Discrimination

The Epidemic of Continuing Violence Against Indigenous Women

2009-09-16 18:30
2009-09-16 21:30
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In solidarity with Indigenous Women across Turtle Island, please join us in an evening of understanding
The Epidemic of Continuing Violence Against Indigenous Women

6:30 PM Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Auditorium, National Library and Archives
395 Wellington St. Ottawa, Algonquin Territory
Wheelchair Accessible
Free!


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Submitted by Co-Coordinator on Wed, 2009-09-09 09:34.

We All Have a Right to the Truth: Forum on Civil Rights

2009-08-26 19:00
2009-08-26 21:00
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With the recent news about Abousfian Abdelrazik’s return to Canada after years of fear and uncertainty, Octopus Books invites you to a timely panel discussion about the civil rights of Canadian citizens and the violation of those rights by the Government.

We All Have A Right To The Truth

presents experiences and thoughts of three courageous individuals:

Abdullah Almalki, Canadian Citizen who was detained, interrogated and tortured in Syria

Yavar Hameed, human rights lawyer and counsel for Abousifian Abdelrazik


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Submitted by Co-Coordinator on Mon, 2009-08-24 14:58.

Solidarity with Amazonian Peoples!Demonstration and information picket in front of the Peruvian Embassy.

2009-06-16 23:30
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Solidarity with Amazonian Peoples!

Demonstration and information picket in front of the Peruvian Embassy.

Come out to demonstrate in order to keep international attention focused on Peru! Help make sure that the government of Peru responds to the demands that are being made by Amazonian Indigenous communities!

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Thursday, June 18 - 11:30am -1:30pm
Peruvian Embassy, Ottawa
130 Albert, between O’Connor and Metcalfe
Indigenous Peoples’ Solidarity Movement –Ottawa


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Submitted by Co-Coordinator on Tue, 2009-06-16 12:03.

Gaza Still Under Attack: A Talk feauturing Rachel Corrie's Parents and Judy Rebick, Plus Art for Justice

2009-06-12 18:58
2009-06-13 22:58
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Independent Jewish Voices invites you to 
 

A talk featuring Rachel Corrie's parents and Judy Rebick

Subject: Gaza Still Under Attack

Friday, June 12 at 7:00pm

CUPE Local 503 Office

1505 Carling (West of Kirkwood)

Judy Rebick is a Jewish activist, writer and founder of Rabble.ca

Rachel Corrie was killed by the Israeli military while defending
Palestinian homes from demolition. Her parents Craig and Cindy have


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Submitted by Co-Coordinator on Fri, 2009-06-12 08:03.

YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED. Bring Abousfian Adelrazik Home!Cross-Canada Campaign 7 April to 7 May

Bring Abousfian Abdelrazik Home!

On Friday, 3 April, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lawrence Cannon refused to give a passport to Abousfian Abdelrazik. The flight Abousfian was due to board left without him, and he remains in the same situation of forced exile that he has been in for six years - living for almost a year in the
Canadian embassy in Khartoum.


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Submitted by Co-Coordinator on Mon, 2009-04-20 11:46.

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