International Compassionate Living Festival
In 2004, the Animals and Society Institute partnered with the Tom Regan and the Culture and Animals Foundation to produce the annual International Compassionate Living Festival, which CAF first created in 1985. This unique conference brought together authors, scholars, activists, artists and others who bring thoughtful, expert perspectives to the animal rights movement.
The event was held each October, to coincide with the annual commemoration of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday. The theme and focus of each conference was different, providing attendees with a fresh learning experience each time. The ASI is proud to have worked with Tom and Nancy Regan, the co-founders of CAF, to present this unique event, which complemented rather than duplicated other animal-related conferences. Its intellectual focus and more intimate atmosphere allowed for thoughtful discussion, networking, and in-depth discourse into timely and comprehensive topics that reflect activities around the world.
Audiovisual recordings of ICLF presentations from 2004-2008 are available from JOB Conference Recording Services.
2010
Due to current economic circumstances, the Animals and Society Institute and the Culture and Animals Foundation have agreed, with much regret, not to co-produce an International Compassionate Living Festival in 2010. We are deeply grateful to all of our members, sponsors, attendees and speakers for the support and camaraderie that has made this event so uniquely rewarding. Our organizations move forward with our respective programs in the spirit of our mutual dedication to animal rights.
2009
It is with deep regret that the Culture and Animals Foundation and the Animals and Society Institute announce that there will be no International Compassionate Living Festival in 2009. We do not have sufficient sponsorship this year to produce the type of event that we know many of you have loyally and enthusiastically supported. We remain hopeful for more favorable circumstances in 2010.
Although we will miss the opportunity to gather together in the spirit of humane progress, please know that both of our organizations remain fully committed to our primary animal protection programs and will devote our full energies to them in the coming year. We will keep you up to date on all future plans, and thank you for your kind support.
2008: Speaking Their Truth
Please join us in North Carolina on October 3-5, 2008, for the 23rd annual International Compassionate Living Festival. Founded in 1985 by Tom and Nancy Regan of the Culture and Animals Foundation, the ICLF brings together renowned scholars, authors, activists and artists who work for nonviolence social change on behalf of animals worldwide. These individuals represent a wide range of backgrounds, interests, experiences and perspectives.
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Below is information regarding previous ICLF events:
2007: Becoming the Change
Raleigh, NC. October 5-7, 2007. Speakers: Captain Paul Watson (Sea Shepherd Conservation Society), Rita Anderson (Committee for Research Accountability), Rory Freedman (author, "Skinny Bitch"), Justin Goodman (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), Michael Greger, MD (The Humane Society of the United States), Tammy Grimes (Dogs Deserve Better), Josh Hooten (Herbivore Clothing Co.), Ron Kagan (Detroit Zoo), Lisa Kemmerer, Ph.D. (Montana State University), Ric O'Barry (Earth Island Institute), Will Potter (journalist), Bob Pyle (musician), Lauren Regan, Esq. (Civil Liberties Defense Center), Becky Robinson (Alley Cat Allies), Bernard Unti, Ph.D. (The Humane Society of the United States), Kim W. Stallwood (Animals and Society Institute), and Tom Regan, Ph.D. (Culture and Animals Foundation).
Sponsors: Jane Patterson and Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni, The Humane Society of the United States, Animal Protection Institute, American Anti-Vivisection Society, National Anti-Vivisection Society, United Animal Nations, World Society for the Protection of Animals, Alley Cat Allies, Lantern Books, VegNews Magazine, The Animals Voice, E Magazine, and Whole Foods Market.
We are pleased to make available audio recordings of individual presentations and the entire conference.
2006: The Strength of Many
Los Angeles, CA. October 6-8, 2006. Speakers: Jeffrey Masson (author), Dan Piraro (artist), Sarah Baeckler (primatologist), Diane Beers, Ph.D. (author, scholar), Theodora Capaldo, Ph.D. (New England Anti-Vivisection Society), Christine Chavez (United Farm Workers), Karen Davis, Ph.D. (United Poultry Concerns), Bart Gruzalski (author, peace activist), Mia MacDonald (Worldwatch Institute), Erica Meier (Compassion Over Killing), Miyun Park (The Humane Society of the United States), Julie Chavez Rodriguez (Cesar E. Chavez Foundation), Gerardo Tristan (Saving Animals Across Borders), Bruce Wagman, Esq. (Animal Legal Defense Fund), Paul Waldau, Ph.D. (Great Ape Project, Tufts University), Dana Lyons (musician), Kim W. Stallwood (Animals and Society Insitute), and Tom Regan, Ph.D. (Culture and Animals Foundation).
Sponsors: Jane Patterson and Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni, Farm Sanctuary, The Humane Society of the United States, Lantern Books, Whole Foods Market, Animal Acres, Stray Cat Alliance, The Animals Voice, Saving Animals Across Borders, VegNews Magazine, New England Anti-Vivisection Society, Compassion Over Killing, E Magazine, Animal Protection Institute, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Doris Day Animal League, American Anti-Vivisection Society, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Satya Magazine, and In Defense of Animals.
We are pleased to make available audio recordings of individual presentations and the entire conference.
2005: The Power of One
Raleigh, NC. October 7-9, 2005. Speakers: John Mackey (CEO, Whole Foods Market), Carol Buckley (The Elephant Sanctuary), Karen and Michael Iacobbo (authors), Patrick Kwan (Student Animal Rights Alliance), Ingrid Newkirk (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), Jill Robinson (Animals Asia Foundation), Lt. Sherry Schlueter (Broward Co., Florida, Sheriff's Office), Michelle Thew (Animal Protection Institute), Kim W. Stallwood (Animals and Society Institute), and Tom Regan, Ph.D. (Culture and Animals Foundation).
Sponsors: Animal Protection Institute, Farm Sanctuary, The Humane Society of the United States, Lantern Books, American Anti-Vivisection Society, Satya Magazine, Doris Day Animal League, United Animal Nations.
We are pleased to make available audio recordings of individual presentations and the entire conference.
2004: Empty Cages
Speakers: Patrick McDonnell (artist), Sara Amundson (Doris Day Animal League), Gene Bauston (Farm Sanctuary), Marc Bekoff, Ph.D. (University of Colorado), Sue Coe (artist), Michael W. Fox, DVM (author), Jennifer Fearing (United Animal Nations), Robert Garner, Ph.D. (University of Leicester), Ray Greek, MD (Americans for Medical Advancement), Kim Haddad, DVM (Captive Wild Animal Protection Coalition), Jane Hoffman, Esq. (Mayor's Alliance for New York City's Animals), James M. Jasper (author), Denise Kelly (Avian Welfare Coalition), Mike Markarian (The Fund for Animals), Jim Mason (author), Katherine A. Meyer, Esq. (Meyer & Glitzenstein), lauren Ornelas (Viva!USA), Wayne Pacelle (The Humane Society of the United States), Tom Regan, Ph.D. (Culture and Animals Foundation), Becky Robinson (Alley Cat Allies), Troy Seidle (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), Kim W. Stallwood (Institute for Animals and Society), Robin Starr, Esq. (Richmond, Virginia, SPCA), Kim Sturla (Animal Place), Michelle Thew (Animal Protection Institute), and David Wolfson, Esq. (author).
Sponsors: The Fund for Animals, The Humane Society of the United States, Lantern Books, Animal Legal Defense Fund, American Anti-Vivisection Society, Center for Humans and Nature, Doris Day Animal League, Farm Sanctuary
We are pleased to make available copies of these presentations on the Resources section of this Web site.
