This workshop introduces participants to the core values and principles of transformative justice, centering the most vulnerable members in our communities through a framework of community accountability is at the core of the session. Participants will explore some practical tools for interpersonal and community interventions as well as reflections on punitive justice and cultivating a toolkit for collective liberation through self reflection, mutual responsibility and healing. The workshop uses the anti-oppressive framework to explore power dynamics and the socio-political conditions that facilitate and amplify harm.

*Prerequisite: Anti-Oppression 101 OR Anti-Oppression for Artists & Cultural Producers OR working knowledge of Anti-Oppression\Anti-Racism.

Please note: We strive to create a brave space for all participants. In order to help folks make bold moves into progressive thinking and actions, all conversations and material shared during these workshops are strictly confidential and cannot be shared through media of any kind.

Accessibility Information:

• Wheelchair accessible, with elevator access. There are automatic doors to enter either side of Wychwood Barns where we are located. The door to our studio is wide enough for mobility devices but not automatic.

• Gender neutral accessible washroom on 2nd floor, wide enough for mobility devices, but with no automatic door. Gendered accessible washrooms on ground floor, wide enough for mobility devices and with an automatic door.

• Please make all ASL requests in writing to Rania@raniawrites.com at least 10 days before the event to ensure availability of 2 interpreters.

This event is facilitated by award winning artist, anti-oppression educator & B Inc program director Rania El Mugammar.