[opirgyork] POSTPONED: Words of Resistance /// DisOrientation Schedule & Volunteering + Jane-Finch Raise the Rates Demo!

[OPIRG York]

*In this email:*
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*YORK NEWS*

*(1) **P**OSTPONED: Words of Resistance launches the libraries! Open-mic
poetry on Race & Environmental Practices
**(2) **DisOrientation 2013 is here!! Art in Rebellion: Building our own
Narratives***
*(3) **ONGOING: OPIRG York **CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR DISORIENTATION 2013**
(4) **Volunteer Training for DisOrienation + Anti Oppression & Trans 101 **
training*
*(5) Jane and Finch STREET PARTY for a $14 minimum wage! Sat, Sept 14,
12-4pm*
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1) P**OSTPONED: Words of Resistance launches the libraries! Open-mic poetry
on Race
& Environmental Practices*
https://www.facebook.com/events/505842506165390/

**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED to a later date to be determined. Keep in
touch to find out!****
To help us celebrate the launch of our revamped libraries, come perform your
poetry on topics from right off our shelves! Topics for this one are:

1. Race/Racism
2. Environmental and sustainable practices

Poets can perform on one or both of these topics. Or you can read out a
passage that inspires you along these themes from one of our books/zines/
journals. Come check us out to get ideas!

We're both in the Student Centre at York University.

The Centre for Women and Trans People at York is located in room 322

OPIRG York is just one floor above that in room 449C.
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*2) OPIRG-York and Centre for Women and Trans People @ York present...
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*Art in Rebellion: Building our own Narratives *

*DisOrientation 2013 is here!! *

For years on the York University campus, OPIRG-York, its
allied organizations and community members have put together an alternative
orientation week open to students and community members. By bringing
together a wide range of campus and community groups, DisO aims to draw the
links between the many different kinds of political, environmental and
social justice based organizing that exists on campus and in our
communities.

This year’s “Art in Rebellion!” is to be held on and near the York
University campus, from Monday, September 23rd, 2013 to Friday, September 27
th, 2013. Throughout the week, OPIRG York, alongside community partner the
Centre for Women and Trans People @ York, is offering a series of amazing
workshops, panels and teach-ins, filled with storytelling, skills-sharing
and art-making. DisO is fundamentally about sharing skills, his/herstories,
and knowledge that demonstrate the vibrant talents and capabilities we all
possess.

*Some of the highlights of the week include:*

   - Keynote address by Sarah Schulman, an avid HIV/AIDS and queer rights
   activist;
   - Spoken word workshop facilitated by multi-talented artist, Truth Is;
   - "Freedom Fridays” finale event, with music, food, live art and
   performances!

If you want to learn about some amazing organizing work being done around
the city, if you want to build networks with other folks that are committed
to fighting for social change or if you just want to join us for some art
fun, *come out to DisOrientation 2013!* We hope to see you there!

*All are welcome! All events are free and wheelchair accessible!! *
*Check-out our website here: http://diso2013.opirgyork.ca/
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*On facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/414317988672770/
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For volunteer opportunities, please fill out a volunteer form here:
https://bit.ly/diso2013volunteers  <http://bit.ly/diso2013volunteers>

For all other enquiries, please get in touch with us by phone 416-736-5724 or
email: at disoyork at gmail.com or victoria at opirgyork.ca*
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*3) CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR DISORIENTATION 2013*

-Looking for an exciting/meaningful volunteer opportunity?
-Want to use or develop your skills for creative purposes?
-Keen to learn something new?
-Interested in art-making, storytelling and/or sharing skills?

*About DisO*

For years on the York University campus, OPIRG at York, its allied
organizations and community members have put together an alternative
orientation week that promotes critical thinking, education and insight
into a variety of social and environmental justice issues. By bringing
together a wide range of campus and community groups and services, DisO
aims to draw the links between the many different kinds of political,
environmental and social and social justice based organizing that exists on
campus and in our communities. Some of the highlights for the week include:
a keynote address by HIV/AIDS and queer rights activist, Sarah Schulman; a
teach-in on political prisoner Assata Shakur; a spoken word workshop with
multi-talented artist, Truth Is; and the "Freedom Fridayz" finale event!

*DisOrientation 2013 needs you! *

We are looking for folks from all walks of life to join us this year to be
a part of DisOrientation 2013, which promises to be a series of exciting
and engaging events that will promote and support critical thinking and
activism.

**Deadline for volunteer applications: Friday, September 6th, 2013**

The link for the application form is below. For any enquiries, please
contact the Special Events and Outreach Coordinator, by email at
disoyork at gmail.com.

*We need volunteers for the following:*

****Freedom Fridays Team:*

Love the arts? Wanna be involved in an amazing, community event?
-Assist various tasks on the day of the finale event
-Stage management
-Ensure artists have what they need
-Help with set-up and takedown
-Connect with an amazing grassroots organization


****Media Documentation Team:*

Love Media? Recording? Video? Wanna learn about these things?
You + teammates will be:

- Audio recording each event
- Film/Video recording each event
- Photographing each event
*All equipment and training will be provided


****Promotion/Outreach Team:*

Wanna meet people and have lots of energy? This is the team for you!
- Promote and give out DisOrientation programs
- Help staff give class talks
- Poster and leaflet handing out
- Table Schmoozing/chilling

****Event Logistics Team:*

Well organized? Think on your feet? Wanna watch magic happen?
- Assist Programming Coordinator with event coordination
- Be the go-to person on the day of for workshops
- Participate in the DisOrientation events
- Ensure that facilitators have what they need


***No experience is necessary for these positions – training, tokens, food
and reference letters will be provided.

*Please fill out your application online here:*
http://bit.ly/diso2013volunteers

Thank you!


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*4) Volunteer Training for DisOrienation + Anti Oppression & Trans 101 **
training*

Come to our volunteer training with the Centre for Women and Trans People
at York University. This year OPIRG York and CWTP volunteers will be
trained together. Come learn, share and build solidarity!

We will be offering two trainings during the first semester:

Sept 13, 2013 from 10 – 6 pm
and
Oct 11, 2013 from 11 – 6 pm

*Facebook event here:* https://www.facebook.com/events/292070914265708

http://diso2013.opirgyork.ca/

*Schedule for the Training:*

10-11am: DisOrientation specific training - event logistics, media
documentation, promotion/outreach
11-2pm: Anti-Opression training
2-3pm: Free lunch!
3-6pm: Trans 101 training
*Volunteer Application form for DisOrientation:*

https://bit.ly/diso2013volunteers  <http://bit.ly/diso2013volunteers>

*Volunteer Applications for CWTP @ York:*

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8GLghhke5mNdFJ4NzZLTXJzMzQ/edit?usp=sharing

Please fill out an attendance form so we know how many interested
volunteers to expect. The link below will direct you to a google form to
fill out.

*Attendance Form:*

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19WHMSvVe6X9zkH1TnKjduRU8NyVk7xnkC9zg6jPMgYo/viewform

Remember to sign in when you attend the workshops! [image: :)]
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5) Jane and Finch STREET PARTY for a $14 minimum wage! Sat, Sept 14, 12-4pm*
https://www.facebook.com/events/393681584066464/

Increase the minimum wage to $14!
Annually increase the mini-mum wage to the cost of living!

Join Jane Finch Action Against Poverty (JFAAP) and allies
September 14, 2013, 12 to 4 pm,
Southeast corner of Jane-Finch intersection,
Support the campaign to raise the minimum wage.
• Food
• Entertainment
• Free t-shirts*, buttons, and prizes (* While supplies last)

The minimum wage has been frozen at $10.25 for three years. It’s time for an
increase!
Join JFAAP.
janefinchactionagainstpoverty at gmail.com
Jfaap.wordpress.com
Facebook: http://goo.gl/vEUqF3

For more information about the campaign: http://raisetheminimumwage.ca/

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-OPIRG York
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www.opirgyork.ca
416-736-5724
opirg at yorku.ca


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