In the last few years, especially after the Summer of 2020, the idea of safe and safer spaces have become part of what many of us try and create in and out of institutions. But what are Braver Spaces, what are the best ways to aspire towards them and eventually create them? Since the beginning of 2021 a small initiative started by some young, marginalized people and two lecturers, has aspired to answer this question. This has been done through weekly meetings, healing spaces, Supper Clubs and a Summer School. Understanding, the work is never done, and that a Braver Spaces is always evolving and might not be able to assure safety and in turn present the ability for all at the same time, to feel brave enough to express themselves.
During this seminar, we will explore these themes further. We will have a panel with some of the young Braver Spaces participants/initiators. As well as poetry by Imane Karroumi(Maantje). Additionally, author and youth psychiatrist Winny Ang and professor of psychiatry Tatiana Salisbury (King’s College London) present some of the work they have been doing on themes related to mental health care especially as it relates to marginalized individuals.
16:30 Welcome by Braver Spaces
17:00-17:45 Lecture by Tatiana Salisbury
18:00-18:05 Poetic Intervention Imane Karroumi (Maantje)
18:05-18:30 Lecture by Winny Ang
18:30-18:45 coffee break with light home cooked meal
18:45-19:00 Poetic Intervention Imane
19:00-19:30 Panel with individuals who have used Braver Spaces
19:30-20:00 Plenary discussion
Tickets are free / pay what you can.
The event will be taking place in English.
Braver Spaces
Braver spaces is a collective looking for ways to create safer and braver spaces. They strive to support the advancement of individuals within a social context and the larger scope of culture and arts and spiritual well-being, through lectures, supper clubs, healing spaces, workshops and research.
Support
With the support of Erasmus+ Youth Participation Grant/JINT, St Lucas Antwerp research, Stadsform and other colleagues, have been working on Braver Spaces for more than a year.