[antiwar-van] (Schedule) Workshops - Tools for Social Movements

[Harsha]

~~~~~ Tools For Social Movements ~~~~~

Mondays beginning October 13 at 6 pm at SFU Habour Centre, 515 West
Hastings (corner Granville, near Waterfront Skytrain Station)

A series of workshops and educationals that aims to provide practical
information and resources on the following:

- "Basic research skills: Beyond Google Searches"
- "Defending yourself against the law: A legal workshop"
- "Getting your thoughts on paper: writing, editing, and publishing"
- "Everything you wanted to know about economics but were afraid to ask"
- "Too nervous to speak: Tips on public speaking"
- "Protect yourself: Security Culture 101"
- "Exploring creative expression as a form of resistance"


* About the Series *

Although an ad-hoc and individual effort, this series stems from oh so
many conversations about the desire to create opportunities for
individuals and/or groups across diverse social movements to learn and
develop certain critical tools and training. These few workshops in
particular aim to provide a space where those who have gained specialized
skills and knowledge (sometimes through the privilege of formal training)
are able to share them with and within communities of resistance to
utilize as they see fit in their daily organizing efforts. These workshops
are of course in no way comprehensive; they are simply a start to the many
possibilities that could happen.

All welcome, so please come out! There is no registration fee for these
series. Space might be limited since these are workshop format, so please
register early. To register, send an email (preferable) or phone with your
name and which workshops you would like to attend to Harsha at
hwalia8 at gmail.com or call 778 885 0040. Feel free to get in touch also if
you have any questions, feedback or if you're interested in developing
future ideas.


*** COMPLETE CALENDER ***


==> MONDAY OCTOBER 13 FROM 6-9 PM. SFU HARBOUR CENTRE (515 W. HASTINGS)

"Defending yourself against the law: A legal workshop": Grassroots
activists often need legal representation, especially in criminal and
civil liberties matters. This is a basic legal workshop on knowing your
rights particularly in the context of protests and civil disobedience when
interacting with the police. This includes covering the time before,
during, and after an arrest, as well as providing a basic overview of the
court process and common charges faced by activists.

Peter Edelmann is a Vancouver lawyer practicing in the areas of criminal
defence and immigration law. He has many years of experience working with
and doing legal support for political and social activists in Quebec and
British Columbia. He can be reached at peter at edelmann.ca.


==> MONDAY OCTOBER 20 AT 6-8 PM. SFU HARBOUR CENTRE (515 W. HASTINGS)

A 2 in 1 workshop! "Basic research skills: Beyond Google Searches" as well
as "Getting your thoughts on paper: writing, editing, and publishing".
This workshop will include research tips and techniques for people
interested in developing basic research skills (especially finding
sources) in investigating the world around them including for their
activist campaigns. The second part of the workshop will provide
information on basic writing skills – everything from writing pamphlets/
factsheets,  understanding different writing styles to engage diverse
audiences, how to get published in independent media, and more!

Dawn Paley is a Vancouver based journalist and Contributing Editor of the
Dominion grassroots news co-operative. She has reported extensively from
throughout Latin America. Jon Elmer is an independent researcher and
journalist. He has been a correspondent with the Inter Press Service news
agency and Flashpoints radio on KPFA. His articles have been published in
Journal of Palestine Studies, The Progressive, Z Magazine, Canadian
Dimension, Briarpatch and more.


==> MONDAY OCTOBER 27 FROM 6-9 PM. SFU HARBOUR CENTRE (515 W. HASTINGS)

"Everything you wanted to know about economics but were afraid to ask"
What is the difference between a debt and a deficit? Why aren't tax cuts a
great economic stimulus? What's wrong with privatization?  At this
workshop, you'll get to ask all those questions you hear from your
right-wing co-workers, friends and family (and that sometimes stump you),
and find the answers.

Seth Klein is the BC Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy
Alternatives, a public policy research institute committed to social and
economic justice. Seth holds a BA in international relations, a B.Ed, and
an MA in political science. His research deals primarily with welfare
policy, poverty, inequality and economic security.


==> MONDAY NOVEMER 3 FROM 6-8 PM. SFU HARBOUR CENTRE (515 W. HASTINGS)

"Protect yourself: Security Culture 101": A workshop on understanding the
basics of what security culture involves. This includes how surveillance,
policing, targeting, and repression operates within resistance movements
as well as strategies to protect ourselves from such measures- from
communications surveillance to infiltration.

Lynn Highway is a local indigenous and prison abolition activist. She has
extensive experience in analyzing, researching, and writing about police
and state surveillance tactics. She has used this knowledge to develop
critical trainings on how to develop greater awareness to stay one step
ahead and protect ourselves and our allies.


==> MONDAY NOVEMER 10 FROM 6-8 PM. SFU HARBOUR CENTRE (515 W. HASTINGS)

"Too nervous to speak: Tips on public speaking": This workshop debunks the
myth that some people are 'inherently' better or 'more expert' speakers
than others. It is an interactive workshop that provides tips and skills
on how to develop an effective presentation, building confidence to speak
publically, and translating your information, experience, and emotions
into a powerful talk that can be shared with others.

Dustin Rivers is a Skuxwu7mesh and 'Namgis writer, orator, and comedian.
He has a flare for action and contemplative meme's. He offers indigenous
polemics, and as a skilled orator has captivated the hearts and minds of
audiences of all stripes.


==> MONDAY NOVEMER 17 FROM 6-9 PM. SFU HARBOUR CENTRE (515 W. HASTINGS)

"Exploring creative expression as a form of resistance" A multi-arts
creative expression workshop to build critical skills and techniques to
open the mind and body to creativity. This workshop will includes the
basics of creative writing including poetry, stortytelling, and spoken
word as well as provide creativity exercises and practices that can help
overcome blocks in your imagination.

Hari Malagayo Alluri is a writer, poet, and spoken word artist who entered
this world through activism with and the mentorship of community groups
like the Kalayaan Centre, No One Is Illegal, Colouring Book Project, Asian
Arts Freedom School and Students of Colour Collective.  He also has
extensive experience working with youth through anti-oppression,
arts-based empowerment and training projects such as the Surrey Urban
Youth Project. storyteller: write perform revision because it might
ignite, because it's hope, because it heals. "Climb by raising the ground
up"