[van-announce] Anti - Olympics Training Weekend Nov 28th - 29th

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The Olympic Resistance Network presents

A WEEKEND OF WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING

November 28th - 29th

10am – 6pm

Centre for Socialist Education (706 Clark Dr, Vancouver, Coast Salish
Territories)


In preparation for the convergence in February of 2010 the Olympic
Resistance Network will be hosting a weekend of  workshops on practical
and important aspects of demonstrations and resistance. The workshops are
free, food will be served and childcare will be provided. The space is not
wheelchair accessible.


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SATURDAY,  NOVEMBER 28TH

10am – 12noon     Media
A hands on crash course in answering tough questions by unfriendly media
hounds. Learn how to keep your cool and how to stay on message.
Manipulate the media before it manipulates you


12:30pm - 2pm    Surveillance & Counter surveillance
A workshop on surveillance & counter-insurgency methods used by state
security forces to repress social movements, and how to counter them.


2pm - 4pm   Know Your Rights

Basic legal information and advice on citizen rights when interacting with
the police.


4pm – 6pm   Street Tactics

An overview of the different strategies used by protesters to protect
themselves and meet their strategic goals.  A rough overview of manoeuvres
used by anti-globalization protesters to overcome
security forces.


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SUNDAY,  NOVEMBER 29TH

10am - 2pm Anti-Oppression

This is an open workshop for everyone interested in developing skills and
tactics do understand and deal with oppression and domination. This
workshop will specifically aim to help us improve our decision making
practices, group power dynamics, and on the ground support and solidarity
from an anti-oppression perspective. Come and gain these important skills
as they will in many respects determine the strength  and success of the
2010 convergence!


2pm - 6pm - Medic

Introduction to Street medic training and basic first aid including:  What
to bring, primary survey and scene assessment, working in pairs, chemical
weapons and emotional response to stress.




For more info call 604-764-5103 or email orn-logistics at resist.ca

www.olympicresistance.net

www.no2010.com