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9 Reasons Why 2013 Was a Slow and Painful Year for Freedom In Canada
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9 Reasons Why 2013 Was a Slow and Painful Year for Freedom In Canada
A look back at some of the most significant threats to Canadian freedom over 2013 — a year in which there were many more reasons to believe our Prime Minister is doing everything in his power to twist this country into a true north suppressed and disparate. READ MORE
The Day a Federal Panel Overruled B.C. — And Nobody Noticed
While many pundits outside B.C. point to the joint review panel’s report as proof Enbridge’s oil tanker and pipeline project is in the public interest, one important question remains unexplored: how is it that the province of B.C. and the federal panel came to such vastly different conclusions? READ MORE
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Video: Peace Valley Defenders Say No to Site C
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- Published on Monday, 06 January 2014 17:24
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Video: Peace Valley Defenders Say No to Site C
Hello PAOV,
2013 sure was a wild ride! And we’re jumping right back into action this week, with public hearings resuming today over the proposed Site C Dam.
BC Hydro’s proposal to build a dam in the heart of British Columbia’s Peace River Valley threatens to flood over 100 kilometres of rich valley-bottom lands – including farmland, wildlife habitat, First Nations cultural sites and heritage sites.
The people of the region have spoken up time and time again, urging elected leaders to protect the Peace River Valley from the impacts of the Site C Dam. The project is in the midst of a joint federal-provincial review, and public hearings will be taking place in northern BC and Alberta until the end of January.
To help illustrate what’s at stake and why the Peace River Valley is so worth protecting, we’ve produced a short video featuring First Nations leaders, local farmers, politicians and citizens who say “No Dam Way!” to Site C.
Click here to watch the new video now!
Fwd: RARE VIDEO: Nelson Mandela Speaking on Palestine [New York, 1990]
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- Published on Sunday, 22 December 2013 10:00
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Office 915 Ninth Floor Khotso House 62 Marshall Street Johannesburg, South Africa 19 December 2013 Dear Friends and Comrades, HUGE PALESTINE BANNERS AT NELSON MANDELA'S MEMORIAL IN SOWETO
Several Palestine banners - produced by South African trade unions, student groups and youth organizations - were spotted at last week's memorial for Nelson Mandela in Soweto. One of the banners, a tribute to Mandela's internationalism and support for the Palestinian struggle, displayed an iconic image of Nelson Mandela with fellow Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat, and the well-known 1997 Madiba quote: "We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians". In addition, it was reported in Israeli...
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[evoz] Dec 31: Cuban Revolutionary New Year's Eve Party! - Vancouver, Canada (ENG/SPAN)
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STRUGGLE, REVOLUTION, JOY & DANCE!
>> 9th Annual New Year's Eve Party!
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>> CELEBRATE 55 YEARS OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTION!
Short film, delicious food, drinks, live music, DJ & all the dancing possible! Come ring in the New Year with friends & supporters of the Cuban Revolution!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31
Doors @ 8pm
Victoria Drive Community Hall
2026 East 43rd Ave (@Victoria Dr.)
Vancouver, Canada
FEATURING:
* DJ 100FUEGOS – Last year's sensation! Spinning favourites from Cuba, Latin America & around the world! * MX KATRACHO – Singing live Ranchera music from the soul of ‘Nuestra America’! * MARIA MELENDEZ – Latin-American classics from a multi-talented musician with an amazing voice!
* FOOD – Delicious Salvadoran and Middle Eastern cuisine!
* DRINKS –...
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Fracking Cancelled Near World Heritage Site
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The Longer I'm Prime Minister: Review by Russell Blinch
It was April, 2011 and Michael Ignatieff, then leader of Canada's opposition Liberal Party, was addressing an election rally in Sudbury, Ontario. “Why do we have to put up with this? Rise up! Rise up! …. READ MORE
CSIS Involvement in Enbridge Hearings Makes National News
When I sat down Tuesday night to put some thoughts on paper about allegations of spying on Canadian environmental and pro-democracy groups, I never imagined those musings would end up being read by tens of thousands of people and spawn news coverage across the country... READ MORE
An Open Letter to All the Wild Creatures of the Earth
It is 65 years ago, you’re 10 years old and sitting on an old, half-blind, grey horse. All you have is a saddle blanket and a rope for reins as you watch a pack of dogs rage at the foot of a Ponderosa pine.
High up on a branch, a cougar lies supine, one paw lazily swatting at the air... READ MORE
Fracking Cancelled near Newfoundland UNESCO World Heritage Site
There will be no fracking near Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Newfoundland.
The day I found out the Cnd. government was spying on me
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I Spy With My Little Eye: Should Canadians Care About Surveillance?
This is a guest post by Michael Harris, writer, journalist and documentary maker. READ MORE
Adam Kahane: Using Narratives for Social Change
When it comes to strategies for changing the world, storytelling isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. READ MORE
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[coalalert] Union Bay coal hills video
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Defend Our Climate, Defend Our Communities
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On November 16th, help build a united wall of opposition to pipelines, reckless tar sands expansion and runaway climate change at local events across the country.
Click here to find an action near you, and RSVP.
From Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline to Keystone XL, Kinder Morgan, Line 9 and Energy East, the federal government and global oil industry are working together to undermine our democracy, gut our environmental laws, and ram pipelines through local opposition.
Over the last two weeks, as scandals swirl around his office, the Prime Minister has declared again and again that he will double down on his push to bet our economy on boom and bust industries - no matter the consequences.
This is a crucial moment. Over the coming weeks and months, our federal government will make decisions about tar sands pipelines that would do permanent damage to our communities and...
[coalalert] COALWATCH COMOX VALLEY PRESS RELEASE
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October 15, 2013 Press Release PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY FINDINGS REJECT BAYNES SOUND COAL MINE DEVELOPMENT Findings from the recently released “ Baynes Sound Opinion Survey on Shellfish Aquaculture” conducted by the Vancouver Island University, Institute for Coastal Research, indicate survey respondents overwhelmingly rejected coal mine development in the Baynes Sound area. The purpose of the research study was to identify and measure the perceived effects of shellfish aquaculture on the Baynes Sound social- ecological system. Additionally, stakeholders in the survey also identified a range of environmental, social, and economic issues and changes that could affect the future well-being of the communities in the area. “Of the dozen issues presented in the survey, 75 percent of the respondents considered coal mine development to have a negative effect on the well-being of communities in the Baynes Sound area,” said CoalWatch president John Snyder. “ These findings...
Donate to help the Hupacasath First Nation continue their legal battle against the Canada-China FIPA
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- Published on Thursday, 10 October 2013 08:32
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Update: September 30th — What a phenomenal response! In just 10 days we've reached over $150,000! Based on this incredible outpouring of support, the Hupacasath First Nation have now filed the initial legal documents with the Federal Court of Appeal, securing their right to appeal!
The Hupacasath are prepared to fight this case to the end, but they may be forced to withdraw the application for appeal unless we reach our fundraising goal in the next four weeks. Please make your donation today, then share this with everyone so we can reach our goal, fully fund the appeal, and make sure the Hupacasath don't get stuck with a major debt for this historic legal challenge.
Thank you so much.
Together, you’ve made it possible for the Hupacasath First Nation to take the Harper government to court to challenge the Canada-China FIPA - a reckless investor deal that would expose Canada to unlimited risk from costly lawsuits in secretive tribunals and undermine the rights of our democratically elected governments for the next 31 years.1
Thanks to your generous donations, the Hupacasath’s legal team were able to make their case in federal court in Vancouver on June 5, 6 & 7th.
Unfortunately, after just 3 days in court, the judge sided with the government. But this fight isn’t over yet. The Hupacasath’s lawyers believe they have grounds for an appeal, and the Hupacasath are prepared to take this case to the next level to stand up for all of our rights.
Discussion of Quebec Student Strike and launch of 'Le Fond de l'air est Rouge'
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- Published on Thursday, 18 July 2013 16:55
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
6:30pm, free !
Camas Books & Infoshop
2620 Quadra St, Victoria
https://www.facebook.com/events/146349838899599/
An interactive discussion and slideshow on the 2012 Quebec student uprising.
This event focus on exploring the Quebec student strike within the context of broader movements for social justice. Specifically the event will focus on reflections on syndicalisme de combat (combative union organization) that was so central to the Quebec student uprising. What lessons can be learned from Quebec student struggles ? What does the Quebec student uprising mean for progressive forces in a Conservative Canada ?
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Summer Heat Action – Vancouver, WA
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- Published on Friday, 12 July 2013 09:45
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The Pacific Northwest is under attack. We will fight back: defending what we love, and our climate future. Big coal, oil, and gas plan to transform the NW coastline from Oregon up to Alaska into a dirty fossil fuel corridor with over 15 export terminals proposed.
On July 27th folks from throughout the Northwest will come together joining national Summer Heat actions for a fun and family friendly action and combine fights to stop energy extraction, infrastructure and export. We wanna demonstrate what it’ll look like if fossil fuel corporations try to imperil the climate by moving fossil fuels down the Columbia.
Sign up and register to attend – joinsummerheat.org/pdx/ – ideally with a kayak though we need you on the land as well! We’ll be in touch about opportunities to help us plan this action and as more details to emerge in the coming days. In the meantime, sign up to attend, spread the word on social media, start talking about regional carpools and find yourself a boat!
Where: Vancouver Landing (West of 100 Columbia Street, Vancouver, WA)
MAP http://www.visitvancouverusa.com/listings/Vancouver-Landing/2204/
When: 10:00 – 12:30 Workshops, 12:30 – 1:30 Speakers and 1:30 Action!
Why: If they can’t ship it, then they can’t sell it. And that means it stays in the ground.
Check out the facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/events/167545540093333/
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PLUS – Other events South of the boarder …
July 17th – 7:30-9:00 – Bill McKibben – Gaiser Hall, Clark College (1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA) -
Ticket Registration – http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4404724650
July 23rd – 6:30-8:30 – Fossil Fuel Export Forum – Leaven Community Center (5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR) -
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/events/572326452811532
July 27th – Summer Heat: Climate Action on the Columbia – Vancouver Landing (West of 100 Columbia Street, Vancouver, WA) Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/events/167545540093333/
* 10:00 – 12:30 Workshops
* 12:30 – 1:30 Speakers
* 1:30 – Action!
Idle No More has launched a new website and communications platform to engage people around Sovereignty Summer.
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A Red Girl's Reasoning
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- Published on Tuesday, 02 July 2013 19:01
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After the justice system fails the survivor of a brutal, racially-driven sexual assault, she becomes a motorcycle-riding, ass-kicking vigilante who takes on the attackers of other women who've suffered the same fate. Starring Jessica Matten, Christian Sloan, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Writer/ Director: Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Producer: Rose Stiffarm
Executive Producers: Erik Paulsson & Diana Wilson
Director of Photography: Harvey Larocque
Editor: Jeanne Slater
A message from Bridgette DePape about Harper's pal Joe Oliver
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- Published on Tuesday, 02 July 2013 12:41
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Could you pass along an invitation to Harper's pal, Joe Oliver, the Minister of Natural Resources?
He's invited to join the Tar Sands Healing Walk - a tour of the frontlines of Fort McMurray, Alberta to expose the impacts oil sands development has on local First Nations communities. But so far, no word from Joe!
Here's a recent article in the The Guardian about the Healing Walk: Bill McKibben and Naomi Klein to join Canada's tar sands 'healing walk'.
The Healing Walk is really soon, July 5th and 6th, so there are only a few days left to show your support for these communities and to tell Harper's pal to attend the Healing Walk.
CLICK HERE TO SEND JOE AN INVITATION.
Brigette DePape, SHD.ca
http://www.shd.ca/
FUNDRAISER FOR THE PIPELINE ACTION CAMP
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- Published on Friday, 14 June 2013 01:43
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Watch the film trailer at onthelinemovie.com
Film screening of On The Line, an eco-adventure documentary that tracks two guys as they hike, bike and kayak the length of the proposed pipeline corridor.
- A fundraiser to strengthen numbers at the 4th annual Action Camp in the path of the pipelines, filling a bus with indigenous and non-indigenous people up to ground zero in BC: the Wet'suwet'en territory near Smithers.
If you are concerned about the devastation that could result from more pipelines and tankers through BC, and if you support BC's indigenous peoples' resistance to the pipelines proposed to run across their traditional territories, please consider supporting this fundraising event.
World Refugee Day - June 20th 2013
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June 20 is World Refugee Day. Join us in honoring refugees and celebrating their resiliency with events at different Greater Victoria Public Library branches on June 20, 21 and 22.
June 20: 7:00 pm-8:30 pm, Saanich Centennial Branch
June 21: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Oak Bay Branch
June 23: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Central Branch
These events will feature key speakers from the local community and documentaries highlighting the triumph of the human spirit, manifested in stories of refugees who survived severe challenges throughout their journey, including in their countries of first asylum and resettlement.World Refugee Day: Victoria is hosted by the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society, and organizing partners include the Greater Victoria Public Library, Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture, and UVic WUSC.
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Twitter: @victoriawrd
From the Heart - Enter into the Journey of Reconciliation
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From the Heart - Enter into the Journey of Reconciliation
A new 90-min. theatre production about the transformative stories that move non-indigenous people to see their relationships with their aboriginal neighbours in new ways. This won’t be anything like an ordinary play - it'll be an experience.
Opening on June 12th at a donated space in the Uptown mall, the audience will be invited to move through a vast, beautiful labyrinth made of thousands of metres of colourful fabric, hundreds of doors and windows, and lit with paper lantern lights. In the nooks and alcoves along the way, the audience will encounter 16 scenes, songs, shadow theatre performances and visual installations that were all created this past winter by an intercultural cast of 30 community members ranging in age from 18 to 79.
The script development co-facilitator was Kwakwaka'wakw performance artist/ poet Krystal Cook, with singing and movement coaching from Bisia Belina.
The 14,000 sq ft. labyrinth was co-designed by two internationally acclaimed designers: eco-architect Mark Lakeman and tensile fabric architect Mar Ricketts.
The project was inspired by Paulette Regan’s bestselling book, Unsettling the Settler Within.
To learn more about the project, watch the 5-min, video here:
Directions: come south along Blanshard from Ravine Way, turn into Uptown at the RBC sign and go UP the ramp, then to the right and park. The performance space is on the opposite end of the parking lot of the RBC branch.
The space is wheelchair accessible.
Read more: From the Heart - Enter into the Journey of Reconciliation
Saturday June 1st Clearcut tour of Juan de Fuca Provincial Park
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CBC Radio would like to hear your opinion about this private logging on the park boundary. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Talkback: 250-360-0614 or 1-800-757-1446, Thank you!
Call to action: Clearcut logging threatens Juan de Fuca Trail.
Forest Action Network and Wilderness Committee Victoria.
Carpool drivers needed.
Where: West of Jordan River, between China Beach and Bear Beach, south of West Coast Road (Hwy 14)
When: Join us June 1, meeting at 9 am in Victoria.
Why: Observe, photograph, document the logging
Who: Open to experienced hikers as well as new hikers. Everyone can go at their own pace.
Bring: Good hiking shoes, lunch, water, a camera.
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March Against Monsanto - May 25th Victoria, BC, Legislature
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Saturday May 25
12:30 pm: meet at Legislative Bldgs.
1:00 pm: march!
Return to the leg for guest speakers, and live entertainment
HELLO EVERYONE! How are you all doing? We’re doing good, organization-wise. Still looking to borrow a few things though, tunable walkie talkies, trash pickers (those reaches that grab at the end), mats to cover the P.A. cords (so pple don’t trip), a free standing shelter tall enough to stand under (and some cement to hold it down in case of wind) and some foldup tables. Anyone able to help with the above, or the day of the event, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone: 250 590-4411.
Victoria Facebook Event
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Abbotsford Facebook Event
Prince George Facebook Event
March Against Monsanto Global Event List
I’D LIKE TO ANNOUNCE a RALLY SPEAKER COMPETITION! Challenge yourself and take the mic and speak to a cause you feel strongly about. Winner is the one who speaks with the most passion, and garners the most response from the crowd. Be a rally speaker. Empower, inspire, and motivate others to a cause of your choice! 5 min cap. Winner receives a Popeye’s Gift Bag ($100), and Tickleberry Telegram ($50), and a coveted, framed “Best Rally Speaker Award 2013”. P.S. I’m looking for some dramatic song suggestions (with no lyrics) to play in the background! ;) EMAIL ME!!
Anyone knowing how to get in touch with the UNITY DRUM GROUP, please email me!
Here is a list of Monsanto Corporate Subsidiaries to print and hand out
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