Two days of Radical Imagination: A teach-in exploring solutions from across the activist spectrum
Saturday June 22, 9am-5pm and Sunday June 23, 9am - 5pm.
OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street Toronto, ON M5T 1W1
Hosted by: An Ad Hoc Committee for the Betterment of Society
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/full-spectrum-resistance-teach-in-tickets-884378940217
Welcome to the Full Spectrum Resistance Teach-In, a two-day gathering inspired by Aric McBay's groundbreaking work. McBay's book delves into humanity’s most cherished stories from both social and environmental movements worldwide: from Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, to local movements like the infiltrations that occurred leading up to the G20 protests in Toronto, ON. Through many case studies, McBay’s books help us to understand how institutions have tried to dismantle activist movements, and how we can overcome those forces through a diversity of strategies and tactics.
This teach-in is for activists of all kinds – social and environmental – to deepen their knowledge and refine their skills. This teach-in is for building a strong culture of resistance, and to equip campaigns with effective strategies for success.
But this event goes beyond Aric's work: we’ll also feature diverse speakers from different movements who offer a range of perspectives and practical approaches.
Speakers include:
Eve Saint, a Wet’suwet’en land defender
Cheyenne Sundance, an urban farmer and educator of of Sundance Harvest and Sundance Commons
Chloe Tse, an organizer for divestments
Michelle Woodhouse, a Metis water defender with a focus on Line 5
Rosanne, Vicki, Sara, and Calista Monague, 3 generations from Beausoleil First Nations that fought to protect a pristine aquifer at Site 41
Gerry Dunn, a long-time activist and facilitator for Stop Line 9 Toronto
PYM, Labour for Palestine, TSSP, OccupUofT, IJV, Jews Say No to Genocide
and more!
You can find out more about the diverse group of speakers on our Instagram page @fullspectrumresistance2024
In addition to talks and discussions led by Aric, we’re calling in mindfulness, arts, and music for deeper learning. This teach-in is also about building trust and connections, embodying fun in community, and re-energizing ourselves so we can go forth with with active hope. Skilled facilitators and educators hold space for fruitful conversations:
Miriam Zachariah, an educator and psychotherapist
Susanne Maziarz, a music director focused on community singing
Facilitators from the Work That Reconnects: Layah Davis and Amy Lister
And more!
We believe in our activist community and we have curated this event in hopes you will leave feeling grounded, hopeful, and with a sense of deep connection to the wider community. We're committed to making sure this event supports your well-being throughout the day, and hope you’ll join us!