POST-CRISIS IMMERSION
Global industrial civilization is hurtling headfirst into uncharted waters. Innumerable global crises – of which the COVID-19 pandemic is both a sample and symptom – continue to unfold and intensify, fundamentally changing our landscape of understanding.
Post-Crisis Immersion brings together a number of closely aligned networks for a series of in-depth lectures, workshops and experience-sharing, alongside collective work spaces that aim to facilitate transformation in our personal and communal lives.
Together we will work towards a deeper understanding of where we stand as a civilisation on the brink and how we might co-create a path to a future we want to inhabit.
Post-Crisis Immersion brings together a number of closely aligned networks for a series of in-depth lectures, workshops and experience-sharing, alongside collective work spaces that aim to facilitate transformation in our personal and communal lives.
Together we will work towards a deeper understanding of where we stand as a civilisation on the brink and how we might co-create a path to a future we want to inhabit.
27-28 of June and 4-5 of July - Collective Immersion
29 of June - 3 of July - Working groups days
Online events take place through Zoom, Jitsi and other forms
Offline events take place in your communities, in nature and wherever you are
Offline events take place in your communities, in nature and wherever you are
We invite you to take part on your own or together with your community. You are welcome to engage at a level you feel comfortable with, whether that be listening, discussing or engaging in the working groups.
The program stretches from the authentic sharing of our experience and grief, through the wild undergrowth of community building, to practical topics and projects.
As a part of the exploration, the Immersion aims to open space to the voices which must be heard, and launch a new art-project on environmental transparency through lenses of indigenous people, "We Here: the story of land and its people".
The program overview:
I. INTRO – FACING THE INEVITABLE
Meeting and immersing in the context together
27 - 28 of June
The immersion will open with an introduction of the various communities in attendance followed by reflections on the role of mankind in the history of planet earth, and on the deep roots of the anthropogenic crises we are experiencing. During the first weekend we will consider the disturbing likelihood of civilisational collapse happening in our lifetimes - and discuss how to face this possibility in a deeply adaptive spirit.
Immersion events these days will be from 12.00 to 14.00, from 16.00 to 18.00 and from 20.00 to 22.00 (CET)
Meeting and immersing in the context together
27 - 28 of June
The immersion will open with an introduction of the various communities in attendance followed by reflections on the role of mankind in the history of planet earth, and on the deep roots of the anthropogenic crises we are experiencing. During the first weekend we will consider the disturbing likelihood of civilisational collapse happening in our lifetimes - and discuss how to face this possibility in a deeply adaptive spirit.
Immersion events these days will be from 12.00 to 14.00, from 16.00 to 18.00 and from 20.00 to 22.00 (CET)
Whether we are in the midst of the shifting landscape, or watching with horror from a rapidly closing distance, how can we face reality, ourselves, one another and our communities? How can we set a course for a transformed future?
II. WORKING GROUP SESSIONS
29 of June - 3 of July
Self-organised working groups will focus on different aspects of the predicament of "post-crisis" future. During the week, new and existing working groups can convene online to further their activities. You will be able to join in, or to start your own group if you wish.
Work groups we already know:
We Here
Metaversity Ecostream
Autonomous Servers Network Workshop
Grounding. Dis- & Re-connection with earth
These days there will be short common meetings at 10.00 and evening events from 20.00 to 22.00 (CET). Sessions of working groups and other events in small groups will be held throughout the day.
29 of June - 3 of July
Self-organised working groups will focus on different aspects of the predicament of "post-crisis" future. During the week, new and existing working groups can convene online to further their activities. You will be able to join in, or to start your own group if you wish.
Work groups we already know:
We Here
Metaversity Ecostream
Autonomous Servers Network Workshop
Grounding. Dis- & Re-connection with earth
These days there will be short common meetings at 10.00 and evening events from 20.00 to 22.00 (CET). Sessions of working groups and other events in small groups will be held throughout the day.
From concrete topics such as seed banking, through the wild undergrowth of community building, to the authentic sharing of personal experience and grief we seek to explore what lies beyond the end of this world, support one another in our actions and together forge a path into the future we want to tread.
III. DREAMING OF NEW WORLDS, BUILDING ALLIANCES AND CLOSURE
4-5 of July (weekend)
After a week spent working together in a new widened network, our common discussion will unfold towards collective action and consciousness reflecting dreams of what a new, better world could look like.
In the final day the working groups are invited to share their harvests of their work with the common circle. Together we will have a round-table discussion on how to maintain and cultivate our communities in the dangerous times that lie ahead of us. Before we close the week there will be time to share and listen to final reflections from the various participants. The week will close with a common celebratory ceremony.
Immersion events these days will be from 12.00 to 14.00, from 16.00 to 18.00 and from 20.00 to 22.00 (CET)
4-5 of July (weekend)
After a week spent working together in a new widened network, our common discussion will unfold towards collective action and consciousness reflecting dreams of what a new, better world could look like.
In the final day the working groups are invited to share their harvests of their work with the common circle. Together we will have a round-table discussion on how to maintain and cultivate our communities in the dangerous times that lie ahead of us. Before we close the week there will be time to share and listen to final reflections from the various participants. The week will close with a common celebratory ceremony.
Immersion events these days will be from 12.00 to 14.00, from 16.00 to 18.00 and from 20.00 to 22.00 (CET)
We want to face and experience these times of crisis deeply and openly – to grieve and smile together, to let our voices ring and our bodies talk, to dream about new worlds we want to live in, to open new doors and continue working on what keeps us going.
Organising team
Alisa Dendro
The council member of international community Suderbyn Permaculture Ecovillage (Gotland, Sweden), Baltic Ecovillage Network and Swedish NGO Relearn; an activist of European meta-network of community-led initiatives on climate change and sustainable development ECOLISE
Igor Markovkin
Master of cultural studies, PhD in social philosophy, board member of Russian Ecovillage and Eco-initiative Union (GEN-Russia), leading educator in Forest School project, founder of Metaversity Ecostream.
Alexandra Orlova
Сurator of a number of exhibitions in Russia and Finland, artist (St. Petersburg)
Dorian Cave
Dorian is a research fellow at the Institute for Leadership and Sustainable Development at Cumbria University (UK). He is also the curator of a network of professions (and the acting coordinator) at the forum for deep adaptation.
Katya Kalyuzhnaya
Dance artist, performer, student of Somatic Body Trainng (somatic movement education and therapy), participant of the project On the edge (study of possibilities of modern culture transformation), non-anthropic communication practitioner (Technogaia project).
Maxim Vlasov
Maxim is a researcher, educator and facilitator focusing on individual and societal transformations to a regenerative culture in respone to the crises of modern civilization. He is on the board of the Swedish branch of Transition Network.
Masha Ru
PhD in Mathematical Image Analysis, founder of the Museum of Edible Earth. Eating of various types of earth such as clay, chalk, sand and top soil is an ancient spiritual and healing practice which is an integral part of various cultures.
Grigory Chernenkov
Programmer. Geographer. Artist. Administrator of the University platform 20.35.
Nonty Charity Sabic
Born in South Africa and lives in Europe. She is a Shaman, Facilitator, Environmental and Racial Activist. She is focused on holding sacred spaces for groups and individuals, bridge building, healing and reconciliation between Africa and Europe through Ubuntu regenerative projects.
Abdul Otman
I am a student of life that can't miss a learning opportunity. From an IT engineer to a now ecovillage resident, preparing for our uncertain future.
Rita Rys'
Eco-activist, coordinator of the educational system Ecostream Metaversity, employee of the project "Climate-Education-Mold".
Vlad Sakovich
Vertical development expert, group facilitator. Co-author of the project 'Psychotechnics' and Russian Collective Trauma Online Summit
Teams and communities involved
Welcome to the village!
The internet is our bridge, but the connection is beyond fibre optic cables. The Immersion is an online facilitation of offline connection. However you join us, do so with your mind, body and heart.
E-mail for questions: 0ontheedge@gmail.com
Or you can ask your question in the registration form
E-mail for questions: 0ontheedge@gmail.com
Or you can ask your question in the registration form