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The 411 on RUCKUS!

What is Ruckus All About?

RUCKUS! is a free activism & antiracism conference for high school-aged youth of Colour, their Allies and concerned youth.

Our conference, RUCKUS! aims to bring together young people of color from Ontario to critically address issues of race, racism, multiculturalism and social justice.  The impetus for this project came from the awareness that young people of color often lack role models who share their cultural histories and experiences, especially in social and environmental justice communities.

What’s the main message?

This year’s Ruckus aims to focus to provide a positive space for youth to express themselves through arts and other mediums to get their voices heard. This years theme is “Sing it out, Dance it out, Act it out, JUST GET OUT” tries to express to youth that activism does not need to take in the formation of protest and rallies but it can also take through the arts. It is also equally important for youth to know that their stories are validated truths.

What type of workshops/activities will be held this year?

It promises to offer an amazing selection of engaging workshops that will get youth to think critically about themselves and the world we live in today. These workshops will bring to the forefront issues that are relevant to today’s youth, including homophobia, Islamaphobia, gender, racism, anti-oppression, aboriginal discrimination and activism through the arts.

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Workshops and Registration Information 

Workshops Presented at Ruckus 2010!

We are excited to offer you a selection of amazing and engaging workshops that will get you thinking critically about yourself and your place in the world. Please download this document (ruckus-workshops1.doc)   to find an itinerary as well as a tentative list and description of the workshops that will be offered at RUCKUS! this year. Please note that registration for the workshops will happen on the mornings of both days between 9:00am-10:20am and that some workshops are only offered on one of the two days. If you have any questions/concerns please contact Sandra Vides Martinez at svm89@yorku.ca

REGISTER YOUR CLASS FOR RUCKUS! 2010

If you are a teacher, school staff or administrator and would like to register your class or a group of students for the RUCKUS! conference then please download and send in the registration form. Remember, the earlier you register the better chance you have at securing spots in the workshops of your students’ choice! If you are student, then feel free to pass this form on to a teacher at your school and encourage them to register your class.

Download School Registration Form Here: ruckus-early-registration-forms.doc

Register by February 8, 2010 to reserve your spot and state your top three choices for Workshops for pre – registration.

REGISTER FOR TEACHERS WORKSHOPS AT RUCKUS 2010 

 Teachers and other educators are invited to register for the RUCKUS! Educators’ Workshop Series, which runs parallel to the youth workshops on Friday and Saturday. For more information about the workshops and registration procedures, download the registration form below.

Registration:Use the same Registration form as Individual. State that you are interested in the Educator workshop. 

Workshop # 1 (Teacher’s series) IMPACT will present a Forum Theatre workshop that looks at issues surrounding bullying, homophobia, and reporting. Using Forum Theatre techniques, we will engage with teacher’s opinion and concern about how they can support students and help create positive interactions. We will also look at how Forum Theatre exercises can be used in the classroom to encourage students to express their opinions and to foster communication.

REGISTER YOUR GROUP/CLUB/ORGANIZATION FOR RUCKUS! 2010

Are you a staff person at an organization that provides services to youth? Are you a youth-led initiative that is interested in attending RUCKUS! Are you a community group or club that has youth members? If so then register the youth in your organization or group for RUCKUS! 2010. Download Organization/Group Registration Form Here: early-registration-for-groups.docRegister by February 8, 2010 to reserve your spot and state your top three choices for Workshops for pre – registration.

REGISTER YOURSELF FOR RUCKUS! 2010

Are you a young person interested in attending RUCKUS!? If you are in high school and would like to attend Friday’s session then please talk to your teacher about registering your class since it is during school hours. If you are not in school during Thursdays or Friday’s session and/or if you are interested in attending RUCKUS! please fill out this registration form.

Download Individual Youth Registration Form Here: early-registration-for-individual.doc

 

 

Tabling at Ruckus 2010

RUCKUS! invites organizations, groups and service agencies to register a table at this year’s RUCKUS! conference. This is a great opportunity to outreach to hundreds of youth from across the GTA. You are welcome to bring displays, resources, pamphlets and anything else you need to promote your group or cause. We are asking for a $20 tabling fee/day in order to support the RUCKUS! conference costs. Please send an email me back with your group’s name, contact person, what day(s) you will be tabling, what you will be bringing and what you will be using the table to promote. There are only 10 tables available so please register as soon as possible if you are interested and note that they will be made available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Youth Gallery at Ruckus! 2010

YOUTH GALLERY 2010

Got something to say.. but don’t know how to say it? Say it here ! At RUCKUS! this year we put an emphasis on activism through the arts. We aim to provide a space whereby youth feel safe and able to express themselves artistically! Submissions will be placed in the Youth Gallery for all to see! We are looking for poetry, photographs, videos, etc to be displayed at the Youth Gallery.

Submissions are due by February 12 2010. If you have any questions or inquires please email Sandra Vides Martinez at svm89@yorku.ca

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VOLUNTEER WITH RUCKUS! 2010

Here are a couple of exciting ways you can volunteer with RUCKUS! this year: This is a great opportunity for you to be part of something great and gain a meaningful leadership experience. 

Other volunteer positions:

v  Conference set-up/take down
v  A/V, Technical Support
v Registration Table, Information, giving directions for conference participants
v  Promoting RUCKUS! in schools (handing out flyers, putting up posters, approaching teachers to sign up their classes)
v  Taking photos during the conference
v  Writing an article about Ruckus / Journalist
v  Other (you tell us)

Please email Sandra Vides Martinez at svm89@yorku.ca for more details !