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[evoz] Reminder: Cafe Simpatico - Friday, Sep 29
Central America Support CommitteeRead More
presents
Cafe Simpatico
Friday, September 29, 2023
Paul Phillips Hall at Fernwood Community Association 1923 Fernwood Road Doors open at 7:00 PM: Program at 7:30 PM
Join us in September for the first Cafe of the fall season.
The Guatemalan Election
Samuel Perez de Leon teaches
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Why environmentalism must support Land Back
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Changing the conservation conversation
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Hi Paov,
Biodiversity and climate change are having a moment. Government leaders, celebrities and mainstream media are talking about conservation like never before for good reason. Our future on this planet is at stake.
While protecting lands and waters is a way to address the -
What does a better world look like?
r1 Read More Check out our dreamy sketch of 2050
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Hi Paov,
All over the world this weekend, communities are taking to the streets to demand a better world as part of the global March to End Fossil Fuels. After a summer of brutal climate disasters, it can be hard to picture -
[evoz] Reminder: Cafe Simpatico - Sep 29
Central America Support CommitteeRead More
presents
Cafe Simpatico
Friday, September 29, 2023
Paul Phillips Hall at Fernwood Community Association 1923 Fernwood Road Doors open at 7:00 PM: Program at 7:30 PM
Join us in September for the first Cafe of the fall season.
The Guatemalan Election
Samuel Perez de Leon teaches
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Missed three-year deadline on old-growth
r1 Read More The BC NDP is still failing to protect irreplaceable forests
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Hi Paov,
Three years ago today, I sent an email to our supporters full of hope for old-growth forests.
After years of insisting all was well in the woods, the BC government finally admitted there was a problem, releasing -
Lets be inspired by resilience
r1 Read More Our 2024 Wild Canada calendar shouts it from the rooftops
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Hi Paov,
We all need a little bit of inspiration these days.
From flooding in Nova Scotia to wildfire evacuations in Yellowknife and Kelowna and smoke filled skies everywhere in between and beyond, communities have to fight to survive. -
Nows the time to hit the streets for
r1 Read More Two critical climate rallies across Canada
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Hi Paov,
After a summer of brutal wildfires, it’s never been more important to show governments we need to stand up to Big Oil. It’s been a few years since the global community gathered en masse to demand climate justice from our governments. -
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Your monthly update from the BC Health Coalition
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Your August 2023 monthly update from the
BC Health CoalitionUPDATE
The Privatization of our Healthcare System Will Lead to Worse Care and Longer Waits
The BC Health Coalition is extremely concerned that the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is embarking on a national consultation
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♪ Just like that, were going on to
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Stop by and say hi when you get to the concert
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Hi Paov,
Being invited by Bonnie Raitt as a preferred charity to join her on her Canadian tour is definitely something to talk about. We are so honoured.
Bonnie and the Wilderness Committee have been in the environmental -
Last spotted owl old-growth habitat targeted for logging
r1 Read More Federally mapped critical habitat must be protected to save them
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Hi Paov,
I’ve just returned from several days in the spectacular old-growth forests mapped by the Canadian government as critical habitat for the near-extinct spotted owl. Some of these same forests have been designated by the BC government as -
[evoz] Fundraiser for Cuba
BBQ Smokies on a Bun @ Fresko One World Café 642 Yates St. Vic.Read More
Saturday, Aug. 26 from 11Am till 4PM
Our Victoria Friends of Cuba committee will be selling Smokies on a Bun as a fundraiser for purchasing aid for our next delivery to Cuba.
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[evoz] Save the date: Cafe Simpatico - Sep 29
Central America Support CommitteeRead More
presents
Cafe Simpatico
Friday, September 29, 2023
Paul Phillips Hall at Fernwood Community Association 1923 Fernwood Road Doors open at 7:00 PM: Program at 7:30 PM
Join us in September for the first Cafe of the fall season.
The Guatemalan Election
Samuel Perez de Leon teaches
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[evoz] Victoria Friends of Cuba - Tribute To Fidel
Hi friends,This coming Thursday, Aug. 17 at 5pm in the Community Center of Cedar Shores at 75 Gorge Rd. West our committee will be commemorating and celebrating the life of Fidel, one of the most important leader of our time.Read More
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The power of Indigenous law in protecting nature
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Call for stories: Have you been extra-billed?
NationBuilder r1 Help us keep track of illegal extra-billing Read More
Hello Paov,
Have you, or someone you know, been extra-billed for health care services? Perhaps you were charged $25 as an administrative fee during your health care visit or pressured to pay thousands of dollars for a surgery.
We want to
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Welcome, Guests! Summer Camp is Open
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Unist'ot'en Camp is now accepting supporters for the summer, fall, and winter seasons!
We are currently welcoming new and returning supporters to join up for the group fun that is our
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Connecting the dots: CGL & RBCs corporate co
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Connecting the dots: CGL & RBC’s corporate colonialism Yintah Access — April 4, 2023 Connecting the dots: Coastal GasLink & Royal Bank of Canada’s corporate colonialism Exactly one week before RBC’S a
Connecting the dots: CGL & RBC’s corporate colonialism
Yintah Access — April 4, 2023
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Your monthly update from the BC Health Coalition
State of BC Health r1Read More
Your July 2023 monthly update from the
BC Health CoalitionUPDATE
Landmark case spotlights problems of a profit-centred system
In a recent op-ed, BC Health Coalition Campaigner Noal Amir, health policy expert Andrew Longhurst, and associate professor of law Lorain Hardcastle discussed the Cambie
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Oppose the Expansion of Nuclear Power in Canada and 4 more recommendations
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More
"Demand a Thorough Search of Winnipeg Landfill for Missing Indigenous Women", "Fight for prescribed medical grade Melatonin in Canada!", "Hold Backyard Breeders Accountable! Regulate Dog Breeding in Toronto/Ontario!", "Petition to search Brady Road Landfill for missing indigenous women!" PAOV, here are 5 petitions that need your help
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Ring of Fire mining
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More 
PAOV — Ontario premier Doug Ford has announced plans to mine in the Ring of Fire, a mineral-rich area of Northern Ontario, for minerals used in electric vehicle battery production. First Nations communities are speaking out, stressing that they were not consulted about plans to develop on their
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“It is not safe at all and we should
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More PAOV — You can make a difference. Sign now to help Sadie protect her community from toxic chemicals by stopping the construction of a plastics plant.
Stop The Toxic PFA Factory In North Bay 
1,458 have signed Sadie Proulx’s petition. Let’s get to 1,500!
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Dogwood News This Week: showers aren't the problem
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news and action Friday July 21, 2023 The B.C. government is urging people to take shorter showers. That’s because much of the province is currently in a level four drought. This lack of water is typically not seen until much later… -
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5% interest rates
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More PAOV — The Bank of Canada has hiked interest rates to 5%, the highest they’ve been in 22 years. People across the country, like petition starter Sukanya, are struggling to meet their rising rent or mortgage payments. Sukanya is a new mom and living on one income — the
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Invoice due: Illegal extra-billing costs BC health care $23 million
NationBuilder r1 Call on the province to enforce the law against extra-billing Read More
Hello Paov --
British Columbians should not be paying out of pocket for medically necessary services already covered by MSP . And yet, in 2020-2021 alone, for-profit health care companies and providers broke the law, taking $23 million from BC
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Is Canada still the cruise industrys
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Stop the Proposed Fee on Natural Products, Protect Our Access to Safer Alternatives!
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More PAOV – this petition is taking off on Change.org, and we think you might be interested in adding your name. Sign now to help:
Stop the Proposed Fee on Natural Products, Protect Our Access to Safer Alternatives! 
Esther Cheng started this petition, and it now has 2,932 signatures
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Calgary Stampede + dead horses
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More PAOV — A horse was euthanized on Friday after suffering an injury at the Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races. As the Stampede celebrates 100 years of chuckwagon races, the number of horses dying for sport continues to climb — over 70 horses have died at Stampede chuckwagon races. Petition starter
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Record heat, record profits
r1Read MorePaov,
There is truly no limit to Big Oil’s greed.
Extreme heat is causing chaos around the world right now, and scientists agree that Earth will keep getting hotter unless we rapidly phase out oil, gas
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Stop the Proposed Fee on Natural Products, Protect Our Access to Safer Alternatives! and 4 more recommendations
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More "Stop Dirty Water For Indigenous Communities in Canada", "EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL TRANSBOUNDARY ORCAS !", "Transgender Athlete Policy for Alberta", "DERB: A Disability Emergency Recovery Benefit" PAOV, here are 5 petitions that need your help this week
Suggestions based on petitions you signed 
Stop the Proposed Fee on…
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Protecting 2SLGBTQIA+ students
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More PAOV — You can make a difference. Sign now to help Don protect 2SLGBTQIA+ students in New Brunswick.
Save Policy 713 and the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ students in New Brunswick Schools 
17,939 have signed Don Darling’s petition. Let’s get to 25,000!
Sign now with a click Français
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Tomorrow's ALEC Webinar: Register If You Haven't Yet!
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Dogs left in cars
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More PAOV — The summer heat is reaching record temperatures, leaving people concerned about the risk to dogs that are left in cars. In Florida, Walmart has seen a positive impact from making hourly announcements to customers to not leave their dogs in cars. Petition starter Sharon is asking
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Reminder! ALEC Webinar Sunday: Criminalizing Climate Action
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Dogwood News This Week: frack & burn
Facebook AV/VR r1Dogwood News This WeekRead More Your place for
news and action Friday July 14, 2023 The world’s largest fossil fuel conference, LNG 2023, was held in Vancouver this week.
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Family facing deportation
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More PAOV — Pedro, Sandra, and their children, Luna and Alan, have been living in Canada since 2021 but are facing deportation to Colombia on Sunday. If they are forced to return to Colombia, they fear that their lives will be at risk. The family is urgently appealing to
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And the winner is
r1Read MoreHi Paov,
I'm going to keep this email quick:
Our limited-edition 'Take Back Our Future' stickers are very close to selling out. In fact, I expect that in a few hours we'll have run out of stickers.
So before that happens,
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Still testing on animals?
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More PAOV, we thought this petition might interest you, based on related causes you’ve supported before.
Ask Health Canada to Modernize Drug Testing in Canada 
3,336 have signed Animal Defense and Anti-Vivisection Society of BC’s petition. Let’s get to 5,000!
Sign now with a click Canada has now
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Tell for-profit companies our health is not for your profit!
NationBuilder r1 BC must enforce the law against extra-billing to protect us all Read More
Hello Paov --
The health of British Columbians should not be for profit. But from 2016 to 2020, for-profit health corporations unlawfully extra-billed patients taking $83 million from their pockets.
Extra-billing is when patients are directly charged by
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Last push for an effective Canada Water Agency
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Fossil fuel extraction companies should step up to help fight wildfires!
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More PAOV – this petition is taking off on Change.org, and we think you might be interested in adding your name. Sign now to help:
Fossil fuel extraction companies should step up to help fight wildfires! 
Kerry Hill started this petition to Justin Trudeau, and it now has 3,288
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Extend the Drone No-Fly-Zone to include Colonel Samuel Smith Park and 4 more recommendations
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More "Implement Life-Saving Reminders in Canadian Walmart Stores", "Call to Rescind Honorary Doctorate Degrees Currently Held by Ms. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond", "Urgent Action Needed to Improve Treatment of Animals at Karachi Zoo", "Save Louise Dean School" PAOV, here are 5 petitions that need your help this week
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Last chance to sign
r1Read MorePaov,
Earth is heating up, fast. But our government isn’t just delaying climate action, they’re fuelling the fire.
Last week was the hottest ever recorded. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called it another sign that “climate change is out of
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SCNCC Webinar Sunday! ALEC: Criminalizing Climate Action
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Wildfire emergency
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More PAOV — Over 510 active fires are burning across Canada. This is the worst wildfire season on record, with climate change impacting the frequency and intensity of extreme weather and higher temperatures. Petition starter Jennifer is calling on the federal government to declare a national state of emergency.
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Missing and murdered Indigenous women
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More PAOV — The Manitoba government has said they will not support a search for at least two murdered Indigenous women in a landfill near Winnipeg. You can make a difference by signing now to join Travis in demanding a search of the landfill to find the remains of
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Dogwood News This Week:
Facebook AV/VR r1Dogwood News This WeekRead More Your place for
news and action Friday July 7, 2023 July 3, 2023 was the hottest day we know of in the history of the planet… a record that lasted all of 24 hours. On July 4, temperatures soared 0.17 degrees Celsius higher.
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[Sjsall] Grounded Governance Course (Fall 2023) - ADMN 470/SJS 400A - Contemporary Topics in Administration & Studies in Social Justice
Read MoreDear colleagues,
Please circulate this course advertisement with your students! It is a unique course offered jointly through the School of Public Administration and Studies in Social Justice program, with opportunities for hybrid and experiential, community-engaged learning.
Students are welcome to contact me directly for more information.
Warmly,
Sarah
Dr.
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Breakup Loblaws and End Greedflation in Canada and 4 more recommendations
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More "This mistreated puppy should not be returned to abusive owner.", "Ask Health Canada to Modernize Drug Testing in Canada", "STOP the Deportation of Comfort Gbenro to Nigeria", "Declare State of Emergency in Canada for Wildfires" PAOV, here are 5 petitions that need your help this week
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New petition
r1Read MorePaov,
We just passed a terrifying milestone.
On Monday, the average worldwide temperature was the hottest ever recorded. But that record only lasted 24 hours. Yesterday was
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Fair pay for all nurses?
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More PAOV — You can make a difference. Sign now to join Rhonda in demanding fair incentive for all nurses in Manitoba.
Fair Incentive for All Full-Time Nurses in Manitoba 
794 have signed Rhonda Nichol’s petition. Let’s get to 1,000!
Sign now with a click TO THE GOVERNMENT OF
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And the winner is
r1Read MoreHi Paov,
A while ago I asked you to vote on your favourite sticker design to celebrate the progress our climate movement has achieved.
The votes are finally in, and the winner is...
I'll admit I was definitely pulling for
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Free event this week and more
Read MoreDownload this newsletter in PDF .
Free event this Thursday open to all (Quakers and non-Quakers alike)
Are you an activist? Are you curious about being one? Do you want to know more about Quaker activism?
Join an informal dialogue with Canadian
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Save the Pacific Northwest Killer Whales
Email template | Change.orgr1Read More PAOV – this petition is taking off on Change.org, and we think you might be interested in adding your name. Sign now to help:
Save the Pacific Northwest Killer Whales Josiah Domingo started this petition, and it now has 30,519 signatures
Sign now with a click We, the
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