We Are All Monsters: Reclaiming Our Self Recreations
Event Description: If society defines anything that is "other" as "monstrous", what does that mean for those of us who cannot hide how "other" we are? What does it mean to be a monster, and how can we reclaim the power that comes with that? If you'd like some tricks AND treats this Halloween, then join us for "We Are All Monsters: Reclaiming our Self Re-Creations", an interactive arts-based workshop that focuses on discussions about identities, finding strength by confronting and changing the narratives that society prescribes us, and building solidarity with other monsters. Please register at: https://forms.gle/8pFXkEbnnhyDTPmp9 (A Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants closer to the event date.) A little bit about our facilitator: MXKO, also known as Dany, creates many things--drawings, designs, zines, logos, characters, cosplay, music, stories and more. They are a diasporic Filipino/Chinese queer deaf person who focuses on creation and storytelling as a way of connecting to, building, and reimagining community. Recently, they have been leading workshops and discussions on topics such as intersectionality, reimagining identity, storytelling as healing, and Queer Asian pride / solidarity with other movements. You can check them out at http://mxkocreates.art.blog/, on Instagram (@mxkocreates), or email them at mxkocreates@gmail.com. They are currently open for commissions and bookings in leading workshops / discussions. This event is made possible thanks to the support of United Way GTA #LocalLove Funded by the Government of Canada.
Among Us Game Night
**Remember to REGISTER to join!!! https://forms.gle/YbFh3SwZhbjvTEEV6** Hey ACAS… suspects?! Join us for another round of games night, Halloween Edition! This time, we’ll be playing the online cooperative game Among Us! In this game, you are assigned to work as a team to fix the spaceship that you are on! Be careful, though--there is an impostor within the group who aims to sabotage the mission by breaking the ship and killing the crew. Who do you trust? Who do you suspect? Who do you accuse…? Can't go out in the evening but still want to dress up? Feel free to come in costume! :D This event is open to all Asian folks that self-identify as LGBTQIAP2S+! Please register ahead of time here: https://forms.gle/YbFh3SwZhbjvTEEV6 Once you do, you’ll be sent an invitation to the Zoom event and given more details. If you're looking for more exciting and engaging activities on Halloween night, join us for an incredible workshop on identity and building solidarity with fellow monsters (right before this event)! Event link here: https://www.facebook.com/events/827228628017238/ If you have any questions, concerns, or recommendations for future events that you would like to see, please do not hesitate to contact Dany at community@acas.org. This event is made possible thanks to the support of United Way GTA #LocalLove Funded by the Government of Canada