MRC to Host Revolutionary Chautauqua

The MRC of CPC(M-L) is hosting a revolutionary Chautauqua at Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park during the week of July 12 to 18. The purpose of the Chautauqua is to bring together political activists of all ages to discuss politics, culture and the problems confronting the revolutionary anti-capitalist movement

The term Chautauqua comes from an experiment in mass education which began in northwest New York state in 1874. It combined a vacation setting with a participatory model of learning, combining lectures and cultural presentations with vigorous discussions and debates. It quickly became a popular forum for raising the level of culture, education and political awareness of the American population. During the early 20^th century, travelling Chautauquas took the concept to tens of thousands of small communities, broadening the cultural horizons of millions of people. The Chautauqua experience varied widely, from the purely cultural to religious to political, depending on who was organizing the event. Many of the foremost educators, cultural workers and political thinkers of the day participated in Chautauquas, as presenters, lecturers and participants in discussions.

It is the opinion of the MRC that such as movement is needed in Canada today, particularly in terms of building a new political culture.

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