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Social Justice Film Night
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 October 2014 09:40
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"Going Against The Grain"
A film by Bilal Yousef
7:00pm Thursday, October 16 2994 Douglas St. (BCGEU Hall) Victoria, BC
Admission by Donation
This Al Jazeera World Report, “Going Against the Grain,” follows Levy on one of his assignments in Hebron, and meets some of the ordinary Palestinians whose lives he has described in his regular column for Haaretz.
He has made weekly visits, over the past three decades, to the occupied Palestinian territories, describing what he sees – plainly and without propaganda.
For some Israelis, he is seen as a brave disseminator of the truth. But many others condemn him as a propagandist for Hamas. And his columns for the Tel Aviv-based Haaretz newspaper have made him, arguably, one of the most hated men in Israel.
Social Justice Film Night is on the 3rd Thursday of every month and is...
[evoz] Social Justice Film Night
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 October 2014 12:40
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"Going Against The Grain"
A film by Bilal Yousef
7:00pm Thursday, October 16 @ 2994 Douglas St. Victoria, BC
Admission by Donation
This Al Jazeera World Report, “Going Against the Grain,” follows Levy on one of his assignments in Hebron, and meets some of the ordinary Palestinians whose lives he has described in his regular column for Haaretz.
He has made weekly visits, over the past three decades, to the occupied Palestinian territories, describing what he sees – plainly and without propaganda.
For some Israelis, he is seen as a brave disseminator of the truth. But many others condemn him as a propagandist for Hamas. And his columns for the Tel Aviv-based Haaretz newspaper have made him, arguably, one of the most hated men in Israel.
Social Justice Film Night is on the 3rd Thursday of every month and is organized by the Victoria Friends of Cuba. Read more: [evoz] Social Justice Film Night
PLEASE SIGN NEW PETITION AND RALLY AT THE LEGISLATURE OCT. 6 TO PROTECT GRACE ISLET
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 October 2014 12:40
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You probably saw the on-line petition this summer calling on the CRD to expropriate Grace islet to preserve the First Nations cemetery at Grace Islet. The CRD decided not to expropriate, but to continue to advocate for action by the Province, and our focus for the last few months has been on Minister Thomson and Premier Clark. Despite public demonstrations, letter-writing, direct action and meetings with government, construction of the house on top of the burial cairns continues.
We hope you will help convince the BC government to act by signing another on-line petition, this time calling on the Province to acquire Grace Islet for the purpose of protecting the First Nations burial ground and allowing its remediation, stewardship and ceremonial use. It will be presented to the Legislature, possibly as soon as tomorrow. The more signatures the better, so PLEASE sign today and share the petition at http://you.leadnow.ca/p/SaveGrace so we can show broad support for expropriation of Grace Islet by the province.
Also, please join us for a Rally on the front lawn of the Provincial Legislature in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, starting at noon Monday, October 6, the first day of the fall sitting of the Legislative Assembly. Together with Chiefs, Indigenous Leaders, Elders and supporters we’ll send a strong, clear message to Government and British Columbians, calling for a respectful resolution to end the desecration of the First Nations burial ground on Grace Islet.
We need your help to get the word out! Please encourage friends and supporters to join in too and help us make a BIG statement to government that First Nations issues and basic respect for people’s final resting places are important, and that Grace Islet deserves protection.
Due to ceremonies for opening the Legislature, we will be on the lawn by the fountain, and signs will be very important to get our message across. Please feel free to make signs this weekend and bring them to the rally. Paint on cardboard or felt pen on poster board works well, and some suggested quotes are at the end of this message.
Read more: PLEASE SIGN NEW PETITION AND RALLY AT THE LEGISLATURE OCT. 6 TO PROTECT GRACE ISLET
upcoming events and information
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 October 2014 12:40
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Below are some upcoming events which may be of interest to you:
Tomorrow, October 8th, 11:30 a.m.
Join Faith in Action on the steps of the Legislature for the handing over of their social justice petition for a Social Convenant. They envision a large gathering of our diverse citizenry present to affirm this social covenant.
If you cannot lend them your presence, would you consider endorsing the covenant either personally, or on behalf of your organization? Their website is http://www.victoriafaithinaction.ca
Mining Justice Action Committee presents
Communities in Resistance
and the Art of Solidarity
Spoken word/music
evening and art reception
October 24, 2014 7:30 pm
Co-hosted by CASC Cafe Simpatico
Art show
October 16 – November 6, 2014
Both at...
Evangeline Lilly will match you
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- Published on Monday, 06 October 2014 16:20
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Palestinian movie Oct. 16
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- Published on Monday, 06 October 2014 14:20
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Stop the War Protest
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- Published on Monday, 06 October 2014 14:20
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Stop war preparations!
Halt the militarization of the Pacific Ocean!
Demonstration to oppose the Maritime Security Challenges conference in Victoria
Monday October 6, 5:15pm, Government at View Street
Victoria is the site of the 2014 Maritime Security Challenges, which brings together senior brass from the US, Canadian, British, Japanese and other navies to plan the further militarization of the Pacific Ocean.
The website of the conference (www.mscconference.com) sets out the agenda in clear terms: “a naval arms race is underway” in the Pacific. At the conference the commander of the US Pacific Fleet will set out strategic shifts involved in what he calls the "American rebalance towards the Pacific”. The question he’ll put to the delegates is “What role will...
[Uvic-sustainability] Events for week of Oct 6th - Campus Sustainability Week
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CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY WEEK - OCT 6TH TO 10TH
It's here! A week full of fun and informative events to profile and promote campus sustainability. Events include a talk on renewable energy, Bike to Campus Day, Love-A-Mug week, Earthfest, Dodge Ball in the Dark, and much more! The main events are listed below and get all the details here.
COULD BC BECOME A 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY REGION?
Oct 6th, 7 to 9 PM, Harry Hickman 105
Join Guy Dauncey from the BC Sustainable Energy Association, with Dr. Andrew Rowe and Sahand Behboodi from UVic's Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, for a lively discussion on how BC could shed its addiction to fossil fuels and transition to a 100% renewable energy economy. Moderated by Green Party MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head, Andrew Weaver. See
poster and
Facebook for more info. Part of
Campus Sustainability Week.
Stand up for people and the planet
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Friend --
Since I was elected as one of your representatives on Victoria City Council and the Capital Regional District Board three years ago, I have worked hard every day standing up for what we believe in. Together we've made real progress on important issues including:
- Expanding parks, trails and greenways for walking and cycling;
- Advocating for affordable housing and a fair deal for everyone;
- Pursuing neighbourhood-appropriate development that respects Victoria's heritage;
- Supporting community centres, seniors, libraries and the arts;
- Providing cost-effective public services with open, accountable local government.
[evoz] Please announce demonstration against military conference
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 October 2014 00:15
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Please announce the following
Stop war preparations!
Halt the militarization of the Pacific Ocean!
Demonstration to oppose the Maritime Security Challenges conference in Victoria
Monday October 6, 5:15pm, Government at View Street
Victoria is the site of the 2014 Maritime Security Challenges, which brings together the senior brass from the US, Canadian, British, Japanese and other navies to plan the further militarization of the Pacific Ocean.
The website of the conference (www.mscconference.com) sets out the agenda in clear terms, saying that “a naval arms race is underway” in the Pacific. At the conference the commander of the US Pacific Fleet promises to address the "American rebalance towards the Pacific”. The question he’ll put to the delegates is “What role will America’s allies be asked to play in this process, and how...
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[Uvic-sustainability] CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY WEEK IS ALMOST HERE!
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- Published on Friday, 03 October 2014 12:00
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Hi all –
A reminder that UVic’s first Campus Sustainability Week is next week (Oct 6 to 10) with lots and lots of ways to learn more about campus and community sustainability, get involved, win prizes and have some fun! See below for all the details:
EVENTS - ALL WEEK
RANDOM ACTS OF COFFEE
Watch for volunteers giving out free coffee/tea coupons to those using their own resusable mugs. All food outlets on campus offer a discount on coffee or tea when you use your own mug. Bring your own mug, save a tree and save some cash!
DON’T SMASH YOUR PUMPKIN
Did you know that riding with helmets and lights is the law in BC? Ride safe this fall and pick up a helmet and lights at 25% all week at SUBtext....
Read more: [Uvic-sustainability] CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY WEEK IS ALMOST HERE!
“People vs. Profit”
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- Published on Thursday, 02 October 2014 16:20
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PeerNetBC Historical Tour
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- Published on Thursday, 02 October 2014 14:00
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PeerNetBC Historical Tour Project
Following up the success from our citizenU project, PeerNetBC is once again offering our highly requested Historical Tour of Vancouver. This is done through a social justice lens, looking at flashpoints in Vancouver's storied history.On this free tour, we’ll explore some 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.
The stories we’ll share are just a few small pieces of Vancouver’s history and culture. We hope that you’ll share your own stories as well. What do you love about Vancouver? What do you want to change? Imagine that it’s fifty years from now—what stories will be told on a tour like this?
There will be 3 stops on the tour, leaving from the SFU Harbor Centre campus at 515 west hastings and returning to there at the end of the tour. This tour includes a FREE bagged lunch.
Please register by Wed, Oct. 15th due to limited of spots, as registration is on a first come first serve basis.
Please contact PeerNetBC at 604-733-6186 or email us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions about the tour.
Fall Workshops
[evoz] next cafe Simpatico - please send out to your networks
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- Published on Thursday, 02 October 2014 06:40
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Your ad is on pg 21 of the October issue
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- Published on Wednesday, 01 October 2014 19:00
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Date: Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 5:23 PM
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The October issue just hits the street.
The cover of the October issue asks, Who's gonna stand up for the Earth?
Your ad is on page 21.
Cheers,
Sonya
Sonya Weir
Managing editor
Cell: 778-227-2939
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Will you take the pledge to Save the Salish Sea?
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- Published on Wednesday, 01 October 2014 12:40
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Time Running Out for Jumbo Glacier Ski Resort As Construction Deadline Approaches
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Child Poverty and other events
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 September 2014 12:00
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Please join us this week for:
From Charity to Social Justice: Addressing Child and Family PovertyThursday, October 2, 7 to 9 p.m.Friday, October 3, 9:30 to 3:30Christ Church CathedralQuadra at Rockland
How many children and their families live in poverty in our region? What does life look like for those living in poverty? Why do so many children and their families live in poverty? What can we do to start ending poverty? What are we doing to improve life for those living in poverty? Are some ways of addressing poverty better than others? These are some of the questions that will be asked and answered at the upcoming conference, From Charity to Social Justice: Addressing Child and Family Poverty, to be held at Christ Church Cathedral on October 2nd and 3rd. Cosponsored by Christ Church Cathedral, the Community Social Planning Council of Victoria, the Community Action Plan on Poverty, TAPs (Together Against Poverty Society), Umbrella Society...
[evoz] Spoken word and song submission deadline extended to Oct. 15 for Victoria project "Communities in Resistance"
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The deadline for spoken word or song submissions to Communities in Resistance: the Art of Solidarity, an arts project about mining and communities, is extended until Oct. 15th, 2014.
Accepted contributors will be invited to present their work at a performance event Oct. 24, 2014, 7:30 pm at the monthly Central America Support Committee event Cafe Simpatico, 1923 Fernwood Rd. The...
[Uvic-sustainability] News and Evnets for week of Sept 29th
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- Published on Monday, 29 September 2014 14:40
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NEWS
The Victoria Car Share Co-op has announced plans to merge with Vancouver’s Modo car sharing network. This will give Victoria car share members, including those with UVic memberships, access to fob technology, doing away with lock boxes for keys and manual trip entries, access to newer vehicles and easy access to the Metro Vancouver fleet when visiting there. Watch for more details on this coming in the next few months.
A team of researchers led by UVic’s Quentin Mackie (Anthropology) and Allison Proctor (Mech Engineering) are using an automated underwater vehicle to survey ancient riverbeds in Gwaii Haannas National Park Reserve. They believe they have uncovered evidence of the earliest human habitation of Canada – perhaps 14,000 years old. See Vancouver Sun and UVic News.
Victoria’s 24 year old Joseph Boutilier has completed his 5.5 month trek from Victoria to Ottawa...
Read more: [Uvic-sustainability] News and Evnets for week of Sept 29th
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- New Report: Wild Salmon, Wild Border
- [Uvic-sustainability] Call for submissions: Campus Sustainability Photo Contest and ECOSPEAK Contest
- [Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of Sept 22nd
- [evoz] cafe this week
- Why David Suzuki reads DeSmog Canada
- Stand up to protect societies from legal attacks by industry
