tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33697314497675491792012-02-16T01:20:57.365-05:00SMASH Collectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00345200005494058944noreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369731449767549179.post-53333637302448127702009-10-20T13:00:00.004-04:002009-10-20T13:11:19.159-04:00The SMASH Collective is now an OPIRG working group! The Ontario Public Interest Research Group is a campus- based non-profit, volunteer driven organization working on environmental and social justice issues of public concern.<br /><br />OPIRG McMaster generously supported our Day of Action and Education last year and we are excited to be working with and through this great organization.<br /><br />For more information about OPIRG at McMaster University, please check out opirg.ca and opirg.blogspot.com<br /><br />Check out OPIRG for upcoming campus and community event organized by the other working groups including free workshops, conferences and inspiring social events!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3369731449767549179-5333363730244812770?l=smashcollective.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>SMASH Collectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00345200005494058944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369731449767549179.post-69782401415605672872009-09-24T13:17:00.002-04:002009-09-24T13:29:06.438-04:00Thanks for checking out The SMASH Collective. It has been a busy summer and we are back, and still as committed to SMASHing patriarchy as ever!<br /><br />We are looking forward to finding new and creative ways to work with various members of our diverse campus communities. Please contact us at smashcollective@gmail.com with any ideas on how we can work together.<br /><br />Also, please check back for upcoming events, workshops and skill-shares, as well as information about how we can create safer, more inclusive, healthier relationships, communities and world.<br /><br />A big challenge! Are you up for it? Our lives depend on it!<br />We look forward to hearing from you.<br />Cheers,<br /><br />The SMASH Collective<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3369731449767549179-6978240141560567287?l=smashcollective.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>SMASH Collectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00345200005494058944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369731449767549179.post-37335334904934086682009-03-10T15:55:00.001-04:002009-03-12T17:04:40.871-04:00Some updates regarding event times and location:<br /><br />Our day of Education and Action will be held from 1 to 7 pm, Friday March 20th, 2009 on McMaster University Campus in rooms 203 and 206/207 in the Student Centre building.<br /><br />Tentative Workshop Schedule:<br />1:30 - 2 30 SACHA - Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence<br />2:45 - 3:45 AWAR - Beyond Victimization in Domestic Abuse<br />4:00 - 5:00 Philly's Pissed - Exploring and Expanding the notion of Consent<br />5:15 - 6:15 Trans Ally - Samantha and Will of RADAR YOUTH<br /><br />*Please see speaker Bio's and partner links for more information*<br /><br />This event is open to all community members, located in an accessible space, and no registration is necessary. Please come by for some valuable information and discussions, community networking, and free snacks and resources!<br /><br />See you there,<br />SMASH<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3369731449767549179-3733533490493408668?l=smashcollective.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>SMASH Collectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00345200005494058944noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369731449767549179.post-14103510075065507332009-03-02T17:46:00.002-05:002009-03-14T20:27:58.889-04:00The SMASH Collective (Students at McMaster Against Sexual Harassment)is focused on building inclusive community based support networks and fostering mutual aid for survivors of sexual violence, and is dedicated to the commitment to the continued analysis and deconstruction all hierarchies of power and privilege.<br /><br />We are a feminist, anti-sexist, anti-racist, queer-positive, trans-positive collective that is working to create safer space to take back power, share stories, celebrate diversity, resist oppression and support each others' healing. <br /><br />We are organizing a Day of Action and Education on McMaster University campus on March 20th. We are facilitating a day of free seminars, workshops and skill-shares on various topics, open to all McMaster students, as well as anyone from the Hamilton community.<br /><br />Stay tuned for more details about workshop topics and facilitators, as well as location and time.<br /><br />Thanks for your interest!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3369731449767549179-1410351007506550733?l=smashcollective.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>SMASH Collectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00345200005494058944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369731449767549179.post-48080404990298914152009-02-25T17:31:00.000-05:002009-02-25T17:33:29.265-05:00Finally!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3369731449767549179-4808040499029891415?l=smashcollective.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>SMASH Collectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00345200005494058944noreply@blogger.com0