"My Oma and Me–Building Bridges with Art," March 12, 2019

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Courtesy of Mennonite Central Committee, Carlson, Madeline Kreider, “My Oma and Me — Building Bridges with Art,” 12 March 2019

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This blog post from the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), entitled “My Oma and Me — Building Bridges with Art” describes how the MCC got started with fair trade. It also focuses on the impact this work has had on both the author, Madeline Kreider Carlson, a granddaughter of one of the founders, and the indigenous people she has worked with.

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Source-Dependent Questions

• The author states: “Fair trade recognizes the skill, creativity and resourcefulness of artisans.” How does fair trade help link consumers and producers in more equitable and effective ways?
• The author states: “This is what I learned from Oma: that we each have an opportunity to be a bridge. Oma saw that a handmade platter is not just a beautiful, functional object but is also a source of dignity, a spark of global curiosity and a vessel for human connection.” What do you think she means?

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Carlson, Madeline Kreider, “ My Oma and Me — Building Bridges with Art,” 12 March 2019. Courtesy of Mennonite Central Committee.