Solidarity economy movements are people-powered forces to protect what matters most. They draw on tools and traditions within many lineages, making them accessible to any community, anywhere. Join us to explore what a solidarity economy movement is, how it works, and ways we can stay oriented to movement-building even as we navigate against the tides of capitalism and oppression.
Dates and Times
We have two workshops with separate available dates and times. Provided in Pacific Time (PT), Mountain Time (MT), Central Time (CT), and Eastern Time (ET).
Introduction to Solidarity Economy Movements
June 5th: 1pm-3pm PT, 2pm-4pm MT, 3pm-5pm CT, 4pm-6pm ET.
Shared Resources and Shared Vision: Applying Solidarity Economy Principles and Practices
June 11th: 2pm-3:30pm PT, 3pm-4:30pm MT, 4pm-5:30pm CT, 5pm-6:30pm ET.
Program Description and Takeaways
Introduction to Solidarity Economy Movements
Solidarity economy movements are people-powered forces to protect what matters most. They draw on tools and traditions within many lineages, making them accessible to any community, anywhere.
Participants will leave with…
- A practical framework for understanding and recognizing solidarity economy movements
- A deeper understanding of the kinds of attitudes and actions needed to build solidarity economy movements
- Inspiration and wisdom from our movement ancestors that can be applied right away
Shared Resources and Shared Vision: Applying Solidarity Economy Principles and Practices
To build a Solidarity Economy, we must reject the myth of scarcity and embrace the possibility of abundance. The dominant culture tells us that there is not enough to go around. We are pitted against each other and compete for scraps while the main course is kept out of our reach.
By practicing the values we wish to see reflected in our culture and society, including sharing resources and planning collectively within our movements, there will be more than enough to go around. Even as we make agreements with more powerful entities like governments and foundations, we support each other to maintain our sovereignty and stay true to our values.
This workshop will focus on the theme of Shared Resources and Shared Vision, sharing examples of principles and practices that a variety of groups have used to develop collective vision, power and abundance. Whether you're in a cooperative, a nonprofit, a community garden, or some other kind of organization, the community-sourced wisdom will support your journey.
Participants will leave with…
- A deeper understanding of the Solidarity Economy Principles and Practices related to Shared Resources and Shared Vision
- Access to a unique tool to guide deeper reflection and internal organizing to support your group's efforts to create Shared Resources and Shared Vision
- Connection to a learning community of others who have committed to these principles
Additional Information
Introduction to Solidarity Economy is ideal for...
Anybody who is curious about how people-power can resist and displace capitalist power, how we actually build solidarity economies, and what we can learn from our movement ancestors to apply to our current conditions.
Shared Resources and Shared Vision is ideal for…
People who have some understanding of solidarity economy movements, have attended our Introduction workshop, and are organizing within groups who have a commitment to anti-oppression and collective liberation. It is a non-judgemental space, so you are welcome regardless where your group is on its journey.
Accessibility
Access requests, including interpretation and captioners, can be made during registration or by emailing Dustin Gibson at dustin (at) peopleshub (dot) org. Requests for interpreters and captioners that are made less than 48 hours before the event typically are more difficult to meet. We will try and notify you if we cannot secure requested access.
Recordings
Introduction to Solidarity Economy Movement: Please note that a recording of this event will not be shared publicly, we encourage all registrants to attend this event in real time.
Shared Resources and Shared Vision: Not applicable.
Registration Cost
Both Solidarity Workshops: Choose what to pay, starting at $40. The true cost of each workshop is $100 per person. If you are in need of a scholarship, please email info (at) peopleshub (dot) org.
At PeoplesHub we are committed to communication access, radical hospitality, supporting facilitators, and making our offerings financially accessible. This sliding scale allows us to continue offering programs like this one and pay trainers, interpreters, captioners, and other support staff a fair wage for their time and expertise. Like you, those who support our trainings work hard for change in their communities and have often developed the knowledge, skill and gifts that they are offering through many unpaid hours — let's support them to be sustainable in their work and craft!