A-Infos (en) ACT and RESIST Calendar Vancouver

[Jaggi Singh <jaggi@vcn.bc.ca>]

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-- ACT and RESIST Calendar Vancouver --
      (Updated February 2, 1998)

[The following ia a calendar of activist-related events in Vancouver. If
you know of any events that are upcoming, please pass them on to 
jaggi@vcn.bc.ca or phone (604) 215-9039. The calendar is updated once a
week and is now divided into three sections: 1) This Week, 2) Upcoming and
3) Ongoing.]


*** THIS WEEK ***


February 2nd to 6th is Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Various awareness
raising events are happening throughout Vancouver. 


Wednesday, February 4th, 11am to 1pm
* Cry Freedom! of the Tamil Nation *
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Contact: Eelam Tamil Community Association of BC at 872-1953

Eelam Tamils of British Columbia demonstrate against 50 years of colonial
rule by the Sinhalese over the Tamil nation. The demonstration will march
along Georgia street to the Vancouver Art Gallery (north side). 


Friday, February 6th, 2-4pm
* $hell Protest * 
SFU Shell Station on Burnaby Mountain
Contact: Hannah at 224-3386 or ogoni@vcn.bc.ca

Part of weekly protests against Shell for their role in environmental
abuses and human rights violations in the Ogoni region of Nigeria. 


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* CREATING DEMOCRACY * 
A Community Gathering Challenging Corporate Rule
Carnegie Center, Main and Hastings

Saturday, February 7th, 11am to 6pm 

A day-long series of workshops and discussions by members of the East
Vancouver community.  Morning workshops include: "Housing, Squatting and
Guerilla Gardening,"  "Update on Chiapas" and "Alternative Health Options:
A Critical Look at the Medical Industry". Afternoon workshops: "Police
Brutality in the Downtown Eastside", "What is the MAI?" and the "Politics
of Hemp". Childcare is available and food will be served. The Carnegie
Center is wheelchair accessible. 
 
Sunday, February 8th, 10am to 1pm

A continuation of Saturday's proceedings with an open plenary to discuss
upcoming actions and the idea of parallel governance and popular
assemblies. This session will take place in the Auditorium of the Carnegie
Center. 

Contact: International of Hope at 251-9914, enough@vcn.bc.ca
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Saturday, February 7th, 10am to 10pm
* WRITE-A-THON against the inhumane treatment of prisoners *
Hope Reformed Church, 900 East 19th Avenue
Contact: Hannah at 224-3386

The event includes urgent action case studies by Amnesty International and
speakers on related issues. Vegetarian meals provided. Please register by
February 4th. Sponsored by Students for a Caring Community. 


Saturday, February 7th, 8:30am to 6pm
* 4th Annual Environmental Law Conference *
Faculty of Law Building, UBC, 1822 East Mall
Contact: 822-1422

The theme of the conference is "Big City Blues: Building a Responsible
Urban Village." Speakers include Ricardo Navarro, Friends of the Earth El
Salvador on Environmental Problems and Initiatives in El Salvador;  Harvey
Locke, lawyer and activist, on Development Issues in Banff National Park;
and Michael Healey, UBC scientist, on Prospects for Sustainability in the
Lower Fraser Basin. $5 by donation (includes snacks and lunch). 


*** UPCOMING ***


Monday, February 9th, 6:30pm
* A Public Forum on Land Theft, Murder and Cover-up in BC Residential Schools *
Simon Fraser University Harbour Center Campus
515 West Hastings Street, Room #1900
Contact: Kevin at 251-2542 or kdannett@unixg.ubc.ca

Eyewitness testimonies to the murder of native children at the Alberni
Residential School and evidence of RCMP cover-ups. A prelude to a future
tribunal on "Crimes Against Humanity in Canada." A follow-up will occur 
on February 13th.


Tuesday, February 10th, 11am
* Public Reclamation and Cleansing of the Museum of Anthropology *
Museum of Anthropology, UBC, 6393 Northwest Marine Drive
Contact: Alissa at 874-0790 or alissaw@unixg.ubc.ca

A public reclamation and "cleansing" of the Museum of Anthropology in the
aftermath of the APEC debacle. The events will include tables and booths
from a wide variety of activist groups. As well, a press conference
launching a lawsuit against the RCMP and the Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
for violations of civil and constitutional rights during APEC. 


Tuesday, February 10th, 7:30pm
* Video on Indigenous Massacre in Guatemala *
La Quena Coffee House, 1111 Commercial Drive
Contact: Gloria at 437-0799


Wednesday, February 11th, 7pm
* East Timor Letter-writing and Film Night *
La Quena Coffee House, 1111 Commercial Drive
Contact: ETAN at 215-9039, etanvan@vcn.bc.ca

An open meeting of the East Timor Alert Network.


Thursday, February 12th, 7:30pm
* Reach for Unbleached: A video and discussion on consumer power *
La Quena Coffee House, 1111 Commercial Drive
Contact: 251-6626


Friday, February 13th, 7pm
* Follow-up to Forum on Ongoing Genocide/Residential Schools *
Theatre, Carnegie Center, Main and Hastings
Contact: Kevin at 251-2542

The event will include a videotape of the February 9th forum on Genocide 
in Residential Schools.


Friday, February 13th, time TBA
* Women's Fund dance-a-thon *
Location TBA
Contact: Vancouver Status of Women at 255-5511

A fundraiser for 14 feminist organizations in Vancouver.


Saturday, February 14th, 10am
* Native Memorial Vigil *
Crab Park (foot of Main Street)
Contact: Don at 321-9365

"In memory of the spirit of the people murdered in the Downtown Eastside. 
Many were women and many were native aboriginal women. Many of these 
cases remain unsolved. All my relations." Sponsored by CRAB (Create a 
Real Available Beach) and Water for Life. All Welcome.


Saturday, February 14th, 10:30am
* 7th Annual Memorial March to honour Downtown Eastside women who have 
died of violence *
Meet at Carnegie Center, Main and Hastings
Contact: Marlene at 681-4786 for speakers, info and ribbons


Saturday, February 14th, NOON
* WO!PIG Protest Action *
Thorton Park (Main and Terminal)
Contact: Katja at 215-9039 or ncapler@unixg.ubc.ca

In solidarity with the women who were stripsearched for opposing APEC in
November. A gathering to acknowledge political intimidation by the police
of all those who speak out against the system. The event includes
speakers, music and street theatre. At 1pm, the protest will march to the
Court House at Main and Powell to continue the event. Sponsored by WO!PIG
-- Women Opposed to Police Intimidation Group. 


Saturday, February 14th, 12pm to 3pm
* Ride for the Heart of Burrard *
Starts at Robson Square/Art Gallery (noon)
Contact: Bicycle People at 736-8194 or bicyclepeople@alternatives.com

A ride for a car-free Burrard Street. Costumes, music, street theatre and
info kiosks along Burrard Street. 


Sunday, February 15th, 1pm
* Eyewitness Report: The International Feminist Brigade *
The Rebel Center, 2278 East 24th Avenue (one block west of Nanaimo Skytrain)
Contact: Shawna at 874-9041 or shawna@portal.ca

The International Feminist Brigade reports back from Cuba after a two-week
tour. $5 includes a Cuban-style lunch. $2 donation at the door. Presented
by Radical Women.


Wei Jingsheng, recently release Chinese political prisoner, will speak in 
Vancouver on either February 16th or 17th. More details forthcoming.


Wednesday, February 25th, 7-8:30pm
* Red Circle Education Series -- Queer Activism 101 *
The Rebel Center, 2278 East 24th Avenue (one block west of Nanaimo Skytrain)
Contact: Shawna at 874-9041 or shawna@portal.ca

Gay Resistance: The Hidden History. A five week study-group (on Wednesdays
until March 25th) exploring the fight for gay liberation. Open to all.
Presented by Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party. 


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Friday, February 27th (new date!), 10am to 5pm
* FREE UNIVERSITY *
SFU Downtown Campus, 515 West Hastings

A day-long teach-in, speak-out and direct action. Critical and creative 
workshops, discussion and panels on the following topics: youth 
unemployment and welfare, student loans and debt, dropping out, free 
skools and alternative education, the Multilateral Agreement on 
Investment (MAI), the corporatization of education, women and the 
university, history of radical youth and student activism, squatting and 
cheap housing, more ...

Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. Childcare is available and 
food will be served. The site is wheelchair accessible. Don't let school 
get in the way of education ... check out FREE U!

The group planning the Free University meets every Saturday at 5pm at La
Quena (1111 Commercial Drive).  For more information, or to get involved, 
phone 215-9039 or e-mail jaggi@vcn.bc.ca.
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Friday, February 27th, 5pm
* Critical Mass Bike Ride *
Vancouver Art Gallery, Robson and Howe
Contact: 215-9039

Bikes don't block traffic, they are the traffic! Critical Mass rides occur
on the last Friday of every month. 


Saturday, February 28th, 6:30pm
* Sweatshop Fashion Extravaganza *
CAW Hall, #326 12th Street, New Westminster
Contact: Christian Task Force on Central America at 875-9218

Fashion farce with a social commentary. Spend an evening with the Langara
Mad Hatters, the Fashion Fraud Squad and community activists working on
maquila justice issues, and find out about ethical clothing alternatives. 
Door prizes, live theatre, free trade coffee and tapas. $10 at the door. 
Proceeds to support a new campaign against sweatshop labour abuses. 
Sponsored by the CTFCA and the Canadian Auto Workers. 


Friday, March 13th, 8pm to 10:30pm
* Book Launch for Clara Fraser's "Revolution, She Wrote" *
Rebel Center, 2278 East 24th (one block west of Nanaimo Skytrain)
Contact: Marcel at 874-9048 or fsp@wimsey.com

The release of socialist feminist Clara Fraser's new book, "Revolution, 
She Wrote." Event includes drinks and snacks.


*** ONGOING ***

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* OGONI SOLIDARITY NETWORK *
Boycott Shell Campaign

Weekly protest against Shell to protest their role in environmental and 
human rights abuses in the Ogoni region of Nigeria. Upcoming protests:


Friday, February 13th, 4-6pm
Victoria and Hastings

Friday, February 20th, 4-6pm
25th and Main

Contact: OSN at 873-8554 or ogoni@vcn.bc.ca
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Wednesdays at 7:30pm
* COPWATCH *
Native Health Center, 449 East Hastings Street (new location!)
Contact: COPWATCH at 251-9914

COPWATCH monitors the activities of police and other security services,
especially in the Downtown Eastside. The group meets EVERY Wednesday and
publishes a monthly newsletter.


Sundays at 2pm
* HOMES NOT JAILS *
La Quena Coffee House, 1111 Commercial Drive
Contact: HOMES NOT JAILS at 251-9914

HOMES NOT JAILS challenges private property and homelessness by seeking
alternative sources of housing such as squats. HNJ meets EVERY Sunday.

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* FOOD NOT BOMBS *

Thursdays at 4pm
Victory Square, Cambie and Hastings

Saturdays at 3pm
Grandview Park, Commercial Drive (between William and Charles)

Contact: 215-9039 or blackcat@vcn.bc.ca

FOOD NOT BOMBS serves guilt-free meals -- No Meat, No God, No Bullshit! 
-- twice a week. The meals are not meant as charity, but as a means of
building community and encouraging self-empowerment. FNB serves EVERY
Thursday and Saturday. Volunteers are always needed and welcome.
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4th Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm
* Amnesty International (East Vancouver) *
La Paloma Coop, 1580 East 3rd Avenue (off Commercial)
Common Room Basement
Contact: Michael at 662-3909

The East Vancouver group of Amnesty International -- Group #17 -- holds 
talks and plans activities on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Group #17 
are the people responsible for the yearly AI Film Festival.


[If you know of any activist-related events you wish to promote or
publicize, please pass them on to jaggi@vcn.bc.ca or phone 215-9039.]


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