CounterConference
Timeframe for the CounterConference and activities 15th to 17th of June
If you want to offer a workshop or propose contents to the conference please email to G8 Contact
From 15th to 17th Sheffield against the G8 (SAG8) is running a convergence centre. For the location call 07786907084 and check Webpage from Wed. 15th morning. It will be an open space for people to sleep, eat, discuss and create alternatives in opposition to the ministerial meeting that takes place parallel at the Mariott Hotel in Sheffield Netheregde. We are not only questioning the legitimacy of the self acclaimed G8, we are trying to present an alternative in opening a truely democratic space for all people to share their views on the issues at stake. Indymedia Sheffield has provided the Convergence Space with an Independent Media Center over the days of Protest. Food will be provided by Sheff Food Collective on basis of donation.
Wednesday 15th
11h to 12h Insurgent Breakfast at Convergence Space opens CounterConference and actions against the G8
12h to 17h Weapons of Mass Information. Groups of people spread out in the streets of Sheffield to raise awareness about the G8 Conference
17.30h Demo for the right to protest at Devonshire Green
21.00h Open Mic and Bands at Convergence Space
Thursday 16th
Counterconference starts with Workshops at Convergence Space
10h to 12h Workshop on the Make Borders History Campaign, Workshop: Reclaiming your Power and Cutting the Cords that Bind. With Jo Brierley
12h to 13h Lunch
13h to 15h Workshop: Global Footprints, Workshop: Thinking about security
15h to 17h Civil Liberties at large with NO2ID Sheffield
19.30h Poverty Banquet at Devonshire Green by Make Poverty History paralell to G8 dining at Cutlers Hall
From 21.00h Filmnight at Convergence Center
Friday 17th
10h to 12h Workshop: Make Poverty History and the G8
12h to 13h Lunch
13h to 15h Workshop on Faslane - WMDs discovered in the UK Workshop: 13.30h be the change you want to see
15h to 17h Workshop:freedom of movement and the right to stay
(with a short introduction about the noborder movement, noborder camps, hopefully starting a discussion about where to go from here and how the idea of freedeom of movement is related to the g8)
Workshop: Bloddy Journalists? - Dealin with the media.
From 21.00h Insurgent Party at Convergence Space