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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
Join us for a fun and ego free hand drum
class studying traditional rhythms from
the Malinke and Susu people of West
Africa. All Ages and Beginners welcome
– drums to share. Ryan Edwards
(director 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.  
and the Euphrates, ancient Iraq, has been called the cradle of Western civilization: why is
that? This 90-minute PowerPoint slide discussion session invites participants to begin to
ancient Mesopotamia from beginnings in the delta circa 5500 BCE. Cunieform tabets with
safeguard the cultural treasures of Iraq while we occupy its territory? We consider a
different view of U.S. involvement in Iraq. Leslie Cavell teaches art history and visual
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
and in the 2006 SOURCE article "Restoring the Integrity of Macon's Last Judgment Portal.
AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM
briefly touch the subject of American Exceptionalism, meaning the attitude that
American culture & life is superior to other cultures’ life, which displays itself as this
attitude that can oppose others.
been active in the Detroit Metropolitan area for years. He has lectured across the
Achievement Medals for his work under the Administrative Officer & the Command
Judge Advocate of his unit.
(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
Artists For Peace, a collaborative of local artists who will
be offering an ARTshop for all ages to help us build a
King and pledge to pursue, practice, and profess peace
each day for 2008!

Materials supplied, bring a good attitude, a desire to talk
about peace and the joy of working collaboratively with
people of all ages in a creative and peaceful endeavor!
priorities as a nation? In this workshop participants explore how their budget
are saying about our federal spending.
Justice is a non-profit education/social
action organization which brings
together people of various faiths who
generations, wise stewardship of the
environment and promotion of social,
religious responsibilities.
Day, Movie Night, a teacher presentation, student survey, Safe Schools Week, and MLK Jr. Day last year. We are Up
Day, Movie Night, a teacher presentation, student survey, Safe Schools Week, and MLK Jr. Day last year. We are also
individuals in our knowledge and understanding of diversity related issues, and have been trained as facilitators.
share as human beings, each piece of a bridge is individual yet they
by discussion, that show the commonalities shared among us and to
discussion concerning how diversity relates to you.
BUILDING BRIDGES PIECE BY PEACE   
FOR AGES
school teacher, an At-Risk Program Coordinator, and a high school Associate Principal.  Her professional career has
a 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 stress in
your life and helping you to just relax. We will explore the use of breathing mentor, stress in
your life and helping you to just relax. We will explore the use of breathing 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
confidential. Questioning and Straight Allies welcome. Facilitated by staff,
Inclusive JusticeInclusive Justice and  and Faith Action Network
Program.  Faith Action Network Program.