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In this workshop, presenters will explore the complexities of the conflict in Darfur, moving beyond the media analysis of ethnic and religious conflict to delve into other contributing factors including climate change and oil drilling in south Sudan. Speakers will provide insight into the situation in Darfur and will explore the challenges that Sudanese refugees face in coming to the United States.

When: Friday November 2 6:00-9:00 PM; and Saturday November 3, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Where: Indianapolis Peace Institute; 1421 N. Central Ave.; Indianapolis

Cost: $20 (includes three meals)

Schedule
Friday November 2
  6 p.m. Meet at the Peace Institute for a pizza dinner
  7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Anthropological Perspectives on Darfur: Dr. Sue Kenyon, Butler University

Saturday November 3
  8:30 a.m. Breakfast at the Peace Institute
  9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Refugee resettlement in the United States:

• Linda Williamson, program assistant;
• Refugee Resettlement Refugee and Immigration Ministries (RIM) for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• EXODUS Refugee Resettlement

  11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prepare and eat a Sudanese meal
  2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Conversations with Sudanese Refugees
  4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wrap up

Contact Kim Overdyck (317) 631-7322 or overdyck@indypeacehouse.org

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