Assembly 2008

The Assembly started at the Rivers Retreat Center in Covington, LA

Meredith McGee in Circle of Sharing

Network Activities

Rivers Retreat Center, Covington, LA

October 13-14, 2010
Welcome
Circle of Sharing
Celebration of Ph.D.
Asset Building Economics Exercise & Skpe Presentation
Remembering Those Who Have Gone On
Poetry Recitation
Health Support
Network Fundraising Session

Twila Martin-Kekahbah leading entrepreneurship workshop

Workshops and Cultural Event

Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum

October 15, 2010
Rural Women’s Day
Welcome
Credit Union Workshop
Entrepreneurship Workshop
Housing Workshop
Reading and Performance

l to r, Penny Fujiko-Willgerodt, Leticia Carréon, Moises Loza, and Ada McMahon at Captain Mike Hymel's place in Barataria

Exchange with Louisiana Groups

affected by Katrina and BP Oil Spill

Belle Chase, Barataria, and Kenner, LA

October 16, 2010
World Food Day
Brenda Hymes, Southern Mutual Help
Bill Chandler, Mississippi Immigrants Rights
Alliance (MIRA)
Captain Mike Hymel, Mike Roberts, Louisiana
Bayoukeepers, et al

Workking Meetings: Circle of Sharing, Asset Mapping, Advocacy Training Design
Workshops, Cultural Events

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