Storytelling – Thursday
Posted on 25. Mar, 2010 by Abid in General News, In The News
RoyalCityRag.ca – Jan Andrea Hall
Interested in activism and social change? Want to share your story?
Storytelling For Social Change, a Guelph student group, have a special event, “Roots of Change” taking place on April 1 from 6 – 11 p.m. in the Ed Video Gallery, 40 Baker St, Downtown Guelph.
Four local activists from the campus and local community will share their stories of change and activism, followed by a discussion period.
Abid Virani – Co-founder of Student Reach International
Bob Gordon – Freelance journalist with an interest in the proposed development within the Hanlon Creek Watershed Complex and the York District Lands
Mandy Hiscocks – OPIRG Volunteer Coordinator
Dr.Terisa Turner – Co-director of the United Nations NGO, International Oil Working Group (IOWG)Opening the event will be acoustic guitarist/singer-songwriter David Scott. During his set he will be performing “Red and White on Rope”, a song he wrote as a creative response to reading Dr. Anne-Marie Zadjlik’s journals regarding the Bracelet of Hope campaign.
The evening is free by donation to support the “Roots of Change” project. Complimentary beverages and food will be provided.
There will also be an open mic portion of the program for people to share their own stories of activism through creative expression.
The event will be recorded for broadcast on CFRU93.3fm.
RSVP to this event via Facebook here.
Come to open your mind, open your hearts, establish new connections, and see a new light or perhaps find something you think is worth fighting for… bring your ideas and positivism and together we will learn from each others stories and make a difference in our community.
