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You're Invited to PIPE UP Network's AGM!
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- Published on Friday, 22 March 2019 11:29
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[evoz] Cafe reminder March 29
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- Published on Friday, 22 March 2019 07:31
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Friday, March 29............Doors open at 7 pm: Music at 7:30 p, Presentation at 8:0 pm
You are invited to a presentation and discussion with Steve Stewart on:
Canadian foreign policy in Latin America with Venezuela, Honduras and beyond
The Canadian government’s inflammatory position regarding Venezuela has been in the news recently,
but much more is Read more: [evoz] Cafe reminder March 29
BC Hydro Survey - Deadline April 2, 2019 5:00 p.m.
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- Published on Thursday, 21 March 2019 14:14
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Together against Islamophobia and racism
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- Published on Thursday, 21 March 2019 08:13
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Paov --
Like so many people around the world, we have been filled with horror and grief since hearing about the terrorist attack and mass shooting that happened against the Muslim community in New Zealand.
Though this terrible act was perpetrated halfway around the world, it is important for us to recognize that Islamophobia and racism exist in Canada as well. It was just two years ago that six Muslims were murdered in Quebec City. Police-reported hate crimes went up 47% in Canada in 2017, led by growth in violence targeting Muslim, Jewish and Black communities.[1] There are at least 300 known white supremacist organizations currently active in Canada.
To our Muslim coalition members and neighbours, we grieve with you and offer you our...
Inside the NEBs recycled Trans Mount
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- Published on Wednesday, 20 March 2019 19:25
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Urgent World Water Day Gathering with the Tsilhqotin this Friday
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- Published on Wednesday, 20 March 2019 06:29
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Urgent World Water Day Gathering with the Tsilhqotin this Friday
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[Sjsall] SJS Annual Lecture
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- Published on Tuesday, 19 March 2019 13:36
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Dear Friends of SJS,
Please join us this evening for the SJS Annual Lecture:
Margo L. Matwychuk, PhD
Director, Social Justice Studies
c/o Dept of Anthropology
University of Victoria
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Join three First Nations to confront bitumen threat in court
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- Published on Monday, 18 March 2019 07:41
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[evoz] 2 Cafe Simpatico events in March
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- Published on Saturday, 16 March 2019 12:54
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Reminder of upcoming cafe also: Monday March 18, 7 pm (doors open) at 1923 Fernwood Toad with Lucia Morales Celestino of Nexico
and Cafe Simpatico at 1923 Fernwood Road
Friday, March 29............Doors open at 7 pm: Music at 7:30 p, Presentation at 8:0 pm
You are invited to a presentation and discussion with Steve Stewart on:
Canadian foreign policy in Latin America with Venezuela, Honduras and beyond
The Canadian government’s inflammatory position regarding Venezuela has been in the news recently,
but much more is happening that does not make headlines in Canada.
Steve will present on the impacts of Canadian foreign policy in
Reminder: Tomorrow! De-colonization with Sakej Ward
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- Published on Friday, 15 March 2019 14:29
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[Sjsall] Vigil for New Zealand mosque shooting today MAR15
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- Published on Friday, 15 March 2019 14:08
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Dear Friends of SJS,
r52 Fwd: Vigil for New Zealand mosque shooting today MAR15
could you pls share this to your listserv? thanks much
Vigil for New Zealand mosque shooting (today)
https://www.facebook.com/events/824492171224445/
Today at 3 PM – 5 PM MAR15
Centennial Square, Victoria
What this event is:
Yesterday, approximately 50 people were shot and killed inside a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. As a way to stand against Islamophobia, and white supremacy, while also remembering those who were murdered and showing support for their
families and communities, this event is to show solidarity with the Muslim community, as well as any other impacted communities.
This act of white supremacy and discrimination is growing, and it is crucial that we all take a stance to...
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Spring 2019 Newsletter
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- Published on Friday, 15 March 2019 12:01
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[Sjsall] Job opportunity upcoming events
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- Published on Tuesday, 12 March 2019 09:53
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Dear Friends of SJS,
Greater Victoria Acting Together is hiring an organizer! Please circulate widely. Deadline for applications to be received is March 30, 2019
Dear friends or friends of friends with big lists!
Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT) is a broad-based organization with a unique mix of faith, labour, health, environmental, education and community organizations uniting for the common good across Greater Victoria. We are part of the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) Northwest and work with our sister organizations to empower civil sectors across Canada using the successful IAF model. With our +20 member organizations including faith communities, unions, service delivery organizations, environmental groups, education advocacy organizations and community not for profits and working closely with the Metro Vancouver Alliance (which has more than 50 member organizations), GVAT will be moving into research and action to find ways...
[evoz] a reminder of special Cafe on March 18
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- Published on Sunday, 10 March 2019 08:57
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Refreshments, Fair Trade Coffee Admission by donation
Beaver Lake Cree have their day in court/Les cris de Beaver Lake se font entendre devant le tribunal
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- Published on Friday, 08 March 2019 06:34
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Save the date! De-colonization with Sakej Ward on March 16th
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- Published on Thursday, 07 March 2019 16:44
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[evoz] report
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- Published on Wednesday, 06 March 2019 21:00
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STORIES FROM THE WALLED-OFF HOTEL
[Sjsall] Students Open Forum Against Racism (SOFAR) Storytelling Event - Thursday March 7th
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- Published on Wednesday, 06 March 2019 12:36
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To: Faculty, University of Victoria
From: organizing collective for the Open Forum Against Racism (OFAR)
Dear colleagues,
As members of the Open Forum Against Racism (OFAR), we are in support of the Students’ Open Forum Against Racism (SOFAR), at the University of Victoria. Both groups seek to address institutional racism and colonialism. SOFAR is specifically composed of UVic students who are working towards challenging on-campus and institutional racism, colonialism and systems of heteronormativity, patriarchy, and ableism.
The SOFAR is planning an interactive Storytelling Workshop for tomorrow, Thursday 7th March 2019, 6-8pm in the Student Union Building. This workshop is a student-led initiative to have a conversation about a mandatory general education requirement on anti-racism and anti-colonialism for all students...
[evoz] A special Cafe Simpatico March 18, Monday
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- Published on Sunday, 03 March 2019 09:50
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Refreshments, Fair Trade Coffee Admission by donation
More Articles...
- [evoz] Latin American Muralism and Identity Ideafest Panel, March 5, 2:00 pm, Clearihue A118
- [Sjsall] upcoming events and calls for support
- March 1st Benefit Dance/Fundraiser for the Wet'suwet'en Land Defenders
- Our take on BC Budget 2019
- Global problems need global solutions
- [evoz] cafe soon a
- You're invited to stand with Beaver Lake Cree Nation
- Stolen Sisters Memorial March 2019
- [evoz] Feb.23 event
- [Sjsall] upcoming events and opportunities
