JOURNEY the LEGACY
Circle Legacy Center - Board
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BOARD PRESIDENT: Mary Ann Robins - Onondaga |
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BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT: Sandra Cianciulli - Oglala Lakota Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Sandra has been an advocate for Indian issues both nationally and internationally. She has been a member of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) since 1969, serving on several committees and volunteering at convention events. Beyond her activities at NCAI, she served on a White House committee convened to prepare a report documenting the status of off-reservation Indians. The final report was delivered to President Clinton in April, 1995. She served as a member of the American Indian Advisory Committee to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) which was instrumental in developing strategies and passing resolutions, within the Party structure, to solidify Party support for tribal sovereignty and propose the formation of an American Indian Caucus. She represented the American Baptist Churches USA in the discussions on the Declarations of Indigenous Rights for both the UN and OAS, and serves as a member of the Council of Native American Ministries, a group consisting of ministry leaders from various denominations. She currently serves on the Return-To-The-Earth Committee that is pursuing a national plan to gather unidentifiable Native remains and funerary objects from institutions and private collections for respectful, traditional interment. |
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BOARD MEMBER: Danielle Schenandoah - Oneida
Danielle Schenandoah, Oneida activist and mother, has many achievements under her belt. She is internationally-renowned for her work. She has appeared in front of the United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous peoples, addressing violations of Indigenous peoples' rights, including crimes against humanity. Danielle is active with the following organizations: Founder of Kahnahiyo Seed Preservation, Oneidas for Democracy, and Tribal Corruption. She has done collaborative work with: Sacred Lands, Syracuse Peace Council and Circle Legacy Organization. |
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SECRETARY: John Irwin I was born in Grand Rapids MI in 1944 and spent public school years there. Since then I have lived in Ohio, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania including my present home in Pequea near Lancaster PA. Married to Cindy - 2 children & 1 grandchild. I have degrees in History, Geography, Environmental Education, and Sustainable Studies/Permaculture tract. I have taken a Permaculture Teacher's Training Course, a Permaculture Practicum, and two Permaculture Design Courses. Some of my work experience: Metropolitan Washington Coalition for Clean Air, Executive Director of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, used book store owner, tennis instructor, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Junior High School, and High School Teacher. Hobbies: tennis, nutrition, gardening, tree-climbing, strength-training & green investing. Affiliations: Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Susquehanna Sustainable Business Network, current President of Threshold Foundation (sustainable urban farming youth organization) , Lancaster Permaculture Study Group, candidate for Secretary of the Circle Legacy Center (forming), and I'm investor #37 in the Permaculture Credit Union. That's most of it. The older I get the Greener I become. |
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BOARD MEMBER: Liz Mallin Liz brings a considerable amount of experience to the organization. With a bachelor's degree in sociology, she has nearly 25 years professional experience in human services. She has served as a MH residential rehab counselor, a Director of a MH psychosocial rehab facility, Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist working with high risk youth, Parent Mentor in a Family Based counseling program, and served as sole proprietor of a non-medical, personal care business. In addition, she has fostered a number of special needs children, has served on numerous D&A/MH advisory panels and has been employed as a PA substitute teacher. She is a parent to two teenage boys and performs in a Celtic rock band. Her interest in issues related to First Nations peoples began with the adoption of her American Indian son. |
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Victoria Valentine Victoria is an activist who works diligently to establish environmental awareness and aboriginal paradigms into mainstream ethos. She is a member of: Eastern Woodlands Pathways Education & Dance Troupe, Lancaster/York Native Heritage Council, Return to the Earth Committee, and supports Transition Lancaster. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, she has benefited from the training and experience the health and service field has provided. Gaining management skills as a charge nurse for 15 years in long term facilities, she also was an Assistant Program Director for Community Service Group in a MH/MR group home, which secured skills in budgeting for the program, staff scheduling, and organizing and initiating activities. Graduating from the ASSETS business course in 2004, skills were acquired to become a successful Executive Director. In her quest to successfully support First Nations' people, Victoria founded Native Nature Awareness Group, co-founded Earth Rhythm, joined GAYA International, Women to Women International, and then founded Circle Legacy Center. These organizations work with the community, schools, and media to educate, raise funds, and coordinate benefits, symposiums, lectures, youth outreach, art events, trash clean ups and campaign initiatives which enhance and support First Nations' communities and global wellbeing. |
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