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

Mon Feb 14 22:11:25 PST 2011

Getting really excited for this;
rrmmff i was going to head to vic sunday evening for a friends bday, but i
may hold off for monday morning!!
I will absolutely table the crap out of this!

:)
maxim

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

> 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.
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> 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
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>> 2011/2/10 Cassie Sutherland <sutherland.cassie at gmail.com>
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>> 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
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>>> 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 <+16043470434>
>>>>
>>>> ***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<+16047883995>
>>>>
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