[Vanact.internal] An Anti-Capitalist ReConvergence, Feb 19 & 20

Thu Feb 10 14:41:32 PST 2011

Yes seems as though we are full for workshops.
Will confirm you both for both days, representing Van.Act/VCMN etc.

Awesome news on the interview Cassie!

Thanks for the reply,

Lena

2011/2/10 Cassie Sutherland <sutherland.cassie at gmail.com>

> I will be tabling with VMC, but I can help set up the table/organize
> propaganda and what not. I'll be at the discussion, I can either rep
> Van.Act, or VCMN (or Spartacus, as I totally passed my interview today, no
> biggie). But yeah, I'll be around both days regardless.
>
> Love.
>
> Cass
>
> 2011/2/10 Sarah Stevenson <sarahstevenson6 at hotmail.com>
>
>>  i'd like to participate in both - i think vanact should definitely have
>> a table, especially considering the tent city will be a week away. also, i'd
>> like to be present at the roundtable discussion on sunday.
>>
>> i'm willing to volunteer myself to table on saturday, although i'll likely
>> have to leave early to go to work (probably leave by 4pm). it'd be cool if
>> anyone else wants to join me!
>>
>> a workshop could be a great way for vanact to further mobilize other
>> organizations for the tent city. i'm not sure how much time people in vanact
>> would have to commit to planning a workshop, but in principle i support the
>> idea. lena, can you confirm - it seems based on an email guillame sent out
>> over the vcmn listserve that the workshops may be full already, so perhaps
>> it's unneccesary for us to do one?
>>
>> stay rad,
>> sarah
>>
>>
>> Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:39:31 -0800
>> From: lena at lena.ca
>> To: vanact.internal at lists.resist.ca
>> Subject: [Vanact.internal] An Anti-Cap italist ReConvergence, Feb 19 & 20
>>
>>
>>  Hi Van.Act Folks,
>>
>> Just wondering if you were interested in tabling for Feb 19 & Feb 20 at
>> the ReConvergence (organized by VCMN), and if you are interested in joining
>> the roundtable discussion on Feb 20th (invite only). Please RSVP in regards
>> to your interest and participation asap. Please see details below. Also we
>> are looking for groups/individuals to facilitate workshops for folks on Feb
>> 19th. Please let us know if you are interested.
>>
>> Feel free to call or email me anytime.
>>
>> Lena McFarlane 604-347-0434
>>
>> ***this is not for public posting / please forward to allied groups and
>> organizers only**
>> *
>>  *An Anti-colonial, Anti-capitalist reConvergence - Feb 19 & 20, 2011*
>> The Vancouver Community Mobilization Network is inviting groups and
>> individuals from the Lower Mainland to table, propose and facilitate
>> workshops, and to assist in the organizing of an anti-colonial,
>> anti-capitalist re-convergence in Vancouver.
>> This event was conceived out of a vision to strengthen solidarity and ties
>> between anti-capitalist groups in the Lower Mainland.  Whether groups define
>> themselves broadly or specifically as anti-capitalist and anti-colonial, we
>> recognize that we are working from many different fronts for shared
>> outcomes.  The goal of this conference is look forward, share analysis,
>> identify and develop infrastructure together for mutual support.  Let's
>> share, strategize, and build together.
>> *The re-Convergence is being organized as two separate events over one
>> weekend.*
>> *Day 1*, *Saturday February 19th*, will feature:
>> * information tables by Lower Mainland organizations that self-identify as
>> anti-capitalist and anti-colonial
>> *  workshops that seek to analyze and connect the real world outcomes of
>> oppression and suffering with political, economic and social institutions
>> * interactive displays that seek to deepen our understanding of the
>> economics of capitalism and exercise our ability to articulate the outcomes
>> we experience as individuals and communities.
>> * the opportunity to connect with individuals that are interested in
>> knowing more about anti-capitalist anti-colonial grassroots community
>> groups, in the Lower Mainland
>> *Day 2, Sunday February 20th*, will be a day of discussion around
>> strategy and tactics appropriate for anti-capitalist organizing
>> ***Please see below for details on spaces, and how to participate in
>> tabling, workshops, and the round table discussion.
>> ***Please help us with outreach and mobilization for this event:
>> Forward the public callout widely! (the public callout is attached). Share
>> us on facebook, twitter, and other social media. Poster in your friends'
>> collective houses and other collective spaces. Together we created an
>> amazing anti-Olympic convergence and resistance, and we must continue to
>> build upon this momentum!
>> ***Outreach material is available at:  http://vcmn.resist.ca
>> *DETAILS FOR THE FIRST DAY** *
>> *Re-Convergence: An Anti-capitalist gathering.*
>> Saturday February 19th, 11AM - 5PM
>> SFU Harbour Centre, main floor
>> This is an accessible and a child-friendly space
>> FREE lunch and snack vouchers provided.
>> Free Bus Tickets available.
>>
>> * ** WORKSHOPS REQUESTED ***
>> The Vancouver Community Mobilization Network is currently seeking
>> workshop proposals for Saturday February 19th.
>> We are requesting that any group or individual interested in running a
>> workshop send in a brief description of the workshop, who will be
>> facilitating it, and what activities it will involve to
>> van.mobilize at gmail.com.
>> Workshops will be 1 hour long and will occur on the afternoon of February
>> 19th. Please submit outlines by February 7th.
>> Some guiding topics directly related to capitalism are listed below,
>> though workshop topics may be more specific in content or address topics
>> outside of those posted:
>> 1. Migration, and global trade.
>> 2. Colonialism, land theft, and environmental justice.
>> 3. Poverty, and Vancouver's housing crisis.
>> 4. Militarism, war and occupation.
>> We strongly encourage you to collaborate with another group, especially
>> ones that have a differing analysis on the above issues. We will try to pair
>> you if you are unable to do this.
>> *** TABLERS REQUESTED ***
>> All groups self-identifying as an alternative to capitalism or as
>> anti-capitalist/anti-colonial are welcome. Tabling will begin at 11AM and go
>> until 5PM. Set up will begin at 10AM.  Due to Vancouver's exorbitant rental
>> costs, we will have limited space and therefore may prioritize groups that
>> can table all day over groups that cannot.
>> Please let us know your availability by February 7th at
>> van.mobilize at gmail.com,
>> We will be making a massive outreach effort for Saturday February 19th,
>> and we hope you will join us for outreach.
>> *DETAILS FOR THE SECOND DAY***
>> *Re-Convergence: Potluck & Roundtable discussion between* *grassroots
>> community groups.*
>> Sunday February 20th, 5:30 - 10pm
>> Location: The Purple Thistle
>> 260-975 Vernon Drive
>> Child friendly
>> This is not an accessible space (1 flight of stairs). Please be in touch
>> if your participation would be impacted by the accessibility of the space.
>> **This meeting is by invitation only.  Please see details below on how to
>> RSVP.**
>> Join the Vancouver Community Mobilization Network for a roundtable
>> discussion between grassroots community groups organizing in the Lower
>> Mainland. Let's share some food and ideas.  This discussion will be
>> organized into two parts.  Each part will have 1.5 hours devoted to it, with
>> a 45 minute meal break between them.
>> *Part 1,* will consider several points based on experience with and
>> analysis of organizing such as:
>> -What has worked well for yoursŐ and/or your organizationsŐ
>> anti-capitalist organizing?
>> -  How can we create a better sentiment about working together and network
>> effectively?
>> -  How can we organize collective actions more effectively?
>> -  How can we promote diversity within our groups and the movement more
>> broadly?
>> -  What is missing right now that would make a difference?
>>  *Part 2,* will focus on pragmatic approaches to future organizing such
>> as:
>> -What do people see as necessary for building anti-capitalist movements?
>> -How can we build solidarity between local groups?
>> -What types of permanent infrastructure would be useful and possible:
>> phone tree, flying squads, support networks?
>> - Should we try to champion our own ideology, agendas and strategy
>> proactively?
>> ***Please RSVP with the number you expect to attend, and whether you or
>> folks from your organization will be there for the entire 5 hours.  Our goal
>> is to have an effective discussion, therefore we'll be prioritizing people
>> that can firmly commit to the entire event.   Once you RSVP you can expect
>> to receive a more detailed list of questions that will be covered in the
>> discussion.  Please send your RSVP to van.mobilize at gmail.com
>> ***In order to facilitate development of infrastructure that will support
>> our goals of mutual aid, we wish to create a small directory of all the
>> anti-capitalist groups in the Lower Mainland including their history,
>> mission and principles. If you have either of these documents available,
>> we'd like to include them in the zine. Please send them to
>> van.mobilize at gmail.com
>> For more information: visit http://vcmn.resist.ca or call: 604-788-3995
>>
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