Unless you’ve been living under a cave, you know that immigration is a hot topic. Adam Fer of Indianapolis and Laura Chatel of Poitiers, France share their opinions of the immigration issues most pertinent to their country.
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This is a busy week, get out your calendar- there are SO many important things to do and be a part of- just look and see!!! From political parties to a discussion with a candidate, to a chance to advocate for peace, as well as First Friday. You can be a part of [...]
As always, there are many interesting events, foods, films, dances, etc. to experience this week. Here are some that will be very interesting, but don’t forget to check out the Provocate Events pages for more and to help in planning for even further out than this week. With the new semester starting, what better [...]
by Zachary J. Patterson
The PBS documentary film Good Fortune shows viewers that modern international organizations’ actions, although rooted in good will, often do more harm than good. Throughout the film Director Landon Van Soest and Producer Jeremy Levane explore how large-scale global development efforts by international organizations (the United Nations) and multi-national corporations (Dominion Farms [...]
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Indy Fringe kicks off this week on Friday! The popular Fringe preview party returns with even more fast paced, non stop fun. Kick off the Fringe with 2-minute previews of all the shows and vote to select the “2010 Must See Fringe Show.” Then the entertainment continues – dancing, comedians, [...]
This week promises to be an interesting one- you can help support the fight against domestic violence while doing something good for yourself – a 5k run. Only some of the stimulating things to do have been listed here, so check out the Provocate Events page, too!
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RACE AWAY FROM DOMESTIC [...]
This is the beginning of the month and there are so many things to do- First Friday, Art openings, interesting community discussions, music – you will have to do some careful planning! Be sure to check the Provocate Events page, too.
Provocate’s Top Pick of the Week:
“The Super Bowl and Indianopolis – It’s more than just [...]
Arriving in Kenya, Zach visits Mbita and Nawamu – and takes a look at some of the most pressing social and economic issues in the nation.
MetroMix on Provocate’s project to show Indy the world in the dark … then get people to talk about what it means: “John Clark wants to help Hoosiers be in the right place at the right time. That’s why this political scientist and international affairs expert is so passionate about his web-connectivity project, Provocate.org.”
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Kelsey Timmerman will be discussing his book, “Where Am I Wearing: A Global Tour to the Countries, Factories, and People that Make Our Clothes.” This is part of Provocate’s Global/Local Indiana community conversation series. This should not be missed!
When: Thursday, July 29 7 p.m.
Where: Indiana Interchurch Center, 1100 W. 42nd [...]
Before heading to Kenya, Zach spends his last few days in Uganda getting a real view of Uganda politics. In this post, he shares his discussion with two 20-something Ugandans about life under Museveni.
How can we preserve traditional food cultures in the modernized world? What are our standards for food production and consumption? How can we reconcile the food gap that divides the world into the over nourished and those suffering from malnutrition?
Join me this summer as I explore Indianapolis’ food events and culture, and connect local happenings to the broader issue of food insecurity domestically and globally.
Why is Central Indiana so connected to eastern Africa? What is root of the relationship? In what ways are the people of Central Indiana and eastern Africa working together to assist those in need in Uganda and Kenya? Is this relationship benefiting those which it aims to help, and can this model of a local-to-local development partnership be replicated in other disadvantaged areas of the world?
Join me this summer as I explore Indianapolis’ humanitarian and social and economic development connection with Kenya and Uganda.
In 1999, Lornah Kiplagat, a four-time world champion runner, founded the High Altitude Training Center in Eldoret, Kenya to help athletes around the world. In July, I, along with three other students and two professors from IUPUI’s department of physical education and tourism management, will travel to the center to help make the center a sports tourism destination.
Join me this summer as I chronicle our efforts to implement economic developments plans in western Kenya.
