State of the World Forum

Jeannette Armstrong
Director, Language and Culture, En'owkin Centre, Canada


	At SWF: Friday, October 30th, 1:00PM - 2:30 PM, Beyond Charity: Women & Philanthropy RT: Thursday, October 29th, Indigenous Wisdom: Living Solutions, Past and Present RT: Friday, October 30th, Indigenous Wisdom: Living Solutions, the Future Biography: Okanagan Indian artist Jeannette Armstrong is a writer, teacher, artist, sculptor and activist. Armstrong writes poetry, fiction, essays and children's literature. She also creates visual art, as well as teaching creative writing and performance. In 1986 Armstrong became the director of the En'owkin Centre in Penticton. She is also the first director of the En'owkin International School of Writing in Penticton, a creative-writing school organised by and for indigenous people. She has been invited to speak to numerous international audiences on native issues including native education and indigenous rights. Links: Information on Jeannette Armstrong More information on Jeannette Armstrong

"The Taleban is using culture and religion to keep women down."
--Sima Wali (on Afghanistan)

COEXISTENCE AND COMMUNITY: More than 50 young people from nearly as many countries are taking part as full participants in this year's SWF.
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