M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence

Vegan Cooking Class
2019-11-17 14:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)

White fragility book grp
2019-11-12 17:00 - 18:30, 2019-10-29 17:00 - 18:30

Reckoning with Collapse workshop
2019-11-09 10:00 - 18:00

Reckoning with Collapse, with Miki Kashtan
2019-11-09 10:00 - 18:00
This workshop is an opportunity to learn and engage with others who are also grappling with the overwhelming information and grim prospects that humanity faces, most specifically with climate change, as well as other crises.
Our collective challenge is to find a way to turn around many millennia of patriarchal ways: negation of life; separation from ourselves and from each other; pervasive powerlessness; lack of trust in what’s enough; insistence that we are masters of nature and that nature is separate from us; and hubris about our ability to do so without destroying everything on which we depend. Sink in with us and find your way as an individual and within whatever community you are part of.
Resources for this event:
We want everyone to be able to attend regardless of financial means, and we also depend on income from this event as part of the sustainability of both the Gandhi Institute and BayNVC. We ask that you make a deposit of $10 to reserve your spot unless this is a hardship for you. Towards the end of the event, we will provide information about our financial situation and invite you to contribute based on knowing our needs, in interdependent flow to sustain our work based on what comes from your heart that can be sustained by your pocket.
Logistics:
Bring lunch, cups for water/coffee/other beverages
Presenter:
Miki is a co-founder of Bay Area Nonviolent Communication (BayNVC). She holds a PhD in Sociology from UC Berkeley and draws on over 20 years of experience as a facilitator and consultant working with businesses, nonprofits, government bodies, and community groups. Her blog and writings can be found at thefearlessheart.org. Her third book, Reweaving Our Human Fabric: Working Together to Create a Nonviolent Future, explores the tools, practices, and systems needed for a collaborative society. Her forthcoming book Convergent Facilitation describes the process she’s developed for reaching group decisions on polarized issues. She offers free interactive calls each month on topics including Reckoning with Collapse, Facing Privilege, Overcoming Patriarchy, and Questioning Money. In her writing as well as on the calls she invites readers and participants to grapple with the most difficult challenges we are facing, individually and collectively, to be able to lead lives of meaning and integrity, even joy, in perilous times.

Dinner with the Community
2019-11-08 18:00 - 2019-12-06 20:00
Join us for our “Dinners with the Community”
Let’s connect, talk, mourn, celebrate, exchange stories, create ideas, dream, and get to know each other over a nice shared meal! Participation is donation based, just give what you can. Everyone is welcome — all we ask is that you bring curiosity, respect, and an appetite!
If you want to join, please let us know by emailing bianca@gandhiinstitute.org

Community Dinner
2019-11-08 18:00 - 20:00

Center for Community Health and Prevention
2019-11-07 17:00 - 20:30

Empire Justice Center - all day retreat
2019-11-07 09:00 - 16:00
Kristin M. Small (585) 295-5818
ksmall@empirejustice.org
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Monthly Breakfast
2019-11-06 08:00 - 09:15

Healthy for the Holidays, Vegan Cooking Class
2019-11-03 14:00 - 2019-11-17 16:00
The Class:Participants will learn the basics of a plant-based diet including:

Vegan ideology
How to transition to a plant-based diet
Equipment and food pantry
How to shop for vegan ingredients
Simple recipes to get started

The class will be a combination of teacher-led demonstrations and hands-on engagement.
The Cook:
Ms. Zechariah is a 30-year vegan from Atlanta, GA. Her experience includes being a vegan chef, herbalist, vegan food entrepreneur and restaurateur, and social activist for a healthy planet.
Registration:
Each class is open for 10 participants
Suggested donation: $20
Email bianca@gandhiinstitute.org to register

School #19 Field Trip w Alex
2019-10-31 15:15 - 16:15

Special Event: Dr. Edwin Nichols
2019-10-24 17:30 - 19:30
Dr. Nichols is the director of Nichols and Associates, Inc., with 50 years’ experience as a clinical / industrial (I/O) psychologist. Dr. Nichols is a global leader in the field of cultural competence, examining the essence of ethic difference: values (axiology), learning (epistomology), and reasoning (logic).
His work is foundational to a generation of researchers and thought leaders in the field of equity and inclusion, including the work of Dr. Joy DeGruy.
Registration link at page bottom
Ticket price: $25
Seniors: $12
Students: free
Refreshments will be served
Special thanks to our event sponsors, Benderson Development, Five Star Bank & Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center – University of Rochester as well as One Community Fund

Proceeds benefit MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence

Educator Resilience Training
2019-10-22 16:30 - 18:30

RIT momentum ll
2019-10-21 18:30 - 20:30

Susan B Anthony Center Gardening
2019-10-19 13:00 - 16:00

AVP
2019-10-17 17:00 - 19:00

Brockport Students
2019-10-17 16:00 - 18:00

McQuaid Service
2019-10-16 09:00 - 11:00

Leading Ladies
2019-10-13 14:00 - 2021-05-09 17:00

Gandhi Movie Screening
2019-10-13 14:00 - 18:00
This acclaimed biographical movie presents major events in the life of Mohandas K. Gandhi (played by Ben Kingsley), the beloved Indian leader who piloted the use of nonviolent social change in South Africa and India. The 1982 film won an Academy Award for best picture, a BAFTA award, and many more accolades. The event will kick off with remarks from Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mohandas Gandhi and founder of the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence

African-American Legacy Lecture: "In the Spirit of Howard Thurman"
2019-10-09 19:00 - 21:00
The documentary, “Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story” will be shown with conversation following.
This event is presented in partnership with Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School and The Cinema Theater.

White privilege book grp
2019-10-08 17:00 - 18:00

A Celebration of Gandhi's Life
2019-10-06 15:00 - 17:00
We will bring the Gandhi@150 celebration to a close by affirming our commitment as individuals and collectively as the Rochester/Monroe County community to Gandhi‘s ideals of peace and nonviolence to create a harmonious, peaceful, and happy society.

Interfaith Peace Prayers
2019-10-02 17:30 - 19:00
On Gandhi‘s birthday, we will remember, reflect, and offer peace prayers with representatives from different faiths for a more peaceful and harmonious world. Led by Thomas Warfield and Dr. Muhammad Shafiq.

ROC Restorative Meeting
2019-09-30 16:30 - 17:30

Open House
2019-09-29 14:00 - 17:00

9th Annual Open House
2019-09-29 14:00 - 17:00
Join us at the Gandhi House for our annual open house and celebration of Gandhi’s 150th birthday. Featuring: treats, giveaways, & the grand opening of our new conflict transformation labyrinth & mural. Drop in anytime from 2pm-5pm to join the fun!

"Jagadamba," A Play About the Life of Kasturba Gandhi
2019-09-28 16:00 - 18:00
The play “Jagadamba” is the story of Gandhi‘s wife Kasturba. Kasturba Gandhi had no formal education and yet participated in and led nonviolent struggles in both South Africa and India. She died in prison during WWII. This play tells the story of the Gandhis’ remarkable lives through her eyes.
