[van-announce] Annoucing the School for Grassroots Organizing!

[Yang Chang]

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/Announcing the School for Grassroots Organizing!/

June 21 - July 31, 2004

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*This summer, the Bus Riders Union is hosting the School for Grassroots 
Organizing. Combining theory and on-the-ground practice, this 
participatory school aims to train participants for a lifetime of 
grassroots organizing in our communities. *

All new and experienced organizers are encouraged to participate! 
Through weekly classes and community-based 'on the bus' organizing 
sessions participants will strengthen our anti-racist 
class-consciousness; strategize grassroots campaigns; connect class, 
women's liberation, and national liberation struggles; and train for 
long-term movement building.

The six-week school includes two four-hour sessions per week, with 
additional optional activities. Each week balances theoretical study and 
direct-contact organizing experience through 'on the bus' organizing and 
popular theatre. The weekly theory session includes a short reading and 
in-depth discussion of important theoretical concepts. Each organizing 
session moves from observation to active participation at our own pace, 
learning concrete organizing skills as we go.

*Discussion topics include:*

    * The working class in Vancouver
    * Race, class, and gender in our communities
    * Popular education
    * Direct-contact organizing
    * Planning grassroots campaigns to win
    * Developing demands that challenge capitalism
    * Connecting capitalism, patriarchy, and national oppression
    * Building our vision of social justice
    * Building an international movement

*If you are interested in participating in the School for Grassroots 
Organizing, call, e-mail, or mail the following information to the Bus 
Riders Union*
*Name:*
*Organization (if any):*
*Phone:*
*E-mail:*
*Address:*
*Why would you like to pariticpate in the School for Grassroots Organizing:*
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/Some honoraria available for those in need/
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/*Bus Riders Union*/
/*407-119 West Pender St*/
/*Vancouver, BC*/
/*V6B 1S5*/
*/(604) 215 2775/*
/*bru at resist.ca*/ <mailto:bru at resist.ca>
<http://bru.resist.ca> 
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