SAFE SCHOOLS
How Can You Help Stop Bullying
We who in engage in nonviolent direct action are not the creators of tension.
We merely bring to the surface the hidden tension that is already alive.
-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The fact is that some degree of bullying happens in every
school, everywhere, every day.  It is the extent to which it
happens and how it is handled that firmly establishes the
climate in a school.  Creating a safe, accepting environment
that promotes respect for all is key in preventing bullying and
harassing behaviors. This workshop will focus on reasons that
bullying takes place, the players involved, and what to do in
schools and at home to prevent it from happening.  Research
and effective strategies for ensuring a safe, respectful school
climate will be shared.  In addition, the connections between
bullying/harassment and bias and diversity
awareness/appreciation will be discussed.
All Workshops will begin promptly at 2:00 PM, Monday January 21st at Milford High School
following the Main Event. Limited seating. No late comers will be permitted. Register Now To Reserve Your Seat!
Workshops
DRUMMING FOR PEACE
class studying traditional rhythms from –
of Like Water Drum & Dance) is an
experienced teacher of music and
folklore, as well as an active student that
has traveled to Guinea, West Africa
many times to study, absorb and
celebrate rhythm.  
FINDING OUR ROOTS IN IRAQI ART
and the Euphrates, ancient Iraq, has been called the cradle of Western civilization: why is
Mesopotamia, what the Greeks called the land between the two great rivers, the Tigris
and the Euphrates, ancient Iraq, has been called the cradle of Western civilization: why is
Mesopotamia, what the Greeks called the land between the two great rivers, the Tigris
Mesopotamia, what the Greeks called the land between the two great rivers, the Tigris
ancient Mesopotamia from beginnings in the delta circa 5500 BCE. Cunieform tabets with
powerful tales of a diety's resurrection, alabaster votive offerings in the form of persons
destruction of human and animal foe alike all records of beliefs, values, rituals, and
Mesopotamia, what the Greeks called the land between the two great rivers, the Tigris
political forms of life remarkably like our own. How might we trace our cultural forms back
political forms of life remarkably like our own. How might we trace our cultural forms back
to those of the people who inhabited ancient Iraq? And what responsibility do we have to
to those of the people who inhabited ancient Iraq? And what responsibility do we have to
safeguard the cultural treasures of Iraq while we occupy its territory? We consider a
safeguard the cultural treasures of Iraq while we occupy its territory? We consider a
different view of U.S. involvement in Iraq.different view of U.S. involvement in Iraq.teaches
art history and visual teaches art history and visual  Leslie Cavell  Leslie Cavell culture
at Michigan State University. She has presented research on medieval religious culture at
Michigan State University. She has presented research on medieval religious imagery in
at College Art Association and the Society of Biblical Literature conferences imagery in at
College Art Association and the Society of Biblical Literature conferences and in the 2006
SOURCE article "Restoring the Integrity of Macon's Last Judgment Portal.and in the 2006
SOURCE article "Restoring the Integrity of Macon's Last Judgment Portal.
AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM
attitude that can oppose others.
country & has had numerous articles on Islam & Interfaith dialogue published. He also
Achievement Medals for his work under the Administrative Officer & the Command
Judge Advocate of his unit.
All workshops will begin promptly at 2:00 PM & conclude at 3:30 PM.
*Pre-registration is highly encouraged if you want to be assured a seat.
All workshops are limited to approximately 30 participants  
(People who pre-register by January 13th will be given priority)
Drumming For Peace in the Old Gym which is open to all-ages & can accommodate
up to 100 participants.   
FOR ALL
AGES
Join in and make this growing commemoration to Dr.
each day for 2008!

about peace and the joy of working collaboratively with
PEACE QUILT – Make a Piece For Peace
priorities compare to the Federal Budget, as well as what other faith leaders
are saying about our federal spending.
Justice is a non-profit education/social
believe the world is one family. We
generations, wise stewardship is a
non-profit education/social of the of the
environment and promotion of
environment and promotion of social,
environment and promotion of social,
religious responsibilities.
FAITH VALUES & BUDGET PRIORITIES
acceptance, and inclusion within our school community. Some of our activities to date include the Day of Silence, Mix it
also actively involved with the youth diversity program LINC, through it we have been given the opportunity to grow as
individuals in our knowledge and understanding of diversity related issues, and have been trained as facilitators.
on each other to stand. We will do interactive activities, followed by
discussion, that show the commonalities shared among us and to
remind us that by remembering no one is alone we can make a
communicate and care about others on an individual basis  is the first
step to bettering your world. There will also be a short film followed by
discussion concerning how diversity relates to you.
BUILDING BRIDGES PIECE BY PEACE   
WORKSHOP
FOR AGES
Jill McDonald, M.Ed., has worked as a public educator for the past 15 years.  She has been a middle and high
appreciation for diversity, and empower students.  She has been a leader in district and community-wide diversity
national M.Ed., has national trainer for the Bully-Proofing Your School, Creating Caring Communities organization.  
She has worked as a national trainer for the Bully-Proofing Your School, Creating Caring Communities organization.  
She has worked as a consultant, providing workshops and trainings for teachers, schools, and the Oakland
Intermediate School District in consultant, providing workshops and trainings for teachers, schools, and the Oakland
Intermediate School District in Oakland County.  Currently, Ms. McDonald is an administrator in the Huron Valley
School district and continues to research principles of effective teaching and violence prevention.
peace. With the many physiological problems facing individuals in our society today we often
aware? This is your first step to finding a more peaceful way to live, every day. This
introduction will start you on the path to personal peace and joy by reducing the impact of
techniques, meditation and mindfulness to encourage natural relaxation, sleep enhancement
and health. Ed Collins, MA, LPC, NBCC, CHt,  is a parent, husband, educator, activist,
mentor, artist, poet , counselor and life long meditator, newly living in the Huron Valley area.
He works as a counselor at Milford High School, supervising the Meditation Club.  
INCLUSIVE JUSTICE: LGBTQ People in Faith Communities, Schools & History
Inclusive Justice and Faith Action Network Program.