Did you know that there is a community garden on the York Keele campus? Join OPIRG York and SASSL in the Maloca Community Garden for a bonfire and free food! There will be music, smores, hot chocolate, and vegan chili. Come hangout, meet like-minded humans, and get to know OPIRG, SASSL, and the Maloca garden.
Note: We suggest wearing warm layers, and bringing a blanket to sit on/ wrap-up in, in case it’s cold in the evening!
![Monday 26th 3:30-5pm Orienting Yourself to Allyship (part I) Presented by the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion (REDI) This introductory session on what it means to be an ally offers a series of engaging activities and reflection exercises that challenge participants to: Contextualize their social location based on their identity; Deepen their understanding of allyship in a personal and institutional setting; Practice active allyship and develop strategies to have brave conversations. 5:30-7pm: Abolition of death penalty Presented by Amnesty International at York This workshop will discuss Amnesty International's campaign to abolish the death penalty. We will engage in petitions and learn about the urgent actions of this capaign. We wish to encourage York students to engage in critical dialogue and take the opportunity to learn, as well as strengthen skills for community building and care. Together we will learn about abolitionist, anti-oppressive and anti-racist movements. Together we can work to abolish the death penalty across the world. Tuesday 27th 3:30-5pm The Ecology of Allyship (part II) Presented by the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion (REDI) In this interactive workshop, we deepen our exploration of concepts of allyship and solidarity. In this follow up to our session Orienting Yourself to Allyship, this workshop explores the multiple roles people can play in building solidarity across lines of difference, examples of solidarity movements, and personal reflections on how to find your own stake in movements. Please note, this is not an introductory or beginners’ workshop. To join this one, you must have attended an Orienting Yourself to Allyship or have previous organizing experience across lines of shared identities. These workshops were developed and delivered in partnership with Student Community Leadership and Development (SCLD). 5:30- 7pm: On The Housing Crisis, Disparities, and Beyond A panel discussion presented by OPIRG York. Moderated by John Clarke with panelists from HOUSE, York South-Weston Tentant Union, and more! Draft text here (may change) Poster sent by email/ also here on Canva Wednesday 28th 1-2PM Dismantling Ableism Presented by YFS Access Centre Join YFS Access for a workshop on breaking down ableism—both on and off campus. Together, we will learn about disability positive and disability justice movements. The facilitator will highlight disability principles and tools that participants can practice in their daily lives. 3:30pm-5pm Radical Walking Tour Presented by OPIRG York Meet in front of Vari Hall at the commons fountain Join OPIRG York as we uncover a politicized history of the York Keele campus! York is a controversial space full of layered histories, and these histories are often made visible through the physician and political landscapes of the present. Inform your present-day campaigns, actions, and strategies with the historical memory that our tour guides will share! 7pm-9:30pm Film screening of Sgaawaay K’uuna [Edge of the Knife] Presented by Nat Taylor Films (Cinema Politica) Come out for a screening of Sgaawaay K’uuna [Edge of the Knife] the first feature film produced entirely in the Haida language. This film represents cultures of care through the powerful example of Indigenous sovereignty. This screening honours the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, and will encourage discussion for anti-colonial struggles. The film was lauded by TIFF's "top ten" as one of Canada's most important films of the last year. Stand-in image from Wiki? Thursday 29th 3pm-4:30pm Accessible Digital Design Presented by Victoria Barnett of the Design Justice Collective. COVID has pushed many to consider the nuances of accessibility both in the real world and online. With the onset of COVID the move to an almost exclusively digital existence for gatherings and events became more needed. Disability justice advocates and folks with lived experience have always fought for and designed the caring worlds we need; worlds where people with different access needs are seen, heard, and acknowledged. This workshop will continue to envision this more just world, and ask us, "How do we ensure our designs can be seen/read and accessed by all?" and "How can we go beyond compliance with normalized ableism?" Through this interactive session, participants will walk away with tricks and tools they can use to make their digital media and designs more accessible, alongside frameworks and resources to continue to expand their learning. 6pm- 9:30pm Velcro Heart Chapbook Launch and Social This book for the event image. Presented by Centre for Women and Trans People (CWTP) and OPIRG York **EVENTdescription TO BE UPDATED if/when music performance is confirmed! At this gathering we will celebrate our week of building cultures of care by reading, eating, dancing, and having fun! We will listen to a chapbook reading, hear some live music, and eat free food together. In February of 2022 Jamie Quinn Mader self-published a hybrid chapbook of essays and poems called Velcro Heart about their experience of over a decade of healing from trauma. Through this collection they highlight the importance of healing, hope, gratitude, joy and how those things are important to moving forward not just personally but societally too! At this event Jamie will read excerpts from their chapbook and engage in discussions around hope and its place in activism. Chapbook Synopsis: Jamie Quinn has been through their share of trauma, but that's not really what this psuedo memoir is about! It's actually about healing and hope and unlearning toxic love. Through a series of essays and poetry Jamie walks the reader through memories and a candid approach to healing from trauma. They don't claim to be an expert in any way, they just hope their words help and resonate with folks. Hopefully these words will help you savour some joy and be more gentle to yourself while healing. Friday 30th 3pm- Unpacking Toxic Masculinity & Moving Towards Collective Healing (online only; registration required) Presented by Natali & Ben of Ikake Rising **This is an online workshop space for men and masculine people. Registration required for Zoom link. This workshop will explore the roots and character of toxic masculinity as a way toward re-imagining the endless possibilities of masculinity outside of colonialism, patriarchy, and capitalism. This workshop is capped at 15 participants, and will be interactive. More information about the facilitators is available here: https://www.ikakerising.org/our-trainings-workshops](https://mcusercontent.com/a91f8563ed0022f782b395f3c/images/071f66ca-84b2-753c-1755-2bf8c91cfa13.png)
