Nonviolent Direct Action Skillshare Weekend.
People interested in keeping our Northern Rivers area as an Ecological Sanctuary, safe from wanton trashing by the proposed world rally championship, are invited to a 2 day Nonviolent Direct Action skillsharing weekend.
When: Sat 8 to Sun 9Aug2009 from 9am to 4pm
Where: Hanging Rock Hall
Camping space will be available close by on Saturday night.
Skillsharing will be inclusive, fun and empowering following the techniques of popular education.
The Change Agency has supported us in developing a pragmatic, focussed program:
Nonviolent Direct Action Skillshare Program for 8-9 Aug 2009 w/e
Saturday 9-12mdd
Introduction to the campaign and each other
Brief self introductions and where we are from
Warm up
A good overview of the campaign,
from Big picture
to the Objectives of the action.
Taking the offensive
Develop a general Strategy
Overall tactics
Timeline for actions
12-1pm Lunch
Sat 1-4pm
Introduction to nonviolence
What is it?
How do we relate to it?
Role plays
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Sunday 9-12mdd
Nonviolent direct action, skills and de-escalation.
Including:
Our right to protest – the International Declaration on Human Rights
Police tactics at protests
Minimising police violence
Police powers
Legal nitty gritty
Dealing with fear
12-1pm Lunch
Sunday 1-4pm
Action Planning
Including: Getting ourselves on the same page about the principles that will
guide our affinity group actions as our teams disperse across the North Coast Region.
More info from:
Alan Roberts ph 666 35 224
alan_roberts@ozemail.com.au
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