2nd Annual Coastal Cultures Conference-Gullah/Geechee: Healin de Land an de Famlee
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2nd Annual Coastal Cultures Conference
Gullah/Geechee: Healin de Land an de Famlee
Hunting Island Nature Center
Hunting Island, SC
Gullah/Geechee Nation
March 14 & 15, 2014
The Coastal Cultures Conference is an interactive engagement conference on the Sea Islands of the Gullah/Geechee Nation. The presentations for the conference are done by native Gullah/Geechees and members of the Gullah/Geechee Sustainability Think Tank. The event takes place along the seashore of Hunting Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina in the Gullah/Geechee Nation. (The Hunting Island Nature Center is at the foot of the Fripp Island Bridge after passing the entrance to the beach.)
The Coastal Cultures Conference will be hosted by Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) and leaders of the Gullah/Geechee Nation.
Friday, March 14, 2013
Noon-1 pm Welcoming Gullah/Geechee Luncheon with Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation
1-2:30 pm Climate Change and Culture on the Sea Islands
2:30-3 pm Wha dey Here pun Paradise Pier
3-4 pm Gullah/Geechee Documentary
4-5 pm Cultural Healing Circles of Connection in the Gullah/Geechee Nation
Saturday, March 15, 2013
(Dress in comfortable clothing and walking shoes.)
10:30 am-Noon Gullah/Geechee Healin & Health Interactive Workshop with A Soulful Touch Wellness and Geechee Naturals
Noon-1 pm Gullah/Geechee Lunch at the Paradise Pier
1-2:30 pm Gullah/Geechee Land, Legacy & Sustainability
2:30-3:30 pm Continuing Gullah/Geechee Traditional Crafts
3:30-5 pm Oyster Shell Bagging for Reef Rebuilding
Cum jayn we fa a weekend of healin pun de islands een de sea!
Register for the conference and also become a member of the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition at
Disya sponsa by
GOD
Gullah/Geechee Nation
Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition
Nu Health Concepts
Gullah/Geechee Angel Network
www.gullahgeecheeangelnetwork.com
Hunting Island Nature Center
http://huntingisland.com/nature_center.htm
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