2008 Great Lakes Anarchist Location Announced

     June 7th & 8th The Collingwood Arts Center Community Room Toledo will be hosting the third annual Great Lakes Anarchist Gathering, a regional conference aimed at creating a stronger regional community as well as greater public understanding and awareness of anarchist thought and action.

     This will be the second year that Toledo has been honored with hosting the event, and follows on the heels of an extremely successful 2007 GLAG that drew people from across the country, including speakers and presenters such as authors John Zerzan, Kevin Tucker and Lorain Perlman. 

     Presentations and workshops will cover a wide array of topics, from women's health, self defense and regional environmental issues to planning for the upcoming national protests at the Republican National Convention. Participants will also enjoy original art and film presentations, as well as live music, all in the festive atmosphere of the concurrently happening Old West End Festival. The event is free and open to the public.

GLAG '08 One Month Away!

The 2008 Great Lakes Anarchist Gathering will be taking place in one month, June 7th & 8th, in Toledo, Ohio.

This year's event will be an important one due to both it's chronological and geographical proximity to the upcoming Republican National Convention in Minneapolis. Activities and discussions will focus heavily on the continuing growth and development of the Midwest Action Network and regional organization ahead of the upcoming RNC.

The conference will begin Saturday at 11:00 AM with participation in Toledo's largest annual street event, The Old West End Festival, and will move into discussions and workshops at noon, with a concert taking place later in the evening. Activities will resume Sunday at 11:00 AM following a 10:00 AM breakfast.

For a variety of reasons, this is going to be a drug and alcohol free event, and we hope that anyone planning to attend will help us keep it as such. Accommodations and food will be provided for anyone in need of them, and we appreciate any help with food and sleeping supplies that participants can provide.

Now is a critical time for anarchists around the region to be able to make connections and organize with others, and we hope this event provides a good opportunity for that to happen. We have the potential for some serious victories in the near future. Join us in helping to build a powerful movement and ensure the success we're capable of.

Exact location to be announced in two weeks.

Please direct all inquiries and comments to OFAC (october15ac@hotmail.com) or type A (typea@riseup.net).