Two Solarpunk events | Feb 25 & 26

[Arts Communications]

The Waterloo Initiative for Solarpunk and Hope (WISH) warmly invites you to two events introducing you to the transformative power of Solarpunk art and literature.

On Wednesday, February 26, join us for A Better Here - Writing to Nurture a Better Future<https://uwaterloo.ca/philosophy/events/better-here-writing-nurture-better-future-solarpunk>, a virtual talk/workshop with Jerri Jerreat, author and Executive Director of the Youth Imagine the Future<https://youthimaginethefuture.com/> festival in Kingston, Ontario.

Wednesday February 26, 11:30-12:50 p.m.
Zoom link<https://uwaterloo.zoom.us/j/92536624137?pwd=QpivwJZmVoXynjmMvWE55QjCXzJnKe.1> (or join us in RCH 309 to watch together)
Meeting ID: 925 3662 4137
Passcode: 238737

Jerri Jerreat’s vision of solarpunk:
Imagine the place where you live--only better. There’s renewable energy--vertical wind or river turbines--and biodiversity. Equality, diversity, and justice are at the heart of your community, as people of many cultures work and live together. The food you eat was grown organically nearby: sprouts by your sink, veggies on your patio balcony or in a community garden. You are best friends with a tree near your window. That is solarpunk to me: a better future, grounded in real solutions.
Theme: Can you imagine 15-Minute Neighbourhoods, microgrids from renewable energy with sand batteries, and dancing together outside? Joy.
Also, join us on Tuesday, February 25 from 12:15- 1pm in Hagey Hall 335 for an informal discussion of Jerri’s stories “Lightning in 35--<http://alluvian.space/jerri-jerreat-lightning-in-35?rq=Lightning%20in%2035>” and “Rules for a Civilization<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_VUwvT5qdtCd-z-NNe_Z_tF66e573hZz/view?usp=sharing>.” Bring your lunch!
Please share these events with students, colleagues, and others in your networks who might be interested! If you have questions or would like  visual promotional materials, please email Katy Fulfer (kfulfer at uwaterloo.ca<mailto:kfulfer at uwaterloo.ca>).
We gratefully acknowledge the sponsorships of the Philosophy Department and the LIFE Energy Co-operative.
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