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

Thu Feb 10 14:43:06 PST 2011

I will obviously be there for both coordinating etc, but can help set up a
Van.Act table and maybe others can sit at it.
We can ask at the meetings this week if others are interested.
xoxoxo see you tonight.

2011/2/10 Lena McFarlane <lena at lena.ca>

> 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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