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The Youth Activist Retreat
Check out this rad retreat happening in Manitoba this summer!
The Youth Activist Retreat is a free, five-day overnight camp that brings together activists aged 16-20. YAR is a great place to meet other young folks who are interested in social change and to learn new skills and ideas.
YAR 2009 is being held August 10th to 14th in Clearwater, Manitoba.
During the week of the retreat, participants will take part in workshops and other events to learn from other experienced activists about different political struggles and issues.
The retreat offers a variety of workshops to accommodate all levels of experience. Whether you just want to sit back and listen, or work with others to develop strategies for organizing, YAR is a great place to meet other youth who care about similar issues.
Workshops are taught by people who have experience working for social change, including organizers, activists, and artists.
Some of this year’s workshops will include Worker’s Rights and Unions, Anti-Racism, Colonization in Canada, Ecological Justice, Gender Oppression and Heterosexism, Direct Action, and many others. There will also be creative workshops offered on silk-screening, radio, puppet-making, and zines!
The retreat is completely free; all that is asked for is your time and commitment. Some travel subsidies are available for people who live outside of Winnipeg. YAR is an anti-racist, LGBT*-positive event, and is wheelchair accessible.
Register early, because spots are filling up fast!
VISIT YAR’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO: http://youthactivistretreat.ca
