Social justice

Two Spirit and Queer Liberation Movements

2009-11-25 19:00
2009-11-25 21:00
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The OPIRG Carleton Fall Colloquium presents

TWO SPIRIT AND QUEER LIBERATION MOVEMENTS
From Radical Revolt to Freedom Fighting Justice

With presentations by:
Jessica Yee, Executive Director of the Native Youth Sexual Health Network
Gary Kinsman, co-author of "The Canadian War on Queers"
Ashley Fortier, Q-Team
Zaheen, Agitate! Ottawa

Wednesday Nov 25th
7-9 pm
Montgomery Legion Hall, 330 Kent Street near Somerset Ave (wheelchair accessible)

Suggested donation $5-10, no one turned away


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Submitted by admin on Fri, 2009-11-13 14:18.

Justice and Freedom for John Moore

Please Endorse This Statement

Justice and Freedom for John Moore is a committee supporting an innocent indigenous man's struggle for justice and freedom in Canada. We are asking organizations and prominent individuals from across Canada to endorse this statement supporting John's demand for a review of his unjust second degree murder conviction.


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Submitted by admin on Mon, 2009-10-19 19:52.

Canadian Aid, NGOs, and Imperialism: Africa and Beyond

2009-10-01 19:00
2009-10-01 21:00
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A talk with Yves Engler

When: Thursday October 1st, 7 pm
Where: Carleton University, Azrieli Theatre 301
Free! Wheelchair accessible

Geopolitical concerns have always been the primary motivators for disbursing Canadian aid. The government may call it foreign aid, but a central aim of the Canadian International Development Agency is to help Canadian companies expand abroad both directly and indirectly.


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Submitted by admin on Tue, 2009-09-22 12:35.

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.

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