Retreat: PreJ20 Preparation
Sun, January 15 '17
11am
You are invited to be part of a day of trainings and lightning talks. At this retreat, we will practice community building by learning and refreshing our knowledge of practical skills in anticipation of the inauguration (#J20) in Washington, D.C.
Upon registration, you will be assigned to a small group with a particular schedule of workshops. This way, each participant will have the chance to attend every workshop.
We will have breakfast and lunch together as a large group to build community amongst folks going to D.C. We will end the day with a large group training on D.C.-specific logistics.
The Peace Poets will kick off the day to get us on our feet and using our voices.
Trained martial artists from the Base will lead a Self Defense workshop with the whole group after lunch, to keep energy up and keep our bodies limber.
Suggested Donation: $30 (includes breakfast and lunch)
You do not need to pay if you cannot but you must register on this EventBrite page to attend: (soon)
Proceeds will go toward transportation to DC, especially for those most severely impacted by Trump's policies particularly immigrant organizers/women/POC.
No racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, islamopobic, xenophobic bullshit will be tolerated in this space, and engaging in such behavior will result in removal.
Schedule:
11am: Breakfast: vegan and nonvegan options provided Followed by performance by the Peace Poets
12pm Breakout into small groups for Workshops and Lightening Talks
2:30pm Lunch: vegan and nonvegan options provided Followed by Street Self Defense Class by member of The Base
3:30pm Breakout into small groups for Workshops and Lightening Talks
6pm Closing: DC Specific Logistics
Afterparty! Location TBD
Workshops: Know Your Rights: Police Interactions Know Your Rights: Immigration/Prior-Conviction/concerns with police Direct Action Tactical Basics CopWatch Mental Health Support Medic 101
Lightening Talks: Know Your Rights: Post-Detention Jail Support Media Interactions Digital Security Arts Activism/Street Theater
