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May 1st Events and Call for a Poverty Reduction Plan

Details: Published on Tuesday, 28 April 2015 13:00; Written by editor

Dear Friends of SJS,
Victoria Friends of Cuba shared the following:

Call for a Poverty Reduction Plan:
from Michelle Mungall:

This Spring, I have some great news to share. To celebrate the end to the child support claw back, we’ve put together a video that shares the story of our hard work to make this happen. Watch the video here.

A year ago, I began bringing the stories of single parent families impacted by the child support clawback to the Legislature. Along with many non-profits, my New Democrat Caucus colleagues and families, I asked Premier Christy Clark to end the twelve year policy of clawing back children’s child support simply because their parents received income supports like Disability. We were a powerful force.

Less than a year later, we were successful. On February...

Next Volunteer Action Meeting Tomorrow!

Details: Published on Tuesday, 28 April 2015 11:34; Written by editor

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Friday, May 1st Events

Details: Published on Tuesday, 28 April 2015 10:17; Written by editor

Hi Friends,This is a reminder of our upcoming events for this coming Friday, May 1st.We hope to see us all there.Victoria Friends of Cuba

tonight and upcoming events

Details: Published on Tuesday, 28 April 2015 09:51; Written by editor

Dear Friends of SJS,
Please join us this evening for a presentation by Corey Levine, researcher and author for Amnesty International's Global Report on Afghan women.
Their Lives on the Line: Women Human Rights Defenders Under Attack in Afghanistan.
7 to 9 p.m.Cornett B107
Sponsored by Social Justice Studies and Amnesty International (Victoria Chapter)suggested donation: $10.00

mark you calendars for May 15th:

Media and Democracy; an evening with Alternative Radio's David Barsamian

6 pm, Friday May 15th, 2015, at the SUB Upper Lounge in the Student Union Building, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Rd Victoria, BC V8P 5C2; Sliding Scale $5-10 donation.

Talk description: The media like to present themselves as objective, balanced and free from any bias or agenda. Reality suggests something quite different. The media function as weapons of mass distraction. Much of what passes as news is sometimes subtle, sometimes crude propaganda. The media are large conglomerates that serve to...

Let's Spill Harper before he spills on us!

Details: Published on Monday, 27 April 2015 21:00; Written by editor

Hey all you heavy-hearted lefties out there,

We are in the last weeks of our Mindbombs campaign, an initiative which harks all the way back to the birth of Adbusters. 25 years ago, determined to get on TV under the same rules and conditions as corporations do, we produced a series of provocative anti-ads and uncommercials like the burping pig Buy Nothing Day spot and the Economists Must Learn To Subtract! blast against the economics profession — all of which were rejected by major broadcast networks around the world.

Welcome NEB Chair Peter Watson to the CRD - TUESDAY morning!

Details: Published on Monday, 27 April 2015 20:00; Written by editor

Please help spread the word for this action on Tuesday morning, "welcoming" the chair of the National Energy Board to Victoria...

'Welcome' NEB Chair Peter Watson to the CRD
Tuesday, April 28, 8:40 AM
CRD Headquarters, 625 Fisgard St, Victoria
National Energy Board chair Peter Watson will be in Victoria to meet with CRD mayors as part of his 'pipeline safety' tour. Hopefully they will ask him the tough questions that need asking and be uncompromising in their critique of the NEB and opposition to the Kinder Morgan TransMountain project. Let’s make sure they do!

Theyre debating this right now

Details: Published on Sunday, 26 April 2015 16:51; Written by editor

I just wanted to make sure you saw this: Bill C-51 is up for debate in Parliament today.

The final vote in the House of Commons could happen any day now.

Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness

Details: Published on Sunday, 26 April 2015 15:17; Written by editor

The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness (ACEH)

Website: http://aboriginalhomelessness.ca/

About:

The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness (ACEH) works collaboratively with the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness to create a culturally-specific approach to Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) homelessness on the traditional Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw territories.

Help us explode these Mindbombs on CBC and CNN

Details: Published on Sunday, 26 April 2015 15:00; Written by editor

Hey all you eco-warriors,

Year after year, one country has steadfastly refused to commit to meeting reduction targets, despite being the largest per-capita emitter of greenhouse gases in the western world. Yes, it’s Canada. Stephen Harper’s federal government has done everything in it’s power to turn Canada into a petro-oligarchy while simultaneously attempting to undermine clean energy policies abroad. Now Canadians from all walks of life have had enough, and are gearing up to oust Harper in the upcoming election this autumn.

upcoming events and calls for support

Details: Published on Thursday, 23 April 2015 11:00; Written by editor

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Community unites for Earth Walk on Saturday

April 22, 2015

VICTORIA, BC — More than 70 community organizations have pledged their support as co-sponsors of the 35th Annual Earth Walk for Peace and the Planet, happening this Saturday, April 25 beginning at 11:00 am at the BC Legislature Lawn for a walk to Centennial Square for speakers and live music.

The walk and festivities will feature 11-year-old Rupert Yakelashek, champion of the Blue Dot movement for environmental rights, as Master of Ceremonies, joined by his 8-year-old sister Franny.

"Earth Walk is a good time to get inspired to keep helping the earth as it is our only home," says Rupert Yakelashek, who spearheaded the regional movement to secure declarations of environmental rights in municipalities from Victoria and Saanich and Sooke to communities up Vancouver Island and on the mainland. "I hope to see many...

Join us Monday, April 27th for Tribal Parks 101!

Details: Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2015 17:17; Written by editor

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Volunteers Urgently Needed and Appreciated!

Details: Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2015 15:00; Written by editor

Volunteers to Contact Candidates Needed!

The federal election could be upon us anytime, and we want Canadians to know where each candidate stands on proportional representation. To make every vote count in Canada, we need to elect 170 MPs (a majority) committed to passing proportional representation into law.

We can do it.

[UVic-sustainability] News and Events for the Week of April 21st

Details: Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2015 12:51; Written by editor

NEWS:

On March 31st, the Office of Campus Planning and Sustainability announced the winners of the Student Sustainability Champion Awards. Congrats to Emily Thiessen and Leat Ahrony on receiving the award. A big thanks to our winners and all the nominees for their contributions to sustainability at UVic!

Exams are finished on Wednesday. Happy summer to all of you students from the Office of Campus Planning and Sustainability!

AT UVIC:

POLAR BEARS II: POLAR BEARS IN SUMMER/FALL

Thursday, April 23rd, 7:00PM

Polar bears are remarkably resilient to changing climate: they've survived a multitude of past climate shifts, some of inconceivable magnitude. These lectures will teach you some little-known facts about Polar bears and their arctic sea ice habitat, with some historical context. See the UVic site to sign up for attendance. Hosted by Continuing Studies.

RISKY BUSINESS: IDENTIFYING PRIORITIES FOR ECOSYSTEM-BASED...

Earth Walk for Peace and the Planet - Saturday April 25

Details: Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2015 12:34; Written by editor

please share widely!

Join this year's
Earth Walk for Peace and the Planet

Saturday, April 25, 11:00 amGather at the Legislature Lawns
Victoria, Coast Salish territory

Join the parade led by Samba du Soleil to Centennial Square, for live music including Marimba Mufaro, speakers and festivities! Bring your banners, signs, flags and flowers. Drums, noisemakers, puppets and people younger and older are welcome and encouraged to participate!

Together, let's proclaim our commitment to a peaceful world that respects ecological systems and the communities they sustain!
All Welcome!

Join and Share on Facebook

We got the Mindbombs - you light the fuse.

Details: Published on Monday, 20 April 2015 16:51; Written by editor

Hey all you meme warriors out there,

The gloves are off and we’re running a 15-second attack ad on CBC against Prime Minister Harper to be aired during the NHL hockey playoffs.

OPEN CINEMA: Secret Trial 5 Recap + Season 12 Wrap

Details: Published on Monday, 20 April 2015 16:34; Written by editor

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Introducing the Divestment Tool we've been waiting for!

Details: Published on Monday, 20 April 2015 09:51; Written by editor

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[evoz] Celebration of Life for Camilla Morrow

Details: Published on Monday, 20 April 2015 07:17; Written by editor

In loving memory of our dear friend Camilla Morrow. Dear Friends, We are celebrating the life of our wonderful friend Camilla who embodied the spirit of love and laughter: Saturday, April 25th 6:00 – 7:30 potluck and beverages (wine and byob) 7:30 - 9:30 pm – poetry reading, music, stories/memories, open mic Garry Oak Room at the Fairfield – Gonzales Community Centre adjacent to the Sir James Douglas school on Thurlow Road “He played, I danced – whatever more did a wanderer want…” Camilla’s poem, “Musicman” Play an instrument, perform a song, tell a story or recite a poem. Please send your digital photos of our lovely friend to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Some will be selected for a rotating slide presentation. For those of you that are away and unable to attend, please feel welcome to send a short message that we can share. (This email...

[evoz] Casc is one of many sponsors

Details: Published on Sunday, 19 April 2015 20:00; Written by editor

Earth Walk for Peace and the Planet

Saturday, April 25, 11:00 am Gather at the Legislature Lawns
Victoria, Coast Salish territory

Join the parade led by Samba du Soleil to Centennial Square, for live music including Marimba Mufaro, speakers and festivities! Bring your banners, signs, flags and flowers. Drums, noisemakers, puppets and people younger and older are welcome and encouraged to participate! Together, let's proclaim our commitment to a peaceful world that respects ecological systems and the communities they sustain! All Welcome!

Join and Share on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/911871192168440

BCSEA Followers Survey - Share your thoughts!

Details: Published on Saturday, 18 April 2015 12:17; Written by editor

BCSEA is a non-profit society that relies on memberships to advance the low-carbon economy. Will you please join us?

BCSEA Followers Survey - SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!

BCSEA invites you to share your experience as a follower of our work!

Your feedback will help us explore why current BCSEA followers support our organization, will better inform future planning processes aimed at recruiting new supporters, and will improve our effectiveness as an organization. Data gathered will be used for internal purposes only and will not be shared outside BCSEA.

To participate, visit our online survey.

We thank you for your participation!