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…
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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…
Malalai Joya to speak in Winnipeg
Date: Monday, November 16, 2009 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Convocation Hall (located in Wesley Hall, see map), University of Winnipeg Hosted by: Peace Alliance Winnipeg Sponsors (to date) The Uniter Public Service Alliance of Canada (Prairie Region) University of Manitoba…
Fusion – where music and justice meet
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009 Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Location: Convocation Hall, The University of Winnipeg Admission: Tickets are only $15 ($10 for students), available online at www.musicforjustice.com or at the door. We are hosting our 3rd Fusion…
Oppose plans to keep Canadian troops in Afghanistan
Troops may stay in Afghanistan after 2011: MacKay by CBC News, Oct. 8, 2009 The Conservative government will let Parliament decide what Canada’s future role in Afghanistan will be beyond 2011, two cabinet ministers say. The country’s troops may stay…