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Annual General Meeting Notice - November 9 2021
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- Published on Tuesday, 05 October 2021 14:49
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NOTICE FOR 2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 @ 11:00am
You are invited to attend the 2021 BC Health Coalition Annual General Meeting, to be held over Zoom on Tuesday, November 9 from 11am to 3pm with a break from noon to 1pm.
Please click on the button below to register for the AGM.
Register HereAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the AGM including a separate link for the keynote speaker portion from 11am to 12pm. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.
The schedule for the AGM will be:
11am-12pm Keynote Speaker - open to general public
An Update on the "In Plain Sight" review of anti-Indigenous racism in BC Health Care by guest Dawn Thomas, Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Health and...
Tell Ontario to honour the treaties
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- Published on Tuesday, 05 October 2021 14:00
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What's next? We had a big win, but the fight is not over
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- Published on Tuesday, 05 October 2021 12:51
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We had a big win, but the fight is not overWe all celebrated last week's ruling by BC Supreme Court Justice Thompson, denying the request by Teal Cedar to extend the injunction. It was a big victory for our movement, and a testament to the strength and integrity of our team, both on the frontlines and in court.
But - the very next day, Teal Cedar filed a request for an expedited appeal, and requested that the current injunction order remain in place until the appeal is heard. We'll be in court next week to ensure this appeal is denied.
In the meantime, trees are still falling, arrests are still happening, and our peaceful battle continues. We have momentum right now; let's keep it up.
“The war is not over. The B.C. government has issued lies saying they’ve stopped logging, while we can see trucks going by loaded with the trees we’re trying to protect.” - Pacheedaht Elder Bill Jones, Sept. 29, 2021Photos @focus.wandering HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Read more: What's next? We had a big win, but the fight is not over
Find the perfect cards to send to your family and friends
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- Published on Monday, 04 October 2021 20:34
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Cards Gift ideas Books Stationery Donate
This year staying in touch means so much more, so find the perfect cards to send to your family and friends to show you're thinking of them.Featuring photographs of and by indigenous peoples from around the world and beautiful illustrations by talented artists, our stunning 2021 collection has something for everyone.
One of the easiest ways to contribute to Survival's work is to buy these unique cards. We produce and sell our own range, with no middlemen, which means that every penny of profit funds our ground-breaking work. By sending Survival cards you are helping to prevent the annihilation of tribal peoples.
We’re already spreading cheer with our fantastic special offer – buy any four packs and get the fifth one free. All cards come in packs of 10 with white envelopes, are glitter-free and recyclable.
Due to the pandemic packages are taking longer to arrive. So we strongly urge you to buy now to avoid disappointment. So you have plenty of time to order, receive, and most importantly write and send all your cards in time to arrive before the big day.
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What's next?
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- Published on Sunday, 03 October 2021 12:06
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[Sjsall] Reconciliation is Still Dead: Rally for Wet'suwet'en
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- Published on Saturday, 02 October 2021 13:25
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Dear Friends of SJS,
Reconciliation is Still Dead: Rally for Wet'suwet'en
https://www.facebook.com/events/200190552205282
On Tuesday, October 5th at 12.00PM we will be rallying at Centennial Square in support of the Wet'suwet'en nation in its continued fight against Coastal GasLink. After gathering together, we will then be marching to the Environmental Assessment Office at 836 Yates to bring attention to its role in abetting CGL's intentions to drill under the Wedzin Kwa.
As Indigenous people we honour and respect the will of the hereditary chiefs of the five Wet'suwet'en clans and demand respect for Indigenous law and sovereignty. As settlers, we seek to help take responsibility for the colonial institutions causing violence against Wet'suwet'en land and people.
CONTEXT:
Early in the morning on September 25th, in the face of continuing destruction of Gidimt'en land and sacred sites, members of Cas Yikh house and supporters took control of access to the site where CGL plans to drill under the Wedzin Kwa. Since, people have been tasered, arrested and harassed for enacting Wet'suwet'en law. Unlike the colonial government, we are listening to the five hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en and inviting people to come...
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Gidimt'en Drill Site Occupation Continues!
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- Published on Friday, 01 October 2021 13:00
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State of BC Health
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- Published on Thursday, 30 September 2021 07:03
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Your monthly update from the BC Health Coalition
NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
A call to learn, listen, reflect, and
act
September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We encourage you to take this call to action by commemorating and honouring Indigenous Survivors of residential schools, their families, and the Missing Children that never returned home from residential schools. With that in mind, we have compiled a list of resources and events that you can use in your own learning, discussion, and action.
We also acknowledge that the legacies of racism and colonialism go far beyond residential schools and continue to impact Indigenous people today. The In Plain Sight report released just last year clearly demonstrated the continuing effects of anti-Indigenous racism in the BC health care system. It is...
Take action for Truth and Reconciliation
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- Published on Wednesday, 29 September 2021 14:00
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Back Away - Kansas-lee and The Comfortably Sauvage (
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- Published on Tuesday, 28 September 2021 12:54
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[bc-can] Invitation to the Launch of the West Coast Climate Action Network, Tuesday October 5th, 7pm
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- Published on Tuesday, 28 September 2021 12:50
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Greetings!We invite you to join us at the Public Launch of the West Coast Climate Action Network on Tuesday October 5th, at 7pm.
Join us as we work to promote and support the work of climate action groups all across BC, and to urge more rapid and urgent climate action, while working to centre Indigenous and other under-represented voices. The climate justice movement is rapidly growing, and the need for collaboration and solidarity has never been greater. #WeCanDoMoreTogether #WeCanJustTransition
Our Launch will be Live-streamed on YouTube. To register, click here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/launch-of-the-west-coast-climate-action-network-tickets-178236328657 You can also watch on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/WEClimateAction/
With speakers, musicians and poets:• Christine Lowther, widely published Poet Laureate of Tofino.• Connie Larochelle, WE-CAN Chair, from the Beaver Clan, Haisla First Nation. • Dan Mangan, two-time Juno Award musician and songwriter. • Druv Kent, India-born, Singapore-based singer and songwriter.• Grand Chief Philip Stewart, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Grand Chief of the Okanagan Nation.• Guy Dauncey, author, co-founder of the West Coast Climate Action Network.• Katia Bannister, youth activist, poet, leader of the Cowichan Valley Earth Guardians.• Seth Klein, author of A Good War: Mobilizing Canada...
REMATRIATION - Official Trailer
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- Published on Tuesday, 28 September 2021 12:50
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Wet'suwet'en Occupy CGL Drill Site
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- Published on Tuesday, 28 September 2021 12:05
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Gidimt'en Checkpoint Makes Urgent Call for Support
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- Published on Monday, 27 September 2021 12:52
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Let's correct the Premier
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- Published on Thursday, 23 September 2021 09:24
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Heres what BC needs to do to fight climate change
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- Published on Thursday, 23 September 2021 09:00
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[evoz] Correction: Cafe Simpatico - Friday, Sep 24, 7pm
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 September 2021 11:41
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Holding Canadian Mining Companies Accountable
for Human Rights Violations
Friday, September 24, 2021 at 07:00 PM Pacific Time
Join
Zoom Meeting by
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Meeting ID: 870 7832 4527 Passcode: 50021
Matt Eisenbrandt is the Victoria-based Director of Transnational Investigations for CFM Lawyers, a class action law firm that has brought some of Canada’s most important lawsuits on behalf of victims against Canadian mining companies for alleged human rights abuses connected to their overseas operations.
Matt will talk about two of these cases:
CFM represented four Guatemalans who were shot by mine security personnel while protesting the presence of Tahoe Resources’ silver mine, now owned by Vancouver-based Pan American Silver.
CFM represented a group of Eritrean refugees who alleged they were forced labourers at the Bisha gold and copper mine in Eritrea, then owned by Nevsun Resources, also based in Vancouver.
Matt will discuss the process of putting these cases together, challenges in litigating them, and some lessons learned from the experiences.
[evoz] Reminder: Cafe Simpatico, Sep 24, on Zoom
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 September 2021 10:43
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Holding Canadian Mining Companies Accountable
for Human Rights Violations and Crimes
Friday, September 24, 2021 at 07:00 PM Pacific Time
Join
Zoom Meeting by
clicking here
Meeting ID: 870 7832 4527 Passcode: 50021
Matt
Eisenbrandt is the Victoria-based Director of Transnational
Investigations for CFM Lawyers, a class action law firm that has
brought some of Canada’s most important lawsuits on behalf of
victims against Canadian mining companies for alleged human rights
abuses connected to their overseas operations.
Matt will talk about two of these cases:
CFM represented four Guatemalans who were shot by mine security personnel while protesting the presence of Tahoe Resources’ silver mine, owned by Pan American Silver, based in Vancouver.
CFM represented a group of Eritrean refugees who alleged they were forced labourers at the Bisha gold and silver mine in Eritrea, operated by Nevsun Resources, also based in Vancouver.
Matt will discuss the process of putting these cases...
The Amazon rainforest is at its tipping point
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- Published on Sunday, 19 September 2021 16:25
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The Amazon rainforest – the lungs of the planet – is hanging on a knife’s edge.
New science shows that we’re only two percent away from hitting the tipping point where the Amazon could turn from a lush rainforest to a dry grassland.
Your best way to fight climate change this week
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- Published on Saturday, 18 September 2021 08:59
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