Tools for Change offers approximately 20 skill building workshops in Toronto for change-makers and activists between September and June. Join our Email list to stay informed of new additions and help us spread the word.
COMPLETED
Decolonizing 101
Date: September 26, 4-7 pm
Location: York University
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Campaign Messaging & Political Writing
Date: September 27, 5:30-8:30 pm
Location: George Brown College
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Campaign Planning
Date: September 29, 2-5pm
Location: George Brown College
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Social Media for Events and Actions: Strategizing for Maximum Impact
Planning an event or action and want to get the maximum online impact? This workshop explores the key elements to a solid social media strategy, specifically when planning an offline action or an event.
Date: THURSDAY OCT 13, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: University of Toronto
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Graphic Design for Social Change
Join us for a hands-on workshop that will explore design theory as well as different processes for envisioning and creating elements that will bring attention to your cause or event.
Date: THURSDAY OCT 20, 2 PM – 5 PM
Location: York University
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Engaging the Judicial System to Create Change
This workshop will present one activist’s recent experiences (and victories) with filing complaints through social justice tribunals and other quasi-judicial tribunals.
Date: THURSDAY NOV 10, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: University of Toronto
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Facilitating Visioning and Planning for Groups
Having a clear vision, goals and strategy is key to the success of any group. Join us to learn about useful tools, techniques and templates for facilitators seeking to help others map out visions in fun, empowering and engaging ways.
Date: SATURDAY NOV 19, 12 PM – 3 PM
Location: University of Toronto
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UPCOMING
Theatre of the Oppressed
Join us for an intro to Theatre of the Oppressed, a model of learning using games and techniques developed by Augusto Boal. These participatory tools motivate us to deepen our understanding of social injustice and empower us to break the cycle of oppression.
Date: SUNDAY JAN 22, 1PM-4Pm
Location: University of Toronto
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Creative Facilitation: Tools, Tips and Models
Together we’ll explore different ways to design workshops, meetings and trainings that engage and draw out the collective wisdom in the room. We’ll examine different models for working with groups large and small, including Open Space Technology, Collective Story Harvesting, World Cafe and More.
Date: SATURDAY JAN 28th, 1PM-4Pm
Location: University of Toronto
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Forming / Reforming Your Group’s Structure
Whether you are forming a new group or already established, this session has you covered. Topics to be addressed include: different types of group structures and decision-making methods, their pros and cons, as well as steps we can take to foster trust, accountability and equity through structure and process.
Date: SATURDAY FEB 4, 1PM-4PM
Location: University of Toronto
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Understanding and Addressing Conflict in Groups
This workshop will discuss various issues in group conflict, including how group conflict can start, how it can escalate and how to resolve group conflict in lasting ways. It will draw on several models for conflict resolution including: group facilitation, peacemaking circles and community mediation. It will also include exercises to practice ways to address conflict in groups.
Date: TUESDAY MARCH 21, 2:00PM – 5:00PM
Location: York University
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Preparing to address conflict: techniques and tips
In activist groups and organizations we are often faced with conflict that can feel overwhelming to deal with. This workshop will explore ways to sit with the overwhelm in order to prepare for difficult conversations emotionally and strategically.
Date: WEDNESDAY APRIL 5th , 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: University of Toronto
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IN THE PLANNING STAGES
Self-care for activists, Negotiation for Change Makers, Scouting for Direct Actions and Events, Research Skills, How to Organize a Great Direct Action, Facilitation of Online Meetings and Events….and more, so stay tuned!