Exploring Activism:
The Catalyst Centre is pleased to be offering a series of Catalytic Conversations that hope to give all of us using popular education in our community work and lives a place to learn with each other and a chance to make some new connections.
For Spring 2011, Catalyst is spending some time looking at activism. How is it changing in our world? What is being done locally to create and sustain activism on projects? What are we committed to doing together?
We hope you find our choices interesting and decide to join us for some conversation.
All you need to do is read the article (or watch the video or check out t
he website) and show up ready to share, listen and learn.
Activism in our complex global community
May 5 from 6:30 t0 8:30 p.m.
(Photo courtesy of John Bonnar)
To participate in this discussion we recommend that you read the article The four faces of activism by Scott Brown. You can get the article at http://www.countercurrents.org/brown260111.htm.
We also would like you to watch Naomi Klein interview on her book the Shock Doctrine. You can watch at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlc9GOhXJZI&feature=related
Creating and Sustaining Activism
May 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Come and hear Laura Rainsborough of Not far from the tree talk about a local food foraging project that successfully engages 100s of volunteers and activists in a variety of activities. Then participate in the conversation.
To find out more check out the website: www.notfarfromthetree.org
Keeping it REAL – living our activism every day
June 23 from 6:30- 8:30 p.m.
This conversation will be a word café. This is a creative interactive way to not only share the wisdom that each of us has to contribute but also creates a space for new ideas to emerge. Bring your favourite cause, activity, or fellow activist and be a part of putting action back into activism.
For more details contact Deborah. Her email is deborah@catalystcentre.ca
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