[opirgyork] DisOrientation Starts TODAY! Gender Based Violence + Alt. Media Workshops!

[OPIRG York]

Hey All!

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, DisOrientation aims
to draw links between the many different kinds of political, environmental
and social justice based organizing that exist on campus and in our
communities.

TODAY is the start of DisOrientation 2014, which will run from Monday,
September 22nd to Friday, September 26th. Throughout the week, OPIRG York
and partner organizations will be offering a series of amazing workshops,
panels and teach-ins, filled with storytelling, skill-sharing and
art-making. DisOrientation is fundamentally about sharing skills, stories,
and knowledge that demonstrate the vibrancy of our communities.

*If you're interested in volunteering at OPIRG York, or have any questions,
please get in touch with Victoria, at victoria.opirg at gmail.com
<victoria.opirg at gmail.com>. We always are in need of volunteers! And stop
by the OPIRG York office anytime -- Room 449C Student Centre!*



*DisOrientation 2014: "Fear of an Active Campus"*

*FULL SCHEDULE: *http://diso2014.opirgyork.ca
*On Facebook: *https://www.facebook.com/events/1669755133250502
*Volunteer Opportunities/Training:* bit.ly/diso2014


*The Title:"Fear of an Active Campus"*
*Please read the description here: *
http://diso2014.opirgyork.ca/why-the-title-fear-of-an-active-campus/


*TODAY's Workshops*


*Gender Based Violence Workshop*

*TODAY: Monday, September 22nd*
· Facilitator: Fran Quintero
· Time: 12:00-3:00pm
· Location: RM 313 Student Center
· Description of Event: We will be engaging attendee’s in a discussion on
gender based violence and rape culture using non-academic language and
media forms such as video’s and art. We will cover topics such as gender
based violence in marginalized communities, trans* and non-binary
identities and rights and how they are affected by gender based violence,
and how to step up and effectively fight back against harmful language and
situations. We will end off with some fun and relaxing self care practices
and exercises.

*Alternative Media in the Know + Skillshare*
*TODAY: Monday, September 22nd*
· Facilitator: Steff (rabble.ca) + YU Free Press + CHRY Radio
· Time: 4-7pm
· Location: RM 313 Student Center
· Description of Event:
Don’t just read the news, make it! Join Steff Pinch from rabble.ca for this
workshop on navigating and participating in alternative media. Learn how to
pitch stories from your movements, harness the power of independent media
for your next campaign and get your action covered.
Second half will be a hands on learning/skillshare – Learn how to use radio
as a tool to educate and engage in an ongoing struggle for social and
environmental justice with members from CHRY 105.5fm’s News Now Collective.
The break-out session will include interviewing skills as well as learning
the basics of audio recording. The YU Free Press + Steff from rabble.ca
will lead a session about alternative print media.


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



*There are many ways to get involved at OPIRG. Apply to be a working
group: **http://opirgyork.ca/working-groups
<http://opirgyork.ca/working-groups>*
Contact victoria at opirgyork.ca for further information.

*We also have two collectives: *PrOPIRGanda Radio and the Radical Reading
Room. You can contact us about ways to get involved in these collectives:
opirgyork at gmail.com.

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