Anti-Olympic Training & Workshops
The Olympic Resistance Network presents
A WEEKEND OF WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
November 28th - 29th (Sat-Sun, 10am – 6pm each day)
In preparation for the convergence in February of 2010 the Olympic Resistance Network will be hosting a weekend of workshops on practical and important aspects of demonstrations and resistance. The workshops are free, food will be served and childcare will be provided. The space is not wheelchair accessible.
Centre for Socialist Education
(706 Clark Dr, Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories)
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
10am – 12noon Media
A hands on crash course in answering tough questions by unfriendly media
hounds. Learn how to keep your cool and how to stay on message.
Manipulate the media before it manipulates you
12:30pm - 2pm Surveillance & Counter surveillance
A workshop on surveillance & counter-insurgency methods used by state
security forces to repress social movements, and how to counter them.
2pm - 4pm Know Your Rights
Basic legal information and advice on citizen rights when interacting with
the police.
4pm – 6pm Street Tactics
An overview of the different strategies used by protesters to protect
themselves and meet their strategic goals. A rough overview of manoeuvres
used by anti-globalization protesters to overcome security forces.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH
10am - 2pm Anti-Oppression
This is an open workshop for everyone interested in developing skills and
tactics do understand and deal with oppression and domination. This
workshop will specifically aim to help us improve our decision making
practices, group power dynamics, and on the ground support and solidarity
from an anti-oppression perspective. Come and gain these important skills
as they will in many respects determine the strength and success of the
2010 convergence!
2pm - 6pm - Medic
Introduction to Street medic training and basic first aid including: What to bring, primary survey and scene assessment, working in pairs, chemical weapons and emotional response to stress.
For more info call 604-764-5103 or email orn-logistics@resist.ca