What is Interdependence Day?

Interdependence Day was launched in Philadelphia on September 12, 2003. The date was deliberately chosen as a post 9/11 symbol of regeneration, as a time to reflect on the tragedy of the incidents of terror, not only in the United States, but all over the world, and to ask ourselves "What next?" It seemed critically important to acknowledge the inevitability and significance of interdependence in our time, and set out to build constructively and culturally, a global civic society.

Interdependence Day - Scranton, PA

Interdependence Day in the Greater Scranton Area has been celebrated for the past several years. All of the events are planned by an Interdependence Day (I Day) Planning Committee. Since the spring of 2008, the Greater Scranton Interdependence Day Planning Committee has met regularly at the Scranton Cultural Center to plan, direct and implement the events to celebrate I Day.

The I Day Planning Committee includes volunteer members from the cultural community, the secondary and higher education community, local civic groups, religious groups, local libraries, county government and other interested individuals.

The I Day Planning Committee has chosen the theme “Interdependence – Choosing s a Future of Promise “as the theme for 2008 events.

Anyone who is interested in joining the 2008 I Day Planning Committee should contact Kate Holod at kate@idayscranton.org.