upcoming events

Details: Published on Friday, 09 June 2017 09:00; Written by editor

Dear Friends of SJS,
A great list of upcoming events. Thanks to Janine Bancroft!

Morning Chicken Vigil

FRIDAY JUNE 9TH

clockFriday at 7:00–11:003 days from now · 20–31° Partly Cloudy
pinShow MapNE Corner of Hastings and Commercial

Vancouver Chicken Save is in cahoots with March To Close All Slaughterhouses Vancouver! We are incredibly excited that Dominick Thompson will be joining us in bearing witness and spreading the message of compassion and kindness towards chickens- and all sentient beings- the day before we march together to close all slaughterhouses! ***This Friday morning vigil will take the place of... our regular Saturday Vigil for that week***

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Called to Rescue: Redefining Our Barnyard Story.

Public · Hosted by Vancouver Chicken Save and Animal Voices VancouverFRIDAY JUNE 9TH

clockFriday at 17:30–20:003 days from now · 10–16° Mostly Cloudy
pinShow Map SFU VancouverSFU Vancouver, Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5K3

Vancouver Chicken Save and Animal Voices Vancouver are thrilled to bring this amazing film to Vancouver. 'Called to Rescue' is a beautiful and inspiring glimpse into the ubridled compassion on fifteen farmed animal sanctuaries throughout the US. The rescued farmed animals, simply by being who they are, are changing lives, lifestyles, and beliefs on both sides of the fence. The humans, many of whom dramatically altered the course of their lives because of a connection with a farm animal, are dedicated beyond words.

This film is incredibly heartwarming & inspiring and will surely give us all a little extra empowerment for the Vancouver March To Close All Slaughterhouses the next day! The film is family friendly, so all ages are welcome to attend! We hope to see you there. This is a free event, however, donations are very much welcomed and all donations received will go back to the filmmakers so they can continue their work.

Doors open at 5:30pm. Film to start at 6:00pm in Terason Room.
http://www.calledtorescuefilm.com/
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Vancouver March To Close All Slaughterhouses

SATURDAY JUNE 10TH

clockSaturday at 12:00–16:004 days from now · 11–16° Light Rain
pinShow Map Vancouver Art Gallery750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2H7

On June 10, 2017 in Vancouver, BC and around the world, compassionate citizens will hold a peaceful march to demand the closure of all slaughterhouses and to end the violence that we inflict on non-human animals. We will be joined by compassionate citizens across the globe, who will march in solidarity.

As a society, we have marched against sexism, racism, and homophobia. Now, we ask you to join us to march against another oppression: speciesism. Our fellow nonhuman earthlings desperately need us to act against their continuous pain and suffering at the hands of an animal-eating society. Meat, dairy, and egg consumption cause more suffering and death than any other human activity and are completely unnecessary.

It is estimated that every year 1,000-billion aquatic animals are killed worldwide. That's 1,902,588 every minute or 31,710 every second. And, even worse, it's estimated that each year 64-billion land animals are killed worldwide for the appetite of humans. (Or 121,766 every minute and 2,029 every second).

It's time to state clearly the necessity to abolish nonhuman slavery, and oppose the practices that exploit, torture, and murder animals. Please join us for this critical event and speak out on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves. This march is part of a movement needed to permanently shut down all slaughterhouses and will ultimately awaken the greatest transformation of humankind.

http://www.vmtcas.org/
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Digital Security and Privacy Workshop
SATURDAY June 10th at 7 pmCamas bookstore2620 Quadra St We are all being watched. Whether you are a student, an activist, or someone without any reason to be monitored you are still an entry in a massive database.
Come to Camas on June 10th to learn how to reclaim your digital information. We will be discussing techniques to avoid the eyes of Big Brother, and will also be looking at helpful tools so bring the device you use the most and we can help you lock it down.
The information will be detailed but will be very entry level so don't worry if you are not technically inclined. Look forward to seeing you there!

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Cuban Guests Speak in Vancouver!

SATURDAY JUNE 10TH

clockSaturday at 19:00–22:003 days from now · 10–17° Rain Showers
pinShow Map Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House800 East Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 1Y1

Celebrating the Birthday of Revolutionary Hero Ernesto Che Guevara

Guest Speakers Direct from Cuba:
>> SANDRA RAMÍREZ RODRÍGUEZ
Director of the North America Desk of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP)
>> YAMIL MARTÍNEZ MARRERO
Canada Desk of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP)

** A Free Community Event **
Music • Poetry • Speakers
SATURDAY JUNE 10
7pm - Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
800 E. Broadway (Vancouver, Canada)

Join us as we welcome two guests from the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) to Vancouver. Since 1960 ICAP has been working together with the international community to promote friendship, solidarity and understanding of the Cuban people and the Cuban revolution. Sandra Ramírez Rodríguez and Yamil Martínez Marrero, of ICAP, will join us in Vancouver to share their perspectives on the everlasting friendship between Comandante Fidel Castro and Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara, as well as to discuss the perspectives for building Cuba solidarity around the globe, including the 7th International Che Guevara Conference in Vancouver in October 2017. Along with these dynamic guest speakers and discussion, we will enjoy live music, poetry and refreshments.

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Battle for the Balmoral Block Party

Sunday June 11th

clockSunday at 13:005 days from now · 10–17° Cloudy
pinShow Map Balmoral Hotel159 Hastings St E, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A1N5

Come join us in the streets on the day before the City of Vancouver evicts the tenants of the Balmoral SRO Hotel for the Sahotas. Bring your music, your ideas, your food - and more to share with all.

Vancouver was built through the theft of Indigenous lands, and we acknowledge the rightful owners of these unceded territories: the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.

More info coming soon
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World Oceans Day at Fisherman's Wharf YYJSUNDAY JUNE 11TH

Sunday at 11:00–16:004 days from now · 11–15° Sunny
pinShow Map Fisherman's Wharf Victoria - Official1 Dallas Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8V1A1

Come and help us celebrate the oceans, in particular the diversity and abundance of marine life in the Salish Sea! Learn how small changes in our everyday lives can add up to a big difference for the planet.
Funds raised support local conservation projects and green initiatives at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Watch this page for updates on participants and events - including live divers!
(maybe leave the fish in the ocean for world oceans day??!?)
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Party of Parties! The GreeNDP and where to go from here?

Tuesday June 13th

clock13 June at 19:00–22:00Next Week · 9–15° Partly Cloudy
pinShow MapThe Victoria Event Centre @ 1415 Broad St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B2, Canada

A night in celebration of Grassroots Power & Political Change on Southern Vancouver Island.

The purpose of this event is to convene an open discussion to identify demands and priorities and how we can collectively work to achieve them.

Following our discussion there will be light cabaret perfromance and good coversation as we celbrate the shifting politcal lanscape.

The provincial election results have provided social movements on Southern Vancouver Island (Coast Salish and Nuu-chah-Nulth Territory) with a unique window on political power – investing citizens and community organizations with an opportunity to apply grassroots pressure on the New Democrat and Green legislative caucuses and party structures to achieve unprecedented progress for social and ecological justice.

We hope you can join us – and help empower citizens and social movements with strategies and tactics that apply maximum leverage and move our communities forward.

Party of Parties! GreeNDP and where to go from here?
Grassroots Power & Political Change on Southern Vancouver Island

Tuesday June 13 @ 7:00 pm till late
Victoria Event Centre - 1415 Broad Street

SPONSORED BY SOCIALCOAST AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE
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