Wild Earth Camp, July 1-7, Vancouver Island
From REWILD.info Field Guide, the free Field Guide To Rewilding
Join us at Wild Earth July 1-7 on southern Vancouver Island for forest action training, social and eco-justice workshops, and activists bent on taking down the system. Veterans and newcomers welcome!
Wild Earth is the only action training camp on the coast, and this year's focus is media and legal support for social and environmental justice advocates who are speaking out against the 2010 Olympics and the Torch Relay. Camp in a fabulous old-growth forest with like-minded folks, (Location to be announced soon.) Sign up now at http://forestaction.wikidot.com/wild-earth.
The gathering is 100% volunteer-run with zero corporate sponsorship, and we're very fortunate to have the support of several grassroots organizations. A big shout-out goes to the People's Trust, which kicked off our fundraising drive with a $500 contribution to this year's camp. The funds cover camp supplies like propane and tarps, transportation, and honourariums for presenters. Outside funding also means that participants contribute what they can and no one is turned away for lack of money. ($20-100 donation suggested.) Everything is included: free camping (BYO tent), meals, snacks, coffee and tea, and bush-style amenities.
At this point, we need volunteers! So why not seize this opportunity to help create a week-long community of social and environmental justice advocates in a fabulous natural setting. Volunteers get free admission, valuable experience and great contacts for future happenings. Contact Zoe right away to get involved: zoeblunt@gmail.com
- Present a workshop, lead a discussion, give a performance, play a game
- Climbing trainers and non-violence trainers wanted
- Help organize an event before the gathering - a yard sale, music show, movie, picnic, or whatever
- Help with camp set-up and logistics
- Wish list: Large pots and pans, water containers, propane tanks, tarps, big tents, food and especially coffee donations
Presenters include:
- Chris Shaw, 2010 Olympics impact on communities
- Frank "The Stimulator" Lopez, hands-on independent media
- Skundaal (Bernie Williams), indigenous rights and warrior ethics; justice for missing and murdered women
- Rusty, activist security
- Rob Hunter, Metis solo performer
- Bruce Dean, photography is not a crime
- Garliq, herbal first aid and activist wellness
- John Stedman, wilderness first aid
- Zoe Blunt, guerrilla strategies and direct action tactics
- Workshops on legal rights, tree-climbing, non-violence training, native plant walks and more.
Please join us for the 11th annual Wild Earth gathering July 1-7 on south Vancouver Island. Thank you and pass it on! http://forestaction.ca
