Kingian Nonviolence 2-Day Workshop – Toronto

WHAT: Come join us for this transformational two-day workshop exploring Dr. King’s philosophy of nonviolent conflict reconciliation and the strategies of the Civil Rights Movement. See how the lessons of the past can be applied in the present.

This workshop has helped thousands of people in various social justice movements as well as in prisons, law enforcement, schools and other communities understand the depth of the philosophy of nonviolence and conflict reconciliation.

If you are an organizer working for social change, an activist working to reduce violence in your community, a youth worker/organizer, or just someone who wants to learn how to resolve their personal conflicts better, this workshop is for you!

WHEN: August 11th & 12th, 9-5 on each day. Please note, in order to receive a certificate of completion for the workshop you must attend both days.

FOOD: TBD – We may make arrangements for group meals, or may ask you to pack a lunch – stay tuned!!

COST: Participants will be asked at the end of the two day training to consider giving a cash gift proportionate to their ability to pay and the value they feel they received. This is based on the principle of Gift Economics. See the training organizations explanation on Gift Economics – http://eastpointpeace.org/gifteconomics/

WHO: Chris Van Breen is a co-founder of the international grassroots animal activist network Direct Action Everywhere. He started organizing in 1995, when he became a leader with a Latinx-focused youth mentoring program. He still works for human rights causes, but after a touching moment with a cow named Bernie, he spends much of his free time fighting for animals. Taking nonviolent direct action has always been important to Chris, whether it is protesting, teaching, cooking for other activists, or doing Open Rescue. Chris leads nonviolence workshops around the country. He works with the East Point Peace Academy and the Kingian Nonviolence Coordinating Committee to further the dream of institutionalizing and internationalizing nonviolence, including offering trainings to all with a focus on the animal rights movement. He is inspired by his family, who fought for farm workers with Cesar Chavez, and by every activist who confronts injustice.

More info on Kingian Non-violence – http://eastpointpeace.org/kingian/

HOW: Register here – https://goo.gl/forms/cjybcfNTs7LCIjRJ3
You must register to receive required prep materials and the location of the training,

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