KWIC February Newsletter

Cultivating Resistance: Diverse economic responses to climate chaos
With popular educator and academic, Chris Cavanagh

Content:
Understanding, collectively, that a capitalist economic system has driven the current climate crisis, we invite you to join us to imagine sustainable, socially and environmentally just economic systems in which everyone contributes and thrives.

Using popular economic theory and praxis, participants will discuss and engage with diverse economic understandings and collectively explore better ways forward.

Fri Feb 21st:
Cultivating Resistance: Diverse economic responses to climate chaos.
7-8:30pm @ Hobbs Library in Sadleir House | $10/pwyc

Sat Feb 22nd:
Cultivating Resistance: Diverse economic responses to climate chaos - Workshop.
10-3pm @ Hobbs Library in Sadleir House | $35 includes lunch
Saturday workshop registration is limited to 25 people.

Combined ticket: $40 for Feb 21/22.

Bursaries available.
Registration: workshops@kwic.info

The Cost of Freedom: Refugee Journalists in Canada

Thurs Feb 27th:
Refugee Journalists in Canada with James Cullingham with Gzowski College and NCC.
7pm @ Nozhem Theatre at Trent University.
Cullingham will share a short demo of a documentary in-development, titled “The Cost of Freedom: Refugee Journalists in Canada,” and will discuss his research and the process of making the film.
The event will also feature a panel discussion with film subjects Abdulrahman Matar (originally from Syria); Arzu Yildis (Turkey); and Luis Najera (Mexico).

Walks of Life Through HERstory
A storytelling art workshop series for
International Women's Day 2020 Community Art Installation



Walks of Life Through HERstory - Storytelling Art Workshop Series
Facilitated by the Trent Visual Arts Network
Storytelling led by Peyton Lebarr, Grassboots Theatre Company

Workshop Details:
Guests are invited to participate in a unique storytelling activity led by Peyton Lebarr from Grassboots Theatre Company, to reflect on the diverse journeys of women and LGBTQ2S+ folx in the community and around the world. Participants are invited to engage in thoughtful reflection on the themes of interconnectedness and rising together in solidarity as we all come from unique walks of life.

The storytelling activity will be followed by the visual arts workshop facilitated by the Trent Visual Arts Network, where participants will design and create felt footprint art, symbolizing the unique footprints we leave behind as we walk through life on our personal journeys.

All the footprints will be arranged to create a footprint mandala installation which will be revealed at the International Women's Day 2020 event in Peterborough, "Together We Rise" on Sunday, March 8th.

This is a drop-in friendly workshop. Stay as long as you wish, arrive whenever you can.

Tues Mar 3rd:
10am-2pm @ Global Education and Resource Centre - ESC B101 | Trent University
Free Event. Everyone welcome. Food Provided.

Thurs Mar 5th:
2-6pm @ New Canadian Centre @ 221 Romaine St., Peterborough
Free Event. Everyone welcome. Food Provided.

Tues Mar 6th:
11am-4pm @ The Student Centre Event Space - TSC 1.77 | Trent University 
Free Event. Open to Trent Students. Food Provided.

Together We Rise! Ptbo International Women's Day 2020 Solidarity March & Community Gathering

Sun Mar 8th:
Together We Rise! Ptbo International Women's Day 2020 Solidarity March & Community Gathering.
Join KWIC, KSAC and our community partners for a Solidarity March leading into this free annual community event.
1:30pm Solidarity March meets at King St & George St.
2:30pm IWD Program @ Seeds of Change on George Street.
Everyone welcome. Details @ kwic.info.

Wed April 22nd:
Earth Day Film Screening: EARTH: Seen from the Heart featuring Robin Wall Kimmerer (speaker TBD).
Held in partnership with TRACKS 10th Anniversary and the Al and Linda Trust Fund (CFGP).