[Wamvan] Confirmed! Spoken word poetry workshop on Monday, June 23 - dialogue, creative exploration of identities: queer, feminist and Christian

[Mavaddat Javid]

Ah, the Eventbrite page says it begins at 7:15 EDT, or 4:15PM local time.
Just a heads up.
On Jun 22, 2014 7:49 PM, "Natalie Hill" <nhill10 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm really looking forward to this.
>
> I think this event will explore some really fascinating issues in a really
> creative way. Even if you don't identify as queer or Christian (or even as
> feminist!) I think there will be lots to learn. As with any conversation,
> the more diverse perspectives, the better.
>
> Come! It will be great.
>
> See you all at 7:15! 800 East Broadway.
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 21, 2014 at 4:01 PM, Joanna Chiu <chiu.joanna5 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks so much for the extra information on what to expect, Jenna!
>> If you're planning to attend, please quickly RSVP at this link so we know
>> how much food to bring.
>> https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/intersecting-identities-queerness-feminism-and-christianity-tickets-11999666325
>>
>> And please feel free to invite friends, colleagues, family! Here's the
>> event link on our website to share around.
>>
>>
>> http://www.womenactionmedia.org/events/spoken-word-poetry-workshop-with-jenna-tenn-yuk/
>>
>> If you'd like to tweet it, our twitter handle is @wamvancity. The main
>> WAM! account is @womenactmedia
>>
>> Joanna
>> On 21 Jun 2014 15:34, "Jenna Tenn-Yuk" <jenna.tennyuk at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi everyone,
>>>
>>> I'm very excited to be in Vancouver to be facilitating these
>>> discussions.  I've already led a few workshops, and some great questions
>>> and reflections have been raised:
>>>
>>> - “Is this pain worth it?”
>>> - “I think it comes out as hate, but it’s actually fear… A lot of people
>>> are trying to protect themselves.”
>>> - “I feel really disoriented because I feel like I have to hide parts of
>>> myself from different people.”
>>> - “The healing part is figuring out in all the displacement how we can
>>> find place and hold one another.”
>>> - "What does reconciliation look like?"
>>>
>>> There'll be space to write and reflect, as well as dialogue with other
>>> participants in the group.  I hope these conversations will allow you to
>>> bring all the complex pieces of yourself to the table and be open to
>>> hearing other perspectives.
>>>
>>> I recently performed my poem, Minority
>>> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFejUFU8sDo>, at the Vancouver Poetry
>>> Slam.  It'll give you a better idea of my story and where I'm coming from.
>>>  Please let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to meeting
>>> you on Monday!
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Jenna
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 1:54 PM, Joanna Chiu <chiu.joanna5 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>>
>>>> We've confirmed a venue for our highly anticipated workshop with Jenna
>>>> Tenn-Yukk, a spoken word artist who is a woman of color and identifies as
>>>> feminist.  She’s also a Christian, and has struggled with reconciling these
>>>> aspects of her identity. She’s written about it in places like Huffington
>>>> Post
>>>> <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jenna-tenn-yuk/from-familiar-to-foreign-a-gay-christian-goes-back-to-church_b_5160785.html> and
>>>> the Ottawa Citizen.
>>>> <http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/Coming+still+matters/9520924/story.html>
>>>>
>>>> Please join us on Monday evening at Mt. Pleasant House for Jenna's
>>>> spoken word poetry workshop. The event is free and snacks and drinks will
>>>> be served. Please feel free to invite friends and non-WAM! members to
>>>> attend.
>>>>
>>>> RSVP is required for everyone at this link. Please register early as
>>>> space is limited:
>>>> http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/intersecting-identities-queerness-feminism-and-christianity-tickets-11999666325
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *Workshop description (from Jenna) *
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I am leading a creative and hands-on spoken word poetry workshop,
>>>> exploring the complexities of identity, spirituality and sexuality.
>>>> Participants will have the opportunity to write, reflect and share their
>>>> experiences out loud. They will also have the space to discuss issues they
>>>> see among and between LGBTQ, Christian and feminist communities.
>>>>
>>>> The purpose of the workshop is to provide spaces for conversations and
>>>> understanding, as well as build bridges between seemingly dissimilar groups
>>>> through spoken word. There is often a lack of dialogue, judgment and hurt
>>>> between these groups. These workshops will allow individuals to share their
>>>> stories, which help us to grow, learn and understand the world around us.
>>>> There will also be an opportunity for participants to share their poetry at
>>>> a public event at the end of the month.
>>>>
>>>> Let’s hear one another’s stories, sit in the complexities and build
>>>> bridges together.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *Date: Monday, June 23*
>>>>
>>>> *Time: 7:15 pm- 9:15 pm *
>>>>
>>>> *Place: Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House <http://www.mpnh.org/> (800 E
>>>> Broadway) +1 604-879-8208 <%2B1%20604-879-8208> *
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Blog: http://jennatennyuk.com
>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/jennatennyuk
>>>>
>>>> And I'll be in town to participate in this workshop too, really looking
>>>> forward to meeting new members and catching up with the oldies!
>>>>
>>>> Joanna
>>>>
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