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World of 7 Billion Video Contest Finds So

Details: Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2015 13:45; Written by editor

Cole Mellino | May 11, 2015

Population Connection announced the winners of this year’s “World of 7 Billion” video contest. Thirteen students from four countries and seven U.S. states earned the top spots in the competition, which encouraged high school students around the world to create and enter videos on population growth relating to one of three topics: universal education, diminishing farmland and the sixth mass extinction.

[evoz] Social Justice Film Night

Details: Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2015 14:45; Written by editor

Social Justice Film Nights presents:
PRIDE This film is inspired by an extraordinary true story. It’s the summer of 1984, Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike, prompting a London-based group of gay and lesbian activists to raise money to support the strikers’ families. Initially rebuffed by the Union, the group identifies a tiny mining village in Wales and sets off to make their donation in person. As the strike drags on, the two groups discover that standing together makes for the strongest union of all.
7:00pm Thursday, May 212994 Douglas St. (BCGEU Hall) Victoria, BC
Admission by Donation
Social Justice Film Night is on the 3rd Thursday of every month sponsored by Victoria Friends of Cuba.https://victoriafriendsofcuba.wordpress.com

Monsanto and its allies sued to block it.

Details: Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2015 12:15; Written by editor

SumOfUs

Monsanto and its allies are suing the tiny, rural U.S. state of Vermont to block the labeling of GMO foods. A judge just rejected their request for a preliminary injunction -- meaning the case will now go to trial and Vermont's legal costs will likely skyrocket. Will you chip in CA$60 to help Vermont fight back?

Donate CA$60 now

Dear Paov,

When the tiny, rural U.S. state of Vermont passed a law requiring genetically engineered foods to be labeled, Monsanto and its allies sued to block it.

Event Notice

Details: Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2015 12:00; Written by editor

Event Notice Organization: Victoria Friends of Cuba Contact person: Randy Caravaggio 250-743-2994 Time & Place: 7:00pm Thursday, May 21 @ 2994 Douglas St. (BCGEU Hall) Victoria BC Admission by Donation --------------------------------------------Social Justice Film Nights presents:
PRIDE
This film is inspired by an extraordinary true story. It’s the summer of 1984, Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike, prompting a London-based group of gay and lesbian activists to raise money to support the strikers’ families. Initially rebuffed by the Union, the group identifies a tiny mining village in Wales and sets off to make their donation in person. As the strike drags on, the two groups discover that standing together makes for the strongest union of all.
7:00pm Thursday, May 212994 Douglas St. (BCGEU Hall) Victoria, BC
Admission by Donation
Social Justice Film Night is on the 3rd Thursday of every month sponsored by Victoria Friends of Cuba.https://victoriafriendsofcuba.wordpress.com

More billboard action suggested

Details: Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2015 12:00; Written by editor

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We think that it is time to get the CAIA billboard in the Times Colonist. Here is a suggestion. Lets send a picture of our Billboard sign with a letter saying that we erected it on Sunday May 5, and that shortly thereafter the owner of the Billboard who rented it to CAIA received a letter from a local MLA, who represents another constituency from the one where the Billboard stands, claiming on the basis of a complaint from a constituent that it incited hate against a people.Then say, as anyone can see who views the Billboard, the message is a criticism of the policies of Israel of Occupation and Apartheid practiced by Israel and not of a people. Then go on to point out that the MLA failed to read the Billboard or note that CAIA's address is on it, resulting in his misdirection of his letter. The attack on Free Speech and the attempt to bully the Billboard owner is an example of the cowardly ways some supporters of Israel try to silence criticism of it policies and actions.

Tell the CBC that supporting BDS isn't hate speech

Details: Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2015 12:00; Written by editor

Swedish Boat Embarks on Trip To Break Gaza Emba

Details: Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2015 12:00; Written by editor

Keeping you up to date. We are looking forward to more boats beginning to sail.

Subject: Swedish Boat Embarks on Trip To Break Gaza Embargo - Breaking News – Forward.com
To:

http://forward.com/news/breaking-news/307952/swedish-boat-embarks-on-trip-to-break-gaza-embargo/?utm_content=DailyNewsletter_BreakingNews_Position-4&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Opinion&utm_campaign=Opinion+Redesign+2015-05-11
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CAIA Active Members Committee

News of Billboard on Pat Bay highway

Details: Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2015 12:00; Written by editor

Dear friends, This past week has been an interesting experience for us in regards to the billboard we erected on the Pat Bay highway a week ago. We have received incredible support with letters and phone calls for our action in putting up the billboard. We also received a great number of copies of the letters that many of us have sent to MLA, Andrew Weaver. We hope that we continue to receive more of them.

Israel-Palestine: Speeding Up The Countdown To Catastrophe By Alan Hart

Details: Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2015 12:00; Written by editor

Why our Billboard is important. Positive change for Israel must come form the outside.
http://www.countercurrents.org/hart090515.htm

It is up !!!!

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CAIA Active Members Committee

'God bless the young folks who took to the streets': African-American clergy draw parallels between Baltimore and Palestine during DC conference

Details: Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2015 12:00; Written by editor

Support for the Palestinians is coming from every where - even Baltimore!

http://mondoweiss.net/2015/05/parallels-baltimore-palestine?utm_source=Mondoweiss+List&utm_campaign=a81dbd3999-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b86bace129-a81dbd3999-398412821

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CAIA Active Members Committee

Course

Details: Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2015 12:00; Written by editor

Want to learn some more about Islam?

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CAIA Active Members Committee

Invitation - Climate Justice, Tankers & Conservation of the Salish Sea: A Call to Action! - May 21

Details: Published on Friday, 08 May 2015 13:15; Written by editor

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Please share and join this important event! Join & Share the Event on Facebook

Climate Justice, Tankers & Conservation of the Salish Sea: A Call to Action!

Thursday May 21 at 7:00 pmAtomique HQ, 1501 Douglas StreetJoin & Share the Event on Facebook

The recent fuel spill in English Bay has highlighted the vulnerability of the Salish Sea and the need for collective action to conserve the precious Coast. Join this important event, featuring
-> Music to inspire action from "Decades After Paris" by Danton Jay & Heather Lynn!-> Screening of the short film Directly Affected!-> Speakers from Raincoast, Sierra Club and Turning the Tide!
All welcome for this FREE event!

SPONSORED by the Raincoast Conservation Foundation, Sierra Club of BC, Social Environmental Alliance (SEA) and Turning the Tide

Listen to First Single From Pop Singer Mariame, called the Cree "Rihanna"

Details: Published on Friday, 08 May 2015 12:30; Written by editor

ICTMN Staff5/7/15

Among Quebec's Cree communities, singer Mariame Hasni is well known as a rising star. She's been called the "Cree Rihanna." And she's now the first official artist to release music on the N'we Jinan label, a project that was realized by Montreal rapper David Hodges in cooperation with the Cree Nation Youth Council and the Cree Native Arts and Crafts Association.

My vote on Bill C-51

Details: Published on Friday, 08 May 2015 12:00; Written by editor

PAOV --

Since I first hosted a townhall on Bill C-51 on February 27th, I've heard from thousands of constituents who share my concerns about how this bill could undermine our civil liberties and our safety.

Last night, I was proud to cast my vote for Victoria against Bill C-51 at its final reading.

Urgent Appeal for Standing up for Justice

Details: Published on Friday, 08 May 2015 10:00; Written by editor

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Contact for the Tsawout First Nation: www.tsawout.com/ 7728 Tetayut Rd. Saanichton B.C. V8M 2E4 Phone: 250-652-9101 Fax: 250-652-9114Download File

Weaver letter

Details: Published on Thursday, 07 May 2015 22:00; Written by editor

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CAIA has now received a copy of the letter from Andrew Weaver. It is attached.

All those who have been emailing to counter to attacks by the Zionist regarding our billboard are to be greatly thanked. It is only through support from people like you that we can get the truth out about what is happening to the Palestinians.

We are trying to set up an appointment with the band who own the land the billboard is on to explain our position, that there is still free speech in Canada and to counter the Zionist derogatory attacks.

Pleas do not contact the renter BOB. He has been most supportive and he is not responsible for the content of our billboard nor whether it stays up on not..

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CAIA Active Members Committee

Permaculture videos + last chance to sign up

Details: Published on Thursday, 07 May 2015 17:45; Written by editor

Offerings, happenings, and know-how of the Permaculture School.

Greetings PAOV,

The launch of Permaculture School is only a few weeks away and there are just a couple spots left - don't miss this unique opportunity to go on a yearlong ecological learning journey with the experts in the field, plus a stellar group of students from all over the world, five countries and counting!

Have you heard about the Dasiqox Tribal Park?

Details: Published on Thursday, 07 May 2015 17:15; Written by editor

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Urgent immediate action needed

Details: Published on Thursday, 07 May 2015 16:30; Written by editor

Andrew Weaver has objected to the word 'Apartheid' on our billboard and insisted the billboard be removed. He has not contacted CAIA or Friends of Cuba but called the person who rented us the space.

PLEASE EMAIL HIM IMMEDIATELY AT
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
IN SUPPORT OF THE BILLBOARD.

The Zionists have been emailing him where we have been negligent. They have also been pestering the Band office on whose land the billboard is.

You may also telphone to (1) 250.472.8528 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">to Weaver's office.

CAIA Active Members Committee

upcoming events

Details: Published on Wednesday, 06 May 2015 14:00; Written by editor

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Dear Friends of SJS,
May 15:
David Barsamian, host of Alternative Radio, will be giving a talk called Media and Democracy at the University of Victoria on Friday May 15, 2015.

David is an award-winning investigative journalist in the independent media landscape. He has written books alongside Noam Chomsky, Eqbal Ahmad, Howard Zinn, Tariq Ali, Richard Wolff, Arundhati Roy and Edward Said and is well-versed in a variety of topics.

The talk begins at 6pm on Friday May 15 in the Student Union Building’s Upper Lounge (near Cinecenta).

The suggested donation for admission is $5-10. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1625104834394556/1626872270884479/

Alternative Radio airs on CFUV 101.9 FM on Sundays from 8-9am.

http://www.alternativeradio.org/
www.cfuv.uvic.ca

May 21:
Social Environmental Alliance Event:
Climate Justice,...