Rock 4 Choice is an annual music festival focused on raising awareness of Pro Choice issues. This years Rock 4 Choice is also including workshops on a variety of issues relating to feminism, pro choice issues, and general awesomeness.
All workshops are free and will be held on Saturday September 12th, from 1pm to 6pm.
All workshop are heald at the Arusha Centre at: 223 12 Ave SW.
ALL ATTENDANTS AT WORKSHOPS WILL GET $2 OFF COVER AT THE THIS BIKE IS A PIPE BOMB SHOW SAT NIGHT!
Here is the workshop schedule and info:
You Are Really Fat
1pm to 2pm
Presenter: Britt Aberle
Fat is a desciptive word about someone's body size or type. It is beautiful, fit, desireable and healthy. Come debunk the socialized and widespread myths that are self-perpetuated and are reenforced by capitalism and patriarchy that say otherwise.
This workshop is open to everyone.
Baby, I'm A Manarchist
2pm to 3pm
Presenters: John Barret, Matthew Elbows
Today in America between 1 in 4 and 1 in 6 women will be the victim of rape or attempted rape in their lifetime, and one prominent study found that at least 20% of adolescent girls have been physically or sexually abused by a date or a boyfriend.
The only way to end the abuse and mistreatment of women is for many more men to make these issues their own.
This workshop is open only to male-identified people.
An Introduction To Polyamoury: Making Informed Decisions About Our Relationship Styles
3pm to 4pm
Presenter: Samantha Trees
While monogamous relationships may work for some, we deserve choices outside of this. Love can exist within diverse relationship styles. If you are interested in applying values of non-possession, openness and freedom to how you love and interact with people, please come to this workshop to learn more about polyamory.
This workshop is open to everyone.
What Is Pro Choice?
4pm to 5pm
Presenters: Talia Kaufman, Calgary Sexual Health Centre
The Calgary Sexual Health Centre strives to provide calgarians with pro choice information and support around sexuality and sexual health issues. This workshop will look at what it means to be pro choice, how to apply pro choice values to our lives and interactions, and a look at pro choice tactics.
This workshop is open to everyone.
Bike Maintenance 101
5pm to 6pm
Presenters: Good Life Community Bike Shop
Come learn how to keep your bike in tip-top shape. This hands on workshop will teach you basic bike maintenance skills.
This workshop is open to everyone.
