The Second World Congress on Matriarchal Studies

SOCIETIES OF PEACE
Matriarchal societies past and present.
Matriarchal spirituality. Matriarchal policy.

Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, 2005
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

Presented by the Center for the Study of the Gift Economy, USA and
the International Academie HAGIA, Germany; co sponsored by the Center for Multicultural and Gender Studies, Texas State University



Contrary to the common prejudice which sees matriarchies as “women's rule”these societies have real gender-egalitarian, consensus-based and peaceful traditions. Their cultural genius can give the guidelines for a better future. Please come to this groundbreaking congress which will bring together speakers from Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America with a special invitation to indigenous women and men from matriarchal societies worldwide.

Speakers:
Yvette Abrahams, Khoekhoe, South Africa
Jeanette Armstrong, Syilx,Okanagan, Canada
Veronika Bennholdt-Thomsen, Germany
Lucia Chiavola Birnbaum, Italy/USA
Hélène Claudot-Hawad, France
Doña Enriqueta Contreras, Oaxaca, Mexico
Susan Gail Carter, USA
Wilhelmina J. Donkoh, Akan, Ghana, West Africa
Max Dashu, USA
Kurt Derungs, Switzerland
Malika Grasshoff, Kabyle, Berber, North Africa/France/Germany
Heide Göttner-Abendroth, Germany
Lamu Gatusa (Shi Gaofeng), Mosuo, China
Fatimata welet Halatine, Imajaghen (Tuareg), Sahara, N. Africa
Kaarina Kailo, Finland
Cécile Keller, Switzerland
Annette Kuhn, Germany
Uschi Madeisky, Germany
Barbara Mann, Bear Clan of the Ohio Seneca, Iroquois, USA
Ibu Ita Malik, Minangkabau, Sumatra, Indonesia
Joan Marler, USA
Sandra Mayo, USA
Bernadette Muthien, Khoisan, South Africa
Patricia Mukhim, Khasi, Northwest India
Christa Mulack, Germany
Vicki Noble, USA
Antje Olowaili, Germany
Gad A. Osafo, Akan, Ghana, West Africa
Peggy Reeves Sanday, USA
Marguerite Rigolioso, USA
Lydia Ruyle, USA
Rosa Martha Toledo, Juchiteca, Mexico
Mililani Trask, Hawaii
Kiwi Tamanese, Samoan, New Zealand
Genevieve Vaughan, USA
Claudia von Werlhof, Austria

Please register now at

www.second-congress-matriarchal-studies.com
or
(512) 444-1672
Co sponsored by  Texas State University at San Marcos, Center for Multicultural and Gender Studies and by California Institute for Integral Studies Women's Spirituality Program, Indigenous Women's Network,  Institute for Archaeomythology, Reformed Church of the Goddess International, and Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

I’m dying to go to this, because it would tie in so perfectly with the book I’m working on and I’d like to make some contacts. There are, however, a few obstacles. My health is an issue, but I think I could pull it together long enough to get through this. Remaining problems are money and transportation. I’d at least need a ride to Lexington to go by plane, or on to Texas by car , and I’d have to pay for either a plane ticket/gas and hotel. I’m not likely to solve these problems, but what the hell – I’m throwing it out to the Universe. If anyone can contribute to the cause, please let me know.