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Overview
The Storytelling for Social Change project is an initiative by Queerlective that aims to address social determinants of health through engaging narratives and artistic expression. By focusing on the experiences of marginalized communities, this project seeks to foster understanding, empathy, and advocacy for social equity.
Our Mission
At Queerlective, we believe in the power of storytelling as a tool for social change. Through narrative-based games and graphic narratives, we aim to empower queer, BIPOC, and other marginalized voices, ensuring their stories are heard and understood.
Key Components of this project
1. Narrative-Based Game
An interactive game that explores the impact of social determinants of health through the experiences of diverse community members. This game will serve as both an educational tool and a means of storytelling.
Graphic Narratives Workshops
Facilitated workshops where participants create zines and other graphic narratives that reflect their personal experiences and perspectives. These workshops will promote creativity and community engagement.
2. Community Conference
A culminating event that showcases the developed game and graphic narratives, featuring panel discussions and interactive sessions to discuss the impact of storytelling on social change planned April 12th 2025.
Upcoming Events
Ludographic Intensive Workshop
Date: October 27, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Gregory J. Grappone Humanities Institute, St. Anselm College
Join us for a day of creativity and collaboration as we explore how board games can effectively share narratives of marginalized communities. Led by Dr. Loretta Brady, this workshop will include engaging activities and discussions on our game design approach.
Schedule:
10:00 AM: Arrival & Brunch
10:30 AM: Activity 1 - Health Landscapes
11:00 AM: Game 1
12:30 PM: Activity 2 - Health Landscapes Part 2 / Lunch
1:00 PM: Game 2
2:00 PM: Debrief and Review
3:00 PM: End of Day
Register Now! [Link to Registration]
Get Involved
We invite community members, artists, and mental health professionals to join us in this important work. Your participation can make a difference in promoting social change and health equity.
Support Us
If you would like to support the Storytelling for Social Change project, consider making a donation or sponsoring our events. Your contributions will help us reach more individuals and amplify marginalized voices.
Contact Us
For more information about the project, upcoming events, or how to get involved, please reach out to us: Randall@Queerlective.com