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Opening the Mountain was formed in April 2007 in response to the lack of communication between Armenians and Turks. The monthly meetings are facilitated by non Armenian and non Turkish members of the group, who create a safe space for sharing personal experiences. The goal is to raise an understanding of the self and others through effective communication. The group practices listening and presenting perspectives about selected discussion topics, like the importance of resolving history, family stories, invisibility, cycles of oppression, etc.

About the Speaker

Ojig Yeretsian received her Masters degree in Public Health from UC Berkeley and a certificate in Expressive Arts from JFK University. She grew up in the tight knit Armenian community in Los Angeles, with its schools, cultural groups and bookstores. Her interest in dialogue work grew out of her commitment to social justice and community health. She believes that in order to build our capacity as a community, we need to try to break the cycle of hatred by taking an honest look at ourselves, individually and as a group. She is the founder of "Opening the Mountain."

Admission is Free. As always, bring an open mind.

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