2008 Book Fair Schedule

FRIDAY November 7th - Cosmo Senior Centre (614 11th St E)

Celebration of Resistance!

Supper at 7:30

Celebration at 8:30

Featuring Dr. Allan Antliff from the University of Victoria

"War Against War"

In this talk, Allan deals with the history of European anarchist resistance to war from the late 19th century to the present.

Drinks, food, and dancing will take place!

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SATURDAY November 8th - Cosmo Senior Centre (614 11th St E)

General Book Fair - 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Check out the wide variety of vendors selling books, zines, t-shirts, music, movies, and much more!

Workshops

Yoga - 10:00 - 11:00

Wake up with some free yoga, brought to you by Tamra Knaus. Bring your own mat, if you have it!

Wither Marxism? An Interactive Role-Play - 11:30 - 12:30

The "leaders" of our society today (and many self-described "anarchists") would have you believe that Marxism has long been consigned to the dustbin of history, being sufficiently discredited with the collapse of the Soviet Empire in 1991. But are the works of Karl Marx really that irrelevant, or are there lessons we can still learn today?

In this interactive workshop, Alex C of Edmonton will briefly introduce participants to the basic tenets of Marx's Labour Theory of Value (LTV) and place them in a role-play situation simulating a typical work environment today. The direction of the workshop will depend almost entirely on those who attend, so if you want to see how 19^th-century theory can still influence action today (and have some fun in the process), this workshop is for you!

Issues and Organizing for Young People - 11:30 - 12:30

Saskatoon's Tracey Mitchell will help facilitate youth ages 10-15 to organize around specific issues, using creative games and tactics.

FREE VEGAN LUNCH! - 12:30 - 1:30

Better Censorship Through Terrorism - 1:30 - 2:30

This workshop deals with the recent (and not so recent) history of the extra-judicial censorship of activist art in the US and Canada. Presented by Dr. Allan Antliff of the University of Victoria.

Book Making - 2:30 - 3:30

Local literary enthusiasts Taylor Leedahl and Beth Matheson invite you to join their DIY bookmaking workshop at the 2008 Anarchist Book Fair. We have enough supplies for twenty participants, however, if the demand for the workshop is high, people can team up and enjoy making a book together.

All supplies and tools will be provided.

The workshop will include a tutorial, bookmaking extravaganza, and the chance to look at other bookmaking examples and materials.

If you're interested in signing up, please email us at tonight.its.poetry@gmail.com to claim your spot.

Workshop entry fee is by donation (suggested donation $10.00). All money will be donated to the Anarchist Book Fair and Station 20 West initiative.

Direct Action in Workplace - 2:30 - 3:30

The IWW Edmonton chapter will be facilitating an interactive workshop on radicalizing the workplace and defending worker rights. Learn about "social mapping" your place of work and organizing around specific labour issues.

Radical Cheerleading - 3:30 - 4:30

Saskatoon radical cheerleaders Sheila and Candace will be leading a cheer-share. Current radical cheerleaders are encouraged to bring their cheers and people who have never cheered before should come, learn what it's all about, and join in on the radical street theatre!

Know Your Rights! - 3:30 - 4:30

Ever been searched by the cops without reason? Confused about what you are legally permitted to do when dealing with the legal system? This workshop is a primer for Canadian rights: everything from dealing with the police to the right to silence. Given by the Calgary Anarchist Black Cross.

Anti-fascism: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives - 4:30 - 5:30

A discussion on facism, anti-facism, why it's important, what it means, etc. Also, hands on section dealing with tactics, self-defense and organization.

DIY Sex Toys: Make your own strap ons, dildos, butt plugs, and harnesses - 4:30 - 5:30

Discover how sex toys are empowering in a feminist, anarchist and queer friendly space. Learn how to make your own strap on, dildo, butt plug or harness and then make one at the workshop. This is a sex positive and safe sex workshop (condoms, dental-dams and lube provided).
Presenter: Britt, a Member of the Calgary Anarchist Bookfair Organizing Committee and long time radical Anarcho-Feminist.

FREE VEGAN SUPPER! - 5:30

Plus, help us decorate for the party!

GLAMARCHY Party - Doors @ 7:30

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SUNDAY November 9th

Hangover Pancake Breakfast @ Le Relais (308 4th Avenue N) - 11:00 am

Learn the name of that person you danced with last! You will now have a pen to write down their e-mail address!

1 Week til Go Time!!

Beer Night #2

Heck yes, we are moving on to Round 2 of the infamous beer nights!

The Anarchist Book Fair crew wants to thank everyone that came out to our first beer night fundraiser. In fact, it was so successful and so much fun that we have decided to have another one.

It will be at Winston's again in the cellar on Friday, October 17th from 7-9pm.

Infamy ftw!!

2008 Book Fair - Official Call-Out for Vendors, Workshops, & Volunteers!

*Please forward widely!*
*Please direct all replies to: saskatoonanarchy@gmail.com*

The 3rd Annual Saskatoon Anarchist Book-Fair is quickly approaching, and we
are looking for vendors, workshop facilitators, and volunteers to help make
the event a great success!

The fair will take place this year on November 7th to 9th, 2008 at the Cosmo Senior Citizen's Centre off Broadway (614 11th Street East). Friday will consist of an evening social with details to be announced. Saturday will be the jam-packed day of book fair, including free vegan food, workshops, discussions, activist networking, and of course TONS of alternative and DIY media! Saturday night, we will be hosting our infamous Anarchist Book Fair party, which will include live music, drinks, and dancing all under the theme of Glamarchy! On Sunday, we finish it off with another day of food, organizing, and workshops (location TBA).

The event will be wheel-chair accessible and all ages, with free admission, free vegan food, free workshops, and free child-care. Donations will be accepted at the door to recoup expenses.

If you run a distro, store, collective, or other organization and would like to register a table to distribute your anarchy-related wares, please try to confirm with us before October 31st by filling out the following form. Tables are free!

Likewise, if you want to lead a free workshop, please get in touch by filling out the following form. We are especially looking for creative and unusual workshop ideas that build community, deal with current needs, share useful skills, and are inclusive. We can supply electrical outlets,
white-boards/flip-charts, chairs, tables, pens/paper, and quiet space – let us know what you need. Again, please confirm with us by October 31st.

If you want to volunteer a couple hours to help out before or during this fun and busy day, we need you! Let us know before-hand what you enjoy most: childcare, cooking, cleaning, set-up, take-down, transporting items by bike or car, planning, or promotion, OR just show up on the day and ask someone what needs to be done. All contributing efforts are highly valued, and we
encourage drop-in visitors to take a shift washing dishes, sweeping, or moving tables to lighten the workload for everyone.

More info at:
1. http://saskatoonanarchy.blogspot.com.

2. Facebook Event Page (
http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=23010823913) - includes Carpool
Registry!

3. Become a Saskatoon Anarchist Book Fair fan on our Facebook Fanpage
http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Saskatoon-SK/Saskatoon-Anarchist-Bookfair/37189127080?ref=ts

We can't wait to see you there!

Love and solidarity,
The book fair team

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*The following form was stolen (with love) from the Edmonton Anarchist Book
Fair Organizing Committee*

Notes:
* Preference will be given to vendors that provide anarchist/activist
literature or merchandise.
* Limited assistance for travel and billeting may be available for out
of town vendors.
* We are able to accept merchandise from vendors who are unable to
attend the event, but only on a limited basis.

Instructions to submit an application:
* Complete the attached form and email it to saskatoonanarchy@gmail.com
* Include your name, affiliation if any, the number of tables required, and
contact information
* Submission deadline is October 31st, 2008
* Only submissions by email are accepted


2008 Saskatoon Anarchist Bookfair
November 7th - social evening (specific events TBA)
November 8th-9th - Book Fair
November 8th EVENING - Glamarchy! Party

Cosmo Senior Centre, 614 11th Street East, Saskatoon SK

TABLE REQUEST FORM
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: October 31st 2008
Name:
Affiliation (if any):
Address:
City: Prov or State: Postal Code:
Telephone: Fax:
Email (required):
Date of submission:
How many tables will you require?
Brief description of what your table(s) will offer the public:

Travel Information:
1. Where will you (and your co-presenters) be traveling from, and by what
method?



2. If you will be driving, can you drive other people that need rides in
your area? If so, how many spaces can you provide?



3. If you are not driving, can you ride with other people? How many
spaces will you need?



4. Do you require a travel subsidy? If so, how much?



Billeting:
1. Will you need a place to stay while you are in Saskatoon? If so, for
how many, and for how long? Please provide dates.




2. Other concerns or considerations, including smoke or pet allergies?


Childcare:
Will you require childcare? For how many children?

WAM, punk shows and beer night!

This Friday and Saturday we went to the We Are Many Festival to pass out information and promote this year's Anarchist Bookfair. We gave away two cases of plums, and 250 leaflets. We did our best to bring some anarchist energy to an otherwise laid back festival. In fact, the one workshop attended by us was said to be the best discussion of the weekend by one of the organizers!


It was a kickoff to a more heavily promoted bookfair than years before. This September we will be having a beer night to fundraise for this years bookfair. Nestled between two amazing punk shows (Against Me! on the 11th, and Bad Religion on the 19th), join us in the basement of Winstons on September 13th. Look for us handing out information after both shows. Expect more updates in the coming days with details on this event.

2008 Book Fair

Hi there!

We're currently looking for people interested in organizing the Saskatoon Anarchist Book Fair for 2008 (most likely the fall). If you have some time, energy, and interest in helping out, contact us at saskatoonanarchy@gmail.com.

Don't worry if you don't have a lot of experience in putting on events. This is a great project to work on -- we'd love your ideas!

The book fair needs you! Anarchy needs you!

Mad love,
meaganarchy

Welcome!

The 2nd Annual Saskatoon Anarchist Book-fair is taking place Saturday, September 29th at the Cosmo Senior Citizens Centre from 10 am to 9 pm, with a kick-off party the night before at 7. All are welcome - you don't have to be an anarchist to enjoy the book-fair or the party!
For more info:

Click on the posters to see bigger versions and read the details.

Scroll down for the schedule of workshops, list of vendors, and descriptions of the entertainment at the party.

Post comments on our new forum for carpooling hook-ups, networking, and book-fair discussion: http://saskatoonanarchy.forumsdot.com/

Read the FAQ by clicking the link in the navigation bar.

Contact us: saskatoonanarchy@gmail.com

BLACK CARPET PARTY!

Hey everyone!

This is a reminder that the BLACK CARPET Anarchist Book Fair kick-off party is happening THIS FRIDAY at Cosmo Senior's Centre. The party STARTS at 7pm, so don't be late!

Dress snazzy, sip cocktails, and go wild to:

*DJ Swizzlestix (Saskatoon): lounge, exotica, abstract beats, crooning, limbo contests!
DJ Swizzlestix brings the diamond shaped sparkly back to sweet anarchy with her ultra-neo-fromage, all-vinyl blend of exotica and lounge classics, alongside some sweet instrumental hip-hop beats, live crooning, and perhaps the odd limbo contest or two.

*Ze and the Boyfriends (Saskatoon):
This super cute group's infectious indie/pop/new wave/dance/hardcore/electro sound is sure to move your bodies and dampen your undies!
Drawing influence from wonderfully puke-worthy trends such as spandex, Anna Nicole Smith, the Olsen Twins, plastic surgery and Barbie, Ze takes all that is shoved in our faces since day one and pukes it back into the media using modern media's tools: music, sex, image, propaganda and the internet.

*Red Medicine (Edmonton): Experimental/Indie/Mayhem!?
"For McGrath, and drummer Taylor Schaerer, punk rock doesn't necessarily equate spiky hair and studded leather. It’s rather an understanding of "punk" as a state of mind, a rebellious and constant quest for change. Red Medicine create harsh, furious noise extravaganzas which have taken root in the members’ punk origins, and then evolve them into huge sonic build-ups closer to free-form jazz and experimental music. Think Wolf Eyes meets Mogwai and you get the picture."
- Francois Marchand, SEE Magazine

*Trancer (Saskatoon):
Trancer, holy lord of the deepest of underground EDM culture, will emerge from his dark meditative domain equipted with weapons of mass excitation fully prepared to blisteringlly rock the hellshit out of the Anarchist Bookfair Pre-Party Black Carpet Event. Loading ballistic and explosive bombastic four on the floor scorchers into his digital decks, he will move the most rigid of the repressed, exorcize the most wild and untamed of inner demons, and make every boy and girl sacrifice themselves to the glory of his eurphoric golden grooves!!!

*The New Electric (Calgary): Anarchist New Wave!
What would you say would happen if a two-piece New Wave band with a drum machine shared a bill with punk and hardcore bands? Well, if that band is the New Electric, what happens is kids dance and get enthusiastic and, believe it or not, the band doesn't get beat up. The New Electric fuses a DIY Punk Ethic with a New Wave Style. Are you ready for the information age?

*Holzkopf (Saskatoon/Edmonton): a plethora of sounds by Jake...
"Hey Meagan,
I was hoping actually to do a live set of my super dancey stuff. Is a live set ok? Trust me when I say its ultra phat!
-Jake"

*Tapenga (Saskatoon)
Tapenga aka Dj Topenga throws together an elegant/sophisticated mix of chilled soundz from only the most refrigerated heavens.

*7=5 (Saskatoon): Queer-core Hip-hop magic

Workshop Schedule and List of Vendors- Book Fair 2007

Workshop Schedule for Saturday, Sept. 29th
11:00 - Yoga
12:00 - Bike maintenance
1:00 - Networking
1:30 - Men and Feminism
2:30 - Gender and the Queer Community
3:30 - Post-NDP Saskatchewan
4:30 - Aboriginal issues in Canada and the globe
5:30 - Armed resistance / Self-defense

11-12: Vinyasa Yoga -- Cultivating Awareness of Self: Multi-level practice with Georgina Ng

We will practice a vigorous and stimulating asana-vinyasa designed to remove blockages from the casual, subtle, and physical bodies. This yoga is a form of moving meditation, drawing awareness into the current moment and into understanding the true nature of the self. We will also utilize pranayama (breathing) techniques to steady the mind by focusing on the energy behind the breath. Remember that you are not your body, you are not your mind, you are the soul, atman, eternal and undying! Connect to this and find experience bliss.

Georgina Ng is a young spiritual artist originally from Saskatoon, SK where the wheat grows thick and the canola grows high, just returned to our fair city after two years of travel and practice through Europe, India, and China. I'm dedicated to sharing what I've learned on the yogic path with as many receptive beings as possible...teaching yoga wherever it's needed, and working on breaking down those cultural barriers and letting the love flow through!

Come with an empty stomach and a yoga mat if you've got one, if not I've some to share!

LUNCH 12:00 (and beyond - we'll eat in shifts to spread out the dish-washing workload)

12:00 - 1:00 Fraser Baalim facilitates Bike Maintenance

An experienced DIY bike mechanic, Fraser will demonstrate a step-by-step approach to common repairs: fixing tires, chains, and brakes. He will also run through the essentials in maintaining a healthy, happy bike to keep you on 2 wheels all year round. Bring your bike if you want! Tools provided.

1:00: Ali Lake facilitates Networking and Collaborating

This will be a facilitated get-to-know-you session for anyone who wants to take advantage of the huge collective knowledge base of book-fair attendees, make new friends and valuable contacts. The process will continue more casually throughout the day with the aid of (optional) nametags and an on-going networking wall.

Ali Lake is one of the organizers of the Anarchist Book Fair. She is a student of biology, a comics artist, and the inventer of fabulous foods.

1:30: Farzad Bawani - Feminism: History and Experience

The talk focuses on the history of feminist thought and movement from the point of view of its impact on male self-consciousness and social activism. It presents an overview of the critical vision and the social scope of the three waves of feminism, in order to highlight the changing character of women social movement. The presentation places greater emphasis on the rupture and continuity created by the third wave and expounds its impact on identity and popular culture. Finally, the talk concludes by reflecting on the changing nature of private and public spheres and opens the floor for questions.

Farzad Bawani has Ph.D. in psychology from Montreal. He works as mental health professional and educational consultant. He relocated to Saskatoon in 2001. Farzad comes from a background of social activism, depth psychology, cultural studies, community work, and service development. His primary focus and preoccupation has been issues of social justice involving the struggle against disenfranchisement, social exclusion, and race and gender inequalities. His passion is to work with and to learn from all those who promote equality, youth-family wellbeing, and public health and education. In his spare time, Farzad paints, plays guitar, reads, writes, and celebrates life with friends.

2:30: Garnet Woloschuk - Gender Roles and the Queer Community

This workshop will confront the ways in which the GLBT community affects gender roles, how homophobia supports the status quo of gender roles, how drag and transgendered people effect gender norms and how the gendered privileged affects the queer community.

Garnet Woloschuk is the Director of Educational Programming at the Avenue Community Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity in Saskatoon.

3:30: Christine Regnier - Life in Saskatchewan Post-NDP

Worried about what will be going on in Saskatchewan if/after the Sask Party gets elected? Come join this important discussion about Saskatchewan's (and its neighbours') future.

Christine Regnier is a social and political activist in Saskatoon. She is an educator, social worker, researcher, and mother with experience and extensive knowledge in community organizing, government processes, the legal system, and citizen's rights.

4:30: Eriel and Sue Deranger - Aboriginal Issues in Canada: “Where do we fit in on a global scale?”

Aboriginal peoples of Canada are in a very precarious position that is both privileged and detrimental. On the one hand the Aboriginal peoples of Canada are privileged enough to live within a country that is both “developed” and “democratic”. This allows some advantages to pursue and pressure the governments to uphold certain fundamental human rights and intrinsic treaty rights that are the basis of our country. However, it’s unfortunate that it is the same governments that developed and built systems to subjugate the Aboriginal peoples of this country. In fact, the Canadian government and the Crown did such a good job of creating tactics of control and subjugation they have been used to model some of the world’s most appalling genocide systems, such as Apartheid.

This workshop will be an interactive discussion, learning and forward planning session that will focus on Aboriginal issues nationally and internationally. In addition, we will look at how the onset of globalization and ICT’s are bringing Indigenous people together, contribute to building international partnerships, and how they are bringing grassroots struggles into the forefronts of politics and the media.

Susana Deranger is a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation who resides in Regina, Saskatchewan. She is an educator and a researcher with a BA, BEd, and MEd in Curriculum and Instruction. She is the International Partnership and Special Projects Coordinator for the National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation. She also was part of a team that developed a Masters of Indigenous Education Program at Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Chiapas (UNACH) in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico and a Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Development and Management at UNACH in San Cristobal, Chiapas, Mexico.

Eriel Deranger is a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation who resides in Regina, Saskatchewan. Eriel is currently the National Aboriginal Youth Engagement Coordinator for Creating Local Connections Canada, a project of TakingITGlobal. In this position her goal is to inspire, inform and involve Aboriginal youth in becoming active, engaged members of their communities. Her work contributes to the construct of a cohesive network of youth working for and with Aboriginal organizations in Canada.

Eriel was recently chosen as one of three Aboriginal youth from Canada to attend the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York City, where she contributed to the development of the United Nations International Indigenous Youth Caucus. This youth caucus successfully wrote and submitted two statements and set of recommendations to the Forum. From these recommendations the UNPFII has accepted Indigenous Child and Youth Issues as a permanent agenda item for future forums.

5:30: Silas Kallikoph - Armed Resistance/Self-Defense

An exchange of information and ideas on the role of armed resistance in socio-political movements, including the ethics behind armed resistance. The topics of insurrectional activities, armed self defence, some information on tactics, improvised weapons, firearms, knife fighting, organization, etc. will be touched upon. This is a space for discussion, so please come with an open mind!

6:30 and on: Supper

Vendors

• Haymarket Worker Owned Cooperative Book store and Cafe, Calgary
• Capitalist Hate Us Distro, Edmonton
• Food Not Bombs Calgary
• International Workers of the World, Edmonton
• Black Books, Edmonton
• Thoughtcrime Ink, Edmonton
• Kudzu Press, Saskatoon
• JackPine Press, Saskatoon
• Turning the Tide [R]evolutionary Media, Saskatoon
• Seeds of Change (used books), Saskatoon
• Briarpatch Magazine, Regina
• Wasase Speakers Forum
• Anti-Racist Action, Calgary
• FarOut! distro, Calgary
• + artists/musicians/labels:
• Pop Quiz net-label, Saskatoon
• Carrie Gates, Saskatoon
  
• nOncapable Recordings, Saskatoon
• and many more!