by Matthias Chang, Global Research, June 16, 2010 Sailing on MV Rachel Corrie has changed my life and my perspective on many issues that I hold dear. I am humbled by the experience and have learned so much from everyone…
Tag: activism
Night for the Disappeared
Taking Action to stop political killings and political disappearances The Solidarity Committee for Ethiopian Political Prisoners Presents: Night for the Disappeared Featuring a traditional Ethiopian dinner & cultural entertainment with performances by… T’AI PU PUCONA Reknowned masinko player Guadeneh Gizachew…
World Refugee Day – Winnipeg
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010 Time: 12:00 Noon – 10:00 pm Location: Central Park, Winnipeg (Bounded by Qu’Appelle Avenue, Edmonton St., Cumberland Avenue and Carlton St.) Entertainment, Central Market, Information & more On World Refugee Day, let’s not forget that…
Conference: Eyes on Sudan – Working for Peace
The Eyes on Sudan Conference: Working for Peace is an initiative by the Sudanese-Canadian students, community members and academics at the University of Winnipeg. Our group is advocating for peace in Sudan, our eyes are on all corners of Sudan…
Winnipeggers speak out against Israel’s blockade of Gaza
On Friday, June 4, at the call of Peace Alliance Winnipeg, Independent Jewish Voices and the Canada Palestine Support Network (Winnipeg) about 150 people gathered at the corner of Broadway and Osborne at the height of rush hour to join…
Demonstration: Condemn Israeli murder of peaceful activists
A television grab made on May 31, 2010 from the Turkish TV channel shows an injured human-rights activist onboard the Turkish aid boat “Mavi Marmara,” carrying aid to the Gaza Strip. Photo: AFP Israel’s shocking and brutal atttack on ships…
Campaign to remove U.S. military bases from Okinawa
AlJazeeraEnglish — May 13, 2010 — Almost 50,000 US military personnel are stationed in Japan, more than half on the island of Okinawa. But their presence has often been controversial. The Okinawa base is vital to the US in protecting…
Al Nakba
Al Nakba 62: The Palestinian “Catastrophe”: 1948-2010 Information Picket and Testimonials A Palestinian artist paints a mural marking the anniversary of the Nakba in the Jabalya refugee camp in the northern Gaza strip, 15 May 2006. (Wesam Saleh/MaanImages) Date: Friday,…
Panel Discussion: Critical Perspectives on Haiti
The Winnipeg-Haiti Solidarity Group presents Panel Discussion: Critical Perspectives On Haiti Date: Friday, May 7, 2010 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Bulman Center, University of Winnipeg. Please join us to be informed of recent emergency relief experiences in Haiti, and of…
Cuba Fundraiser Gala
Manitoba Indian Education Association Cuba Fundraiser Gala Date: Friday, April 23, 2010 Time: 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. Place: Marlborough Hotel, 331 Smith Street, Malo Studio (former Press Club), Lower Level Tickets: $10.00 in advance. Email or call 783-9380 to…