[CFSC-E-News] May e-news: Peace and Commemoration of War

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Published on Wednesday, 30 April 2014 17:20

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Dear Friends,

Attached is CFSC's e-newsletter for May. Inside you'll find items about:

• Peace and the Commemoration of War;
• New videos from CFSC co-sponsored Indigenous land rights forum;
• State of the World's Youth;
• Will Canada ratify the Arms Trade Treaty?;
• Fully autonomous "killer robots";
• Smoke Signals – Indigenous radio program;
• WorldPride hosts international human rights conference in Toronto;
• Canadian School of Peacebuilding; and
• Private sponsorship of refugees.

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Invitation: Thursday, May 15 - International Photo Exhibition Launch Reception

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Published on Wednesday, 30 April 2014 14:20

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Invitation to Victoria opening of bold photo exhibition:

Thursday, May 15

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Dear Executive & Members, Victoria Labour Council, CLC Pacific Region,

Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) cordially invites you to a reception for the opening of an exciting new international photo exhibition in Victoria entitled;

Dispossessed, but Defiant:

Indigenous Struggles from Around the World.

The exhibition will be on display May 15-28, and the launch reception will take place on Thursday evening, May 15th, at 7 p.m. :

Café Gallery at The Arts Centre at Cedar Hill

3220 Cedar Hill Road

Victoria, BC, V8P 3Y3

We would be delighted if you could join us. If possible, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you plan to attend.

The opening night ceremony will begin at 7 pm with the formal program lasting no more than 30 minutes. Coffee and tea are offered to all guests, and the café will be open for those who wish a light snack. Guests are free to arrive as early as 6:30 pm to peruse the exhibition.

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Evolution of Riot Gear while Wealthy Society becomes a Militaristic Security State

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Published on Wednesday, 30 April 2014 13:20

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Stream of Consciousness is LIVE! And we need your help.

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Published on Wednesday, 30 April 2014 12:00

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Today’s the day!!!

Today we launched the Stream of Consciousness project. I’m writing ask your help to launch this project powerfully by visiting www.fundthestream.com and making a donation to the project. Each and every donation makes a HUGE difference towards bringing this project into reality. Victoria is brimming with super-talented people: speakers, authors, community organizations and creatives each with a unique message and a commitment to making a difference in the world. Stream of Consciousness will help these people engage more people more effectively. This project is not about gadgets, kit and gear. It’s a about ideas and stories. It’s about giving new thinkers, idea-monsters and life-hackers an edge. We want to build a mind-bomb, an explosion of ideas that will have a huge reach way beyond Victoria. This is going to be an exciting roller-coaster of a month. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook & Twitter so you share in the excitement as it happens. Also, please share this with your friends and colleagues - especially people you know with a message for the world. Thanks for your ear, and whatever support feels good! Best wishes Jason www.fundthestream.com
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[GazaArk] Gaza's Ark organizers remain determined after attack

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Published on Wednesday, 30 April 2014 09:00

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"Gaza's Ark organizers remain determined after attack"
Gaza's Ark was badly damaged and partially sunk by a large explosion at about 3:45 AM Gaza time on April 29th. No-one was injured. Mustafa Abu Awad, the guard who was on duty at the time, was taken to the hospital for tests and he has now been discharged.
The Ark was in the port of Gaza being readied to put to sea in June. Whether and when the boat can be repaired is something we will not know for sure until it can be pulled out of the water for inspection.
Awad said he had been warned to leave the area by an anonymous caller. "I was [sleeping] near the boat and someone phoned me -- an unidentified caller. I...

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Omar @ Cinecenta on April 30 and May 1

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Cinecenta will be showing the Palestinian film 'Omar' (an Academy Award nominee for best foreign film last year) Wed.and thurs. night: http://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=816


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[GazaArk] Gaza's Ark attacked

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Published on Tuesday, 29 April 2014 08:40

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Gaza's Ark Attacked




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[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of April 28th

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Published on Monday, 28 April 2014 16:40

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NEWS

Bike to Work Week is one month away! This year’s 20th anniversary celebrations begin, May 25th and run through June 1st. We’ll be hosting lots of great events on campus and even bigger and better draw prizes for participants. Register your team today at Bike to Work Victoria and watch www.uvic.ca/sustainability and this list for updates. If you need help forming a team, want to join a team, or have ideas and suggestions, contact Matt at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

UVic researchers are being rewarded for doing amazing sustainability research. Engineer Afzal Suleman is now a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Computational and Experimental Mathematics and is using advanced computational tools to develop state-of-the-art environmentally and economically efficient aircraft. Oceanographer Roberta Hamme is now a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Ocean Carbon Dynamics who is researching where carbon goes in the ocean and why. See Read more: [Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of April 28th

yes2SCS campaign

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Published on Monday, 28 April 2014 09:20

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Dear Friends of SJS,
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Supporters and volunteers of YES2SCS!

A quick reminder that the next volunteer meeting will be held on Monday, April 28, 2014 from 6:30-8:00pm at Sands Funeral Chapel at 1803 Quadra Street. Coffee and tea will be provided!

At this meeting, members of Street College will offer a presentation about SCS from their experiential perspectives. We will have a chance for discussion, comments and questions from the group.

Sands collects non-perishable food items for the mustard seed. Not required, but please bring em' if you've got em'. Also, there is free parking in the back of Sands off North Park.

A YES2SCS action groups update:
Come visit us at the Creatively United for the Planet Festival tomorrow! YES2SCS volunteers will be having conversations with the public about the need for SCS in our community!

Stories of...

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[Gaza's Ark] Digest Email

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Published on Friday, 25 April 2014 09:20

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The following is Gaza's Ark weekly digest of 8 posts in all languages on their website:

* Construire l'espoir avec l'Arche de Gaza
http://tinyurl.com/mwhtlmj

* Aid convoy arrives in besieged Gaza Strip
http://tinyurl.com/l7hvoeg

* Egypt to allow deputy Hamas leader to cross into Gaza
http://tinyurl.com/l8gz5r3

* Female in Gaza
http://tinyurl.com/mjyud67

* ACT Alliance Alert: A Forgotten Crisis: Gaza and West Bank
http://tinyurl.com/kd7oldw

* Miles of Smiles 26 Breaks Gaza Siege
http://tinyurl.com/n6cnjhu

* Red Cross warns collapse of humanitarian services in Gaza
http://tinyurl.com/n6k2jhb

* Gaza Corrodes Israel’s Soul
http://tinyurl.com/kcqoqrr


Thank you for keeping informed about our work.

Together we can break the blockade of Gaza!

Best regards,
Gaza's Ark
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Join Us: BCCLA AGM & Report to Community

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Published on Thursday, 24 April 2014 14:00

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You’re invited to the BCCLA’s 2014 AGM!

BCCLA members and friends are invited to hear highlights of the BCCLA’s work over the past year, as well as our key priorities into the months ahead.

This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the BCCLA’s board and staff on how we are continuing to protect and promote freedoms in Canada.

• When: Thursday, May 7
• Where: SFU Harbour Centre, Labatt Hall (Room #1700)
• Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

All members and members-to-be are encouraged to attend. Only members in good standing for three full months before the AGM will be able to vote in the AGM portion of the evening.

If you need to renew your membership, you can do this online here. If you have questions about your membership status, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 604-630-9750.

Registration Required

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JVP or AIPAC: Who do you like more?

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Published on Thursday, 24 April 2014 14:00

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Help JVP beat AIPAC's Facebook 'Likes' by Friday, and a donor will match $1 per Like!

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Dear PAOV

AIPAC, the political powerhouse that ensures unconditional U.S. support for Israel's most egregious policies, has suffered a string of embarrassing defeats: Visa waivers. Syria. Iran.

With a few simple clicks, you can help us add one more to the list: Facebook.

Last week we launched a campaign to surpass AIPAC's Facebook follower count, and today we're fewer than 4,000 "Likes" away from our goal of 48,000. We also just got word from a generous donor who will contribute one dollar for every new Facebook "Like", through Friday!

Click here to help us meet our goal of 4,000 "Likes"—and to help us raise $4,000.

Already "Like" our page? We still need your help. To beat AIPAC— an organization with a $60 million annual budget— we're going to need you to spread the word by taking this simple action.

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Cut the CRAPP: The Truth about Tar Sands

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Published on Thursday, 24 April 2014 13:20

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Upcoming event and news

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Published on Thursday, 24 April 2014 12:20

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Earth Walk is happening this Saturday! Poster with info is attached.

the Centre for Asia - Pacific Initiatives reports:

Please click here to see CAPI's new redesigned newsletter for Spring 2014. In this edition, we will update you on our research, including our new Migration and Mobility Program, our Internship Program and our Events and Opportunities (UVic students – we have some awards still remaining!) We will also introduce you to some new members of our team. Happy reading!

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