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| General
information: Generating Momentum
for our World consists of an opening plenary followed
by participatory skills workshops lasting 5 to 6 hours. Participants
will learn skills in a media that can be used to educate audiences
about our theme topic: Make Poverty History.
At the end of the day, participants will wrap up by presenting
newly acquired skills in the evening showcase. (order
2005 GM DVD) It is important that students attend the full day and be available to participate in the showcase. Twelve workshops are planned for this year’s conference. Students can choose and participate in one. The workshops are facilitated by leaders in our community known for their expertise in the workshop topics. |
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| Paint us a picture: Creating
Mural Art Location: Graffiti Gallery Facilitators: Steve Wilson and Graffiti Gallery artists Capacity: 25 play - Quicktime movie (1.1 MB) - workshop '02 | |
| Participants will learn the
techniques for creating a large, abstract mural. Acrylic, collage
and airbrush will be used. All materials used in the workshop are
provided at no additional charge. This workshop is intended for those
at all skill levels. |
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Making Music:
Creating a music CD Location: neuroBurke Studios Facilitators: Elie Epp Capacity: 6 play - Quicktime movie (1.2 MB) - workshop '03 |
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| Students will learn the
basic techniques of creating a musical piece in an actual recording
studio. Due to time restraints and the complexity of the workshop,
participants must have a background in music, ie writing lyrics,
singing, playing an instrument etc. Participants are encouraged to bring their own instrument if possible. Audio equipment will be provided. |
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Acting Out: Popular
Theatre Location: University of Winnipeg, Bulman Centre Facilitators: Thomas Novak Capacity: 15 play - Quicktime movie (1.33 MB) - showcase '04 |
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| This workshop focuses on developing
a short theater piece based on the participants’ knowledge
and analysis of the issues related to poverty. No previous theatre
experience is necessary but participants must be available to participate
in the performance at the end of the day. |
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Say it like it
is: Spoken Word Location: resource room Facilitator: David Dobbs Capacity: 12 play - Quicktime movie (1 MB) - showcase '02 |
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| Participants will create performance
art related to the theme including performance poetry, spoken word,
rap and song. Previous experience is not required – just a
willingness to explore and express your thoughts related to poverty
in a non-judgmental setting. |
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Telling Your Story:
Creating a 'Zine (print) Location: CFS/CCPA office, 309-323 Portage Avenue Facilitators: David Ball Capacity: 12 play - Quicktime movie (525 kb) - workshop '03 |
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| From layout and soliciting
writers to editing and distribution, this workshop will provide students
with the skills to produce a magazine or ‘Zine. Participants will create a ‘zine related to the poverty theme and will distribute it throughout the showcase as well as at their schools. |
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Interactive Art
Installation Location: University of Winnipeg Facilitator: KC Adams and other facilitator TBA Capacity: 12 play - Quicktime movie (618 kb) - showcase '04 |
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| This workshop focuses on creating
interactive art and displays to attract interest in the issues you
are interested in. Participants are encouraged to use innovative
techniques to create eye catching, thought provoking displays. |
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Taking Action with
Direct Action Location: 3M67 - University of Winnipeg Facilitator: Marianne Cerilli Capacity: 12 play - Quicktime movie (1.43 MB) - showcase '03 |
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| Direct Action teaches students
to choose an issue, write a petition, obtain proper permits and work
with the legal system to develop peaceful demonstrations and other
forms of protest. No lectures here – this is a hands-on workshop where participants will experience every aspect of Direct Action planning and execution. |
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Media Relations Location: 3M59 - University of Winnipeg Facilitator: Donald Benham Capacity: 20 play - Quicktime movie (1 MB) - workshop '03 |
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| Learn how to become ‘media
darlings’ in a hands-on, fun workshop. Participants will learn
how our daily media diet affects our knowledge and perceptions of
poverty. Developing a message and a media campaign to deliver that
message will be the focus. Skills such as giving an interview, designing advertising, writing media releases and organizing media events will be practiced. |
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Creating a Video
Public Service Announcement Location: Video Pool Facilitators: Victoria Prince, Heidi Phillips, and Cam Hutchinson Capacity: 15 play - Quicktime movie (1.3 MB) - workshop '02 PSA 2002 • PSA 2003 • PSA 2004 |
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| Students will learn the basics
in producing a PSA from scripting to editing. The resulting 60 second
clips will be presented in the evening showcase. All the necessary
technical equipment will be provided at Video Pool Inc. and students
will also be introduced to the editing, audio and video suites. |
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Producing a Radio
Show Location: CKUW, University of Winnipeg Facilitators: David Kattenburg Capacity: 6 play - Quicktime movie (1.3 MB) - workshop '03 |
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| Producing a radio show, including
effective research methods, script writing, station managing, editing
and speaking will be the focus of this workshop. The workshop includes
a live on-air component from 4:00 – 5:00pm on CKUW, the University
of Winnipeg Campus Community Radio Station. |
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Public
Speaking Location: 3M57 - University of Winnipeg Facilitators: Meghan Sprung Capacity: 12 play - Quicktime movie (1.18 MB) - showcase '04 |
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| This workshop teaches students
the necessary skills to speak to groups effectively. Practice in
a group setting will include projection techniques and tools for
synthesizing thoughts. |
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Expressions
through Contemporary Dance Location: Royal Winnipeg Ballet Facilitator: Alanna Boudreau Capacity: 15 play - Quicktime movie (1.41 MB) - showcase '04 |
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| In this workshop, students
will learn to use choreographed movement to create images and express
ideas and feelings using the body rather than words. Participants
will create a dance piece with the goal of exploring their personal
feelings about poverty. |
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Teachers'
Stream Location: Menno Simons College, University of Winnipeg Facilitators: Various Capacity: Unlimited This workshop is designed specifically for teachers and supervisors with an interest in international development and social justice issues. It will include facilitated discussions on the theme of poverty, will highlight available classroom resources, and will provide an opportunity to network with other teachers who share a passion for the issues. |
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For more information
about MCIC's Generating Momentum for our world: Africa: 2015 -- Reaching the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, please contact Meeghan Gavin or Janice Hamilton at MCIC by phone: 987-6420 or by email: conference@mcic.ca |
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