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BDS Victory: Veolia sells Israel businesses tar
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Independent journalism equals a better democracy
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We share The Tyee's campaign with you today because we believe good journalism and democracy go hand in hand. The next federal election is coming up fast, and we need more allies in the media if we're going to get proportional representation on the public agenda.
Join us in supporting independent election reporting from
The Tyee: https://support.thetyee.ca/?campaign=fairvote
Community Events
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Organizations: Victoria Friends of Cuba & Camosun College Humanities DepartmentContact person: Randy Caravaggio 250-743-2994When & Where: 7:00pm Friday, May 1 @ 2994 Douglas (BCGEU Hall)& 2:30pm Friday, May 1 @310 Young Bldg. Camosun College, Landsdowne CampusAdmission by Donation==============================
For May 1st - International Workers' Day
THE U.S. BLOCKADE AGAINST CUBA GOES DOWN WHILE ANOTHER AGAINST VENEZUELA GOES UP
7:00pm FRIDAY, MAY 1 at 2994 DOUGLAS (BCGEU Hall), Victoria
Guest speakers Javier Dómokos Ruiz, Cuban Consul General of the Republic of Cuba in Toronto and Merli Vanegas, Consul General of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Vancouver will be presenting a discussion on the topic of "The U.S. Blockade of Cuba Goes Down While Another Against Venezuela Goes Up". A question and answer period will follow.
Javier Dómokos Ruiz, Consul General of the Republic of Cuba in Toronto will also be appearing at 2:30pm FRIDAY, MAY 1 at LANDSDOWNE CAMPUS of CAMOSUN COLLEGE, 310 YOUNG BLDG. for...
Two Upcoming Events
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Please attend to support them if you can in the struggle for Human Rights for all.
Social Justice Film Night presents:
"RESISTENCIA: The Fight for the Aguan Valley" A film by Jesse Freeston
7pm THURSDAY, APRIL 16 2994 DOUGLAS ST. (BCGEU Hall), Victoria
Admission by Donation
In 2009, the first coup d'etat in a generation in Central America overthrows the elected president of Honduras. A nation-wide movement, known simply as The Resistance, rises in opposition. Resistencia: The Fight for the Aguan Valley centers on the most daring wing of the movement, the farmers of the Aguan. Not satisfied with just marching and blocking highways, 2000 landless families take possession of the palm oil plantations of Miguel Facusse, the country's largest landowner and a key player in the coup. The camera follows three farmers over...
Save the date: Israel/Palestine: The Conversation Continues
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Please circulate:
Save the date: Monday, April 27th 7-9:30pm at Cadboro Bay United Church You will have the opportunity to meet 2 people who are committed to sharing their learning about the human rights situation is Israel/Palestine. The next best thing to actually going to that part of the world and experiencing the reality yourself!
Some background information about our speakers... Amos Gvirtz, a long-time Israeli...
Read more: Save the date: Israel/Palestine: The Conversation Continues
Writers Callout
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Hey all you revolutionary writers out there,
We’re bringing together a brigade of politically, ecologically and socially minded writers to take the next few issues of Adbusters to the next level.
Please send whatever you have that might fit our magazine to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Lessons from Greece: A Far Left Victory - Tuesday April 14 @ 7pm
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Tuesday April 14 @ 7:00 pm
Fernwood Hall, 1923 Fernwood Road
Join & share the event on Facebook
Join this discussion to learn more about the recent electoral victory of the far-left Syriza coalition government in Greece ‒ and what this means for people everywhere struggling for a fairer world in the face of global capitalist austerity.
Leigh Phillips, a writer and journalist based for several years in the European Union, will provide commentary on the political situation in Greece and Europe, followed by an open discussion. All welcome.
SPONSORED BY THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE
Special Performance - Call Mr. Robeson: A Life, with Songs - THURSDAY April 16
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Tayo Aluko brings to life Paul Robeson in a compelling one-man play
CALL MR. ROBESON: A LIFE, WITH SONGS
Thursday April 16 at 8:00 pmVictoria Event Centre1415 Broad St., Victoria
Tickets $20 / $18eventbrite.ca & at the door
JOIN, SHARE AND INVITE OTHERS TO THE EVENT
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Read more: Special Performance - Call Mr. Robeson: A Life, with Songs - THURSDAY April 16
[evoz] CALL MR. ROBESON: A LIFE, WITH SONGS
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CALL MR. ROBESON: A LIFE, WITH SONGS
Thursday April 16 at 8:00 pm
Victoria Event Centre
1415 Broad St., Victoria
Tickets $20 / $18
eventbrite.ca & at the door
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Carlos Flores
British Columbia, Canada
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Bus Tours, Filming Fun and More!
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The Downtown Historical Diversity Bus Tour is back!
Join us on May 16 for a free bus tour visiting different places in Vancouver that you might not have encountered before. We’ll explore themes of diversity, equality and inclusion in Vancouver’s past, present and future. And we’ll ask some tough questions about what we can all do to make Vancouver a better place.
Get it while its smoking.
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Hey all you Jammers out there,
Part 2 of the Manifesto for World Revolution series hits newsstands worldwide this week.
[evoz] April 28th, Victoria launch of Amnesty Report on Afghanistan
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Subject: April 28th, Victoria launch of Amnesty Report on Afghanistan
Amnesty International, Victoria chapter and Social Justice Studies UVic Present:
Corey Levine, author of Amnesty International’s report on the threats and violence experienced by Afghan women’s rights defenders. The report, Their Lives on the Line. Women Human Rights Defenders under Attack in Afghanistan had its global launch earlier today in Kabul. Ms. Levine will be giving a presentation on her research and findings of the report on April 28 at 7 pm @ Cornett B107 UVic.
Ms. Levine has extensive experience in conflict zones and is a dynamic advocate for women’s rights.
Preliminary response to the report can be found here:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32199041
http://www.pajhwok.com/en/2015/04/07/women-rights-defenders-facing-threats-ai?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=%2AAfPak%20Daily%20Brief&utm_campaign=2014_The_South_Asia_Daily%2004.07.15
Admission by donation. Please circulate widely.
#ActOnClimate Vancouver Solidarity March
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Two Upcoming Events and a call for support
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Victoria Friends of Cuba invite you to the following events:
Social Justice Film Night presents:
"RESISTENCIA: The Fight for the Aguan Valley" A film by Jesse Freeston
7pm THURSDAY, APRIL 16 2994 DOUGLAS ST. (BCGEU Hall), Victoria
Admission by Donation
In 2009, the first coup d'etat in a generation in Central America overthrows the elected president of Honduras. A nation-wide movement, known simply as The Resistance, rises in opposition. Resistencia: The Fight for the Aguan Valley centers on the most daring wing of the movement, the farmers of the Aguan. Not satisfied with just marching and blocking highways, 2000 landless families take possession of the palm oil plantations of Miguel Facusse, the country's largest landowner and a key player in the coup. The camera follows three farmers over four years as they build their new communities on occupied land, in the face of the regime's violent response, while waiting...
ONE DAY to make SCS a priority and next "I support" photo day!
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On April 9th, Council will make its final decisions about priorities for action and budget allocation for the Strategic Plan 2015-2018.
That gives us 1 DAY to email the City Councillors [This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.] to remind them that SCS is an important priority for our community!!!
We need YOUR HELP to send as many letters as possible by end of day April 8. Please 'cc' This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so we can compile and share the letters we receive.
Read more: ONE DAY to make SCS a priority and next "I support" photo day!
[evoz] 2 Upcoming Events
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"RESISTENCIA: The Fight for the Aguan Valley" A film by Jesse Freeston
7pm THURSDAY, APRIL 16 2994 DOUGLAS ST. (BCGEU Hall), Victoria
Admission by Donation
In 2009, the first coup d'etat in a generation in Central America overthrows the elected president of Honduras. A nation-wide movement, known simply as The Resistance, rises in opposition. Resistencia: The Fight for the Aguan Valley centers on the most daring wing of the movement, the farmers of the Aguan. Not satisfied with just marching and blocking highways, 2000 landless families take possession of the palm oil plantations of Miguel Facusse, the country's largest landowner and a key player in the coup. The camera follows three farmers over four years as they build their new communities on occupied land, in the face of...
Two Upcoming Events
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"RESISTENCIA: The Fight for the Aguan Valley" A film by Jesse Freeston
7pm THURSDAY, APRIL 16 2994 DOUGLAS ST. (BCGEU Hall), Victoria
Admission by Donation
In 2009, the first coup d'etat in a generation in Central America overthrows the elected president of Honduras. A nation-wide movement, known simply as The Resistance, rises in opposition. Resistencia: The Fight for the Aguan Valley centers on the most daring wing of the movement, the farmers of the Aguan. Not satisfied with just marching and blocking highways, 2000 landless families take possession of the palm oil plantations of Miguel Facusse, the country's largest landowner and a key player in the coup. The camera follows three farmers over four years as they build their new communities on occupied land, in the face of the regime's violent...
Public Event
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Social Justice Film Night presents:
Resistencia: The Fight for the Aguan Valley A film by Jesse Freeston
7pm Thursday, April 16 @ 2994 Douglas St. (BCGEU Hall), VictoriaAdmission by Donation
In 2009, the first coup d'etat in a generation in Central America overthrows the elected president of Honduras. A nation-wide movement, known simply as The Resistance, rises in opposition. Resistencia: The Fight for the Aguan Valley centers on the most daring wing of the movement, the farmers of the Aguan. Not satisfied with just marching and blocking highways, 2000 landless families take possession of the palm oil plantations of Miguel Facusse, the country's largest landowner and a key player in the coup. The camera follows three farmers over four years as they build their new communities on occupied land, in...
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