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SOCIETIES OF PEACE The Second World Congress on Matriarchal Studies Contrary to the common prejudice which sees matriarchies as women’s rule” these societies have real gender-egalitarian, consensus-based and peaceful traditions. Their cultural genius can give the auidelines for a better future. Please come to this groundbreaking congress which will bring together speakers from Africa. Asia, Europe, North and South America with a special invitation to indigenous women and men from matriarchal societies worldwide. Sept. 29 Oct. 2, 2005 Texas State University Performing Arts Center, San MarcoS, Texas www.second-congress-matriarchal-studies.com or www.matriarchyconference.com LC SPEAKERS Milagros, Retablos and Arte Popular 0 FOLK ART & OTHER TREASURES FROM AROUND THE WORLD 209 CONGRESS AVENUE 512 / 479-8377 OPEN DAILY 10-6, FREE PARKING BEHIND THE STORE www.tesoros.com 18 THE TEXAS OBSERVER JULY 22, 2005