Does Judaism equal Israel? A Jewish Theologian Speaks Out Speaker: Dr. Mark Ellis, Director of the Center for Jewish Studies, Baylor University Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Two Sessions 2:30 p.m., 306 Tier Building, University of Manitoba Co-sponsored by Global…
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Indian Muslims declare terrorism anti-Islamic
Some of the most influential Muslim scholars in India have passed a resolution condemning all forms of violence in the name of Islam. The Deoband is an influential Islamic school inspiring tens of thousands of religious study centres across the…
The CIA’s Afghan Payroll
Security By Warlords By Gareth Porter, Counterpunch, Weekend Edition: Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2009 The revelation by the New York Times Wednesday that Ahmed Wali Karzai, the brother of Afghan President Hamid Karzai, has long been on the payroll of the…
Middle East Water War
Amnesty International, the human rights organisation, is accusing Israel of deliberately denying Palestinians fair access to water. But the Israeli government has called Amnesty’s report “preposterous,” and says Palestinians have failed to develop their own water infrastructure. Al Jazeera’s Jacky…
Winnipeg Indigenous Sovereignty Week
Winnipeg Indigenous Sovereignty Week – October 25-31, 2009 Sunday, Oct. 25, 11AM-3PM Vegan ABC brunch with speakers starting at noon, including Darlene Necan of the Ojibways of Saugeen First Nation — Savant Lake, Ontario — on the struggles of her…
Restorative Justice Week
Restorative Justice Week – November 15th to 21st Exciting Events – HOLD THESE DATES! November 16th, Mary Wolfe Award Presentation 7:30 pm, West End Cultural Centre November 17th to 18th – Restorative Justice Film Fest Noon, and 7:00 pm, both…
Lecture: Forgiveness as a Pathway in the Journey of Peace with Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish
Seventh Sol Kanee Lecture on Peace and Justice: Forgiveness as a Pathway in the Journey of Peace Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish Date: Monday, November 2, 2009 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Manitoba Room, University Centre – 2nd Floor FREE ADMISSION | Parking…
War next door creates havoc in Pakistan
by Eric Morgolis, Toronto Sun, Oct. 18, 2009 Pakistan, increasingly destabilized by the U.S.-led war in neighbouring Afghanistan, is getting closer to blowing apart. Bombings and shootings have rocked this nation of 167 million, including a brazen attack on army…
Canada’s “Sacrifice Medal”
Afghanistan, Canada and resisting the cult of human sacrifice by Paul S. Graham, October 20, 2009 Families of Canadian soldiers fighting in Afghanistan can now take comfort in knowing that even if their sons or daughters commit suicide they will…
Support war resister Rodney Watson
Iraq war deserter takes sanctuary in Vancouver church By John Bermingham, Vancouver Province, October 18, 2009 Rodney Watson speaks to the media in Vancouver on October 19, 2009. He is a U.S. war resister seeking asylum at the First United…