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XR MCR: International Rebellion Training Weekend

On the 15th April countries across the world will see thousands of rebels take to the streets to demand their governments take immediate action on climate breakdown.

XR MCR will be heading down in full force to join the North West of London, to occupy streets, and to carry out acts of non-violent civil disobedience. But first, let’s prepare ourselves!
Join us for a weekend of Non-Violent Direct Action Training, Regen and Wellbeing Training, Affinity Group Formation, and Grief Workshops, plus a load of delicious food and a good old boogie to get us ready for the International Rebellion in April.

Schedule below:

Saturday 6th April
10am-3pm – NVDA
Learn how to speak to police, how to go through the arrest/post-arrest process, legalities and XR strategy, and NVDA concept.
3-5pm – Regen & Wellbeing Workshop
Learn about the beautiful concept of regenerative culture and how to practice it, and taking up a wellbeing role during April.
*Some food will be provided but it would be lovely if you could bring some sharing food along too!

Sunday 7th April
12-2pm – Facing Climate Change with an Open Heart
Run by XR MCR rebel and psychotherapist Gudrun, we welcome you into a safer space where you can open up about the grief surrounding climate breakdown, and learn to connect on a much deeper level with others around you.

2-3pm – Affinity Group Formation
For those not yet in an Affinity Group, we will be forming groups of about 8-12 rebels and providing ways of forming affinity within them, as well as teaching tips about quick decision-making for when you’re on the ground. Please come with an idea of the role you’ll be taking during April.

3-5pm – FEAST
Join us for a good old social and some delicious vegan food – this is a pot luck, so please bring along a dish of your own or some shop-bought delights. We will provide plates and cutlery but it will be an informal eating-on-the-floor type affair!

Everyone is welcome to come along to any section of the training weekend, it will all be held in the Theatre Space of the University of Manchester Students’ Union (second floor).

We will also be going through the briefing for the International Rebellion week, including travel plans, joining up with other North West groups, and outlining support for the week(s).

LET’S REBEL.

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Event Details

Location University of Manchester Students Union
Manchester, M13 9PR
Start Saturday 6 Apr 2019 10:00am
Finish Saturday 6 Apr 2019 5:00pm


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