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SUMMARY:We The Free | Vegan Outreach Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:This training is ideal for those who already understand the foundation of Inspiring Behaviour Change (IBC) and want to develop their skills in having more effective conversations about animal rights with friends\, family\, and strangers. \nIn this practical\, interactive training you will learn: \n\nHow to move beyond debates and arguments and create conversations that encourage genuine reflection\nHow to recognize and respond to defensiveness\, resistance\, and challenging reactions\nHow to navigate identity and ego without making people feel attacked or judged\nHow to ask effective questions that help people explore and articulate their own values\nHow to identify opportunities to connect someone’s values with their behaviour\nHow to apply IBC to a range of real-world conversations and common objections\n\nThe training will be approximately 2 hours\, followed by a 1-hour Q&A session. \nWho leads this workshop \nJen Deighan-Schenk She/Her\, Executive Director at We The Free \nJen is the Executive Director at We The Free and has been active in the animal rights movement since 2017. She was introduced to Inspiring Behaviour Change when she joined We The Free in 2021 and quickly made it central to her approach to advocacy. Since then\, she has gone on to train thousands of activists in IBC through regular online trainings and in-person workshops around the world. \nJen has been leading teams and communities since 2014 and has extensive experience developing and delivering trainings. Her background in sales and coaching\, combined with years of putting IBC into practice herself\, has given her a strong practical understanding of how to create conversations where people feel heard\, become open to new perspectives\, and are able to explore meaningful change for themselves. \nMore about Jen Deighan-Schenk \nOther dates for this workshop \n\nTUE · NOV 10\n12:00–3:00 PM\nLanguage:\nEnglish
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/we-the-free-vegan-outreach-masterclass/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:We the Free
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SUMMARY:Vegan Collective Presentation: Building the Vegan Economy
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Build the Vegan Economy! 🌱 \nWhat if we could harness the collective spending power of vegans and non-vegans alike to help create a world free from animal cruelty and exploitation? \nJoin Dr. HT Thompson for the introduction of Vegan Collective™\, a new global marketplace and community platform launching across 68 cities. Designed to bring people and businesses together\, the platform aims to connect verified vegan businesses\, professionals\, restaurants\, creators\, charities\, and organizations in one convenient place. \nLearn about JustShare™\, an initiative designed to channel marketplace activity into ongoing financial support for partner charities working to protect animals and end their exploitation. \nCo-founder Chris Thompson will provide a live demonstration of the platform and answer technical questions.\n🍣 Tenon vegan sushi and light refreshments will be served. (yum) \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/vegan-collective-presentation-building-the-vegan-economy/
LOCATION:The Lab | Vegutainment Centre\, 108 Dundas St W\, 2nd Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1C3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:We The Free 3 Min Movie Challenge
DESCRIPTION:🎬 3 Minute Movie Challenge\nDiscover the truth behind animal agriculture in just three minutes. At this unique event\, members of the public are invited to watch a short\, powerful film that reveals standard industry practices. In return\, they receive a free vegan treat. It’s an effective and engaging way to spark meaningful conversations about animal rights. \n📍 Event Info\n\nNo need to bring anything — all materials are provided.\nPlease avoid wearing animal-derived clothing or vegan slogans (to preserve the element of surprise).\nNew to volunteering? Create an account at www.mystats.wtf. The organizer will help you get started. More info: https://www.activism.wtf/mystats\n\n🧠 Prepare & Get Involved\n\nWant to brush up your advocacy skills? Visit https://www.activism.wtf/training\nRSVP so we can plan accordingly — and feel free to bring vegan friends to help out!\nJoin your local WTF group for updates: https://getinvolved.activism.wtf/?team=toronto-ca\n\n💛 Support WTF by becoming a sponsor: https://www.activism.wtf/donate \n🛍 Support the cause with merch: https://www.activism.wtf/shop
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/we-the-free-3-min-movie-challenge-6/
LOCATION:Trinity Bellwoods Park (off Queen)\, 790 Queen St W\, Toronto
CATEGORIES:Vegan Outreach,We the Free
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