Events of interest in the area

Nauset Interfaith Association Environmental Justice Committee

Report March, 2025

Co-Chairs: Madalyn Hills-Dineen and Jeff Korgen

The Environmental Justice Committee has been meeting to discuss the possibility of an Earth Day(ish) event. We are proposing watching and discussing a film featuring Hazel Johnson, whom many describe as starting the environmental justice—and even coining the term. There are several YouTube videos about her:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD_PGhV8nfQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yklqrkmnoeE
https://www.peopleforcommunityrecovery.org/our-story/legacy
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hazel+m+johnson

We do not want to compete with member congregation observances of Earth Day, so it has been somewhat of a challenge to schedule and find the most appropriate venue. We may have an update by the time of the March NIA meeting.

We also are looking toward the fall to invite Gopal Patel, the leading Hindu voice on Care of Creation for an event on the Outer Cape. His Ted Talk is also available on YouTube:

Our partners the Faith Communities Environmental Network (NIA is a member) is co-sponsoring this event:

How We Can Protect Trans Children

Resource suggested by the Nauset Interfaith Association:

https://act.faithfulamerica.org/signup/protect-trans-children

From the Nauset Interfaith Association and the Falmouth Immigrant Rights Coalition:
Find Know Your Rights material and a Family Preparedness Tool Kit using the QR code. These resources will help you be better prepared if a family member experiences separation from being detained or deported.