Call for Proposals: Sequestering Tradition?: A Cultural Sustainability Symposium

Call for Proposals
Sequestering Tradition?: A Cultural Sustainability Symposium
August 15-18, 2013 ~ Sterling College, Craftsbury Common, Vermont

Overview
This Symposium grows out of the premise that “cultural vitality is as essential to a healthy and sustainable society as social equity, environmental responsibility and economic viability,” as articulated by Jon Hawkes in The Fourth Pillar of Sustainability: Culture’s Essential Role in Public Planning.

We view “cultural vitality” as the diverse, thriving practices and beliefs that undergird social systems and make human action meaningful. Just as environmental sustainability recognizes the critical role of ecological diversity to the survival of our planet, cultural sustainability recognizes the critical role of cultural diversity to the health and well-being of our “cultural ecosystems.” Cultural sustainability provides a framework for discussing tradition as a dynamic cultural process, one that empowers people to make intentional decisions about their communities. Continue reading →

National Take-Back Day, April 27th

Protect Our Lake, Our Kids, Our City. Help keep our medications out of our water! National Take-Back Day, Saturday April 27th, 10am-2pm Lock up or dispose of medication properly. Find drop-off location in VT at dea.gov Burlington Residents may dispose of meds (pills only, please) year-round at Burlington Police Department, M-F, 9-10am and 4-5pm, FREE & […]

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Intervale Food Hub Packing and Distribution Staff Openings

Part Time • Nonprofit

Intervale Center • Burlington, Vermont • Chittenden County

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Details:

Type of position: Regular, Hourly, Part Time 24 hours/week
Compensation: $12 -13/hr

Description: The Intervale Food Hub is an online local foods market offering convenient, year-round delivery. We collaborate with ecological farmers and food processors in our region to provide the community with an array of the highest quality foods. The business is owned by the Intervale Center and is committed to cultivating a local economy that sustains healthy food,
farms, land and people.

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Burlington City Hall Summer Internship – Apply Now!

Deadline is May 6th CEDO is now seeking motivated candidates for the City Hall Internship Summer Program. Internships will provide individuals with educational experience in local government that will help them develop skills and proficiencies through attendance at city meetings, coordinating communications, planning events and initiatives, researching and drafting reports, and more. Click here for […]

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VT Foodbank Hunger Action Conference, May 7th

The 2013 Vermont Foodbank Hunger Action Conference: Moving to Action, Achieving Results will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington. Check out some of the featured speakers, you may be familiar with!  You can read more and sign up at: https://www.vtfoodbank.org/ForNetworkPartners/HungerActionConference/2013HungerActionConference.aspx#.UXg5a-B5hRA

Intervale Food Hub – Announcing our 2013 Fall Semester College Share! SIGN UP & SPREAD THE WORD!

Announcing the Intervale Food Hub 2013 Fall Semester College Local Food Share! We are excited to continue partnering with the University of Vermont, Saint Michael’s College and Champlain College to provide students and faculty with convenient access to healthy, local food. We invite students to become a member and join us for our 2013 College Fall Semester Share. […]

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