WTF is Solidarity?
Part 1: Tuesday July 19, 5:30-8:30pm (in UC 442)
Part 2: Wednesday July 20, 5:30-8:30pm (in UC 103)
– part 2 is only open to people who attended part 1
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The final workshop of the 2016 Summer Institute will explore what coalition building and solidarity can look like. We will discuss power dynamics, holding each other accountable and building trust. Through these discussions we hope to identify transformative ways to move forward.
***** This is a two part workshop, running from 5:30-8:30pm on July 19 (UC 442) and 20 (UC 103). If you can only come to part one that is okay! Part two is only open to participants who attended part one.
Facilitators: Shabina Lafleur-Gangji and Galme Yasmin Mumed
Shabina Lafleur-Gangji is a mixed race cis lady living in Guelph. She has been involved in many different social justice and liberation orientated projects, actions and events over the last ten years in Guelph and surrounding areas. She believes that honest, sincere and accountable relationships are the foundation for building solidarity amongst various communities.
Galme Yasmin Mumed is a product of the Ethiopian Diaspora. She is a black Muslim woman who is dedicated to the liberation of black people everywhere. She believes that white supremacy and all the things that work together to fuel that system are not natural and therefore can be broken.
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 July 20 and will focus on anti-oppression, allyship, self-care, conflict resolution, 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. NOTE: There is no food available for purchase on campus at that time.
– 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.