Live like a porcupine, fight like a flea
About this Event
We will reflect on another year of organising, discuss successes and struggles, and ways to strengthen the cultural movement for Palestinian liberation.
Our gathering takes its title and organising principles from Basel Al-Araj, Palestinian intellectual and revolutionary (1984 - 2017). In his writing, the anti-colonial teachings of Baldwin and Mao encounter the multispecies ecology of Palestine. We salute his call to strategise collectively, learn from diverse tactics, and remain steadfast in resistance.
You can read the English translation of Basel Al-Araj’s essay Live Like a Porcupine, Fight Like a Flea here.
More info
The full schedule for the day is detailed above. There will be food shared, spaces for dialogue, and learning and practical and creative activities.
We'll have hot drinks and refreshments available throughout the day, and will have two breaks for meals: a pot-luck lunch to which you are invited to bring a dish and a community dinner of mezze and falafel from local cafe Beirut.
Travel
If you are travelling from the central belt, we recommend Ember bus (it's electric, cheaper and tickets can be changed easily without a fee). Recommend outward journey times:
- 8:45 - 9:57: Edinburgh to Dundee
- 8:55 - 10:46: Glasgow to Dundee
Otherwise, there are regular trains to Dundee, or you may want to liftshare!
Access
We have some funds to support travel and access: you can request these in the booking form and make a donation to support others to attend. Please also let us know of any access requests via the booking form.
Many thanks to the committee at Generator Projects for hosting this Scotland-wide gathering in Dundee! Please read their Accessibility Statement.
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Arrival & Coffee
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:15 AM
Welcome & Housekeeping
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:20 AM
Group reading of Basel Al-Araj
🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Wins and Struggles
Info: Hear the history of AW4PS campaigns, successes and missed opportunities, learn about strategy, ‘theory of change' and theory of the boycott...
🕑: 12:20 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch (pot-luck)
Info: Bring a dish to share!
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Rooting in Resistance
Info: Two x parallel sessions:
• PACBI in Practice
• al-Thawabet: An Introduction
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Comfort Break
🕑: 02:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Creating Liberation
Info: Three x parallel sessions (can move between them)
• Embroidery in Solidarity
• Tennis in Nablus Play Reading
• Archiving AW4PS
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Comfort Break
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing
Info: Screening of short film by Theo Panagopoulos, followed by discussion
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:50 PM
Community Meal & Social
🕑: 06:50 PM - 07:00 PM
Closing Group Reading
| Ticket Information | Ticket Price |
|---|---|
| Solidarity Ticket | Free |
| Free Ticket | Free |
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