In today’s world, feeling overwhelmed is easy when we see crisis dominating the headlines and social issues persist.
Yet, if we shift our gaze, we will see a growing wave of people across the Highlands and Islands —and around the world—who are actively building more hopeful futures. Community gardens, mutual aid groups, cooperatives of all kinds, solidarity networks, creative collectives, repair cafés, tool libraries, nature restoration projects—these are just a few examples. We can cultivate a root system of alternatives—both big and small—and reclaim a sense of possibility.
Hopeful Futures will be a weekend public gathering that seeks to make visible and celebrate hopeful initiatives across the Highlands. Talks, discussions, and creative workshops, will be asking, “How do we plant the seeds of hope, possibility, and solidarity in our communities? How can we support each other to gather and cultivate conviviality? What is in our power?”
Contribute to their upcoming 'Hopeful Highlands Hack' that is an open ended initiative that makes visible and celebrates hopeful projects across the Highlands. Community gardens, woodlands, growing projects, mutual aid or interest groups, cooperatives, solidarity networks, creative collectives, repair cafés, tool libraries, nature restoration projects—these are just a few examples.
A community meal will be the centre piece, with local food and music for all to enjoy. All welcome.
Hosted by Mairi McFadyen and Kirsten Body (Circus Artspace)
Saturday 28 September, 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 29 September, 11am - 2pm
Contact hello@mairimcfadyen.scot
