5th Annual Indymedia Week 2009

Ashland Oregon’s 5th annual Independent Media Week  showcases  a coalition of independent media producers, local activists and community groups organized around the theme “A well-informed citizenry is a cornerstone of democracy”

Running April 19th - 25th, Independent Media Week is a grassroots campaign to inform and empower citizen by showcasing local efforts and to expand and inspire hyper-local media production.

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In April 2005, the City of Ashland officially proclaimed its first Independent Media Week.  With a goal to broadcast “Democracy Now” citizen media activists launched KSKQ, our local low-power FM radio station, and brought Amy Goodman of “Democracy Now” to speak in Ashland. Every year since, a coalition of local independent media organizations have asked the City of Ashland to proclaim the 3rd week in April, “Independent Media Week” .  This year the proclamation was made at the April 7th City Council meeting.

Once again, media activists and community volunteers organized the week’s activities, and invited participation and attendance from all interested citizens and organizations. This year, groups are hosting invited independent media and video showcases that highlight the rich variety of local independent media.

Independent Media Week is made possible through a grant from the Oregon Council for the Humanities

Coalition partners Rogue Independent Media Center, S.O.U. Media Collective, Southern Oregon Central Labor Council, Peace House, Rogue Valley Community Television, KSKQ Community Radio,  Southern Oregon Jobs With Justice and Citizens for Peace and Justice.

For more info or to help volunteer, visit http://www.kskq.org/imw/, call KSKQ at 541-482-3999 or email Jason@kskq.org