Please note: this event is for Black people and people of colour / people of global majority and will be held in person.
The recent wave of fascist riots has been a stark reminder that we will always be seen as outsiders by those who consider themselves native to the land. For many of us, this has called into question where we belong and whether there is a future for us here in Britain.
In this collage and conversation event with activist and pluralistic therapist Loa Pour Mirza, we will use collage-making to respond to this moment, giving us space to process and share our thoughts and feelings about being in Britain, and what this means in relation to our histories, heritage and identities.
This workshop will be one out of a series of three where we will be exploring topics and themes in relation to race and racism, culture, identity and resistance in the face of fascism. There will be space for discussion, reflection and creative responses to prompts.
The event will be two hours but there will be 15 minutes at the beginning and end of the session for optional grounding practices and decompressing.
CW: Race/Racism/Racial Violence, Right Wing Riots, Colonialism/Neocolonialism
Upcoming dates:
15th October - Resistance in the face of fascism
15th November - Dreaming alternative worlds
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About Loa Pour Mirza:
Loa Pour Mirza (she/her) is a migrant justice activist of Iranian descent based in Glasgow. She has spent the past few years advocating for housing rights for migrant communities whilst also training as a pluralistic therapist. Loa has facilitated a range of wellbeing spaces for community groups using creative methods, as well as aftercare sessions for activists and those impacted by racial violence.
Ticket information
This event is suitable for 18+. There will be 12 attendees maximum, and the event will feature comfort breaks. During this event, attendees will participate in: whole group discussions, hands on activities, sharing work that has been created/
This event will take place at the GZL space on Albert Road in Govanhill.
You may be asked to wear a mask at this event.
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GZL pledges to support The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel. As part of this pledge we may participate in strikes called in response to the ongoing genocide in Palestine. If this event falls on a strike day and is cancelled, we will work with event leaders to reschedule the event asap. Participants will also have the option of receiving an immediate refund for any ticket purchases and travel booked to attend.
How to access the event:
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