Follow up information for people who have completed the NVDA course
Hello Rebels!
Thank you so much for coming to the Nonviolent Direct Action training workshop. It is one of the foundations that you need to be a part of XR and we hope that you found it informative and thought-provoking.
As promised, here is a list of all the information mentioned throughout the session, plus some extra resources.
This is a very comprehensive resource; please take your time working through it. Or you can find the element that intrigues you and dive right in.
Training Material
This is the document of links that we shared in the session in case you didn't get a chance to save it.
Here’s what we aim to do in XR UK in 2023-2024: What next?
Upcoming Events
Information on campaigns, events, local groups, community groups and resources.
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Telegram
We often use Telegram which is a phone and desktop app. To download the Telegram app - go to either the App Store (iPhones) or the Play store (Androids) and search for Telegram, download it and create your account. You will then be able to click on the links below and join the suggested groups.
For key UK-wide messages on actions and rebellions:
Rebellion Broadcast
For key UK-wide messages on talks, training & workshops, and internal information:
Movement Broadcast
If you want to rebel online:
Digital Rebellion
Key Reading
- How Things Change: readings videos and resources
- Extended non-cooperation. Want to learn more
Extinction Rebellion’s relationship with police
- Find out about the UK legal risks and implications of protests from Informed Dissent and Green and Black Cross
- For Scotland see SCALP
Further talks, training & workshops mentioned in the session
- Please visit the XR UK Website Events page to find out about all talks and training sessions.
- Talks and trainings may also be provided by local groups. They are advertised in many places online so keep an eye on XR Regional websites and XR Facebook pages.
- If you cannot make it to any of the Zoom sessions check out our Rebellion Academy for on-demand, interactive content on everything to do with XR.
Deescalation training. Nonviolence is one of the core principles of XR and being able to deescalate situations and maintain nonviolent protests is essential. Check out the Embedding Nonviolence Facebook page for upcoming events or the Events page.
Oppression, movement building and our relationship as activists. OMBRA is an online, interactive workshop exploring how movements can be divided when oppression is not addressed. It offers practical tools to heal these divisions when they affect our relationships as activists.
Self-Organising System. In XR we use a Self-Organising Systems approach. It allows us to co-ordinate at any scale in a highly organised way without anyone being in charge. It also allows us to be autonomous while remaining accountable and not taking power over others. It is designed to survive the upheavals of changing circumstances and government intervention. How does SOS work? How are decisions made? Keep an eye on the XR UK Website Events page (see link above) or your regional channels for SOS workshops.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing to rebel with us, we hope to see you on the streets sometime soon.
We wish you well on your rebel journey.
In love and rage
The NVDA team