Wednesday June 8, 5:30-8:30pm
University Centre (UC) 441
note: the location may change if it is too small – stay tuned!
GRCGED and OPIRG Guelph invite you to the first workshop of the 2016 Summer Institute:
Anti-oppression & Intersectionality
Anti oppression work must reside in a framework that is accessible, restorative and sustainable over time and space. This workshop will focus on practical ways to apply an anti-oppression framework through an intersectional lens in our everyday lives. We will explore power structures, the fluidity of our social location, and the operation of privilege and oppression within our diverse communities. Various forms of oppression will be explored such as: racism, classism, ableism, ageism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia using an intersectional framework. This workshop is very interactive and should leave participants with a greater understanding of systemic oppression, new definitions, theories and analysis to further navigate discussions and work in the area of anti-oppression. This workshop is geared towards participants who have some background of intersectionality and anti-oppression but will also accommodate newbies.
Anti-oppression is a mandatory workshop for active OPIRG members. Here’s your chance!
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Facilitator’s Biography
Malissa Bryan comes from a specialized background in sociology with a focus on race, diversity, work, education, youth and political economy. She often takes a feminist intersectional approach when conducting academic research or volunteering within the community. She is currently working on a PhD degree in sociology at the University of Guelph. Outside of academia Malissa facilitates various levels of anti-oppression training using an interactive, intersectional and feminist framework.
The Summer Institute is a series of workshops for the social justice and community-minded activist. This is our 10th year! Workshops will run from June 8 to the weekend of July 15 and will focus on anti-oppression, allyship, solidarity, and movement building.
Accessibility information:
– this workshop is FREE!
– The space is wheelchair accessible.
– There will be access to an accessible and gender-neutral washroom.
– Vegan and gluten-free snacks (but not a meal) will be provided – feel free to bring additional food for your break if you’d like.
– Child care is available upon request with 48 hours notice. Babies are welcome in the workshop.
– Handouts can be made available in alternative formats with advance notice.
– Bus tickets will be available at the workshop.
– Unfortunately we cannot offer ASL interpretation but please get in touch to talk about how we can make the workshop accessible to you in other ways.
* Please help us to ensure a scent-reduced space. Perfumes, fragrances, scented products and cigarette smoke can be barriers for facilitators and participants. For more information on how to eliminate and reduce scents please see http://eastbaymeditation.org/
For information about the rest of this year’s Summer Institute please go to our Facebook page, email us at guelphsi@gmail.com or call GRCGED at 519.824.4120 x58559.