Beyond Borders Collaborative Workshop

Join us for a hands-on, mind-expanding workshop where reading, discussion, and creative writing collide. Explore under-discussed topics like Indigenous and Black feminist frameworks, cultural translation, and transnational connections between Europe, Eurasia, and the Americas—all in a space designed for curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

No prior expertise required—just bring your imagination, openness, and care. Snacks and informal conversation will fuel connections across disciplines and experiences.

Guided by Dr. Tatsiana Shchurko and short pre-circulated readings, participants will:

+Dive into texts: Read and discuss Audre Lorde’s "Notes on a Trip to Russia" alongside Kymytval’s poetry, exploring the cultural and geographical landscapes that shaped their work.

+Think critically and creatively: Investigate how translation, solidarity, and difference move through words, worlds, and histories.

+Create together: Craft essays, zines, creative writing, lesson plans, or interviews for The Archive Revisited Gazette, a collective publication amplifying overlooked voices.

By the end, you’ll leave with a creative draft, new collaborators, and fresh insights into how Black and Indigenous feminist thought, Eurasian literature, and transnational encounters can expand conversations beyond conventional frameworks.

📅 RSVP by November 6

Open to students, faculty, artists, and community members interested in creative exploration, under-discussed feminist perspectives, and global literatures. Perfect for students in literature, ethnic studies, gender studies, art, translation, history, or anyone curious about creative cross-cultural dialogue.

Light lunch will be provided.

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