Deep Green Resistance

A Weekend Workshop with Derrick Jensen, Aric McBay and Lierre Keith

We live in the most destructive culture to ever exist. In Derrick's talks around the country he repeatedly asks his audiences, "Does anyone think this culture will voluntarily transform to a sustainable way of living?" No one ever says yes. If we really accept the seriousness of the situation, what would that mean for our strategy and tactics? This is the urgent question we will be exploring over the weekend.

Topics to include:
Organizing the Resistance
Bringing It Down: Bottlenecks and Levers
Security Culture
Liberal vs Radical: Some Conceptual Basics
Fighting Future Fascism
Preparing for the Crash
Q & A with Derrick

Lincoln City, OR / October 24-26, 2008

Cost is sliding scale $250-475.
Registration deadline was September 23, BUT we still have space so email ASAP if you want to come.

DGR is being held at B’nai B’rith Camp in Lincoln, OR. Lodging is dorm-style sleeping, with both single-sex and mixed housing available. For more info on the camp see:
http://www.bbcamp.org/rentals/default.aspx

MEALS
To the best of our ability, meals will be made from local, sustainable ingredients, and based on principles of native nutrition. We will also have a vegetarian option, some of which will be appropriate for vegans. A complete menu will be emailed to everyone so you can all see what works for you and what you may need to supplement with your own food. There is a large kitchen with plenty of fridge space, so if the menu doesn’t work for you for any reason, you are welcome to bring your own food. All we ask is that you let us know beforehand so we can schedule time for you in the kitchen.

WORKSHIFTS
There is no paid staff and, alas, there are no house elves, which means everyone able-bodied will have to pitch in and do a workshift in the kitchen.
 
WORK-EXCHANGE
All the work exchange positions have been taken.

COMMUNITY NORMS
1. Violent, abusive, or threatening behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Anyone engaging in such behavior will be asked to leave.
2. This event is chem-free. No alcohol or illegal drugs are allowed. Please leave your pets home.
3. We ask everyone to be conscious of the social privilege and power that you have; the ways that privilege affects your behavior; and to be open to learning without defensiveness. We all start somewhere but we need to move on from that somewhere.
4. What we have in common (a deep knowledge that our planet is being killed; a passion to stop that destruction) is more important than our differences. We may disagree on a range of specific issues (children, food, nonviolence...) and those disagreements may be painful. But we ask that participants disagree in ways that are respectful, civil, and kind.
 
TO REGISTER
Send us your name, address, email, phone,  meal preference.
Make checks out to Derrick Jensen.
Send to:
DGR
PO Box 813
Northampton MA 01061

Or register by sending your info to tours@derrickjensen.org. and paying via paypal ("Send To" address is derrick@derrickjensen.org).

ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT ANYTHING? Email tours@derrickjensen.org