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Good news on the Raven Coal campaign!

Details: Published on Wednesday, 04 March 2015 17:22; Written by editor

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Voices of Palestine 2015 Film Fest

Details: Published on Wednesday, 04 March 2015 14:44; Written by editor

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Please find attached the updated program. Please announce as possible the following Palestinian Film Festival.

VOICES FROM PALESTINE 2015 FILM FEST
March 17 to 21
March 17, 18, 20, 21 at 1923 at Fernwood, Phillips Hall
March 19 at 2994 Douglas, BCGEU
Nightly from 7 pm
for more information see www.caiavictoria.ca
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Palestinian Film Festival

Details: Published on Tuesday, 03 March 2015 09:00; Written by editor

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Please announce and advertize widely our Film Festival. Proceeds will of course go to fund our educational projects. And do come to the Festival events!
See the program below in a pdf.

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[evoz] An evening with Angélica Choc, March 20

Details: Published on Monday, 02 March 2015 21:22; Written by editor

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How a small Mayan village is taking on a mining giant

Date: Friday, March 20, 2015 - Read more: [evoz] An evening with Angélica Choc, March 20

upcoming events and opportunities

Details: Published on Monday, 02 March 2015 18:44; Written by editor

Dear Friends of SJS,
Green Party information session on Bill C-51

Wed., March 4th

MAC A144

"The UVic Greens invite you to join Saanich-Gulf Islands MP and Leader of the Green Party, Elizabeth May for a timely discussion about Privacy and Security in Canada. The event will take place in MAC A144 at 7pm this Wednesday. We've got a Facebook event set up here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1543101665977584

Harper's new Bill C-51 will seriously erode civil liberties in Canada. Spun as an anti-terror measure, this bill is one of the greatest threats to our rights and freedoms as Canadians initiated by Harper. C-51 defines threats to Canadian security so vaguely that it threatens citizens taking action through non-violent civil disobedience and who voice their support for such actions.

The Department of Equity Studies at York University is looking for a sessional instructor. For more information see:

[UVic-sustainability] News and Events for the Week of March 2nd

Details: Published on Monday, 02 March 2015 15:22; Written by editor

NEWS:

This is a big week for student politics: UVSS Student elections are this Wednesday! Undergraduate students can vote online starting at 9:00AM on March 4th. Voting closes on March 5th at 9:00AM.

The Martlet is providing a summary for student on their website. The Martlet notes in the Elections FAQ section that four referenda questions are being put forth: one question asks for a student mandate on UVic fossil fuel divestment; another asks to establish a student levy for the Students of Colour Collective; a third relates to the re-allocation of UVSS money to the Food Bank; the fourth question requests an increase in student fees to better fund the Campus Community Garden. Check out the Martlet website to get to know the issues a bit better.

UVIC IDEAFEST EVENTS:

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The Fight Against Terror and For Civil Liberties

Details: Published on Friday, 27 February 2015 17:22; Written by editor

Notice: You are invited to attend a public consultation on Bill C-51 with MPs Randall Garrison and Murray Rankin, UVic Professor Laurel Collins, and academic expert in constitutional law and privacy issues Reg Whitaker. Friday February 27, 2015 at 7-8:30pm First Metropolitan United Church.

It is with a genuine sense of disappointment that I rose this month to speak against Bill C-51, the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015. This is a very significant bill that will dismantle the privacy rights of all Canadians in the name of threats to national security. It is a bill that contains definitions so broad and so far-reaching that it risks lumping together legitimate dissent with terrorism. It is dangerously vague, and most likely ineffective in confronting the threats we face. This is a bill that still lacks any direct link to the actual events we faced in October or the ongoing terrorist threats we face today.

Dasiqox Tribal Park: Nexwagwez?an - There for us

Details: Published on Friday, 27 February 2015 16:44; Written by editor

VISIT http://www.dasiqox.org/
Dasiqox Tribal Park – or what we now call ‘Nexwagwez?an’ – is an expression of governance initiated by Yunesit’in and Xeni Gwet’in, supported by the Tsilhqot’in Nation. The concept of Dasiqox Tribal Park has evolved from a place of conflict, however the intention is to express through our hearts the most thoughtful aspirations of this area as a space of healing, cultural education, economic sustenance and an intact ecosystem that supports all of our activities.

Nexwagwez?an – ‘it is there for us’ – prioritizes the Tsilhqot’in in advancing a vision rooted in Tsilhqot’in values and appropriate traditional laws to ensure that the land remains to the benefit of future generations. Our approach centers the Tsilhqot’in as leaders in guiding future land use objectives that honour Tsilhqot’in knowledge, reflects plans for sustainable economies, and is supported by sound scientific research.

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What is a Tribal Park and why is it being employed?

Moose Hide Campaign Annual Gathering of Men

Details: Published on Friday, 27 February 2015 15:00; Written by editor

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Standing Together to End Violence Towards Aboriginal Women and Children

VICTORIA, BC–(February 06, 2015) – Esquimalt and Songhees Territory – On February 12, 2015 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal men will meet for the fourth consecutive year in Victoria, BC to stand together to end violence towards Aboriginal women and children. The Moose Hide campaign’s Annual “Gathering of Men” will take place at the Hotel Grand Pacific from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. There will be a peaceful march to the BC Legislature and a Press Conference will be held at 12:30 pm to publicly address the issue of violence towards Aboriginal women and children.

Statistically, Aboriginal women are three times more likely to experience domestic violence than non-Aboriginal women, and three times more likely than non-Aboriginal women to be killed by someone they know. Often domestic and sexual violence is not reported out fear and shame. Across Canada there are 1,200 cases of murdered and missing Aboriginal women. In BC, violence against women is an issue affecting all ethnicities and backgrounds including along the infamous and tragic Highway of Tears. The Moose Hide Campaign is calling on men across the country to stand up for those experiencing violence and to create an environment where it is safe to talk about the issue.

Did you see what Ezra Levant is doing?

Details: Published on Friday, 27 February 2015 14:44; Written by editor

Dear Friend -

Sun TV may be out of business, but its far-right commentator, Ezra Levant, isn’t.

He wants to continue his attacks on Canadian progressives like you and me, and has raised thousands of dollars from Conservatives to support his online news website.

He's only been online for a few days, and already he is attacking:

Sex education in public schools
Women’s equality
The NDP
The Liberals
Fair tax rules
Barack Obama’s veto of the Keystone XL pipeline
Unions supporting their communities
Freedom of religion

This is a challenge to all of us.

BoycottAirCanada Takes Off!

Details: Published on Thursday, 26 February 2015 07:22; Written by editor

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Dear Friends:
Since we launched our boycott campaign last week, the response has been overwhelming and people from around the globe have told us they have sent letters to Air Canada. We need to keep the pressure up and we ask you to send an email or fax if you haven’t already done so and encourage your friends and family to do the same. More info is on our website at Boycott Air Canada and ways to contact Air Canada are at the bottom of this email.

Here are some further background notes about Israel Aerospace Industries IAI, the company that Air Canada chose for “outsourcing” some of its maintenance work. IAI is the subject of boycotts across Europe, in particular, and is well-known for its drone technology and production. It is truly shameful that Air Canada is doing business with this Israeli government-owned military defense company that is...

Two ways to keep fracked gas away from Howe Sound

Details: Published on Wednesday, 25 February 2015 17:22; Written by editor

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[UVic-sustainability] News and Events for the Week of Feb 25th

Details: Published on Wednesday, 25 February 2015 09:44; Written by editor

NEWS:

It's Love-A-Mug Week at UVic and Muggo, our awkward yet mildly lovable coffee mug mascot, has been wandering around campus with members of the UVic Green Team. If they see you carrying a reusable mug they will give you a coupon for a free coffee or tea!

Friday February 27th also marks the 7th Environmental Round Table. If you are interested in taking action and collaborating with other students and community members, this is the perfect event for you. Through small group discussions & action planning, this event will foster a concrete shaping of sustainable project ideas. You will also be one step closer to applying for a UVSP sustainable grant for up to $500! The event is organized by the UVSP and...

Trial delayed: Brian Days legal attack on public health care

Details: Published on Tuesday, 24 February 2015 18:22; Written by editor

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A Tribe Called Red Newsletter: New Shows + Vinyl Out Today!

Details: Published on Tuesday, 24 February 2015 17:00; Written by editor

Hi friends!

It's been a minute since you last heard from us. We've been in the studio working on some new music which you will hear in the upcoming months! Last time, we emailed you we shared Burn Your Village To The Ground for thanksgiving, this time we wanted to let you know that the vinyl version of Nation II Nation is out today! It's a beautiful translucent red vinyl that was printed in limited quantity. It's available in some selected music stores in Canada only. If that's where you live, go and support a music store near you. You can order it from them or you can buy it directly from us on our merch page: http://atribecalledred.spinshop.com/ . We also added bandanas to our store available in the four colors of the medicine wheel: Black, White, Red and Gold.

We're about to go back on the road and some shows have already been announced. See below for the list and if you want a sneak peek of what it is all about, check out this video that we shot the last time we played in Toronto: http://youtu.be/F-mkhCeGH_M

Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud

NEW SHOWS!

[evoz] e-voz woes and repeated postings.

Details: Published on Tuesday, 24 February 2015 07:00; Written by editor

Dear Subscribers:

There has been some issues with the e-voz raise-up.net server, but they appear to be resolved.

Also, please avoid repeating event postings. Subscribers have complained about having the in-boxes full of repeated messages about the same event. [2 have cancelled their subscriptions].

REMEMBER: hitting REPLY, after receiving an e-voz posting, will send your private message to the entire list, this is another source of discontent for subscribers.

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Whistleblowers Win At The Academy Awards

Details: Published on Monday, 23 February 2015 17:00; Written by editor

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Dear M,

Breaking News: Citizenfour, a documentary about whistleblower Edward Snowden by filmmaker Laura Poitras, has won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Because of thousands of donations, we were able to update our own documentary about whistleblowers. You can now watch the updated War on Whistleblowers that includes an exclusive interview with Edward Snowden for free.

Video of Jeff Halper's Duncan talk

Details: Published on Monday, 23 February 2015 07:44; Written by editor

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“War is the greatest destroyer of human life,
the greatest polluter, the greatest creator of refugees,
the greatest cause of starvation and illness.
We all have to care – not just for our own little circle,
but for the universe.”
Muriel Duckworth(1908-2009)

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[evoz] Black History Month Community Awards

Details: Published on Monday, 23 February 2015 11:22; Written by editor

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Dear,

You are invited to the Black History Month Community Recognition Awards and Closing Gala.

Next Saturday February 28, from 5:30 to 8:30, We will be honouring seven members in our community who have made a significant impact in the city of Victoria and its surroundings; thus making our Black Community proud.

Our event will also feature local speakers and performers.
Light Dinner:
This event is by donation
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Program:
5:30 - Welcome
5:40 - 6:20 - light Dinner & Networking ; Mbira Spirit.
6:25 - 6:45- Black History Moth Recap (BCBHAS)
6:50 - 7:50 - Recognition Awards
7:55 - 8:10 - entertainment (TBD)
8:15 - 8:30 - African Choir
8:30 - ending notes

All are welcome

[evoz] Cafe Sinpatico Feb. 27

Details: Published on Monday, 23 February 2015 11:22; Written by editor

Cafe Simpatico presents...

Ayotzinapa

Mexico’s Missing 43 Students, Human Rights,

The War on Drugs, & NAFTA-