how successful design/build business owners are using their permaculture expertise to generate an income. Find out what they wish they had known when they started and how their businesses have changed over time. Presenters: Jesse Labbe-Watson with Jennifer Cummings of Full Circle Landscaping and Teddy Mattson of Seed of Life Landscaping.
- January 26, 2018 – Permaculture & Disaster Relief
- A conversation with Tara Rodriguez Besosa, Prabina Shrestha and Pippa Buchanan hosted by the Permaculture Association of the Northeast (PAN) and sponsored by Resilience Planning and Design, NH. Learn how these practitioners are using permaculture-based skills to help in disaster relief efforts as a form of solidarity and social justice work in their respective countries of Puerto Rico, Nepal, and Austria.
All PAN Webinars are recorded and are free for PAN members.