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Please join us for “Listening to the Waters,” a free three-day program Nov. 13-15featuring art, science, contemplative practice, Indigenous leadership, storytelling, and
activism, along Onondaga Creek at the Zen Center of Syracuse and at Unity of
Syracuse. The event is co-sponsored by the Zen Center of Syracuse, Unity of
Syracuse, the Zen Studies Society’s Engaged Buddhism Committee, Onondaga Creek
Neighbors, and Museums Without Borders.
For more information, visit: www.ZenCenterofSyracuse.org
Contact: Bonnie Shoultz: 315-492-6341, [email protected]
Friday, November 13
7 p.m. – Elliot Lyons, an Onondaga Nation Hawk Clan Faithkeeper, will present
“Words Before All Else,” a Thanksgiving Address. All will be welcomed and
presenters will introduce themselves.
Carriage House Zendo – Zen Center of Syracuse
Satuday, November 14
9 a.m. – Blake Lavia and Tzintzun Aguilar-Izzo, founders of Talking Rivers, will
weave together art, ecology, storytelling and activism, inviting us towards an
eco-centric perspective in caring for rivers, lakes, streams.
Sanctuary – Unity of Syracuse
12 p.m. – Lunch, prepared by chefs who are residents of the Zen Center.
Fellowship Hall – Unity of Syracuse
1 p.m. – Katsitsionni Fox will offer a song to Onondaga Creek and Catherine
Landis will lead an outdoor walk, focusing on the Creek as a self-healing, living
system supporting myriad plants and wildlife.
Gather at the Zen Center of Syracuse parking lot outside the Carriage
House Zendo
2:15 p.m. – Science as Listening Tool: Panel addressing issues affecting
Onondaga Creek and other waterways in the area. Three community scientists
(Catherine Landis, Stephanie Johnson, and Madeline Nylade) make up the
panel along with Onondaga Nation environmental leader Jeanne Shenandoah.
Fellowship Hall – Unity of Syracuse
3:30 p.m. – Katsitsionni Fox and Clint Shenandoah will engage the group in a
program of art viewing and art making, with work from both artists on display.
Fellowship Hall – Unity of Syracuse
Sunday, November 15
(9 a.m. – The Zen Center of Syracuse will chant Full Morning Service.)
10 a.m. – All are invited to join for meditation. No experience necessary.
Carriage House Zendo – Zen Center of Syracuse
11:30 a.m. – Presenters and participants will gather for a closing discussion.
Refreshments will be served.
Forman House – Zen Center of Syracuse
Unity of Syracuse’s Fellowship Hall is accessible, but the sanctuary has some stairs.
Both the Forman House and the Zendo at the Zen Center of Syracuse can be reached
without stairs.
“Listening to the Waters” weekend is being offered for free, thanks to generous
donations by people who care deeply about the issues to be discussed. Further
donations will be accepted at the door (cash or check only).
We strongly encourage you to register by Nov. 1 so that we can plan for food and
seating. Registering for the full weekend is encouraged but not necessary.
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