Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Dear Friends: Here is our conference announcement. Please help us get the word out and feel free to contact me with any questions. Suzanne "Transforming the Legacies of Conflict, War and Genocide through Dialogue" One by One ConferenceNovember 13-17, 2006 The Passionist Center in Riverdale, New Yorkwww.0ne-by-one.org Conference Vision Statement: One by One, Inc. was created ten years ago in response to the profound experience of healing and personal transformation shared by its members during a week of dialogue between descendants of the Holocaust and descendants of the Nazi Era. Over the years we have shared our personal journeys through educational programs, publications, concerts, art exhibits and numerous speaking engagements in the U.S., Germany and Italy and have formed some deep and meaningful relationships. The foundation of our work is dialogue; it is what gives depth and meaning to our personal journeys and to all of our activities. Dialogue is the best tool we have for the prevention of future violence and for helping the increasing numbers of people worldwide, who are suffering from the aftermath of war, genocide and displacement. It is a path that can lead away from passing the legacy of trauma, hatred and prejudice on to future generations and toward personal liberation and social justice.We envision a conference that will: Address the need for dialogue and reconciliation in the world today. Explore the potential for sharing the in-depth dialogue process we have developed with other groups and organizations that are working with the aftermath of the Armenian genocide, and more recently with the conflicts and genocides in the Balkans, Peru, Sri Lanka, Rwanda, and possibly the Sudan. Provide an opportunity to continue the examination of our own collective history, which is rooted in the Holocaust. Offer a forum for individuals and organizations currently working in post-war countries with an eye toward exploring the usefulness and limitations of dialogue in different settings. Enable us to share our work, compare techniques and strategies, encourage networking and answer the question, “How can we be of help to one another?†Offer sharing/storytelling groups to provide an experiential component and the opportunity for deeper and more personal connections that will enrich the entire conference experience. The conference will consist of five days of presentations, workshops, experiential sharing groups and time together in a beautiful retreat on the Hudson River in New York City. Our Planning to Date: We are making excellent and exciting progress in the planning of our conference, "Transforming the Legacies of Conflict, War and Genocide through Dialogue," which will take place in Riverdale, New York, November 13-17, 2006. The conference will begin on Monday November 13, 2006 at 12 Noon for registration, followed by opening remarks by two of our One by One founders. We will begin the afternoon by presenting One by One’s Dialogue concept, how we have shaped our dialogue model over 10 years and how our dialogue groups promote transformation. We have scheduled an evening of presentations for Monday called “Peace building through Dialogue: Dialogue across Cultures" that will feature the work of Karuna Center for Peacebuilding, Rational Games, Compassionate Listening and Robin Moulds who will present her work with Dialogue groups in Pakistan/India. We will begin each day, Tuesday-Friday, with an optional series of pre-breakfast meditations led by various healing groups and individuals. On Tuesday and Wednesday mornings our conference will begin with 90 minute facilitated "story/sharing" sessions. These will be facilitated sessions, but not mini Dialogues. Stanislas Kamanzi, the Rwandan Ambassador to the United Nations, will be our keynote speaker on Tuesday evening. His presentation will be followed by a talk given by ph Sebarenzi, former head of the Rwanda parliament, and a reception at Fordham University in Manhattan. This event will be open to the public. We are grateful to our Advisory Board member, Dr. Anie Kalayjian, for helping us make this event possible. There are also exciting things planned for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday including an evening of stories of personal transformation from different cultural and historical perspectives on Wednesday and an afternoon panel discussion at the United Nations called “Trauma Transformation†on Thursday. We will end the conference with a discussion of the spiritual/philosophical meaning of transformation on Friday morning. We are in the process of scheduling the remaining workshops and panels and will have more information in the weeks to come. Please see the attached tentative schedule for more details and please stay tuned to our website (www.one-by-one.org) for updated information. Here are some of the highlights of those who have committed to presenting workshops: Anie Kalayjian - Forgiveness Workshop Dan Booth Cohen - Family Constellations Suzanne Schecker - Children of War Petra Schneiderheinze - The Resistance Movement in WWII Germany and how it was dealt with after 1945 in the two Germanys (East/West.) This workshop will touch on consequences for the children of the resistance mouvement. Robin Moulds Braidotti/ Medina - Latin American perspectives …And what we are still planning: Forgiveness Panel Wednesday morning Survival and Beyond: Personal Stories of Transformation: Panel/Discussion Wednesday evening Trauma Transformation: Panel/Discussion on Thursday afternoon Spirituality in the Aftermath of Violence: Panel/Discussion on Friday Memorial for Gottfried Leich on Friday An evening of entertainment and music on Thursday Films - There will be a room set aside for people to show films and offer books and videos, so feel free to bring whatever you like. Further panel participants and workshop leaders who will cover the areas of peacebuilding and dialogue including Karuna Center for Peacebuilding, Compassionate Listening, Naava Piatka, workshops given by other One by One New York members.. Conference Information and Fees: Date: November 13- November 17, 2006 (arrival on Sunday possible.) Place: Passionist Spiritual Center. 5801 Palisade Avenue, Riverdale, New York 10471 Costs: Sunday arrival, Friday afternoon departure … $600Per Diem Cost …. To be Determined The Passionist Center is a peaceful, secluded space along the Hudson River, just 5 miles north of the Washington Bridge. It combines the convenience of a New York City location with a natural setting designed to facilitate opportunities for reflection and learning. To register and for more information contact Elaine Doll or Zella Brown: Email: OnebyOne_Inc@... Phone: Mail: P.O. Box 1709, Brookline, MA. 02446 Please include your: Name; Address; City, State Zip Code; Email Address; Phone. Go to our website to download a form. We truly are very excited about this conference and hope that you will be able to attend. To read further about some of our conference presenters please see:Anie Kalayjian: http://www.meaningfulworld.com/Karuna Center for Peacebuilding: http://www.karunacenter.org/ Compassionate Listening: http://www.compassionatelistening.org/Rational Games: http://www.rationalgames.org/ph Sebarenzi: http://www.sit.edu/news/archive/sebarenzi.htmlDan Booth Cohen: http://www.hiddensolution.com/index.htmlNaava Piatka: http://www.naava.com/ One by One, Inc.P.O Box 1709Brookline, MA. 02446 www.one-by-one.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Dear Friends: I'd like to share the latest information we have fro the One by One conference I've been working on for over a year....it's turning into a wonderful event... Peace and Blessings: Suzanne Schecker DIALOGUE, NOT WAR! Join us to hear our stories and support our community of concerned individuals in making a difference! As descendants of victims and perpetrators of the Holocaust we personally know the consequences of war. Please see the attached information and click on the links to our website to read about our organization (One by One, Inc.) and our upcoming conference: "Transforming the Legacies of Conflict, War and Genocide through Dialogue." Please accept our invitation to attend and please help us spread the word to as many of your colleagues, friends and family as possible because this theme is so relevant in today's troubled times. Our website will enable anyone to register with ease. One by One, Inc. Presents: "Transforming the Legacies of Conflict, War and Genocide through Dialogue" One by One ConferenceNovember 13-17, 2006 The Passionist Center in Riverdale, New Yorkwww.one-by-one.orgToday, more than ever, when our world is wracked with war and hatred. DIALOGUE offers an alternative to the current cycle of violence and revenge that can only perpetuate human suffering.DIALOGUE allows us to move beyond inherited enmity and trauma to the recognition that the dehumanization of the "other" ultimately results in the loss of our own humanity.DIALOGUE is one of the best tools we have for peace building; for preventing future violence and helping the increasing number of people worldwide, who are suffering from the aftermath of war, genocide and displacement.KeynoteTuesday Evening, November 14 at Fordham University ph Sebarenzi: former head of the Rwanda Parliament, has endured tragedy most of us cannot fathom. He lost both his parents, seven siblings, and numerous other relatives in the Rwandan genocide of 1994. Yet, years later, as a senior government official in a position to exact revenge, he instead pushed for peace and reconciliation. "Revenge is like adding guilt to victim hood." says Sebarenzi. "It solves nothing. At some point, we have to ignore the past and envision the future." Rwandan Ambassador to the UN: H.E. Prof. ph Nsengimana:Ambassador Nsengimana has been the Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations since 13 June 2006. In this capacity he oversees all issues of interest to Rwanda at the UN. He also follows several issues closely in the Security Council. Prior to this appointment, Ambassador Nsengimana was a Special Advisor to the President of Rwanda, and served as a Cabinet Minister for six years. Join us for an exciting week of presentations, workshops and panel discussions... Click here to read about our presentersClick here to see our schedule Click here for cost and registration informationClick here to read our Conference Vision StatementPlease stay tuned to our website for updates on our conference: www.one-by-one.orgClick here to contact us for more information. One by One, Inc.P.O Box 1709Brookline, MA. 02446 N.Y. M.A. www.one-by-one.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Dear Friends: This is the latest update on the One by One Conference I've been working on. There are more details on our website under calendar. Please help us get the word out about what is shaping up to be awondrful event. Peace and Blessings: Suzanne One by One, Inc. Presents: "Transforming the Legacies of Conflict, War and Genocide through Dialogue" November 13-17, 2006The Passionist Centerin Riverdale, N.Y. PLEASE DISTRIBUTE FREELY http://www.one-by-one.org/ http://www.one-by-one.org/1x1calendar.htm Today, more than ever, when our world is wracked with war and hatred. DIALOGUE offers an alternative to the current cycle of violence and revenge that can only perpetuate human suffering. DIALOGUE allows us to move beyond inherited enmity and trauma to the recognition that the dehumanization of the "other" ultimately results in the loss of our own humanity.DIALOGUE is one of the best tools we have for peace building; for preventing future violence and helping the increasing number of people worldwide, who are suffering from the aftermath of war, genocide and displacement. Please join us for a week of exciting workshops and presentations by: ph Sebarenzi, Ph.D. candidate - keynote speaker Miki Jacevic - Human Rights Activist from BosniaThe Karuna Center for PeacebuildingCompassionate Listening Project von Alemann - FilmmakerDan Booth Cohen - Family Constellations Hilliard - Media and GenocideAnie Kalayjian/n Weisberg - Forgiveness WorkshopRobin Moulds - Pakistan/India DialogueSuzanne Schecker/Joyce Reilly - Children of War One by One Members and more … Monday, November 13, 2006 12:00 - 2:00 PM Registration 2:00 - 2:30 Opening remarks 2:30 - 4:00 Introduction and welcome of conference attendees 4:00 - 5:30 Opening Presentation: One by One-10 Years of Dialogue and Transformation - a Emme, lie Gerut, Wilma Busse founding members of One by One, Inc. 6:15 - 7:15 Dinner 7:30 - 10:00 Panel/Discussion: Peacebuilding Through Dialogue: Dialogue Across Cultures. Panelists: Compassionate Listening, Karuna, Rational Games, Robin Moulds, One by One Tuesday, November 14, 2006 7:00 - 7:30 AM Pre-Breakfast Meditation 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast 9:00 - 10:30 Sharing/Stories 10:30 - 12:00 PM Karuna Center for Peacebuilding - Workshop 12:15 - 2:15 Lunch and break 2:30 - 5:30 Anie Kalayjian and n Weisberg - Forgiveness Workshop 2:30 - 4:00 Suzanne Schecker and Joyce Reilly - Psychological Affect of War on Children 4:00 - 5:30 Robin Moulds - Pakistan/India Dialogue 6:00 - 7:15 Dinner 7:30 - 10:00 Keynote/Reception at Fordham University: Rwandan Ambassador to the UN - H.E. Prof. ph Nsengimana and ph Sebarenzi, former head of the Rwanda Parliament Wednesday, November 15, 2006 7:00 - 7:30 AM Pre-Breakfast Meditation 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast 9:00 - 10:30 Sharing/Stories 10:30 - 12:00 PM Cohen, Compassionate Listening Project - Workshop 12:15 - 2:15 Lunch and break 2:30 - 5:30 Dan Cohen - Hidden Solutions: Family Constellations 2:30 - 4:00 Hilliard - Media and Genocide, from the Holocaust to Now 4:00 - 5:30 Mirsad Miki Jacevic Human rights activist and peace program specialist from Sarajevo - Workshop 6:00 - 7:15 Dinner 7:30 - 10:00 Panel/Discussion Survival and Beyond: Personal Stories of Transformation. Panelists to date: ph Sebarenzi, Miki Jacevic, One by One Members: Helga Mueller and Zella Brown Thursday, November 16, 2006 7:00 - 7:30 AM Pre-Breakfast Meditation 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast 9:00 - 10:30 Workshop A: Poonam Tandon from Art of Living - Healing the SelfWorkshop B: Zella Brown and Marga Dieter - Storytelling Workshop 10:30 - 12:00 PM Workshop A: Baldner - Art as DialogueWorkshop B: Naava Piatka - Moving On, Moving Up! 12:15 - 2:15 Lunch and break 2:30 - 5:30 Panel Discussion: Justice as Healing.. Healing as Justice: Judith moderator. Panelists: Pat , currently serving on the Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Other panelists to be announced. 6:00 - 7:15 Dinner 7:30 - ? Entertainment/Party: Author Readings, lie Gerut, Naava Piatka-one woman show, Music from various countries Friday, November 17, 2006 7:00 - 7:30 AM Pre-Breakfast Meditation 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast 9:00 - 1:00 PM Sacred Circle: Spirituality in the Aftermath of Violence - In our familiar setting, the sacred circle, One by One members, wounded healers and participants will share how their spiritual values have sustained them throughout their lives. Tribute to Gottfried Leich, One by One member who passed away in 2005 Action/Advocate brainstorming: What can you do to make a difference Conference Wrap Up CONFERENCE ENDS Monday, November 13, 2006 12:00 - 2:00 PM Registration 2:00 - 2:30 Opening remarks 2:30 - 4:00 Introduction and welcome of conference attendees 4:00 - 5:30 Opening Presentation: One by One-10 Years of Dialogue and Transformation - a Emme, lie Gerut, Wilma Busse founding members of One by One, Inc. 6:15 - 7:15 Dinner 7:30 - 10:00 Panel/Discussion: Peacebuilding Through Dialogue: Dialogue Across Cultures. Panelists: Compassionate Listening, Karuna, Rational Games, Robin Moulds, One by One Tuesday, November 14, 2006 7:00 - 7:30 AM Pre-Breakfast Meditation 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast 9:00 - 10:30 Sharing/Stories 10:30 - 12:00 PM Karuna Center for Peacebuilding - Workshop 12:15 - 2:15 Lunch and break 2:30 - 5:30 Anie Kalayjian and n Weisberg - Forgiveness Workshop 2:30 - 4:00 Suzanne Schecker and Joyce Reilly - Psychological Affect of War on Children 4:00 - 5:30 Robin Moulds - Pakistan/India Dialogue 6:00 - 7:15 Dinner 7:30 - 10:00 Keynote/Reception at Fordham University: Rwandan Ambassador to the UN - H.E. Prof. ph Nsengimana and ph Sebarenzi, former head of the Rwanda Parliament Wednesday, November 15, 2006 7:00 - 7:30 AM Pre-Breakfast Meditation 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast 9:00 - 10:30 Sharing/Stories 10:30 - 12:00 PM Cohen, Compassionate Listening Project - Workshop 12:15 - 2:15 Lunch and break 2:30 - 5:30 Dan Cohen - Hidden Solutions: Family Constellations 2:30 - 4:00 Hilliard - Media and Genocide, from the Holocaust to Now 4:00 - 5:30 Mirsad Miki Jacevic Human rights activist and peace program specialist from Sarajevo - Workshop 6:00 - 7:15 Dinner 7:30 - 10:00 Panel/Discussion Survival and Beyond: Personal Stories of Transformation. Panelists to date: ph Sebarenzi, Miki Jacevic, One by One Members: Helga Mueller and Zella Brown Thursday, November 16, 2006 7:00 - 7:30 AM Pre-Breakfast Meditation 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast 9:00 - 10:30 Workshop A: Poonam Tandon from Art of Living - Healing the SelfWorkshop B: Zella Brown and Marga Dieter - Storytelling Workshop 10:30 - 12:00 PM Workshop A: Baldner - Art as DialogueWorkshop B: Naava Piatka - Moving On, Moving Up! 12:15 - 2:15 Lunch and break 2:30 - 5:30 Panel Discussion: Justice as Healing.. Healing as Justice: Judith moderator. Panelists: Pat , currently serving on the Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Other panelists to be announced. 6:00 - 7:15 Dinner 7:30 - ? Entertainment/Party: Author Readings, lie Gerut, Naava Piatka-one woman show, Music from various countries Friday, November 17, 2006 7:00 - 7:30 AM Pre-Breakfast Meditation 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast 9:00 - 1:00 PM Sacred Circle: Spirituality in the Aftermath of Violence - In our familiar setting, the sacred circle, One by One members, wounded healers and participants will share how their spiritual values have sustained them throughout their lives. Tribute to Gottfried Leich, One by One member who passed away in 2005 Action/Advocate brainstorming: What can you do to make a difference Conference Wrap Up CONFERENCE ENDS http://www.one-by-one.org/ http://www.one-by-one.org/1x1calendar.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Looks like a wonderful, and timely, event Suzanne. Thanks for sharing it with us here. Greg _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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