About this Event
Please Note: We strongly encourage a minimum cash donation of $20 at the door. Donations will be spread equally between causes our speakers are supporting. Learn more about these causes below.
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When the News Is Always Bad: Empower Yourself by Taking a Stance
Has all the bad news got you down? Wish you could do something about it? Sometimes feeling better is as simple as taking a stance... and taking action!
Join us at SJ Fresh Coffee for this awesome lineup of speakers, and leave feeling enlightened & empowered to make a change!
*Event starts at 2pm, but you are welcome to come early, purchase a coffee/snack and grab a seat! There will also be short breaks between each talk to get a drink or have a washroom break.
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When the News is Doom & Gloom
Speaker #1: Trina Chakrabarti, Music Therapist & Singer/Songwriter
- Coping tips from a mental health professional
- Plus, hear her protest song, "Take a Stance," as featured on CBC Radio
- "I am raising funds for my friend's family in Gaza, who require humanitarian aid to live."
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From Taking a Stance to Taking Action
Speaker #2: TBD - Ella Haley, Retired Assistant Professor - Community Organizing
- Tips to get started on your social justice journey
- Why building community is more important than you think
- "I'm supporting Connecting Gaza - a global network that raises funds that are sent directly to families in need without intermediaries or delays."
~short break~
Better Late Than Never
Speaker #3: Dana Wachter, Jewish Community Member & Former Reporter
- A Jewish perspective on taking a stance in today's environment
- Tips on recognizing bias in mainstream media
- "I'm supporting Connecting Gaza - a global network that raises funds that are sent directly to families in need without intermediaries or delays."
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When the Personal Is Political
Speaker #4: Sporas, Palestinian Organization
- Learn about the Palestinian struggle through personal storytelling
- Ask questions, share your thoughts, build a community, take a stance!
- "We are raising funds for an organization called Glia, run by London, ON doctors who use 3D printing to build and bring much-needed medical supplies to Gaza."
Event venue & nearby stays
SJ Fresh Coffee, 16 Water St., Cambridge, Canada