Niagara Social Justice Forum 2015

“Putting the Act in Activism”

Do you want to connect with student, activist or community groups committed to social justice?

Do you have a great idea for a workshop, performance, exhibit or other activity?

We want to hear from you!

Concept:

Hosted by the Social Justice and Equity Studies Graduate Program at Brock University, the 8^th Niagara Social Justice Forum will include a day-long program of concurrent activities, such as workshops, performances, exhibits and information tables in a fair-like atmosphere. This event typically attracts over 150 people from both campus and the community and explores a wide range of issues. All activities are proposed and organized through an open call to campus and community-based individuals and groups committed to social justice.

Goals:

The main goal of this event is to build relationships between student groups, researchers, activists and community organizations working on issues of social justice, difference and diversity.  The purpose of this ‘Call’ is to invite those with an activist orientation (broadly defined) to submit a proposal to host a workshop, performance, exhibit or information table. We encourage participatory activities that may involve art, music, drama or other experiential, embodied modes of interaction.

Proposals:

• Using the form provided, send a title and brief description of the proposed activity.
• Make clear its relevance to social justice.
• Explain how your activity will prepare participants to take next steps.
• Suggest any groups you may wish to invite as collaborators.
• Indicate if you wish to organize a display table for the information fair at lunchtime.
• Identify who is proposing and will organize the activity. Include contact information.

We will accommodate as many proposals as possible while aiming for a diversity of issues and kinds of activities. Those proposing activities are responsible for mobilizing the necessary resources to mount the activity. Forum organizers will co-ordinate the event, provide food, space, childcare, and technological support, as well as outreach and promotion of the Forum’s activities. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, to submit proposals or book an table for the lunchtime information fair, reply to Mary-Beth Raddon, Graduate Program Director of Social Justice and Equity Studies: NSJF@brocku.ca

Deadline for proposals: Monday, November 17, 2014.

The 2015 Niagara Social Justice Forum will be held on Saturday, January 31.