The Majority Agenda Coalition is holding a rally at the national convention of the Conservative Party of Canada. According to the organizers: “This is the start of the fightback to block the Harper minority government from imposing its narrow agenda…
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Joshua Keys at Mondragon Books
War resister Joshua Keys will be speaking at Mondragon Books. When: 7:00 pm, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 Where: Mondragon Books, 91 Albert St., Winnipeg When Private First Class Joshua Key was shipped to Iraq, the US army combat engineer believed…
War Resister Joshua Key
On Friday, Nov. 14, war resister Joshua Key, author of The Deserter’s Tale will be speaking in Winnipeg. When: 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Where: Room 301 Tier Building, University of Manitoba He will also be at at Menno Simons College…
Alternative Remembrance Day Evening
Film Screening: Breaking Ranks: A moving documentary about the plight of U.S. soldiers seeking sanctuary in Canada as part of their resistance to the war in Iraq. With intimate access to four American military deserters, their lawyers and families, this…
Project Peacemaker’s Annual Toy Store Inspections
Project Peacemaker’s Annual Toy Store Inspections When: Saturday November 22nd from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Are you concerned with the level of violence in children’s toys? Do you believe it is important to work towards a more peaceful world…
Sing for Peace Benefit Concert
This is a fundraiser for Project Peacemakers. When: Sunday, November 9th, 2:00 pm at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church (Wardlaw Ave. and Nassau St.). Tickets: $10 (children 12 and under free) can be purchased at the door or by contacting…
Global Justice Film Festival
When: Friday/Saturday, November 7/8th Where: University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue Tickets: $20 (or Friday evening $8 – Saturday all day $12), half-price for students/low income. More information: Janice Hamilton, Manitoba Council for International Cooperation, 987-6420, Email: mcic@web.ca, Internet: www.globaljusticefilmfestival.ca…
Peace for Child Soldiers
More than 250,000 children around the world are carrying weapons as members of the armed forces or militia, says one of Canada’s leading peace activists and crusaders against the use of child soldiers. Peace activist Dr. Ken Eyre will present…
4 Directions Walk Against Poverty
Four Walks will meet at the Manitoba Legislature on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. We call on everyone who supports justice to participate! Walk, Rally and enjoy the Harvest potluck! Bring everyone you know – phone everyone!…
Oct. 18 Canada-Wide Action: End the War in Afghanistan
In Winnipeg Rally: 2:15 p.m. at Vimy Ridge Park March: 2:30 p.m. from Vimy Ridge Park to University of Winnipeg Forum: 3:30 p.m. – “Canada After Bush: What is at stake?” with Steven Staples, President, Rideau Institute, at the Bullman…