One of our fair trade vendors, Kajogo Iguna, is from Kenya and is teaching Swahili to any one interested in learning. He sells beautiful handmade items from Kenya.
Here is his note:
Nada, I want to teach Swahili to individuals who are interested in learning Swahili, especially those who want to travel to East Africa. People who want to travel to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and some parts of Congo for Safaris, need to know little Swahili so that they can communicate with citizen of those countries.
I will be very happy if you can send this message to the WESPAC members. Give them my email and my phone. At the sametime, I hope to start an African group to educate people what is happening in Africa.
Thank you and best wishes
Kajogo Iguna
Phone #: 845.268.3238
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Annual 'Rethinking Thanksgiving' webinar![]()
"Dismantling Colonial Myths, Uplifting Indigenous Rights, and Honoring Mother Earth"![]()
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On Nov. 14, Con Edison, the City of Mt. Vernon, and NY League of Conservation Voters will give an introductory presentation at the Doles Recreation Center at 6:30 pm for a utility thermal network proposal. Please see the attached flyer in jpg and pdf. ![]()
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A Utility Thermal Network is the most efficient and cost-effective way of heating and cooling buildings. With the help of Con Edison and the City of Mt. Vernon, some residents of the city may have an opportunity to enroll in a pilot project that will upgrade the participating residents' heating, cooling, and hot water systems to a thermal network at no cost to them. These residents would enjoy lower utility bills and safer, more comfortable, and pollution-free heating and cooling. Scaling up such networks will eventually pay a huge role in cutting greenhouse has and co-pollutant emissions from New York's building sector, which is currently the largest source of such emissions in the state.![]()
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Anshul![]()
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The WESPAC Food Justice committee is launching its 2025 priorities. We are meeting with Ruby Olisemeka on Tuesday, October 29th at noon via Zoom. You must pre-register to participate here us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lf-ysqT8rHd1A8eaz63YvbGM7d8oxsNf9![]()
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We will share updates regarding the Free People's Market in Mount Vernon as well as explore our collective role in guaranteeing access to fresh, local and high quality produce to all Westchester residents.![]()
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About Ruby:![]()
Ruby Olisemeka is an independent educator/consultant focusing on socially transformative education; food justice and incorporating African and indigenous spiritual practices into farming and food & farming education.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WESPAC Food Justice with Ruby Olisemeka. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
us02web.zoom.us
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WESPAC Food Justice with Ruby Olisemeka. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.