8th Annual Sol Kanee Lecture on International Peace and Justice
with Distinguished Speaker Dr. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, University of Cape Town
Topic: “Exploring Narratives of Repair and Healing in the Post-Holocaust Era” Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Time: 1:30 p.m. Place: Manitoba Room, 2nd Floor University Centre, University of Manitoba
Free Admission | Parking is extremely limited—Public transportation is highly recommended
In preparation for the Saturday march, Crazy for Peace will hold a series of rallies at the Manitoba Legislature:
Tuesday, August 24: 12:00 p.m.-2:00p.m.
Wednesday, August 25: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 26: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 27: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Background
Are we crazy for noticing the exponentially mounting world political tension surrounding Iran’s nuclear capacity?
Are we crazy for hearing loud and clear the message of the former US ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton, that Israel has only until Saturday, August 21, 2010 to launch a military attack on Iran’s emerging nuclear power plant?
Are we crazy for being alarmed that Iran says it will defend itself against any military attack on its nuclear facility with whatever means it can?
Are we crazy for noticing that the Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has advised Canadians to “Avoid Non-Essential Travel” to Iran and to “Avoid All Travel” to the “Region” surrounding Iran?
Are we crazy for wanting to persuade President Barack Obama not to enter into nuclear attacks against Iran?
Or are others crazy? For not noticing the geo-political and military crucible heating up over Iran’s nuclear power success? or for noticing but not worrying about the fallout of nuclear attacks and counter-attacks in our own cities?
Fine, we’re the crazy ones.
We’re crazy for peace.
Crazy for Peace 2010 emerged in Winnipeg, Canada in August 2010 as a grassroots organization of Latino-Canadians who are alarmed about the growing political and military tensions over Iran’s nuclear power capacity.
Military strikes by Israel or the US against Iran to pre-empt the success of their nuclear power plant have been foretold. Iran warns it will use its own military arsenal to defend itself against any interference with its nuclear power plant. The deadlock of positions threatens to boil over rapidly as success of Iran’s power plant is imminent at the end of August 2010.
Crushing Iran is the US and Israeli reaction of intolerance to increased power by any state other than the US in the region. After the international debacle caused by the US invasion of Aghanistan and Iraq, who in their right mind would support another US attack in the same region?
Are we crazy for saying, “Oh no, not this time! This time we say ‘NO’ loud and clear!”
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (If it rains the event will be postponed until the following day, August 29th.)
Place: Vimy Ridge Park, Winnipeg
Chalk 4 Peace is a global event. It happens in many cities across the planet and spreads to more and more every year.
The first Chalk 4 Peace in Winnipeg was started by Sathya Dhara back in 2007, with help from friends.
Come out and draw some art on the sidewalks and see how the pavement transforms throughout the day. With everything going on in this crazy planet of ours the world can always use a little bit more peace. If anybody wants to get involved and help out in any way that would be awesome, just give us a shout (on Facebook).
Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Cinematheque, 100 Arthur Street (see map) Admission:
$8 General
$7 Students and Seniors
$6 Cinematheque and Winnipeg Film Group members
Soundtrack for a Revolution tells the story of the American civil rights movement through its powerful music – the freedom songs protesters sang on picket lines, in mass meetings, in paddy wagons and in jail cells as they fought for justice and equality.
The film features new performances of the freedom songs by top artists, including John Legend, Joss Stone, Wyclef Jean, and The Roots; riveting archival footage; and interviews with civil rights foot soldiers and leaders, including Congressman John Lewis, Harry Belafonte, Julian Bond, and Ambassador Andrew Young.
The incredible music ranges from freedom songs evolved from slave chants, from the labor movement, and especially from the black church. Featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama backing Anthony Hamilton and Richie Havens singing Will The Circle be Unbroken.
On Friday August 6th Brandon and District Labour Council and the Brandon Family YMCA will will hold Brandon’s Third Annual Japanese Lantern Ceremony for World Peace. This is a special ceremony because it is the 65th anniversary of the dropping of the atom bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Everybody is welcome to come and make a lantern to be floated at sunset on the water in memory of those who have died as a result of war and to affirm our commitment to building a peaceful future. (All supplies for making a lantern will be provided.)
Hear speakers and a message of Peace from the Mayor of Hiroshima
Date: Friday August 6, 2010 Time: 7:30 to 9:30 PM Place: Keystone YMCA Pool on 13th Street in Brandon
“LANTERNS FOR PEACE” remembers the first use of Atomic weapons on Hiroshima, August 6, and on Nagasaki, August 9, 1945. Please join us at by the fountain at Memorial Park on August 6, 2010.
Schedule
7:30 to 8:30 p.m: Lantern making (we’ll supply the materials; you bring your passion for peace)
8:30 p.m: Welcoming Speech from the Mayor of Hiroshima; The story of Sadako; The lantern ceremony
Keynote Speaker
Bill Siksay, MP (Burnaby-Douglas): on the private members bill (C-447) to establish a federal Department of Peace. More information on the Campaign to Establish a Department of Peace.
Date: Sunday, July 18, 2010 Time: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Place: TBA when you reserve your ticket Tickets: $20. Email to rnknfile@mts. net or phone 792-3371 to reserve your ticket.
Background
The Keep Joshua Key in Canada Campaign has just started up across the prairie provinces to support Joshua Key’s application to stay in Canada as a legal refugee. We want all war resisters who oppose unjust and illegal wars to feel welcome in Canada, so we are organising to support Joshua Key and other war resisters in the Canadian Prairies who wish to stay in Canada.
We would like to invite you to a “Make a splash for Josh” poolside barbeque for the campaign to keep Joshua Key in Canada. Joshua is in danger of being deported to the U.S., but we want him to stay! Joshua is the author of The Deserter’s Tale – translated into more than a dozen languages – and one of the best known U.S.war resisters opposing the unjust U.S. occupation of Iraq.
It’ll be a chance to meet Joshua and enjoy the sun, pool, music and food. You will be making Canada a safe refuge for soldiers who refuse to fight in unjust wars and you will be making Canada an even better better country! You’ll hear the latest news about the government’s legal efforts to have Joshua deported and about the case to have him stay.
Intimidation. Assault. Humiliation. Sexual Assault. Threat. Bullying. Kidnapping. Lying. Break & Entering. Stealing. Pre-emptive Arrests. Illegal House Raids. Vandalism. Destroying Public Property. Illegal Detention. Illegal Arrests. Enciting Rioting.
What do the above have in common? If you were in downtown Toronto during the G20 Summit, then no explanation is needed. If you’ve only been watching mainstream media – then you more than likely haven’t seen the exemplary performances of our country’s finest.
While there are good police in our country – it seemed that few were present during the week of the Summit. Our mission is to identify all security personnel, police officers and members of the ISU who commited crimes (both civil and criminal) and ensure they are properly charged then prosecuted for their offences.
The excuse “I was following orders.” is not good enough. That type of excuse was heard at the Nuremburg Trials and we simply won’t stand for it.
Topic: “Exploring Narratives of Repair and Healing in the Post-Holocaust Era”
On Friday August 6th Brandon and District Labour Council and the Brandon Family YMCA will will hold Brandon’s Third Annual Japanese Lantern Ceremony for World Peace. This is a special ceremony because it is the 65th anniversary of the dropping of the atom bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
