Celebrating Mother's Day by Defending and Protecting our Mother Earth

The Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN)

Invites you to a series of Education and Advocacy On-Line Tranings for Women in the US Mobilizing for Climate Justice

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Dear Friends and Allies,

In celebration of Mother's Day, we are holding close to our hearts, all the amazing and courageous Mothers worldwide who are caring for the upcoming generation amongst increasing challenges in our economic and ecologic systems. At WECAN, we are working everyday in our advocacy programs and projects to usher in a future of hope and well-being for Mother Earth and the next generations. We are working in solidarity with women around the world to defend and protect our waters, our air, our forests, our oceans, our seeds, and the very web of life.

Renewing and deepening our relationship with Mother Earth and our communities empowers us to act with great strength and passion.

Today, in honor of Mothers, our shared Mother Earth and Future Generations, we are excited to announce a series of Education and Advocacy On-Line Trainings for Women in the U.S. Mobilizing for Climate Justice. Please join one or all of our trainings, which are part of our 6-point plan as women come together and mobilize for climate action and justice in the lead up to the November/December 2015 United Nations Paris climate negotiations (COP21), the 2016 U.S. elections and beyond. To stay informed about the trainings and this growing nationwide initiative, please register here.

For those of you not located in the U.S., you are most welcome to participate in these sessions, and also please stay tuned because in the near future, WECAN will be opening international calls to our growing global network.

Today we like to remember the inspiring words of Patricia Gualinga, Indigenous Kichwa leader from Sarayaku, Ecuador, "When women decide to do something -when we are firm and radical- we will be successful and make it happen! Everywhere on the planet, we have such a powerful impact."

Happy Mother's Day and Happy Mother Earth Day to all!

Osprey Orielle Lake and the WECAN Team

Education and Advocacy Online Trainings Begin in June- Open to All at No Cost!

Training # 1

Women for 100% Renewable Energy: All the basics from installations to advocacy and more!

Presenters: Angelina Galiteva and Diane Moss, Renewables 100 Policy Institute; Kristen Nicole, Solar Women; Cathlene Monahan, Grid Alternatives; Allison Archambault, EarthSpark International; Lynn Benanaer, Co-Op Power.

JUNE 2nd 10:00amPT/1:00pm ET for 90 minutes.

Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/441289417

Or join by phone: +1 (415) 762-9988 or +1 (646) 568-7788 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 441 289 417

JUNE 4th 10:00amPT/1:00pm ET for 90 minutes.

Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/470581474

Or join by phone: +1 (415) 762-9988 or +1 (646) 568-7788 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 470 581 474

Training # 2

Health and Climate Change: What is at stake, what can be done?

Presenters: Susan E. Pacheco M.D., University of Texas; Sheila Bushkin-Bedient, M.D., Institute for Health & the Environment; Pramilla Malick, Protect Orange County; Cherri Foytlin, Idle No More Gulf Coast; Pandora Thomas, Earthseed Consulting; Angela Monti Fox, The Mothers Project.

JUNE 23rd 10:00amPT/1:00pm ET for 90 minutes.

Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/864708293

Or join by phone: +1 (415) 762-9988 or +1 (646) 568-7788 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 864 708 293

JUNE 25th 10:00amPT/1:00pm ET for 90 minutes.

Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/455109791

Or join by phone: +1 (415) 762-9988 or +1 (646) 568-7788 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 455 109 791

Training # 3

Women on the Frontlines of Climate Change: Resistance and solutions

Presenters: Casey Camp-Horinek, Ponca Nation; Kandi Mossett, Indigenous Environmental Network; Jacqueline Patterson, NAACP; Pennie Opal Plant, Idle No More SF Bay.

JULY 8th 10:00amPT/1:00pm ET for 90 minutes.

Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/597468420

Or join by phone: +1 (415) 762-9988 or +1 (646) 568-7788 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 597 468 420

Training # 4

Rights of Nature and Community Rights: Protecting and defending the places we live

Presenters: Shannon Biggs, Movement Rights; Osprey Orielle Lake, Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN).

JULY 28th 10:00amPT/1:00pm ET for 120 minutes.

Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/158637341

Or join by phone: +1 (415) 762-9988 or +1 (646) 568-7788 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 158 637 341

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The trainings/webinars will be hosted in Zoom Video. You can participate by either calling the phone number provided or by using your computer. To use your computer or to use the internet on your smart phone, download the free connection software here (https://www.zoom.us/ ) prior to the meeting. Five minutes before the meeting, click on the URL provided and join audio by computer (no need to join by video, audio only please). Trouble shooting tips are located here: Computer Technical Support Page https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697-PC-MAC-Linux

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