[Sjsall] upcoming events and job opportunities

Details: Published on Sunday, 29 November -0001 16:00; Written by editor

Dear Friends of SJS,

Tonight:

TODAY: Large Crowd Expected for Victoria Town Hall to Shape a Canadian Green New Deal

For Immediate Release

Hundreds have RSVPed to attend a town hall in Victoria to crowdsource ideas for what a Green New Deal should look like in Canada.

WHAT: Victoria’s Green New Deal Town Hall

WHEN: Thursday, May 23rd, 2019, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm

WHERE: Fernwood Community Centre - Gym (1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria BC)

WHO: All are welcome

This event is organized by Rise and Resist, the Social Environmental Alliance, Canadian Union of Postal Workers 850, Youth for Climate, First Metropolitan United Church, Rethinking Economics Victoria, and Women's March Canada: Victoria Chapter.

The... Green New Deal is a bold vision for tackling climate change and inequality at the same time.

With an election just months away, people across Canada are preparing to make a crucial decision about the future of this country and the world. More than 150 similar town halls are being held across Canada this month.

The Pact for a Green New Deal is about collectively building a bold and far reaching plan to cut emissions in half in 11 years in line with Indigenous knowledge and climate science, create more than a million good jobs that can support a family, respect indigenous sovereignty, and build inclusive communities in the process.

Organizers Sarah Shepherd and Zev Roman will be available for interviews throughout the day before and following the town hall (in-person or via telephone).

Media contact:

Sarah Shepherd

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250-893-2029

Zev Roman (Canadian Union of Postal Workers 850)

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778-922-0539

More information about the Pact for a Green New Deal can be found at greennewdealcanada.ca

Sarah Shepherd

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You’re invited!

Book Launch: A Woman in Between: Searching for Dr. Victoria Chung

Friday, May 24, 6:00 pm

Victoria City Hall, 1 Centennial Square

Ten years in the making, A Woman in Between: Searching for Dr. Victoria Chung finally brings together the complex and intriguing story of Dr. Victoria Chung, the first Asian Canadian, man or woman, to earn a medical degree in Canada. An eye-witness to China's independence struggle, she provided urgent medical care during World War II, stayed on after the 1949 Revolution, and became a legend in her own right until the Cultural Revolution. This book shines the light on a story long forgotten in both China and Canada. Join authors Dr. John Price and Dr. Ningping Yu for the launch of this long-awaited book!

VIDEA is Hiring 3 Canada Summer Jobs Positions!

Deadline for applications has been extended to Sunday, May 26th

Events Coordinator – See the VIDEA.ca website to see the full position description, including job details and person specification

Communications and Social Media Coordinator- See the VIDEA.ca website to see the full position description, including job details and person specification

Finance and Administration Coordinator - See the VIDEA.ca website to see the full position description, including job details and person specification

To be eligible for these Summer position candidates must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age;

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible);

• Have a valid social insurance number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Application Process:

Please email resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. addressing the questions outlined in the job description you are applying for before Sunday, May 26th

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Lesley Palmer

Program Manager

VIDEA

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www.videa.ca

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The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre has a summer job opportunity for an Inclusive Services Assistant Coordinator (30 hours/week). Position to start week of June 10th and ends August 30th. We are looking for folks ages 15-30.

Application closing date is May 29, 2019.

Please see poster attached for more information or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Regards,

Jaq (They/Them pronouns)

Trans Inclusion

Inclusive Services

Victoria Sexual Assault Centre

201-3060 Cedar Hill Road

Unceded Lekwungen Territory

Victoria, BC V8T 3J5

http://vsac.ca/

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250-383-5545 EXT: 114

Please note: I work P/T hours and will return your email as soon as I can.

Margo L. Matwychuk, PhD

Director, Social Justice Studies

University of Victoria

Territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSANEC Peoples

PO Box 1700 STN CSC

Victoria BC V8W 2Y2

Office: Cornett B210

PH: (250) 721-6283

FAX: (250) 721-6215

I acknowledge and respect the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples on whose unceded territory the university stands and whose relationships with the land continue to this day.

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