WV Women Move Mountains
West Virginian Women play a key role in environmental protection and social and economic
development in mountain areas. They are often the primary managers of mountain
resources, guardians of biodiversity, keepers of traditional knowledge, custodians
of local culture and experts in traditional medicine. We are taking this opportunity
to raise awareness about women leadership in mountain communities and the need
to transform decision-making processes so women have more control over resources,
environments and lives. From December 8-11th the WVU CRC will host a West Virginia
centered celebration of the International Day of the mountains around the theme
“Women Move Mountains.” Throughout the week, opportunities for school aged children as
well as engagement with the Morgantown community will also be available through
a youth led concert, inspiring talks by Appalachian women leaders, and inclusive
lessons to empower our youth.
Calendar of Events
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
Online submission opens for “International Mountain Day: Celebrating Our Appalachian Stories”
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
International Mountain Day Activities Led by Mountain Stewardship and Outdoor Leadership School at Morgantown Learning Academy (MLA)
CRC Staff and families will join students at MLA to create their own celebration of our West Virginia mountains through creating flags of gratitude and hiking to the highest point on school property with their class to hang their flags on a class tree. Opportunities exist for other classes to participate remotely. If interested, contact josha@mail.wvu.edu
5:30 - 6:45 pm
Gluck Theater, Mountain Lair
Concert and Speaker: Join us to celebrate International Mountain Day through music from the WVU Flute Studio and students at the Morgantown Learning Academy. Maria Gunnoe, Director of the Mother Jones Community Foundation, will also speak on "Gratitude and Resilience" in honor of the theme of this year's International Mountain Day: Women Move Mountains.
Country Roadsby John Denver
Sing along led by students and alumni from Morgantown Learning Academy Music by Shane McManus and friends
I love the Mountains
an American Folksong Arranged by Chloe Upshaw
Performed by students at the Morgantown Learning Academy
The Great Train Race
by Ian Clarke
performed by the WVU Flute Studio
Winter Spirits for solo flute
by WV native Katherine Hoover (1937-2018)
performed by Chloe Upshaw
"Gratitude and Resilience" Short talk by Maria Gunnoe, 2009 Goldman Prize Winner and Director of the Mother Jones Community Foundation
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
9:00 - 11:30 am
Brooks Hall Room 325
Women Move Mountains Panel: The CRC will host a gathering that will celebrate women in West Virginia that have been committed to creating change around the environmental justice movement. Our aim is to facilitate a meaningful conversation around their work, their source of strength, potential solidarities and priorities for advancing change in 2023.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11TH
Online exhibit: remote participation in United Nations International Mountain Day through “International Mountain Day: Celebrating Our Appalachian Stories”
