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Gospel Choir! (group harmony singing)

(all ages)

with Josh Lyon

Participants will learn some new songs to sing together, and experience the joy of singing in harmony, specifically in the Gospel Music idiom. Songs will be taught in a call and response fashion, so there’s no requirement for reading music ability.

about the facilitator

For the last year or so, Josh has been running a community drop-in non-performing Gospel choir in Kingston for folks who want to sing in harmony together just for the pleasure of it, with no prerequisites for attendance other than being willing to sing Gospel songs with gusto! Despite being an accomplished musician but not primarily identifying as a vocalist, Josh has found a new joy in leading folks in harmony singing together. He has also lead the music team during the Cahoots morning gatherings for the last bunch of years and been part of the Cahoots Worship and Gathering Committee. He is an elder at a little church in Kingston called Next, and likes to spend his time in the woods and in or near water as often as possible.

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Ultimate Frisbee

with Hugh Brewster + Jubilene Brewster-Wild

Back by popular demand! No experience necessary – you will learn how Ultimate works and together we will play this game where mutual respect is valued and demonstrated.

about the facilitators

Hugh chases flying plastic with friends as often as he can. He has facilitated ultimate frisbee workshops across Ontario. Jubilene is a dancer who loves the feeling of chasing down well-thrown hucks.

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Photography: or how losing an eye helped me see better

(10+)

with Lyf Stolte

Sometimes we think that reducing our senses in any way puts us in danger. Whether it be from predators (like in the days of yore) or the busyness of city life today, it seems that we need all of our senses to take the most advantage of the world around us. Well, artists from across the ages have shown us time and again that is not the case. In this workshop, the participants will be led through exercises that teach through limitations. Please bring a camera of some device (phone, film, digital) and an open mind!

about the facilitator

Lyf has been a joyous participant of the Cahoots Festival since 2015. Each year he comes to new revelations and his spirit is renewed. The joy and community of Cahoots are infectious in the best ways. Since 2016 he has been the official (kind of?) photographer of the festival. He really is excited to share his passion and budding talent with those who are interested.

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Good Music, Good News: Participatory Music and the open, inclusive, beautiful family of God.

(all ages)

with Chris Clarke, co-facilitators

Participatory music reflects the best of the beautiful, open, inclusive kin-dom of God! In a welcoming and barrier-free circle, we will make some joyful noise as a community, finding our voice together. Then, we will work together to imagine what participatory music looks, feels, and sounds like in your context, and offer some of the tools that will help you towards facilitating your own circle or other event. Bring any combination of voices, instruments, dancing shoes, poems, songs. Leave behind (as much as possible) your self consciousness and need for perfection.

about the facilitator

Chris is a singer-songwriter trying to figure life out. He’s been on the Cahoots organizing team every year until this year and is excited to see the festival from a new perspective. Chris is extremely eclectic with a broad range of interests and has worked lots with children and folks experiencing homelessness.

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Friendship Zone: Make It and Give It Away!

(all ages)

with Emma Pipes

There is a song that goes like this, “Love is something if you give it away…you end up having more.” This DIY session will provide participants with a chance to make a friendship bracelet for someone you met at the festival or someone in your life. Emma will provide beads of different sizes, colourful embroidery thread and rubber bands and stretchy cords. You may make your own bracelet and be willing to make something for someone else. Perhaps a new friend at Cahoots, a parent or a sibling needs to know they are thought of by you! You are welcome to bring projects you are already working on!

about the facilitator

Emma Pipes is a minister in the United Church of Canada and has been part of the SCM world since attending university. Her passion for creating God’s little kin-dom here at Cahoots has led to friendships, compassion and care for others in the world.

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Drag Story Sharing Time and Face Painting

(all ages)

with King Julez (Julian Munro)

Spend some time with King Julez and learn about what it means to be a drag clown and student in ministry! Children will be able to listen to storytime, scriptures, skits and share in expressing themselves. All will have a chance to paint themsleves as their own drag identity and there will be opportunities for participants to draw/colour up different reflections to each piece of reading (on paper and/or their face).

about the facilitator

Julian/ King Julez is the chair of Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble, a national non-profit organization that works for full inclusion and affirmation of 2S-LGBTQ+ folks in religious spaces and in all of society, and a board member for Student Christian Movement. After getting a BA in Diversity and Equity, King Julez is studying their Masters of Divinity and Masters of Pastoral Studies at Emmanuel College in Toronto. Drag as a spiritual practice embodies theology and works to express understandings of God’s word in new and exciting ways while paying homage to the queer artists that paved the way so we can exist freely in the world today.

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Drag as a Spiritual Practice: Theology and Performance Art

(16+)

with King Julez (Julian Munro)

What is Drag? This engaging session will take participants through the story of Drag through a lense of theology and faith. Together we will learn about the history and key figures in the development and popularization of the art form. We will touch on the different forms of drag, queer performance, theatre, and music. Through this time, folks will be introduces to a variety of skills and themes that artists have created through the ages. Let’s see how drag fits into religious spheres as an expression of theology and faith today!

about the facilitator

Julian/ King Julez is the chair of Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble, a national non-profit organization that works for full inclusion and affirmation of 2S-LGBTQ+ folks in religious spaces and in all of society, and a board member for Student Christian Movement. After getting a BA in Diversity and Equity, King Julez is studying their Masters of Divinity and Masters of Pastoral Studies at Emmanuel College in Toronto. Drag as a spiritual practice embodies theology and works to express understandings of God’s word in new and exciting ways while paying homage to the queer artists that paved the way so we can exist freely in the world today.

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Befriending your stressed-out nervous system

(12+)

with Esther Townshend

Do you ever feel like your body is fighting against you? Are you often feeling burnt out or stressed without knowing how to feel better? These signs could actually be your body giving you important messages about how to feel better! This workshop will discuss strategies for better understanding your body’s signals, and how to use these practices to release stress and calm your body and yourself.

about the facilitator

Esther Townshend is a writer, organizer, peacemaker, disturber of the peace, Gestalt psychotherapy student, and nature lover. Since a concussion in 2018, she has been learning to live well with a finicky nervous system. Her favourite stress relief practices include yoga, singing, walks by the lake, tea and chocolate.

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Dancing for self care

(all ages)

with Sheilagh McGlynn (she/her)

Activists of all types are at risk of burning out – we have high hopes, strong expectations, and passionate feelings! If this sounds like you or someone you know, experience this practice of tending to our needs in physical exploration, so that we can keep working for change in our world. We will move to music in ways that energize and as a meditation – sometimes a very vibrant meditation! Bodies and mobility forms of all types are welcome. You may find laughter, tears, and joy through your expression as you build your resiliency and capacity.

about the facilitator

Sheilagh is the Anglican Church of Canada’s Animator for Youth Ministries. Prior to her current position, she worked at the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund as their Youth and Young Adult program staff. She is former staff with the Student Christian Movement. She feels passionate about working for justice as a form of spiritual expression. She is also a Registered Psychotherapist, a JourneyDance and Nia instructor – working with people to get out of their brains and into their bodies. When she isn’t working, you might find her dancing, cooking in her kitchen or riding her bike along the Martin Goodman Trail.

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Creative Movement

with Jubilene Brewster-Wild

In this workshop, we will explore the various ways that movement can be created. Participants will work together or alone and use verbal and written prompts to discover their own movement style. After creating a short phrase of movements, we will select certain moves from everybody’s piece and weave them together to create a group dance. No experience required!

about the facilitator

Jubilene is a grade 12 dance major at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts. She enjoys trying new dance styles and learning from choreographers in contemporary dance circles.

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