Shit Harper Did chief instigator Sean Devlin will offer free activist workshops

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      Every time the Straight publishes a video by the mischievous West Coast group called Shit Harper Did, the response is immediate. The posts are wildly popular and met with an overwhelmingly positive response from British Columbians who enjoy a poke at the country’s prime minister.

      Now, Vancouver fans of the witty brand of political activism have a chance to get to know its lead “instigator”, Sean Devlin.

      Beginning this Thursday, September 3, Devlin where he will join Rita Wong, a poet and professor at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, for public talks and workshops designed for the city’s activist community.

      They take place at Emily Carr University.

      “The Creative Action Lab opens a space for laughtivism, learning from pranksters like the Yes Men, brainstorming, and trainings to help activist groups carry out creative interventions,” reads a press. “Participants will explore the history of art as direct action, and apply what they learn to their contexts and environments.”

      Devlin will take part Friday afternoons when he’ll run workshops on “creative intervention projects”.

      The Creative Action Lab is organized by the Emily Carr Faculty Association. It is also hosting public talks each Thursday night. Those will feature activists, artists, and “inspiring people who are changing the world”.

      The first session is scheduled for this Thursday, September 3, at 7 p.m., and features Eugene Boulanger, a community organizer, Dene hunter, artist, and visual designer working in digital strategy and communication design.

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      Carolyn Lair

      Sep 3, 2015 at 9:58am

      I am in Leadnow and want to do everything possible to see a ethical government elected that is Accountable to the people of Canada. I think collective action is required. To to so with humor, creative action and community building are the best ways to help make something better happen.