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__NOTOC__HacktionLab is a regular convergence space where activists interested and/or working in the areas of alternative media, renewable energy, on-line video distribution, free software or any other form of activism that utilises technology can get together and plan how to better harness the technology (or not) to support grass roots social movements. | __NOTOC__HacktionLab is a regular convergence space where activists interested and/or working in the areas of alternative media, renewable energy, on-line video distribution, free software or any other form of activism that utilises technology can get together and plan how to better harness the technology (or not) to support grass roots social movements. | ||
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| − | + | <flickr>4704135232</flickr> <flickr>4713807004</flickr> | |
| − | + | == HacktionLab latest == | |
| − | * | + | *'''Our next big event will be [[BarnCamp 2011|BarnCamp 2011]], which is scheduled to take place from the 10th - 12th June at [[Highbury Farm]] in the Wye Valley.''' |
| − | * | + | *A couple of hacktionlabbers will be giving a talk at [http://www.bristolanarchistbookfair.org/ Bristol Anarchist Bookfair] on Saturday 7th May in the [http://bristol.indymedia.org Bristol Indymedia] Room. [[Bookfair 2011|There's more information on what they're planning to talk about here]]. |
| − | * | + | *Some hacktionlabbers have recently been involved in launching a [https://network23.org new anonymous secure blogging network] using a [[Wordpress network|Wordpress network set up]]. |
| − | * | + | *We our pleased to have just finished the first version of our booklet [[Tech tools for activists]]. It is aimed at non-techies, from grass-roots and NGO activists to the ordinary person on the street who is concerned about privacy and the surveillance state. It provides technical help and tips about computer security and publishing your own media, amongst other topics. [[Tech tools for activists|Find out more about it and where you can get hold of hard copies, or download it]]. |
| − | + | *Finally various local HacktionLab collectives are the throes of organising workshop events in their local areas. Get on the list and get in touch if you're interested in organising, giving or attending a workshop. | |
| − | + | == Previous HacktionLab events and activities == | |
| − | + | We have had '''seven''' great HacktionLabs so far, three rural skills-share events and four urban ''hacklabs''. We've also been involved in bringing tech to and running workshops at a number of events: | |
| − | * | + | *In November 2010, we held our [[Autumn 2010 Hacklab|seventh HacktionLab event]] in Bradford at the [http://www.1in12.com/ 1-in-12 Club]. |
| − | * | + | *June 2010: [[BarnCamp 2010]] - the third edition of our summer outing took place between 11 - 13 June 2010 in the Wye Valley. Retitled ''BarnCamp'' we focused on a ''turning down the tech'' to make it an event accessible to all with workshops including how to forage for food, how to make a slingshot and the ubiquitous how to encrypt your life. With around 65 attendees, this was our most successful and well-received HacktionLab event so far. |
| − | * | + | *April 2010: [[Spring 2010 HackLab|The third of our city hacklabs]] took place in Oxford. |
| − | * | + | *November 2009: [[Autumn 2009 Hacklab|The second city hacklab]] took place in Bradford. |
| − | * | + | *August 2009: [[Camp for Climate Action 2009]] |
| − | * | + | *July/August 2009: The [[BGG Promo|Big Green Gathering 2009]] got canceled :( |
| − | * | + | *June 2009: The [[HacktionLab 2009/01|second rural HacktionLab event (aka BarnCamp)]] took place between 11 - 14 June 2009 in the Wye Valley on the Wales - England border. |
| − | * | + | *October 2008: The [[HacktionLab Leeds 2008/02|first city hacklab]] took place between 24 - 25 October 2008 in Leeds. [[HacktionLab Leeds 2008/02|click here for more information about the event and what happened]] |
| − | * | + | *August 2008: With other campers we helped to set-up the so-called ''media village'' at the [[Camp for Climate Action 2008]] in Kingsnorth, Kent. |
| − | + | *June 2008: The [[HacktionLab 2008/01|first HacktionLab event (aka BarnCamp)]] took place between 13 - 15 June 2008, [http://flickr.com/photos/chopped_pork/sets/72157605640236602/show/ click here to view a slide-show of photos from the weekend]. There are [http://picasaweb.google.com/andyswebmail/HacktavistGathering2008 more photos posted here] and [http://blip.tv/file/994961/ this exciting short video too]. | |
| − | + | == Contact Details == | |
| − | + | Nearly all proposals, discussions and news takes place on our (old fashioned) [[Mailing List]]. This is the best place to get in touch: | |
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| − | + | *Join the email list. [[Mailing List|More information at this page]] | |
| + | *There is also the (now somewhat defunct) Crabgrass group located at https://we.riseup.net/hacktionlab | ||
| − | * [http://www.escapegoat.org/2007/9/22/noborders-indymedia-center-tech-review No Borders Mobile tech set up 2007] | + | == Interesting Links == |
| − | * [http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/08/378427.html Indymedia centre at Climate Camp (Sipson 2007)] | + | |
| − | * [http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/10/352449.html Indymedia at the Camp for Climate Action 2006: Report & Personal View] | + | *[http://www.escapegoat.org/2007/9/22/noborders-indymedia-center-tech-review No Borders Mobile tech set up 2007] |
| − | * [https://docs.indymedia.org/bin/view/Global/FieldIMCHowTo Stirling Indymedia - Field IMC at Horizon Ecovillage during G8 protests] | + | *[http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/08/378427.html Indymedia centre at Climate Camp (Sipson 2007)] |
| − | * [https://docs.indymedia.org/view/Local/ImcUkG8TechReview | + | *[http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/10/352449.html Indymedia at the Camp for Climate Action 2006: Report & Personal View] |
| − | * [https://docs.indymedia.org/bin/view/Local/BcnHOWTOMediaCenter Indymedia: HOWTO Mount a Media Centre] | + | *[https://docs.indymedia.org/bin/view/Global/FieldIMCHowTo Stirling Indymedia - Field IMC at Horizon Ecovillage during G8 protests] |
| − | * [http://flakey.info/hesfes05/ Bristol Wireless LTSP suite] | + | *[https://docs.indymedia.org/view/Local/ImcUkG8TechReview Edinburgh Media Centre Tech during G8 protests] |
| + | *[https://docs.indymedia.org/bin/view/Local/BcnHOWTOMediaCenter Indymedia: HOWTO Mount a Media Centre] | ||
| + | *[http://flakey.info/hesfes05/ Bristol Wireless LTSP suite] | ||
Revision as of 18:26, 5 May 2011
HacktionLab is a regular convergence space where activists interested and/or working in the areas of alternative media, renewable energy, on-line video distribution, free software or any other form of activism that utilises technology can get together and plan how to better harness the technology (or not) to support grass roots social movements.
<flickr>4704135232</flickr> <flickr>4713807004</flickr>
HacktionLab latest
- Our next big event will be BarnCamp 2011, which is scheduled to take place from the 10th - 12th June at Highbury Farm in the Wye Valley.
- A couple of hacktionlabbers will be giving a talk at Bristol Anarchist Bookfair on Saturday 7th May in the Bristol Indymedia Room. There's more information on what they're planning to talk about here.
- Some hacktionlabbers have recently been involved in launching a new anonymous secure blogging network using a Wordpress network set up.
- We our pleased to have just finished the first version of our booklet Tech tools for activists. It is aimed at non-techies, from grass-roots and NGO activists to the ordinary person on the street who is concerned about privacy and the surveillance state. It provides technical help and tips about computer security and publishing your own media, amongst other topics. Find out more about it and where you can get hold of hard copies, or download it.
- Finally various local HacktionLab collectives are the throes of organising workshop events in their local areas. Get on the list and get in touch if you're interested in organising, giving or attending a workshop.
Previous HacktionLab events and activities
We have had seven great HacktionLabs so far, three rural skills-share events and four urban hacklabs. We've also been involved in bringing tech to and running workshops at a number of events:
- In November 2010, we held our seventh HacktionLab event in Bradford at the 1-in-12 Club.
- June 2010: BarnCamp 2010 - the third edition of our summer outing took place between 11 - 13 June 2010 in the Wye Valley. Retitled BarnCamp we focused on a turning down the tech to make it an event accessible to all with workshops including how to forage for food, how to make a slingshot and the ubiquitous how to encrypt your life. With around 65 attendees, this was our most successful and well-received HacktionLab event so far.
- April 2010: The third of our city hacklabs took place in Oxford.
- November 2009: The second city hacklab took place in Bradford.
- August 2009: Camp for Climate Action 2009
- July/August 2009: The Big Green Gathering 2009 got canceled :(
- June 2009: The second rural HacktionLab event (aka BarnCamp) took place between 11 - 14 June 2009 in the Wye Valley on the Wales - England border.
- October 2008: The first city hacklab took place between 24 - 25 October 2008 in Leeds. click here for more information about the event and what happened
- August 2008: With other campers we helped to set-up the so-called media village at the Camp for Climate Action 2008 in Kingsnorth, Kent.
- June 2008: The first HacktionLab event (aka BarnCamp) took place between 13 - 15 June 2008, click here to view a slide-show of photos from the weekend. There are more photos posted here and this exciting short video too.
Contact Details
Nearly all proposals, discussions and news takes place on our (old fashioned) Mailing List. This is the best place to get in touch:
- Join the email list. More information at this page
- There is also the (now somewhat defunct) Crabgrass group located at https://we.riseup.net/hacktionlab
Interesting Links
- No Borders Mobile tech set up 2007
- Indymedia centre at Climate Camp (Sipson 2007)
- Indymedia at the Camp for Climate Action 2006: Report & Personal View
- Stirling Indymedia - Field IMC at Horizon Ecovillage during G8 protests
- Edinburgh Media Centre Tech during G8 protests
- Indymedia: HOWTO Mount a Media Centre
- Bristol Wireless LTSP suite