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When: Wednesday February 11
7:00-9:00pm
Where: Sadleir House (751 George st.)
Lecture Hall
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*Free Documentary Film Screening*
*Free organic popcorn & drinks*
*Wheelchair accessible*
*Sponsored by DARC & OPIRG*
Thursday, January 29, 2009
*DARC New Members & Organizers Meeting*
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When: Tuesday, February 3, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: DARC & PCAP office - 393 Water street, Unit #17
(Across from Scotiabank, above the Funky Buddha) ******************************************************
*This meeting is open to people of colour and/or Indigenous peoples* because DARC seeks to support and promote the active participation, leadership and perspectives of racialized and Indigenous peoples throughout its structure and work, and believes that services and efforts to organize are most successful when they involve the communities served.
*For more information, please contact darcpeterborough@riseup.net*
When: Tuesday, February 3, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: DARC & PCAP office - 393 Water street, Unit #17
(Across from Scotiabank, above the Funky Buddha) ******************************************************
*This meeting is open to people of colour and/or Indigenous peoples* because DARC seeks to support and promote the active participation, leadership and perspectives of racialized and Indigenous peoples throughout its structure and work, and believes that services and efforts to organize are most successful when they involve the communities served.
*For more information, please contact darcpeterborough@riseup.net*
Monday, January 19, 2009
Club Native & Deb-we-win Ge-kend-am-aan Our Place In the Circle
DARC, Community and Race Relations Committee & Trent University Indigenous Studies Program Present:
Club Native
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When: Saturday, January 24
3:00
Where: Showplace
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Tracey Deer grew up on the Mohawk reserve of Kahnawake with two very firm but unspoken rules drummed into her by the collective force of the community. These rules were very simple and they carried severe repercussions: 1) Do not marry a white person, 2) Do not have a child with a white person. The consequences of ignoring these rules were equally simple: 1) Lose all status as a Native person and, 2) Deny your unborn child their status as a Native person. The larger tragedy, of course, was that by breaking either of these rules, she would be depleting the growth of “the Nation” and, by extension, betraying everyone she loved.
In Club Native, Deer looks deeply into the history and present-day reality of Aboriginal identity. With moving stories from a range of characters from her Kahnawake Reserve - characters on both sides of the critical blood-quantum line - she reveals the divisive legacy of more than a hundred years of discriminatory and sexist government policy and reveals the lingering “blood quantum” ideals, snobby attitudes and outright racism that threaten to destroy the fabric of her community.
DARC & Transmission Present:
*Deb-we-win Ge-kend-am-aan*
*Our Place In the Circle*
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When: Friday, January 23
4:20
Where: Showplace
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Traditionally, the two-spirited person was one who has been given the gift of having both a female and male soul that would allow the individual the ability to see the world from two perspectives at the same time. This unflinchingly honest documentary profiles two-spirited people united in their experiences of self-discovery and affirmation.
*Part of Reframe Peterborough International Film Festival*
Club Native
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When: Saturday, January 24
3:00
Where: Showplace
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Tracey Deer grew up on the Mohawk reserve of Kahnawake with two very firm but unspoken rules drummed into her by the collective force of the community. These rules were very simple and they carried severe repercussions: 1) Do not marry a white person, 2) Do not have a child with a white person. The consequences of ignoring these rules were equally simple: 1) Lose all status as a Native person and, 2) Deny your unborn child their status as a Native person. The larger tragedy, of course, was that by breaking either of these rules, she would be depleting the growth of “the Nation” and, by extension, betraying everyone she loved.
In Club Native, Deer looks deeply into the history and present-day reality of Aboriginal identity. With moving stories from a range of characters from her Kahnawake Reserve - characters on both sides of the critical blood-quantum line - she reveals the divisive legacy of more than a hundred years of discriminatory and sexist government policy and reveals the lingering “blood quantum” ideals, snobby attitudes and outright racism that threaten to destroy the fabric of her community.
DARC & Transmission Present:
*Deb-we-win Ge-kend-am-aan*
*Our Place In the Circle*
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When: Friday, January 23
4:20
Where: Showplace
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Traditionally, the two-spirited person was one who has been given the gift of having both a female and male soul that would allow the individual the ability to see the world from two perspectives at the same time. This unflinchingly honest documentary profiles two-spirited people united in their experiences of self-discovery and affirmation.
*Part of Reframe Peterborough International Film Festival*
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Protest Against Israeli Attack on Gaza!
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When: Saturday, January 17th 2009, at 12:00pm
Where: Peterborough City Hall
What: Rally & Speak Out
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Protest against Israeli Attack on Gaza – Peterborough
This Saturday, January 17th 2009, at 12pm the Peterborough Coalition for Palestinian Solidarity (PCPS), Peterborough Coalition Against Poverty (PCAP) and the Decolonization & Anti-Racism Coalition (DARC) will rally outside City Hall to protest against the Israeli attacks on Gaza. All members of the Peterborough community are encouraged to join us in speaking out in support of the people of Gaza.
The current situation in Palestine is devastating. Nearly 800 people have been killed so far, including several hundred women, children and aid workers. Thousands of innocent people have also been injured. As a massive humanitarian crisis unfolds among Gaza’s 1.4 million citizens, Israel is prohibiting shipments of medical supplies and other necessities from entering Gaza, as well as preventing the International Committee of the Red Cross and foreign journalists from entering the area. Most Palestinians living in Gaza are now struggling to survive without basic necessities and access to medical treatment.
People around the world are protesting against the violence being carried out by the state of Israel. We call on the people of Peterborough to join the growing chorus of voices calling on Israel to end its attacks on Gaza. As PCPS and DARC member Muna Ali points out, “This rally will give the people of Peterborough a chance to join thousands of people in speaking out and condemning the state of Israel’s actions.”
For more information, please contact Ayesha Asghar at(705)-868-3699 or by e-mail at hussein.ayesha@gmail.com
When: Saturday, January 17th 2009, at 12:00pm
Where: Peterborough City Hall
What: Rally & Speak Out
*********************************************
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Protest against Israeli Attack on Gaza – Peterborough
This Saturday, January 17th 2009, at 12pm the Peterborough Coalition for Palestinian Solidarity (PCPS), Peterborough Coalition Against Poverty (PCAP) and the Decolonization & Anti-Racism Coalition (DARC) will rally outside City Hall to protest against the Israeli attacks on Gaza. All members of the Peterborough community are encouraged to join us in speaking out in support of the people of Gaza.
The current situation in Palestine is devastating. Nearly 800 people have been killed so far, including several hundred women, children and aid workers. Thousands of innocent people have also been injured. As a massive humanitarian crisis unfolds among Gaza’s 1.4 million citizens, Israel is prohibiting shipments of medical supplies and other necessities from entering Gaza, as well as preventing the International Committee of the Red Cross and foreign journalists from entering the area. Most Palestinians living in Gaza are now struggling to survive without basic necessities and access to medical treatment.
People around the world are protesting against the violence being carried out by the state of Israel. We call on the people of Peterborough to join the growing chorus of voices calling on Israel to end its attacks on Gaza. As PCPS and DARC member Muna Ali points out, “This rally will give the people of Peterborough a chance to join thousands of people in speaking out and condemning the state of Israel’s actions.”
For more information, please contact Ayesha Asghar at(705)-868-3699 or by e-mail at hussein.ayesha@gmail.com
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
WORKSHOP LAUNCH OF ABORIGINAL TRANS PEOPLE GUIDE
2-Spirited People of the First Nations Invites you to a Workshop launch of…
Our Relatives Said:
A Wise Practices Guide
Voices of Aboriginal Trans People
Workshop 1
Date: Thursday, February. 26, 2009
Time: 10:30am- 1:30pm
Place: Native Canadian Centre
16 Spadina Rd., North of Bloor St.
OR
Workshop 2
Date: Friday, February. 27, 2009
Time: 10:30am- 1:30pm
Place: 519 Community Centre
519 Church St., North of Wellesley
Please choose one of these two workshop times and RSVP via Email to: nancy@2spirits.com
Refreshments and Snacks will be provided.
Our Relatives Said:
A Wise Practices Guide
Voices of Aboriginal Trans People
Workshop 1
Date: Thursday, February. 26, 2009
Time: 10:30am- 1:30pm
Place: Native Canadian Centre
16 Spadina Rd., North of Bloor St.
OR
Workshop 2
Date: Friday, February. 27, 2009
Time: 10:30am- 1:30pm
Place: 519 Community Centre
519 Church St., North of Wellesley
Please choose one of these two workshop times and RSVP via Email to: nancy@2spirits.com
Refreshments and Snacks will be provided.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
DEMONSTRATE AGAINST THE ISRAELI ASSAULT ON GAZA! LIFT THE SIEGE!
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*WHEN: 11am Saturday January 10, 2009
*WHERE: Israeli Consulate, 180 Bloor St West, Toronto.
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As the Israeli ground, air and sea assault continues on the civilian population of Gaza – we need to continue mobilizing against these war crimes.At least 540 Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured in the single largest massacre in Gaza since Israel illegally occupied the area in 1967.These latest war crimes occur in the context of official Canadian complicity with Israel's illegal siege, bombardment and starvation of the civilian population in Gaza. We must denounce this on-going support - including the intensification of bilateral military, political and economic links between Canada and Israel. Palestinian civil society continues to urge solidarity in the form of a boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign until Israel complies with international law. This is the time for people of conscience to take up this call from Palestine.
Last Saturday, over 10,000 people rallied in Toronto in the largest Palestine solidarity demonstration in decades. This coming Saturday, millions of people across the globe will return to the streets in internationally coordinated demonstrations against the Israeli onslaught.Join us this Saturday to demand that the Canadian government call for an immediate halt to Israel's attacks and an end to the siege of Gaza!
CONTACT: Palestine Houseinfo@palestinehouse.com
Demonstration Organized By:
Palestine House
Canadian Arab Federation
Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid
Canadian Union of Public Employee (Ontario)
Canadian Union of Postal Workers
Steel Workers – Toronto Area Council
Canadian Peace Alliance
Toronto Coalition to Stop the War
Not in Our Name – Jewish Voices Opposing Zionism
International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network Toronto
Indpendent Jewish VoicesYosher – Jewish Social Justice Network
Women In Solidarity with Palestine
Muslim Unity
Educators for Peace and Justice
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East
Near East Cultural and Educational Foundation
Canadian Forum for Justice and Peace in Sri Lanka
Muslim Association of Hamilton
Canadian Druze Society
Canadian Syrian Cultural Club
Al Huda
Canadian Shia Muslims Organization
Worker to Worker Canada Cuba Solidarity Network
Somali Canadian Diaspora Alliance
Science for Peace
Bayan – Canada
Bengali Student Association
McMaster Muslims for Peace and Justice
Arab Students Association at Ryerson University
Please send further organizational endorsements to: info@palestinehouse.com
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Followed by:
Free Gaza: A Teach-In
Saturday, January 101:00-5:30 pm
United Steelworkers Hall
25 Cecil Street (1 block south of College, 2 blocks east of Spadina)
1:30-2:30
Workshops: The Crisis in Gaza - History and Context
· Israel, Gaza and the War on Terror
· Gaza, Israeli Apartheid and the Political Economy of the Middle East
· Canada's Complicity, Zionism and Islamophobia
· Media Mythology: "Rebranding" Israel, and Covering the War
3:00-4:00 Gaza: the Humanitarian Crisis
4:15-5:30 Building Solidarity: Next Steps
Register Now:
E-mail your name, with subject "Free Gaza Teach-in", to:
faculty@caiaweb.org
(Pay what you can at the door - $5-50 suggested)
Followed by Free Gaza Fundraiser, with DJ No Capitalista
Venue: TBA 8:00 pm
Organized by Palestine House, Canadian Arab Federation and the Coalition Against
Israeli ApartheidInfo: www.palestinehouse.com
*WHEN: 11am Saturday January 10, 2009
*WHERE: Israeli Consulate, 180 Bloor St West, Toronto.
**************************************
As the Israeli ground, air and sea assault continues on the civilian population of Gaza – we need to continue mobilizing against these war crimes.At least 540 Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured in the single largest massacre in Gaza since Israel illegally occupied the area in 1967.These latest war crimes occur in the context of official Canadian complicity with Israel's illegal siege, bombardment and starvation of the civilian population in Gaza. We must denounce this on-going support - including the intensification of bilateral military, political and economic links between Canada and Israel. Palestinian civil society continues to urge solidarity in the form of a boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign until Israel complies with international law. This is the time for people of conscience to take up this call from Palestine.
Last Saturday, over 10,000 people rallied in Toronto in the largest Palestine solidarity demonstration in decades. This coming Saturday, millions of people across the globe will return to the streets in internationally coordinated demonstrations against the Israeli onslaught.Join us this Saturday to demand that the Canadian government call for an immediate halt to Israel's attacks and an end to the siege of Gaza!
CONTACT: Palestine Houseinfo@palestinehouse.com
Demonstration Organized By:
Palestine House
Canadian Arab Federation
Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid
Canadian Union of Public Employee (Ontario)
Canadian Union of Postal Workers
Steel Workers – Toronto Area Council
Canadian Peace Alliance
Toronto Coalition to Stop the War
Not in Our Name – Jewish Voices Opposing Zionism
International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network Toronto
Indpendent Jewish VoicesYosher – Jewish Social Justice Network
Women In Solidarity with Palestine
Muslim Unity
Educators for Peace and Justice
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East
Near East Cultural and Educational Foundation
Canadian Forum for Justice and Peace in Sri Lanka
Muslim Association of Hamilton
Canadian Druze Society
Canadian Syrian Cultural Club
Al Huda
Canadian Shia Muslims Organization
Worker to Worker Canada Cuba Solidarity Network
Somali Canadian Diaspora Alliance
Science for Peace
Bayan – Canada
Bengali Student Association
McMaster Muslims for Peace and Justice
Arab Students Association at Ryerson University
Please send further organizational endorsements to: info@palestinehouse.com
*************************************************
Followed by:
Free Gaza: A Teach-In
Saturday, January 101:00-5:30 pm
United Steelworkers Hall
25 Cecil Street (1 block south of College, 2 blocks east of Spadina)
1:30-2:30
Workshops: The Crisis in Gaza - History and Context
· Israel, Gaza and the War on Terror
· Gaza, Israeli Apartheid and the Political Economy of the Middle East
· Canada's Complicity, Zionism and Islamophobia
· Media Mythology: "Rebranding" Israel, and Covering the War
3:00-4:00 Gaza: the Humanitarian Crisis
4:15-5:30 Building Solidarity: Next Steps
Register Now:
E-mail your name, with subject "Free Gaza Teach-in", to:
faculty@caiaweb.org
(Pay what you can at the door - $5-50 suggested)
Followed by Free Gaza Fundraiser, with DJ No Capitalista
Venue: TBA 8:00 pm
Organized by Palestine House, Canadian Arab Federation and the Coalition Against
Israeli ApartheidInfo: www.palestinehouse.com
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