[van-announce] From our friends south of the border that most Aboriginal people's do not recognise - Qwo-Li's May Events & News

[Tami S]

FYI

Tami.........


> 'siyo tsunali,
>
> I hope everyone is well.  I wanted to let folks know about these events
and give
> folks an update.  I'm still in the process of getting an official doc
diagnosis
> for Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and/or related
> illnesses. My chemical sensitivities are getting more intense.  It's been
a
> difficult journey, and a reminder of how toxic the world is right now.
For
> more info on CFIDS, go to this website:
http://www.peggymunson.com/cfids.html.
>
> In good news, I'm doing two readings (at "Building Communities" and
"FLAUNT!")
> and facilitating my workshop "Mothertongue:  Healing from Patriarchy and
> Colonization"  (at "I AM WOMAN OF COLOR") this month, and I'd love to see
folks
> at these events. FLAUNT, (a benefit for my close friend basil shadid's
> independent queer-Arab film, "Writing Home")  is already specifically
scent
> free, but please DON'T wear scents to any of these events.  In general,
please
> don't wear scents.  They make many of us VERY sick, because they're
poison.
>
> Please pass word along about these events.
>
> Wa'do!
>
> Dodadagohv'i,
>
> ***
>
> Building Communities: Art and Performance as Resistance
>
> Hosted by the Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian, & Gay
Survivors of
> Abuse.  http://www.nwnetwork.org
>
> The forum will feature performances that resist oppression, hate crimes,
> interpersonal, economic and state violence; art that inspires liberation
and
> connects communities! As well as a lively discussion about how art and
> performance can help communities create space to engage the complexities,
> intersections and celebration of: race, sexuality, class, gender,
abilities,
> age, and bodies.
>
> Tuesday, May 18, 2004. 7:00-9:00 PM
> Broadway Performance Hall
> 1625 Broadway
> Seattle, WA
>
> For ASL or other accessibility questions, contact Rebecca or Kristin at:
> Phone: 206.568.7777
> TTY message: (206) 517.9670
> Email:  kristen at nwnetwork.org, rebecca at nwnetwork.org
>
>
>
> ***
> Flaunt! An All-Ages Drag, Performance, and Poetry Soiree
>
> Thursday, May 20 2004, 7:00 PM
> $5 - $15 sliding scale
>
> Benefit for "Writing Home", an independent queer-Arab film.
> http://writinghome.com
>
> Capitol Hill Arts Center
> 1621 12th Ave
> Seattle, WA
>
> Featuring drag by The Queen Bees, Indi, Randy Andy and Crystal; poetry by
Qwo-Li
> Driskill, Maya Santos, and Alix Kolar; and performance by Colin Kennedy
> Donovan. Flaunt! will be MC'd by the delectable billie rain and DJ'd by DJ
> Hotcake.
>
> All-ages, non-smoking, wheelchair accessible, frangrance-free, and ASL
> interpreted.
>
>
>
> ***
> I AM WOMAN OF COLOR:
> An Organizing Institute for Women of Color
>
> Sponsored by Incite!  Women of Color Against Violence.
> http://www.incite-seattle.org
>
> Saturday & Sunday, May 22 & 23
>
> Qwo-Li's workshop will be on
> Saturday, May 22
> 2:45-4:45 PM
> Jefferson Community Center
> 3801 Beacon Ave. South, on Beacon Hill
> Seattle, WA
>
> Workshop Description:
>
> "Mothertongue: Healing from Patriarchy and Colonization"
> Facilitated by Qwo-Li Driskill
>
> Invasion and colonization are patriarchal and white supremacist processes
that
> attempt to destroy our concepts of language, gender, religion, and social
> structure.  This workshop focuses on colonization and patriarchy as
intertwined
> forms of violence and examines the ways in which the reclamation of our
> original languages can help us as individuals and communities heal from
> historical trauma. We will use interactive theater (Theater of the
Oppressed)
> and dialogue as tools to better understand these issues in our lives. No
> previous theater experience is needed.  *To ensure (dis)ability access for
the
> facilitator and others, no perfumes, colognes, or other scents are allowed
in
> this space.*
>
>
> --
> "Blessed are those who listen when no one is left to speak."
>   ~Linda Hogan (Chickasaw)
>
> --
> Qwo-Li's website:  http://www.dragonflyrising.com