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Group Workouts I (7:30-8:15am)
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Breakfast (8-8:45am)
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Registration (8am-6pm)
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Exhibits (9am-6pm)
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Workshops (Issues, Organizing, Tactics)
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9am
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Newcomer Orientation I (introduction to animal rights, activism, the movement, and the Conference)
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Grassroots Activism (activism at the grassroots level, relations with national organizations)
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Nature of Social Change (nature of social struggle, stages of social change, recognizing victory)
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10am
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Abuse of Animal Companions (videos and Q&A about abuse of dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, birds)
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Individual Activism (personal acts: writing, calling, T-shirts/stickers, workplace outreach)
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Winning Hearts and Minds (changing behavior by altering feelings and beliefs)
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11am
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Animal Abuse for Amusement (videos and Q&A about circuses, zoos, rodeos, racing, hunting, fishing, fur)
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Choosing a Career (law, academia, journalism, business, or on-the-job training) |
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Applying Direct Action (getting attention and changing behavior through economic & social action)
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Lunch (12-1pm)
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Regional Lunches (12:15-1:15pm)
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Workshops (Issues,Organizing,Tactics,Campaigns)
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1:30pm
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Animal Abuse for Food/Clothes (videos and Q&A about abuse of animals in factory farms and slaughterhouses)
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Making of An Activist (getting rid of emotional garbage and becoming who you truly want to be)
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Enacting Protective Laws (selecting issues, forging coalitions, dealing with legislators/committees)
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How Broad Our Ethics? (can we ever justify cheating, stealing, subordinating other social justice goals?)
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2:30pm
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Animal Abuse for Science (videos and Q&A about abuse of animals in biomedical education, testing, research)
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Developing Leadership Skills (building leadership skills, managing time, resolving conflicts)
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Enforcing Protective Laws (enforcement of animal protective legislations)
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How Vegan Is Enough? (can we use sugar, wine, cat food, gelcaps, film, 'cruelty-free' with body parts?)
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3:30pm
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Abuse of Wildlife on Land (videos and Q&A about extermination of animals in fields and forests)
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Nurturing Activism (dealing with workload, worry, anxiety, grief, and hostility to prevent burnout)
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Challenging Common Mindset (power of words, winning rhetoric, false industry claims)
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When Is Killing OK? (attacking animals? unwanted dogs & cats? unwanted human fetuses?)
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4:30pm
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Abuse of Wildlife in Water (videos and Q&A about commercial fishing, , and other abuse of animals in field)
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Nourishing Activism (health/fitness benefits and concerns of a vegan lifestyle; for animals too)
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Confronting Corporate Threat (exposing corporate schemes to destroy the animal rights movement)
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What Rights? Which Animals? (which rights to advocate for which animals? should similarity to us matter?)
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Dinner (5:30-7pm)
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Plenary Session II (7:15-9:30pm)
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Musical Interlude II
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Compassion Into Action (accounts of individual achievements)
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Paths to Animal Liberation (discussion of controversial strategic issues facing our movement)
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Networking Reception II (9:30-11pm)
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Group Workouts II (7:30-8:15am)
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Breakfast (8-8:45am)
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Registration (8am-2pm)
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Exhibits and Videos (9am-6pm)
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Workshops (Issues,Organizing,Tactics,Campaigns)
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9am
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Newcomer Orientation II (introduction to animal rights activism, the movement, and the Conference)
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Running a Local Group (recruiting and engaging volunteers, running meetings, managing resources)
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Engaging Children (humane & nutrition education, cafeteria vegan options)
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How to Deal with Despair/Guilt? (dealing with the enormity of our mission and the extent of animal suffering)
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10am
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Perceptions of Animals (public perception of animals as food, companions, laborers, victims; role of language)
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Running a Sanctuary (land, zoning, animal acceptance and care, recruiting and engaging volunteers)
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Engaging Youths (school groups, cafeteria vegan options, rock concerts, leafleting)
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How to Deal with Friends? (dealing with social occasions, mates, relatives, friends; assertive vs. defensive)
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11am
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Animal Cognition (how animals learn, think, and communicate)
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Fund Raising (direct mail, planned giving, other sources, accounting systems, cutting costs)
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Engaging the Community (utilizing community issues, allies, and opportunities)
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How to Deal With Strangers? (dealing with street situations, catcalls, reactions to T-shirts and demos)
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Lunch (12-1pm)
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Lunch With the Authors (12:15-1:15pm)
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Workshops (Issues, Organizing, Tactics, Raps)
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1:30pm
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Commonality of Oppression (commonalities of oppressing animals, children, women, others)
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Activist Support (supporting your activists in the meeting room, on the picket line, and in prison)
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Engaging Ethnic Minorities (African-Americans, Latin Americans, Asian-Americans)
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How Much Is Enough? (when are we done? do we follow reason or feelings? what if it was our dog?) |
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2:30pm
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Relating to Urban Wildlife (dealing with rodents, feral cats, deer, squirrels, and other urban wildlife)
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Running Campaigns (objectives, tactics, resources, action plan, negotiating, review, media)
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Engaging Other Movements (health, environment, hunger, women, justice, peace movements)
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Does Welfare Bring Abolition? (should AR activists advocate welfare reforms as a path to abolition?)
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3:30pm
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Keeping Exotic Companions (problems of breeding, trading, and keeping exotic companions)
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Movement Networking (journals, newsletters, listservs, speaking tours. Conferences)
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Engaging Business (befriending manufacturers/retailers; staging boycotts, stockholder initiatives)
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Which Path To Animal Liberation? (which tactics work? which should be off-limits? should public opinion dictate?)
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4:30pm
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Animals and Global Trade (impacts of global trade and trade agreements on animal abuse)
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Forging Coalitions (types of coalitions, identifying prospects, feeding and care, case studies)
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Engaging Politicians (obtaining position and platform planks, educating delegates, electioneering)
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How Can We All Get Together? (what are the opportunities and obstacles? how to start? how to continue?)
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Banquet (6:15pm)
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Musical Interlude III
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Conference Slideshow
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Plenary Session III (7:15-9:30pm)
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Conference Report
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Henry Spira tribute
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Awards: Youth and Henry Spira Grassroots Activist
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Benefit Auction
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Awards: Animal Rights Hall of Fame, Heather Mills
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Keynote Address II
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Networking Reception III (9:30-11pm)
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Group Workouts III (7:30-8:15am) |
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Breakfast (8-8:45am) |
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Registration (8am-12pm) |
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Exhibits and Videos (9am-6pm) |
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Workshops (Issues, Organizing, Tactics, Raps) |
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9am |
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Abuse Abroad (animal abuse in other countries) |
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Conducting Investigations (opportunity, persistence, equipment, access, authority) |
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Engaging Abroad (affecting public opinion and policies in other countries) |
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Agriculture Campaigns (reports on campaigns to reduce the abuse of farmed animals) |
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10am |
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Foreign Animal Protection Laws (existing U.S. and foreign animal protective laws and their enforcement) |
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Writing Our Message (letters, articles, fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, advertising copy) |
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Engaging the Media (news releases, letters to editor, talk shows, feeding and care, framing events) |
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Diet Campaigns (reports on campaigns to reduce consumption of animal products) |
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11am |
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U.S. Animal Protection Laws (U.S. animal protective laws) |
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Speaking Our Message (type, purpose, format/setting, audience, preparation, delivery, visuals) |
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Engaging Religion (engaging Christian, Jewish, Moslem, and minor religious denominations) |
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Vivisection Campaigns (reports on campaigns to reduce the number and abuse of animals in laboratories) |
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Lunch (12-1pm) |
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Lobbying Training (12:15-1:15pm) |
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Workshops (Issues, Organizing, Tactics, Raps) |
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1:30pm |
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History of Activist Repression (repression of labor union, suffrage, civil rights, anti-war, and animal activism) |
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Printing Our Message (choosing layout programs, fonts, colors, graphics, paper; dealing with printers) |
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Effective Tactics for Agriculture (tactics for ending abuse of animals raised for food) |
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Amusement Campaigns (reports on campaigns to reduce animal abuse in rodeos, circuses, zoos, aquariums) |
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2:30pm |
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Current Activist Repression (AETA and AETA-like and hunter harassment state laws) |
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Advertising Our Message (newspapers, public transport, billboards, radio/TV, internet) |
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Effective Tactics for Vivisection (tactics for ending abuse of animals in laboratories) |
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Companion Campaigns (reports on campaigns to reduce the population and abuse of animal companions) |
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3:30pm |
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Legal Guidelines for Activists (permits, eavesdropping, arrests, jail, grand juries, law suits) |
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Producing/Airing Videos (producing and airing of TV documentaries and PSAs) |
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Effective Tactics for Companions (tactics for ending abuse of animal companions) |
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Wildlife Campaigns (reports on campaigns to reduce extermination of animals in fields and waterways) |
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4:30pm |
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Status of SHAC & other prisoners (legal status and means of supporting imprisoned activists) |
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Publishing on the Internet (websites, e-newsletters, blogging, streaming, RSS feeds, MySpace, YouTube) |
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Effective Tactics for Wildlife (tactics for ending abuse of animals for amusement) |
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Research/Info Programs (Animals Voice, DawnWatch, Kinship Circle) |
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Dinner (5:30-7pm) |
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Plenary Session IV (7:15-9:30pm) |
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Musical Interlude IV |
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Voices From Other Movements (presentations by civil liberties, environmental, and religious representatives) |
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Closing Ceremony |
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Closing Reception (9:30-11pm) |
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