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SUMMARY:Writing for Animals Group
DESCRIPTION:Want to make a difference for animals? Join the monthly Writing for Animals group! \nThe aim of the group is to produce and publish short writing that advocates for stronger protections for animals. \nThe facilitator will bring a brief presentation covering recent news around animal issues and plant-based food issues. If anyone brings an op-ed or other short piece and wants peer review\, we will provide peer review and suggestions for image sources (if needed) before it is submitted for publication. Otherwise we will move directly into quiet co-writing time\, where we will work on op-eds or other pieces of writing to send out for animals. \nIf you’re not sure what to write about\, you’ll definitely get some ideas from the news review. If you’re still stuck\, we’ll also have a suggested short writing action to take\, like reaching out to a company or legislator about an ongoing animal issue. \nJoin us on Zoom! \nWriting for Animals meets on the last Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. It’s free\, and you don’t need to bring anything finished. Just come ready to write! \nQuestions? Reach out to abbey.feola@caa.mn.
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SUMMARY:Virtual Documentary Discussion and Q&A -- Aquariums: The Dark Hobby
DESCRIPTION:Watch the film Aquariums: The Dark Hobby on your own then join us for rounds of small group discussion and a special guest Q&A! \nVirtual Documentary Night is a monthly online event hosted by Community Documentary Night. It is designed to give people the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions on a wide range of topics with people from various backgrounds. \nAquariums: The Dark Hobby — Documentary Night Details\nFor this Special Virtual Documentary Night\, in honor of Veganuary\, we are meeting to talk about the documentary\, Aquariums: The Dark Hobby. This eye opening documentary offers an inside look at the destruction of reef wildlife by the aquarium trade. Today Hawaii is ground zero in the worldwide struggle to save marine wildlife. Native Hawaiian Elders\, conservationists and scientists battle aquarium fish collectors to protect these tiny creatures\, who are key in the reef wildlife hierarchy. Animal behaviorist and author\, Jonathan Balcombe\, will be joining us for a special guest Q&A! \n\n>>Click here to watch Aquariums: The Dark Hobby for free<< \n\n**PLEASE REMEMBER TO WATCH THE FILM ON YOUR OWN BEFORE JOINING THE DISCUSSION** \n**Or\, reserve a spot to watch in person with others in the Twin Cities on Sunday Jan 17 — Link coming soon!** \nWhat is this Event?\nHow this all works is you will first watch the film prior to our event. Then we will meet on Zoom on the day of the event\, where you participate in multiple rounds of small group discussions with a different discussion prompt and different randomized groups for each round. This gives you the opportunity to hear a variety of perspectives throughout the night. Then we will follow with the special guest Q&A! Again\, you must watch the film BEFORE the event. \nHow do I Register for the Discussion?\nYou will receive the Zoom link and password once you register for the event by RSVPing here. Please remember your Eventbrite login and password. You may need that to access the Zoom info on the day of the event. \nIf you have any trouble accessing the zoom link\, have any questions or would like to be added to the email list\, please contact our partner at CommunityDocumentaryNight@gmail.com. \nNorms and Expectations\nCommunity Documentary Night has generated a set of norms and expectations for these events. They were created to help maintain a welcoming and civil environment for everyone in attendance. Please read through before attending. They will also be recited at the start of the event. \n\nThis event is open to all who are open to all. This is an inclusive event. We are open to anyone including all gender expressions\, racial identities\, political affiliations\, etc. as long as you are open to hearing the perspective of others.\nStep Up and Step Back. Step up meaning we ask that you step up and share your perspective so that we can learn and grow from your knowledge and experience. Step back meaning we ask that you step back on occasion\, allowing yourself the opportunity to hear and grow from the experience and perspectives of others in attendance.\nAllow others to express their full thought. This is just a nice way of saying try not to interrupt.\nBe mindful of others wanting to speak. Try to keep your thoughts concise\, allowing time for others to respond.\nIf you don’t agree\, this is not a debate but a discussion. So instead of trying to sway the other person\, try to understand where they are coming from. That can be done by asking “What makes you think that?” This requires coming from a place of curiosity rather than competition.\nBut even though it’s not a debate\, feel free to challenge what is said. Not in saying “You’re wrong.” But by sharing the idea that you have and asking how that fits with what they just shared. This allows for both ideas to be in the same space and gives the other person an opportunity to explain their thinking.\nAssume good intentions. We are all here to learn and grow together. If something does not sound right\, ask first for clarification before jumping to conclusions.\nIf there is an issue\, speak up in the moment\, if at all possible. Some may not realize that what they said had a negative impact on those in the room. Speaking up can give them the opportunity to correct what they said.\nIf it is not possible to resolve amongst yourselves\, request that the host join your room. Once he enters your breakout room you can explain the situation or send him a private message if you are not comfortable stating the problem openly. If you would rather wait till after the event\, feel free to email the host at CommunityDocumentaryNight@gmail.com\, then we can figure out a way of resolving the issue for future events.\nIt’s ok to eat on video. This event occurs around dinner time for many of us. So feel free to eat while participating in the discussion. We just ask that you mute yourself while you are chewing.\n\nThe Sponsors\nThis discussion is hosted and organized by the Community Documentary Night\, who run virtual documentary discussions to help people watch new films and then discuss and grow together. The film discussion is in collaboration with multiple organizations focused on different aspects of the issues addressed in the film\, including us at Compassionate Action For Animals (CAA). We look forward to a collaborative and interesting discussion between members of the collaborating organizations\, members of the documentary group\, and other members of the public. \nLooking for other free documentaries?\nCommunity Documentary Night has created a linked list of places to watch free documentaries about animal issues. While this event is only to discuss Aquariums: The Dark Hobby\, the list is a wonderful resource future watching!
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