[Dissent-bristol-info] April 9 programme in full (DRAFT)

[auto_gnome at riseup.net]

Hi kids - here the full programme and schedule for the day. Have a quick
look and let me know if it is ok. I'd like to start farming it out to
lists with a brief intro + practicalities by Thursday if poss. I also do a
A4-folded booklet as a programme for the day and bring it next Tuesday (5
MAarch, 6pm, Kebele) for you to see.

Cheers....ag

9 April - Information For Action : Programme

10.30am – All welcome: Free info, stalls, snacks

11am to 12 noon: Opening Session and Introductions  [Main hall]
1. The national ‘Dissent against the G8 network’ – Speaker: Bristol G8
Dissent
2. Why we oppose capitalism & the G8 – Speaker: Uzma
3. Introduction to the Bristol group & outline of the day – Speaker:
Bristol G8 Dissent


12 - 1pm: Workshops – Let’s get positive...now!
A. Solidarity - acting locally, thinking globally (International
Solidarity Movement – Bristol; www.palsolidarity.org)  [Front of main
hall]
"A look at building awareness for international issues & campaigns, and
providing practical support, here and there – using the ISM’s solidarity
work in Palestine & globally as a starting point."

B. Art activism (Bristol Artivist) [Side room]
"The political use of art - graffiti/stencils/subverts/murals – in
providing resistance and alternative viewpoints. Bristol Artivist aims to
network local artists involved in activism. The start point & current
focus is ... G8! Displays and live demonstration.”

C. Living alternatives to capitalism (John Mayford, Nathan Brown and
Kebele; www.avoncda.coop & www.kebele.org) [Back of main hall]
"What we can do in the here & now to live our lives differently to create
a practical alternative to capitalism and hierarchy through collective and
co-operative organisation of work, home, land, and food.”

D. Our media (BIMC, The Bristolian, Bristle magazine;
http://bristol.indymedia.org/, the_bristolian2004 at yahoo.co.uk,
www.bristle.org.uk) [Balcony]
“Combating the power of the media corporations, and exposing dodgy deals
in high places is no easy task, but Bristol has a wealth of alternative
media projects – how do they do it?”

1 to 2pm: Lunch – food from the Kebele Kafé

2 - 2.45pm: Presentations – Information!
A. The Zapatistas (Kiptik; www.kiptik.buz.org/)  [Balcony]
 “The history & politics of the EZLN and the autonomous communities in
resistance. Their opposition to capitalist exploitation in Chiapas has
inspired millions worldwide - what lessons can we learn from their
struggle; and how do we ensure they're not alone?”

B. Debtwash!  - African debt & poverty and International Policy (Mike
Sansom, African Initatives; www.african-initiatives.org.uk)  [Front of
main hall]
“There is a gap between what the government tells you, and the reality of
what is happening and what is needed.”

C. The War and Occupation of Iraq (Jo Wilding and Uzma;
www.circus2iraq.org) [Side room]
“Eyewitness account of the sanctions, war and corporate takeover of Iraq,
from the human rights activist and co-founder of Boomchucka Circus.
First-hand experience of effects of sanctions, and what we can to do to
effect change.”

D. No Borders - No Immigrants - No Abuses (Geoff Norburn/ Josh Richards) 
[Back of main hall]
“A look at global migration. Firstly, current responses to migration, and
another possible approach. Secondly, a local asylum case that has
attracted media attention.”

3 - 4.30pm: Workshops – Action!
A. Taking direct action for climate justice - what are our options?
(London Rising Tide & friends; www.risingtide.org.uk &
www.londonrisingtide.org.uk)  [Balcony]
“We'll look at bottom-up strategies for saving the climate without
sacrificing social justice. We'll also talk about the global day of action
on the root causes of climate chaos on July 8th.”

B. Rebel Clowning and the Killing Joke. (CIRCA; www.clownarmy.org)  [Side
room]
“An introduction to building your own outsider clown/buffoon and
performing in a group. We take a look at pleasure, play and presence
‘onstage’ and find ways of turning hard-headed theory into red-nose
action.”

C. Direct Action training (Bristol G8 Dissent)  [Main hall]
“Covering the ideas and practicalities of DA - what we mean and why we do
it. With skill sharing, team building games & exercises - to make our DA
more effective and sustainable.”

4.30 - 5.30pm: Feedback session  [Main hall]
Comments, ideas, criticisms, action suggestions, debate, whatever!
Facilitators – Bristol G8 Dissent!

Stalls:
Free info from many campaigns; plus Bristol G8 Dissent; Kebele info/books;
The Bristolian; Brize Norton peace camp;

LEAVE BUILDING BY 6PM!!!