In honour of International Women’s day Red Tent Aotearoa is hosting a Picnic in the Park featuring an exploratory discussion group.
Theme: Women want to be heard!
Since the beginning of time women have been talked over, interrupted, mansplained, and taken off topic while trying to make a point, or share their opinion.
But you know what, women have got something to say so now it’s time to stop and listen.
We invite you to come to a picnic in the park where women will be talking and men are invited to listen. Don’t worry Men, we do want to hear from you too, but this time the women will go first.
Women, what do you want men to know?
What is alive in your heart dear woman?
Let’s talk about the relevant things in our lives.
Let’s talk about how Red Tent highlights and can affect those relevant things.
Let’s talk about what Red Tent means to women and invite our men to be part of the conversation.
We will also invite men to share what the Red Tent means to the women in their lives.
Unless they get butthurt and offended by women having an equal voice. In this case they can stay home.
What this day IS:
- An opportunity to hear more about the Red Tent Aotearoa movement.
- An opportunity to be heard, speak up, be seen!
- A day to acknowledge and challenge outdated, old fashioned beliefs
- A chance to share something we love with the ones we love.
- A juicy discussion to raise awareness of women’s needs and disquiets.
What this day is NOT:
- A male bashing session; we love our men and want to include them.
- A chance for revenge or malice, we speak to be understood and listen with the same passion.
- An airing of grievances, festivus was in Dec 😂
Jill will moderate and make sure everyone gets a chance to speak without being interrupted.
An open heart and an inquiring mind
A picnic lunch for you and your whānau
A blanket and/or chair
We will meet at 11am at the Findlay Picnic Area.
From the main entrance, follow the path alongside the road, up past the Visitor Centre and the main car park until you reach Findlay’s picnic area.
All are welcome, as long as you agree to be respectful and willing to listen!
To enable us to keep track of who comes, please register below (Free Ticket)
https://events.humanitix.com/international-women-s-day-picnic-in-the-park