BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@uniontraining.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T160000 DTSTAMP:20251211T032841Z URL:https://uniontraining.ca/events/hamilton-mini-conference/ SUMMARY:Hamilton Mini-Conference DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="40px"][vc_custom_hea ding text="CALM Hamilton Mini-Conference" font_container="tag:h2|text_alig n:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=""][vc_empty_space height="20px"][/vc_ column][/vc_row][vc_row gap="15" css=".vc_custom_1731181187811{padding-top : 40px !important\;}"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""]From s martphone videography tips to mastering media relations\, Canva design\, a nd organizing effective online meetings\, we had it all at the Hamilton Mi ni-Conference!\n\nWe also dove into the rich history of art and labour\, a nd got energized by a social media organizing session led by the powerhous e behind the Loblaws Is Out of Control boycott.\n\nThis mini-conference wa s packed with knowledge\, strategies\, and solidarity. Be sure to join us one of our upcoming events!\n\nFor links to this event's presentations\, v isit calm.ca.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqPFiDzD4yc" css=""][/vc_column][/v c_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_ column][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_custom_heading text="Photo Galler y" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=""] [vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_media_grid gap="15" css="" grid_id="vc_g id:1765423618757-39c1903e-f4db-1" include="4012\,3979\,3980\,3981\,3984\,3 986\,3987\,3989\,3991\,3993\,3995\,3997"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_ column][vc_empty_space height="80px"][vc_custom_heading text="Workshops &a mp\; Presenters" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts ="yes" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap="20" equal_height="yes" con tent_placement="middle"][vc_column width="1/5"][vc_single_image image="396 8" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_border_circle_2" css=" "][/vc_column][vc_column width="4/5"][vc_column_text css=""]\nMobilizing o n Social Media: Lessons from the "Loblaws is Out of Control" Boycott with Emily Johnson\nLearn how to leverage the power of social media to mobilize people for change from the strategist behind the renowned “Loblaws is O ut of Control” boycott. In this seminar\, the campaign’s organizer wil l share personal insights into the challenges and successes of mobilizing on social platforms. Whether you're new to social media activism or lookin g to refine your approach\, you’ll gain practical tools to launch campai gns that inspire action and drive change.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc _row][vc_row gap="20" equal_height="yes" content_placement="middle"][vc_co lumn width="1/5"][vc_single_image image="3288" img_size="full" alignment=" center" style="vc_box_border_circle_2" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width ="4/5"][vc_column_text css=""]\nRunning Engaging Online Meetings &\; We binars with Carl Mavromichalis\nLearn how to effectively run online meetin gs and webinars for any group size\, from small locals to large sectors. W hether you're planning a lunch-and-learn\, seminar\, or AGM\, this worksho p will teach you how to set up and manage remote meetings with ease—from the comfort of your own couch. Gain practical tips on organizing\, hostin g\, and increasing member engagement in virtual spaces\, ensuring your onl ine meetings are just as impactful as in-person ones.[/vc_column_text][/vc _column][/vc_row][vc_row gap="20" equal_height="yes" content_placement="mi ddle"][vc_column width="1/5"][vc_single_image image="3963" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_border_circle_2" css=""][/vc_column][vc_ column width="4/5"][vc_column_text css=""]\nFilm\, Edit\, Mobilize: Smartp hone Videography for Change with Anna Jover\nGot a smartphone? Then you’ ve got all you need to make some noise! In this 90min crash course\, we’ ll break down how to shoot quick\, attention-grabbing videos (aka reels) t hat get members engaged and rally support. From filming tips to storytelli ng tricks\, you’ll walk away ready to create video content that pops on social media—no fancy equipment or editing skills needed. Just bring you r phone and let's shake things up![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][v c_row gap="20" equal_height="yes" content_placement="middle"][vc_column wi dth="1/5"][vc_single_image image="3936" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_border_circle_2" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="4/5"] [vc_column_text css=""]\nMedia Relations with Nora Loreto\nAmp up your med ia relations work! This workshop by Nora Loreto will show you ways to get your message into the faces of your members and the public at large. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative and speak in such a way that your mes sage rises above the fray![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ga p="20" equal_height="yes" content_placement="middle"][vc_column width="1/5 "][vc_single_image image="3937" img_size="full" alignment="center" style=" vc_box_border_circle_2" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="4/5"][vc_colu mn_text css=""]\nCanva: Tips\, Tricks &\; Templates with Teuila Mau\nUn ions have rapidly moved to using Canva in their communications work\, but are you using it its full capacity? In this workshop\, delegates will lear n all about Canva and\, importantly\, how to get the most out of your desi gn work.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element="yes "][vc_column][wgl_timetabs_wrapper][wgl_timetabs_container tab_title="Even t Schedule" tab_sub_title="Mini-Conference" tab_id="1727360132366-1eb309ac -bd1d"][wgl_timetabs_item time="9:00am" title="Registration &\; Opening Remarks" button_text="" button_text_color="#232323" button_text_color_hov er="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#ffffff" button_bg_color_hover="#7c529c" but ton_border_color="#7c529c" button_border_color_hover="#7c529c" description ="Join us as we settle in and kick off our full day of learning!"][wgl_tim etabs_item time="9:30am" title="Workshop Block 1" button_text="" button_te xt_color="#232323" button_text_color_hover="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#fff fff" button_bg_color_hover="#7c529c" button_border_color="#7c529c" button_ border_color_hover="#7c529c" description="Workshop - Film\, Edit\, Mobiliz e: Smartphone Videography for Change by Anna Jover\nWorkshop - Organizing members who work from home with Nora Loreto"][wgl_timetabs_item time="10:4 5am" title="Break" button_text="" button_text_color="#232323" button_text_ color_hover="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#ffffff" button_bg_color_hover="#7c 529c" button_border_color="#7c529c" button_border_color_hover="#7c529c"][w gl_timetabs_item time="11:00am" title="Workshop Block 2" button_text="" bu tton_text_color="#232323" button_text_color_hover="#ffffff" button_bg_colo r="#ffffff" button_bg_color_hover="#7c529c" button_border_color="#7c529c" button_border_color_hover="#7c529c" description="Workshop - Running Engagi ng Online Meetings &\; Webinars by Carl Mavromichalis\nWorkshop - Canva : Tips\, Tricks &\; Templates by Teuila Mau"][wgl_timetabs_item time="1 2:15pm" title="Lunch" button_text="" button_text_color="#232323" button_te xt_color_hover="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#ffffff" button_bg_color_hover=" #7c529c" button_border_color="#7c529c" button_border_color_hover="#7c529c" description="Lunch will be provided for all attendees."][wgl_timetabs_ite m time="1:00pm" title="Workshop Block 3" button_text="" button_text_color= "#232323" button_text_color_hover="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#ffffff" butt on_bg_color_hover="#7c529c" button_border_color="#7c529c" button_border_co lor_hover="#7c529c" description="Workshop - Working with Elected Politicia ns by Sarah Jama\nWorkshop - Media Relations by Nora Loreto"][wgl_timetabs _item time="2:15pm" title="Break" button_text="" button_text_color="#23232 3" button_text_color_hover="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#ffffff" button_bg_c olor_hover="#7c529c" button_border_color="#7c529c" button_border_color_hov er="#7c529c"][wgl_timetabs_item time="2:30pm" title="Workshop Block 4" but ton_text="" button_text_color="#232323" button_text_color_hover="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#ffffff" button_bg_color_hover="#7c529c" button_border_co lor="#7c529c" button_border_color_hover="#7c529c" description="Workshop - Mobilizing on Social Media: Lessons from the “Loblaws is Out of Control ” Boycott by Emily Johnson\nWorkshop - Visual Arts to Inspire our Member s with Sylvia Nickerson."][wgl_timetabs_item time="3:45pm" title="Closing Remarks" button_text="" button_text_color="#232323" button_text_color_hove r="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#ffffff" button_bg_color_hover="#7c529c" butt on_border_color="#7c529c" button_border_color_hover="#7c529c"][/wgl_timeta bs_container][/wgl_timetabs_wrapper][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_e lement="yes"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]\nHotels Nearby\n[/vc_colum n_text][vc_column_text css=""]There are two hotels near the education cent re that we would suggest: Sandman Hotel Hamilton and Four Points by Sherat on Hamilton - Stoney Creek.\n\nYou can also check out the unionsavings.ca website for discounted pricing if you have an account.[/vc_column_text][vc _empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element="yes"][vc_column ][vc_column_text]\nRegistration\n[/vc_column_text][wpforms id="3878" title ="false" description="false"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row] [vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/uniontraining.ca/wp-content/up loads/2024/07/calm-miniconference-hamilton.jpg?fit=1024%2C700&ssl=1 LOCATION:Solidarity Place Worker Education Centre\, 51 Adair Ave S\, Hamilt on\, ON\, L8H 1B5\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 Adair Ave S\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8H 1B5\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Solidarity Place Worker Education Centre:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR