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SUMMARY:Musqueam Holiday Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Please join us and explore over 50 tables of arts and crafts.\nDoor prizes\, Concession\, raffles and much more! \nDecember 11th\, 2016\n10:00 am—4:00 pm\nMusqueam Community Centre\n6777 Salish Drive\nVancouver\, B.C \nAdmission by donation. Partial proceeds to go to the MIB Girls Mentorship Program\n\nWe would like to awknowledge the ladies craft group for many years of dedication to putting together a community craft fair in years past ♥ \nVendors Please email musqueamcraftfair@gmail.com /or phone Courtenay Gibson 604-781-1470 for more information or to register for a table.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/musqueam-holiday-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Musqueam Community Centre\, 6777 Salish Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161210T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161211T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161208T154251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161208T154251Z
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SUMMARY:For Standing Rock We Stand // WITH LIVE Performances
DESCRIPTION:Are you wanting to get invovled and looking for ways to contribute to our brothers and sisters on the front lines protecting our water at Standing Rock ? Come out and show some love!!!\nWe’re going to bring together performances\, door prizes\, friends & allies\, and a helluvalotta solidarity for this event to gather up some strength and $$$ to send down to North Dakota \nClear your schedules for Saturday Evening\nLocation TBA – Drinks will be sold\nALL proceeds go to Standing Rock
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/for-standing-rock-we-stand-with-live-performances/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161208T170629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161208T170629Z
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SUMMARY:We Don't Want Your Pipeline\, Kinder Morgan!
DESCRIPTION:A rally of grassroots Sto:lo and our non-native neighbours to voice our opposition to the federal government’s recent approval of Kinder Morgan’s expanded pipeline! \nSpeakers include Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and Joan Phillip; Carrielynn Victor\, Sto:lo artist and activist; Peter McCartney\, climate campaigner for the Wilderness Committee\, and Michael Hale\, local activist with the PIPE UP network. \nSto:lo elder Eddie Gardner will give the traditional welcoming and opening remarks. \nThe venue: Five Corners is a public area between the Provincial courthouse and the Clock Tower in downtown Chilliwack\, off Yale Road East. Parking is at the courthouse parking lot and\, kitty corner to the courthouse\, still on Yale Rd. E.\, is the Safeway Parking lot. \nMore details to come! \n*** \nAfter the rally\, the plan is to have a talking circle gathering. One of our Sto:lo communities has allowed us the use of its’ hall. \nThe talking circle will give the opportunity to canvass grassroots opinion about the core issue of the rally; how to stop Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion. \nThis is not going to be an easy fight! We are up against the federal government\, the provincial government and Big Oil! \nAnd at the end of the day\, it’s not just about stopping a pipeline; it’s about transforming society! It’s about creating an ecologically sane and sustainable society! A society that also honours its obligations for fair and just relations with indigenous peoples! \nAs a grassroots movement\, then\, we have to talk about how we are going to get to where we want to go! \nMore details to come! \n#stopkindermorgan\, #unceded\, #climateaction\, #climateconvergence\, #Sto:lo
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/we-dont-want-your-pipeline-kinder-morgan/
LOCATION:Five Corners\, off Yale Road\, Chilliwack\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161208T154556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161208T154556Z
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SUMMARY:Force of Nature Stands in Solidarity with Idle No More
DESCRIPTION:We would like to Thank the unceded traditional territories of Musqueam\, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh for allowing us on their traditional territory. Force of Nature Stands in Solidarity with Idle No More\, and is an ally with Idle No More\, against the Kinder Morgan Expansion Pipeline.\nForce of Nature runs a grassroots organizing campaigns to help the Lower Mainland transition to a clean energy economy. We oppose the development of large scale fossil fuel projects and support climate solutions like solar energy\, building retrofits and public transportation.\nIdle No More is still standing strong and forever growing. Rainbows warriors are fighting against the destruction of Mother Earth. Everyone from across the world needs to help protect our Mother for the future generations to come. \nIdle No More B.C. stands in solidarity with the Red Warrior Camp\, Oecti Sakowin camp and Sacred Stone Camp #NODAPL \nWe need to speak up for the ones who can’t speak for themselves the animals\, that live off the land.\nWhere we all reside.\nWe are all connected.\nWe are all Related. \nSpecial Guest Speakers :\nAudrey Sigel\nMalava Peter\nRhionnon Bennett\nAlec Guerin\nHank Bee\nTa- Kaiya Blaney\nBrandon Gabriel\nKelly White\nRoberta .G.\nGabriel Ayala\nStar Nayea \nLink : http://www.forceofnaturealliance.ca/fon_vol_cal
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/force-of-nature-stands-in-solidarity-with-idle-no-more/
LOCATION:Metropolis at Metrotown\, 4700 Kingsway\, Burnaby\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161208T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161209T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161031T212305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T212305Z
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SUMMARY:4 Year Anniversary Show
DESCRIPTION:Details\nCelebrate Urban Renewal Project’s Forth Year Anniversary Party with DJ Denise & Red Shirt Mike\, plus some of Vancity’s most powerful DJ’s & EMCees.\nThis annual fundraiser strengthens the Vancouver urban music scene.\nA raffle apparel prize pack from Vancity Original Brand will end the night ! \nThursday\nDecember 8th\nFox Cabaret\n2321 Main Street\nVancouver\n9pm/ $10\n \nWith LIVE PERFORMANCES BY: \nKimmortal\nhttp://www.kimmortal.com/ \nMissy D\nhttps://missyd.bandcamp.com/ \nBaby C\nhttp://babyc.ca/ \nTrevor Mills\nhttp://www.evidenceofastruggle.ca/ \nEstea Elements & DJ K-Rec\nhttps://k-recandesteael.bandcamp.com/album/existentialazarus \nNdidi Cascade\nhttp://www.ndidicascade.ca/ \nDJ Floetic\nhttps://soundcloud.com/mrfloetic \n☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ \nAbout the Fox Cabaret\nLocated in the heart of Mt. Pleasant\, The Fox Cabaret is a nightclub and performance space which provides a platform for the best of independent culture Vancouver. An almost 40-year-neighborhood fixture\, the Fox has been home to a cult cinema\, an indian movie house and was the last 35mm adult theatre in North America. Relaunched in 2013 by the Arrival Agency\, the Fox has been reborn as a cultural space with a commitment to high quality\, music\, art\, performance\, entertainment and fun. \nwww.foxcabaret.com\nwww.facebook.com/foxcabaret\nwww.twitter.com/foxcabaret\nwww.instagram.com/foxcabaret
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/4-year-anniversary-show/
LOCATION:Fox Cabaret\, 2321 Main Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161208T152324Z
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SUMMARY:Safe Injection Comedy Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:There have been over 175 overdoses within the past week in the DTES. The state of emergency declared by the government has not made things move faster for folks on the street and in community. \nTickets available here: https://safeinjectioncomedy.eventbrite.ca/ \nThe Overdose Prevention Society is on the ground providing emergency services in a state of emergency. It costs them $150 to run a tent per day. This is a direct action that matters. Respect and credit go to Ann Livingston\, Sarah Blyth and their crew of volunteers for their commitment to harm reduction and care. \nCan laughing help in adverse times? We think so. \nTickets to this night of comedy and community are $20 via Eventbrite and at the door (if this doesn’t sell out) and all of the money raised will go directly to their responsive\, life-saving work. Doors at 7pm\, Show starts at 8pm. General seating\, so come early. \nBig love and thanks Mo Tarmohamed at The Rickshaw for generously donating the space for free\, so let’s fill it! \nThis night of funny is conceived and hosted by comedian Mark B. Hugheswho has made waves in Vancouver joking about his own story with addiction\, the DTES and the prison system via his stand-up and his one man show Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy\, which was a hit at this year’s Vancouver Fringe. Mark is the perfect pilot to navigate through a night of laughs in the face of challenges. \nHelping organize is comedian Emma Cooper of Rape is Real & Everywhere and Shit Harper Did\, because what event can’t use jokes from a funny\, empathic\, queer hipster? (Don’t answer that). \nThe amazing roster of comedians donating their time and talent includes: \nMelanie Rose – A seasoned veteran of the Vancouver scene\, signed with Yuk Yuks\, Melanie works in the DTES and sees firsthand how overdoses have impacted the community. \nKatie-Ellen Humphries – You’ve perhaps heard her on CBC “The Debaters”\, seen her at Pemberton Fest\, San Fransisco Sketch Fest\nor Just For Laughs NorthWest. Her sharp wit also comes in handy as a panelist on “Morgan Brayton & Other People” (OUT-TV). \nBrett Martin – This nationally touring headliner has been see on CTV\, The Comedy Network\, and as the host of “The Brett Martin Show.”\nHis album “Free Trips to Afghanistan” is on iTunes. He loves cats. \nHarris Anderson – A fixture in the Vancouver scene\, this hilarious human has opened for the legendary Mike MacDonald. \nJoey Commisso – Recently did a Tedx Talk\, performed at JFL Northwest on a show featuring Mental Health and showcased for NBC’s ‘Stand Up for Diversity.’ \nSan Aung – This local funnyhuman hosts Showcase Sundays at The Belmont Bar and is back from performing comedy around BC. \nKathleen McGee – This all-star nationally touring headliner opened for Russell Peters\, Hannibal Buress\, Ari Shaffir and Dave Foley. She’s been seen at the Winnipeg Comedy Fest\, JFL Northwest Nasty Show\, JFL Nasty Girls Show\, The Debaters and is the host of ‘Kathleen McGee is a Hot Mess’ podcast. \n…And our headliner\, Dylan Rhymer! – For 20 years Dylan Rhymer has delighted and challenged audiences all over the world with his intelligent\, provocative and fast-paced brand of stand-up comedy. Rhymer explores social issues\, philosophy and current events through the lens of his own insecurities and stupid shortcomings in a way that everyone can relate to. He has a sharp and imaginative style that thrills audiences while encouraging them to think. Edgy\, charming and hilarious\, Dylan Rhymer is truly in a class of his own. \nHis credits include:\n. 1st place winner of the People’s Champ of Comedy Vancouver (2014)\n. Comedy Now! 1-hour national TV special for CTV / The Comedy Network\n. 1 hour special Dylan Rhymer: Deliverance / Live at the Waldorf\n. CBC’s The Debaters \nTickets available here: https://safeinjectioncomedy.eventbrite.ca/\nWe also have physical tickets if online orders are an issue\, as well Community tickets are available if cost is a barrier.\nPlease message Mark B. Hughes. \nRead more The Overdose Prevention Society here:\nhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/drug-overdose-vancouver-bc-pop-up-battle-zone-insite-injection-blue-hue-1.3860193 \nThe comedy show is taking place on the unceded coast salish territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Wauthuth) and Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) peoples.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/safe-injection-comedy-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Rickshaw Theatre\, 254 East Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161208T153429Z
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SUMMARY:Nestora Salgado on Organizing Indigenous Community Self-Defense
DESCRIPTION:Nestora Selgado is a naturalized US citizen and a former political prisoner in Mexico. She was seized without an arrest warrant and unjustly detained in a maximum-security prison for two years and eight months by Mexican federal soldiers in August 2013. \nThis was a direct reprisal for her leadership role in community policing against organized crime\, which has swept through the indigenous communities of the state of Guerrero over the last several years. Persecution of indigenous leaders such as Salgado\, and the attempt to suppress autonomous community police\, may have a broader purpose: to silence any opposition toward government neoliberal policies and foreign mining companies who had contracts to extract the resources of gold and other minerals from the rich resources of the mountains of Guerrero. \nSocialist Alternative Vancouver and Left Alternative are pleased to welcome Nestora Salgado to this special event. We will hear from Nestora about her experiences followed by a brief commentary on the state of Canadian extractive industries and their impact on Indigenous communities. There will be open discussion. Translation from Spanish to English will be provided.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/nestora-salgado-on-organizing-indigenous-community-self-defense/
LOCATION:SFU Harbour Centre\, 515 West Hastings\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161208T170417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161208T170417Z
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SUMMARY:Feast for the Peace Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join Fight C as we celebrate our fall campaign “Feast for the Peace\,” bringing awareness and solidarity for the Peace River Valley to the table amongst friends and family. This gathering is also a celebration of the devotion\, love and tireless work of all fellow organizers and organizing groups in the Vancouver region for environmental/human rights. Bring family\, friends and a dish you would like to share (potluck style) as we gather in community and nourish our energy to continue to stand and act for justice. \nProgram:\n630-7 pm opening remarks\, video\, poetry\n7-830 pm Dinner\n830-9 pm Group Photo\, Updates on Action Planning \nThe venue does have a space capacity at 35 people. We wish we could have a larger event but unfortunately do not have the capacity to do so. RSVP is required!\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/feast-for-the-peace-tickets-29797557296 \nWe do encourage donations of $5 for the event to help with Fight C event organizing costs and to donate to the generosity of venue space ($20). If you would like to come to the dinner but cannot bring a dish\, there is a ticket option for $8\, this will help us provide additional food! \nIf you are unable to donate but want to bring a yummy dish\, that is welcomed as well 🙂 \nPlease contact me (maiawikler@gmail.com) with any questions/comments!
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/feast-for-the-peace-dinner/
LOCATION:Cranberry Commons CoHousing\, 4272 Albert Street\, Burnaby\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161122T150054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161122T150054Z
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SUMMARY:AAAW - International Indigenous HIV
DESCRIPTION:Come Join Us!! \nSPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE: \nDr.Julio Montaner\nDirector of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV and AIDS\n90-90-90 Update and Next Steps \nDr. Alexandra King\nPhysician/Researcher\, Lu’ma Medical Centre and works as a general internist at the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre and the Caribou Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake BC \nNnamdi Ndubuka\nMedical Health Officer for Saskatchewan Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority \nTrevor Stratton\nCoordinator-International Indigenous Working Group on HIV and AIDS (IIWGHA)\n(Skype in from UNAIDS in Geneva Switzerland) \nMarama Pala\nIIWGHA Co-Chair\n(Skype in from New Zealand) \nLocation:\nVancouver Native Health Society\n455 Hasting St. East Vancouver\, BC \nTime:\n10:00am – 2:30pm \nContact:\nArthur “Dave” Miller\ndave@caan.ca :: 902-433-0900 \nwww.aboriginalaidsawareness.com\nwww.caan.ca \nHANDS UP FOR #HIVprevention
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/aaaw-international-indigenous-hiv/
LOCATION:Vancouver Native Health Society\, 455 East Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161204T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161124T190247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161124T190247Z
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SUMMARY:White Supremacists in Our Backyard
DESCRIPTION:White Supremacists are organizing in our backyard. Let talk about what is going on and what we can do. A short documentary Hate Can Kill by Imtiaz Popat will be shown followed by discussion.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/white-supremacists-in-our-backyard/
LOCATION:Spartacus Books\, 3378 Findlay Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161122T145556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161122T145556Z
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SUMMARY:TFW Conference: Building and Strengthening Workers Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:In the last decade\, there has been a shift towards bringing in an increased number of TFWs across Canada. Meanwhile\, programs and policies that can protect and promote their rights and welfare are lacking. And in many cases\, they may be isolated from progressive organizations that can assist them. \nTo address this\, we are organizing a two-day conference this December to create a space where advocates from different communities can come together with TFWs to formulate actions to advance their rights and welfare. \nThe conference\, “Building and Strengthening Workers’ Solidarity”\, will be held December 3rd to 4th at the Unifor Hall\, 326 12th Street\, New Westminster. \nDay one will feature keynote speaker York University Professor Ethel Tungohan\, workshops on various urgent issues\, and a lunch panel of courageous TFWs who will share their “Stories of Struggle and Hope”. \nWe will also have an Art Sale and Solidarity Night with different cultural presentations by TFWs and advocates. There is no charge for the Solidarity Night and all are welcome to attend – and perform. \nDay two will focus on the youth and the role they play in forwarding a progressive movement that fights for the rights of all workers. It will also include an “inter-generational” dialogue that will allow for a sharing of experiences with our elders in the labour and social justice movements. \nThe conference fee is $75 for both days and this includes a conference kit and all meals and refreshments. Partnership and advertising opportunities are also available. Funds raised will go towards our conference costs.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/tfw-conference-building-and-strengthening-workers-solidarity/
LOCATION:UNIFOR Hall\, 326 12th Street\, New Westminster\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161123T195230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T195230Z
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SUMMARY:Justice Not Charity March and Poor People's Radio
DESCRIPTION:This will be Raise the Rates’ fifth annual march and Poor People’s Radio show to tell the CBC and the world that we need HIGHER WELFARE RATES\, not more charity! For 5 years the CBC has refused to discuss the root cause of so much poverty in BC on its annual Food Bank Day. So once again\, Raise the Rates will march up to their event to tell them that we want JUSTICE\, NOT CHARITY. \nMeet at 11 am outside the Carnegie Community Centre at Main and Hastings\, Vancouver\, unceded Coast Salish Territories. We will march to the CBC building at 700 Hamilton Street at West Georgia Street to arrive around noon. \nOur Poor People’s Radio program outside the CBC will feature music and real-life stories about how horrible it is to have to rely on food banks to survive. There will be some free snacks! \nCome on out to let the world know that it’s not okay that 100\,000 people in BC are forced to go to food banks to avoid starving! JUSTICE\, NOT CHARITY!
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/justice-not-charity-march-and-poor-peoples-radio/
LOCATION:Carnegie Community Centre\, 401 Main Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161130T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161124T190109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161124T190109Z
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SUMMARY:Court Support for Jose Figueroa
DESCRIPTION:COURT SUPPORT FOR JOSE FIGUEROA \nDATE: Wednesday November 30th\nTIME: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm\nADDRESS: 701 West Georgia (corner Granville)\, 3rd floor. Ask for which room in matter of Figueroa v. The Minister of Public Safety and others \nCome show your support for Jose Figueroa at Federal Court yet again! \nJose’s struggle is not over. In Jose’s words\, “now that I am free to move around anywhere in Canada\, I am still imprisoned with all the legal processes that were started precisely to obtain freedom!” \nOn November 30th\, the Federal Court of Canada will hear the judicial review of the CBSA’s 2009 decision to write a report alleging that Jose was inadmissible due to his past membership with the FMLN. The Federal Court has found that it is unreasonable to refer to the FMLN as a terrorist organization and the Minister of Immigration has made a decision on humanitarian grounds\, but the CBSA is still defending this report. \nIf you can attend\, please confirm to jfigueroa@shaw.ca and omar.chu@yahoo.ca and more details will be provided. Support Jose in his latest and hopefully last court case as he asserts his rights and dignity. \n*BACKGROUND* \nWATCH:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLxhC-ATfn0Lt-3CIJkA-jIrm2AqgHTDs_&v=LLpwNVfJB3A \nJose Figueroa came to Canada in 1997 and claimed refugee status. After living in Langley for thirteen years and having three Canadian-born children\, Canada moved to deport him. \nIn 2010\, Figueroa was deemed inadmissible due to his affiliation with the FMLN. In El Salvador\, Jose was member of a university student union that supported the opposition Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN). The FMLN opposed a murderous US-backed right-wing dictatorship which was notorious for the use of death squads and torture to silence any opposition\, leading to almost 80\,000 deaths. The FMLN is the current democratically elected government of El Salvador. \nThe decision to deport Jose from Canada was widely criticized. Jose was forced to separate from his family and claim sanctuary at Walnut Grove Lutheran Church in October 2013\, where he remained for two years. \nFinally\, in December 2015\, after years of relentless and inspiring public campaigning\, political pressure and legal advocacy\, Jose was allowed to permanently remain in Canada and finally be reunited with his family.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/court-support-for-jose-figueroa/
LOCATION:701 West Georgia (corner Granville)\, 3rd floor. Ask for which room in matter of Figueroa.\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161111T011822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161111T011822Z
UID:7385-1480442400-1480446000@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:All Out Against the TPP
DESCRIPTION:Day of action against the Trans Pacific Partnership in Vancouver\, Coast Salish Territory \nIt’s time to demonstrate to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: We Reject the TPP! As a part of a month of action against the Trans Pacific Partnership we are mobilizing in Vancouver on November 29th. \nThis action will also be organized in direct opposition to the Donald Trump election in the US. Trump has been vocal in his opposition to the TPP but we do not stand with his bigoted and racist values that inform his opposition. Our oppositions is based in values of social justice\, environmental stewardship and solidarity with people around the world. We stand for justice and united with all workers\, including “off shore” and migrant workers. We reject Trump’s message as firmly as we reject the TPP. \nWe’re opposed to the TPP because this deal is all about expanding and securing the rights and power of corporations. The TPP accounts for an estimated 40% of the global economy and is one of the largest multilateral agreements since the Free Trade Area of the Americas that was derailed by popular movements over a decade ago. \nThe TPP includes an investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) provision that allows transnational corporations to sue governments over legislation or policies made in the public interest. Environmental regulation and the rights of indigenous people will be undermined by ISDS mechanisms in order to promote investment in extractive industries. The public will pay corporations massive settlements if policy is passed against their business interests. The TPP will extend pharmaceutical patents so that Big Pharma profits while public health is compromised due to higher drug costs. The agreement promotes the continued exploitation of workers around the world by moving manufacturing to where they can find the lowest wage and exploiting workers with unequal status and rights. The TPP undermines local family farms opening up the dairy market to multinationals while also lowering health stands in the industry. The agreement will will expand their rights of corporations on the internet to control information and data while limiting public access to cultural knowledge. And there is so much more (resources are linked below). \nSimply put: the TPP is about giving more power to corporations and limiting the power of communities to defend themselves. We must stand together to stop it. \nIt’s time to take action. Let’s take our opposition out of the closed door consultations crafted by the federal government and bring it to the street. Join us and help mobilize your community to combat the world’s largest corporations as they try to impose the TPP on us. \nThis action is being organized as a part of a global effort. Latin American activists mobilized on November 4th for the 10th Anniversary of defeating the Free Trade Area of the Americas. The central theme of their mobilization is the fight against neo-liberalism and the TPP (https://seguimosenlucha.wordpress.com/). There is also an Autumn of Action that was launched in Europe against CETA and TTIP (http://www.s2bnetwork.org/autumn-of-action/) along with more actions happening in Asia and Africa. In Canada\, actions are being planned for this month and going forward will be posted here: http://www.notppcanada.org/ \nIf you would like to endorse this action please email: hgrewal@canadians.org\nFull list of endorsers of this action will be posted soon!
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/all-out-against-the-tpp/
LOCATION:Vancouver Art Gallery\, 750 Hornby Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
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SUMMARY:Iṣọkan Black Community Open Forum
DESCRIPTION:Please register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/isokan-black-community-open-forum-tickets-29342703817 \nThis event takes place on the traditional\, unceded\, occupied territories of the səlil̓wətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. \n“Iṣọkan” is the Yoruba word literally translated to meaning “Of One mind”. The Iṣọkan Open Forum is a space for those of African descent or that identify as Black\, to come together and begin to imagine a vision for the community in Metro Vancouver. This Open Forum is a safe space to express personal reflections on the needs of the community and share your hopes for the future. \nAs a part of this forum you will have an opportunity to hear from the City of Vancouver and their plans to remove the viaducts and the associated mandate to recognize Hogan’s Alley in the new plan for the area. You will also hear from the esteemed Wayde Compton\, who will give us a brief history of Hogan’s Alley. \nhttp://www.metronews.ca/views/vancouver/2016/11/10/guest-shot-viaducts-removal-chance-to-honour-hogans-alley.html \nThis is your opportunity to connect and learn from other members of the black community and develop a shared vision on building our collective identity and organizing for change. \nPlease register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/isokan-black-community-open-forum-tickets-29342703817 \nOnce you have registered you will receive a link to an anonymous survey\, which will assist in the facilitation of the evenings event. \nThank You all! \nMany thanks to the City of Vancouver for sponsoring this event.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/i%e1%b9%a3okan-black-community-open-forum/
LOCATION:Creekside Community Recreation Centre\, 1 Athletes Way\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
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SUMMARY:Supply Drive & Fundraiser for Sutikalh & Ulluilsc
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday November 28th to support and learn more about St’at’imc villages Sutikalh & Ulluilsc (both are located close to Lillooet BC). \nFor the past 16 years\, Sutikalh (home of the winter spirit)\, has prevented a $500\,000\,000 dollar ski resort from being developed in the Melvin Creek Valley. Hubie Jim and Doug Dan have been maintaining a small village at Sutikalh with many people coming and going from all four directions\, being part of what Hubie describes as “building community where everyone is taken care of.” \nEarly in 2015\, loggers from Aspen Planers Company desecrated an ancient village site during an illegal clear cut and dumped a huge slash pile into salmon-bearing Junction creek. St’at’imc elders Ken Thomas and Albert Joseph took action to prevent any further desecration by asking Christine Jack to set up camp at Junction Creek to heal and protect these lands and waters. Just over a year of living on the land\, a small village has already been built by supporters. For Christine\, Ulluilsc is a place for people to come together – “We’ve become Ulluilsc – not just Chris or Kenny”. \nBoth of these villages need to remain intact to prevent the unwanted development which has been proposed throughout various areas of St’at’imc lands and waters. \nYour continued support helps with the general maintenance and supplies needed for residents and visitors at both Sutikalh & Ulluilsc. %50 of all donations will go to Sutikalh and %50 will go to Ulluilsc. \nCash donations will be accepted\, but we also encourage people to bring non-perishable food items (Non gluten pastas)\, brown rice\, spices\, canned or dried meat\, candles\, batteries. Wish list items include solar panels and wind turnbines. \n5:30PM Dinner (meat & veggie options)\n6:00 Acknowledgement of Salish Lands & waters.\n(Frogman as MC)\n6:15 Live Performance by RedSoulBluez\n6:45 Film Screenings – “Quiet Struggle at Sutikalh”\, some short videos of Christine Jack at Ulluilsc\n7:45 Live Performance by For Lililth\nSlideshow about indigenous resistance in St’at’imc Nation\nGroup Discussion – How can you support or become involved? \nEntrance by Donation (No One Turned Away) \nWheelchair accessible\nChildmind provided \nEndorsed by:\nDefensa del Ixofillmogen\nStreams of Justice \nThis event takes place on unceded Salish Lands & Waters
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/supply-drive-fundraiser-for-sutikalh-ulluilsc/
LOCATION:Grandview Calvary Baptist Church\, 1803 East 1st Ave\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161126T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161124T185538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161124T185538Z
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SUMMARY:Traffic Jam v.3
DESCRIPTION:Once again Revolución del Sound brings you…Traffic Jam!\nA party for the people… an inclusive and welcoming “house party” style gathering that seeks to create new community rhythms\, loaded with decolonized movements and musical joy.\n—-\nTraffic Jam takes place on the ancestral\, traditional\, & unceded lands of the Musqueam\, Skxwú7mesh\, & Tsleil-Waututh peoples. As organizers\, we invite folks to join us in reflecting on our varying relationships to these lands.\n—-\nWe aim to make this event accessible to as many people as possible. Entrance fee is $5 and we do take donations higher than that to help us continue organizing events like this one. No one will be turned down for lack of funds! \nPlease send an inbox message to any of the hosts for details if you are interested in helping out during the event. \nThe location of the event is right at the corner of Hastings and Slocan… at The Laughing Bean Coffee Co. Several buses stop close to that intersection including the 16 bus.\n=====================\nACCESSIBILITY AND OTHER DETAILS \n– The bathroom at the venue are gender neutral.\n– The space and bathroom is wheel chair accessible.\n– Help us make this space more accessible to people with MCS (multiple chemical sensitivity) by being as scent-free as posible! Here’s a resource on how to be fragrance free:\nhttp://www.peggymunson.com/mcs/fragrancefree.html
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/traffic-jam-v-3/
LOCATION:2695 East Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161122T145818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161122T145818Z
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SUMMARY:ReMatriate Coffee House and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 24th at 7pm\nWestern Front\n303 8 AVE E (by Scotia Street) \nWe are honoured to invite you to our first coffee house! We have a host of incredible presenters\, musicians\, vendors and knowledge holders. The event will be entry by donation (does not have to be money) and all donations will go to the Downtown East Side Women’s Shelter. We want to support our communities right here\, in this place. So come and join some conversations\, hear some tunes and drink some tea with us. Your children are welcome as well and there will be childcare available. There will be snacks and drinks and couches. \nMC: JB the First Lady \nPresenters:\nDory Nason\nCandace Curr & her daughter\nMelissa Frost\nAudrey Siegl\nCease Wyss\nIndigenous Doula Collective\nReMatriate Collective \nThere will be several vendors including:\nLauraleigh Paul Yuxweluptun’aat: Big Heart Bannock\nJeska Slater: Beaded Snapbacks\nDancing Water\nMontana Cardinal\nWe also have put together some of our own ReMatriate SWAG! \nPlease feel free to bring any of the following for donations:\nBlankets and linens\nTowels\nToothbrushes and toothpaste\nFeminine hygiene products (menstrual pads\, incontinence supplies: Tena\, Poise)\nToiletries – shampoo and conditioner (travel sized preferred)\, new soap\, hand cream and makeup\nSocks\, underwear\, bras (new or gently used)\nCoats and rain gear\nWomen’s clothing (new or gently used\, should be clean and in good repair)\nFootwear\nUmbrellas\nAlcohol wipes\nReading glasses\nDVDs\, books\, magazines\nArts and craft supplies such as beads and beading supplies\, knitting needles\, crochet hooks\, yarn or wool\, buttons \nfor more information:\nhttp://dewc.ca/donate#goods\nhttp://www.rematriate.com/
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/rematriate-coffee-house-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Western Front\, 303 East 8th Ave\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161107T163734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161107T163734Z
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SUMMARY:REVERB: A Queer Reading Series Fall 2016
DESCRIPTION:Help us wrap up our last year of regular programming by joining us for a night of writing magic on Thursday\, November 24th at Gallery Gachet (88 E. Cordova St.) on unceded Musqueam\, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh land. \nDoors open at 7\, show at 7:30 sharp! The event will begin with a welcoming by Lorelei Hawkins. \n***FEATURING*** \nHASAN NAMIR\nHasan Namir was born in Iraq in 1987 and came to Canada at a young age. He graduated from Simon Fraser University with a BA in English. He lives in Vancouver. God in Pink (published by Arsenal Pulp Press in fall 2015) his is first novel. Recently\, Hasan has won the Lambda Literary Award for Best Gay Fiction. He was also featured for Airbnb’s Pride video. \nJANE SHI\nJane Shi is a Han Chinese settler currently living on the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded territories of the Musqueam\, Tsleil-Waututh\, and Squamish peoples. The mountains of Zhoushan and Pujiang cradled her family and ancestors\, while she was born in Nanjing\, Jiangsu and lived and grew up in Shanghai and Richmond. Along steep cliff edges of fear\, anxiety\, and violence she clings to dreams of more-than survival and safety\, of more-than possibilities of trust\, community\, and freedom. She wants to live in a world where love is not a limited resource\, land is not mined\, hearts are not filched\, and bodies are not violated. In the mean time she will fold dumplings\, trace poetry out of the shadows of the english language\, and dance the unknown rage within. \nCICELY-BELLE BLAIN\nBio coming soon! \nRJ EDWARDS\nRJ Edwards is a writer and librarian. Their work has appeared in Capricious Magazine\, The Collection: Short Fiction from the Transgender Vanguard\, and the “Queers Destroy Science Fiction!” special issue of Lightspeed Magazine. RJ is originally from the tiny and far-away state of Rhode Island\, which is not actually an island. They currently live in Vancouver with their partner and their ridiculous cat. \nLISTEN CHEN\nlisten chen is a capricorn born in the year of the rabbit who lives & writes in unceded coast salish territory. \nKYLA JAMIESON\nKyla Jamieson is currently surviving her MFA at UBC and lives and relies on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam\, Squamish\, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. She edits poetry and prose for SAD Mag and has written for Elle Canada\, GUTS\, and Rabble. Last year\, she worked with Shit Harper Did to troll conservatives and get you to vote. \n— \nWe ask for $5 at the door but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nOur merch table is always awesome and will include books\, art\, zines\, and chapbooks from present and past readers — bring your bucks! And of course\, we’ll have some amazing give-aways for you — stay tuned! \nEvent poster by our amazing artist-in-residence\, April Alayon. Check out more of April’s work here: http://www.aprilalayon.com/ \n***ACCESSIBILITY INFO*** \nASL Interpretation Provided. \nWe offer free on-site childcare! With cozy kid zones combined with facilitated free-range mobility\, it won’t be our crew’s job to keep kids quiet or hidden from view\, but rather keep ’em safe and create space for them to do their thing and participate on their terms. Toys\, books\, pillows\, art-making\, and more! No need to register\, just show up! If possible though\, please drop us a line at reverbqueerreadingseries@gmail.com and be sure to include your kiddo’s allergies and access needs. \nThere will two active listeners available if people need to check in with someone throughout the event. \nFor Gallery Gachet:\nfront door: 5 feet width\nfront door step: 6 inch height (but we have a ramp)\nramp: 31 inch width\nwashroom door: 33 inch width\ntoilet: 10 inch clearance on left side\n14″ inch clearance in front to sink \nThere is an all genders washroom. \nGallery Gachet is an art gallery and as such may have some chemicals present that some maybe be sensitive to including paints\, pottery glazes\, or other art supplies. In order to create a space where folks with multiple chemical sensitivities can participate\, please refrain from wearing perfumes\, colognes or other scented products (including essential oils) and smoke far away from the entrance to the space. We do clear out the space with an air purifier prior to the event. For info on how to support folks with multiple chemical sensitivities\, visit: http://www.peggymunson.com/mcs/fragrancefree.html \nFor a full accessibility audit of Gallery Gachet\, visit: http://radicalaccessiblecommunities.wordpress.com/2013/05/26/this-audit-of-gallery-gachet-was-performed-on/ \nWe provide snacks! Including gluten-free and vegan options\, and do not sell alcohol at the event. All of our snacks are nut-free and we ask that any food you bring into the event be free of tree nuts (including coconut and pine nuts) so the space can be accessed by folks with airborne anaphylactic allergies. \nWe’ll have a photographer taking photos at the event — if you don’t want to be included in photos\, all you need to do is grab some tape at the door and stick it on your hand or personally let the photographer know you don’t want to be photographed. \nSome people get sick from the electromagnetic radiation from cell phones\, wireless and electrical devices. If you’re able to completely power off your cell phones\, wireless and electrical devices during the event\, please do so! \nIf you’re attending and will need particularly comfortable seating\, please let us know! We have a few comfy and large office chairs that we’re stoked to save for folks who need that kind of seating\, so if that’s you\, please message or email us with your name so that we can be sure you’ll be comfortable throughout the event (and please also show up early to make sure you get in the door!). If you would be made more comfortable by the addition of a cushion\, please bring one with you — and if you don’t have one you can bring\, let us know and we’ll do our best to rustle up something for you. \n***ABOUT REVERB*** \nREVERB: A Queer Reading Series aims to support and showcase emerging and established LGBT2QI writers through a quarterly reading series with an anti-oppressive framework. We believe that writing is a radical act that can transform dominant narratives about whose lives and loves are important and valued\, and that sharing that writing can empower\, inspire and transform ourselves and our communities. We write and read on unceded Musqueam\, Squamish\, and Tsleil-Waututh land\, and are committed to radical inclusion in our series\, recognizing that access to the world of writing\, literacy\, and even queerness continues to be limited. As organizers\, we endeavour to create a reading series where white-identified readers are always in the minority to ensure a space that centres the voices of Indigenous\, Black\, mixed writers and all writers of colour. All our writers self-identify on a spectrum of queerness that centres trans and femme experiences. All of our events are held in physically and financially accessible spaces\, and with every event\, we make at least one change to ensure that REVERB becomes more and more accessible. We promise to do all we can to create a safer space — bring your suggestions! Check your assumptions at the door; REVERB is a body-positive\, anti-racist\, anti-sexist\, and hella queer- and trans-positive event. \nreverbqueerreadingseries@gmail.com\nreverbqueerreadingseries.weebly.com\nFacebook: REVERB: A Queer Reading Series
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/reverb-a-queer-reading-series-fall-2016/
LOCATION:Gallery Gachet\, 88 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
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SUMMARY:Rally to block Gregor’s injunction against the 58 tent city
DESCRIPTION:Housing rights not property rights! Displacement is not safety!\nRally to block Gregor’s injunction against the 58 tent city \nThursday\, November 24th\n4pm\n58 W Hastings tent city \nBy 6pm on Thursday\, November 24th\, all tent city residents of 58 W Hastings have been ordered to evacuate the site. Almost 20 people are currently staying at the site and they have nowhere to go when the tent city is dismantled. Only one person has been offered housing and all the shelters are full\, including the winter shelters which opened last week. \nThe City is using safety concerns to justify the injunction\, but in reality the injunction is designed to break up and destroy the little stability\, safety and security that the remaining homeless residents of 58 W Hastings have built up over the past months. Displacement does not mean safety for women or anyone. Displacement will thrust the residents of 58 back into the alleys and dark spaces of the city where they will face increased danger from police and anti-homeless and misogynist bigots who act under cover of isolation. \nThe court injunction against 58 W Hastings was granted even though in similar cases last year the BC Supreme Court found that pushing homeless people out of public spaces without offering adequate shelter alternatives is a violation of their Charter rights. In this case\, although 58 W. Hastings is owned by the City of Vancouver\, it is the City’s private property and designated for the City’s private development not public use. \nThe fight against Gregor’s injunction at 58 challenges the rule of private property rights over peoples’ lives. The court ruling that empowers the police displacement of 58 means the homeless-free appearance of Vancouver’s downtown core and the power of private property (even a fenced-in empty lot) overrules homeless people’s lives. \nJoin 58 W Hastings tent city residents on Thursday as they protest the City of Vancouver’s homeless hate laws. In the midst of an unprecedented housing crisis\, we want the City to accommodate tent cities not displace them! We want homes not shelters! And we want an end to all homeless hate laws! \nRead more about the injunction in the Volcano’s special newsletter about 58 W Hastings:\nhttps://www.thevolcano.org/2016/11/14/november-14-special-newsletter-on-the-58-w-hastings-tent-city/ \nThe rally is taking place on the unceded coast salish territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Wauthuth) and Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) peoples.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/rally-to-block-gregors-injunction-against-the-58-tent-city/
LOCATION:58 W Hastings\, across from Army and Navy\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161017T154843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T154843Z
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SUMMARY:Unfree Labour? Meet the editor\, Aziz Choudry
DESCRIPTION:Over the past decade\, Canada has experienced considerable growth in labour migration. Moreover\, temporary labour migration has replaced permanent immigration as the primary means by which people enter Canada. Utilizing the rhetoric of maintaining competitiveness\, Canadian employers and the state have ushered in an era of neoliberal migration alongside an agenda of austerity flowing from capitalist crisis. Labour markets have been restructured to render labour more flexible and precarious\, and in Canada as in other high-income capitalist labour markets\, employers are relying on migrant and immigrant workers as “unfree labour.”
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/unfree-labour-meet-the-editor-aziz-choudry/
LOCATION:Spartacus Books\, 3378 Findlay Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161122T150237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161122T150237Z
UID:7492-1479837600-1479837600@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Vigil In Support Of INDIGENOUS WOMEN In Quebec
DESCRIPTION:******* \nPLEASE FORWARD WIDELY IN YOUR NETWORKS. \nOrganized by Stolen Sisters invites you to the Vigil for Indigenous women next Tuesday November 22nd at 6pm. \nIn Quebec 36 Indigenous women have gone to the police to state that they have been assaulted and abused by police officers. The police have responded by not charging any of the police officers involved.\nWe invite you to join a vigil in solidarity with Indigenous women and to demonstrate to them that WE BELIEVE THEM\, that we do not accept or trust the justice system when it fails to honor or respect Indigenous women. \nPlease bring your drums\, regalia\, voices and prayers.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/vigil-in-support-of-indigenous-women-in-quebec/
LOCATION:Legislative Buildings\, Victoria\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161017T165143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T165143Z
UID:6867-1479754800-1479762000@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Jobs\, Justice and the Climate
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this exciting forum on connecting the fight to stop climate change with the struggle for social and economic justice for First Nations and working class communities. \nLocation: Unifor’s Western Regional Office (15 minutes walking from New Westminster Skytrain Station) \nFormat: One hour panel speeches followed by one hour of open discussion and a brief wrap up. \nDonations at the door are appreciated but no one will be turned away. \nOrganizations that wish to participate in the event can contact us directly through our Facebook page and request space to set up a table and hang a banner in the room. \nPURPOSE\nPolitical leaders and oil industry pundits have divided us for years claiming that we have to make a choice between good jobs and strong communities on the one hand and justice for First Nations and real climate action on the other. Yet the impacts of climate change are already being felt in BC\, killing jobs and local economies dependent on fisheries and forestry\, with First Nations and working class communities suffering the consequences. \nThis forum is aimed at dispelling the myth that we have to sacrifice the environment to create jobs and showing how real climate justice is only possible by uniting the struggle for First Nations justice and reconciliation and the struggle for a just transition to good green jobs for workers in the fossil fuel industry. \nSPEAKERS\nMelina Laboucan-Massimo – Lubicon Solar \nRuss Day – President\, Unifor Local 601 (Chevron Refinery Workers) \nLliam Hildebrand – Iron and Earth (ironandearth.org) \nMarc Lee – Chief Economist\, Climate Justice Project – Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives \nLUBICON SOLAR (http://www.lubiconsolar.ca/)\nLubicon Solar is one of many inspiring examples of First Nations leading the way in creating green jobs for their communities and building the infrastructure of a green economy. And it’s happening in the heart of the Alberta Tar Sands! \nUNIFOR Local 601 represents refinery workers at the Chevron Refinery in Burnaby which refines 60% of the fuel consumed in the Lower Mainland. They have joined the fight\, along with their national union\, to stop Kinder Morgan as it directly threatens their jobs. \nIRON AND EARTH (ironandearth.org) is an exciting initiative led by workers in the Alberta oil industry to accelerate the transition to good green jobs by creating government funded training opportunities and pushing for green energy projects. \nCCPA’s Climate Justice Project (https://www.policyalternatives.ca/projects/climate-justice-project) has led the way in developing the economic arguments for a rapid transition to a green economy that is run on 100% renewables.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/jobs-justice-and-the-climate/
LOCATION:UFAWU-Unifor\, 326-12th Street\, New Westminster\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161119T145247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161119T145247Z
UID:7458-1479726000-1479729600@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:News Conference: Stop the Chinatown Econ Revitalization Plan
DESCRIPTION:Chinatown Concern Group is holding a news conference on Monday morning to address the lack of transparency and respect that the City and its policy reviews have shown towards the working class Chinese community in Chinatown. Last month’s open house regarding the Chinatown Economic Revitalization Update and Development Policies Review was poorly planned and organized; notices with vague and exclusive language were not received by many buildings in the neighborhood and no revisions were made to the controversial Historic Area Heights Review that attracted so many condo developers to the neighborhood. \nCome and hear members speak about their fears and frustrations with the rate of development and exclusionary public consultation processes. \nThe press conference will be taking place on Main (near E Georgia)\, where a gentrifying Italian grocer will be opening in a couple weeks on December 3rd. This is in light of the recent trend of Chinese grocers serving the low income community closing down\, as well as local favorite\, 110 year old Italian grocer Tosi and Company.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/news-conference-stop-the-chinatown-econ-revitalization-plan/
LOCATION:687 Main Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161124T184957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161124T184957Z
UID:7502-1479661200-1480870800@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Rally - IF Trudeau approves Kinder Morgan
DESCRIPTION:In the event Justin Trudeau approves the Kinder Morgan Pipeline please meet at the CBC Station (700 Hamilton\, corner of West Georgia) downtown by Library Square: \nat 5pm the same day if the announcement comes before Noon or at 5pm the next day if the announcement comes after Noon.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/emergency-rally-if-trudeau-approves-kinder-morgan/
LOCATION:CBC Vancouver\, 700 Hamilton Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161120T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161120T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161031T213333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T213333Z
UID:7219-1479655800-1479663000@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:2016 Trans Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Organized and taking place on the unceded territories of the Musqueam\, Squamish\, Tsleil-Waututh peoples. \n2016 Vancouver Trans Day of Remembrance:\nA memorial for those trans/gender queer/gender diverse people who have been murdered\, oppressed\, marginalized and even taken their own lives. \n– Who we will be memorializing\n– Speakers\n– short (20 mins) documentary\n– open mic \nWhen: Sunday\, November 20th\, 2016\nTime: 3:30pm – 5:30pm\nLocation: Theatre Room (main floor)\, Carnegie Community Centre\, 401 Main St.\, Vancouver\, BC \nAccessibility:\n– this space will be held as a safer space; violence\, hate speech and bigotry will not be tolerated\n– the building entrance\, theatre room\, and washrooms are wheelchair accessible\n– ASL interpretation is currently being secured; if you require this service please comment below or email vantdor@gmail.com by November 18th\, 2016 at 3:30pm\n– we are committed to a scent-reduced environment\, please refrain from wearing perfume/cologne/scented products the day before and the day of the event\n– if you have any accessibility requests please let us know and we will do our best to meet your needs and ensure your participatioon at this event: email vantdor@gmail.com \nMore info:\nhttps://tdor.info/\nhttps://vancouvertdor.wordpress.com/ \nfor questions\, media requests\, and/or to volunteer please email: vantdor@gmail.com
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/2016-trans-day-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:Carnegie Community Centre\, 401 Main Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161031T212521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T212521Z
UID:7200-1479567600-1479578400@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Hot+Noisy Chinatown Mahjong Social - November
DESCRIPTION:Come play-teach-learn community free play mahjong and other Chinese games\, including those from our childhood like Chinese checkers and the airplane game! \nEveryone Welcome. No Gambling. Bring your own poh-poh (BYOPP)!
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/hotnoisy-chinatown-mahjong-social-november/
LOCATION:Chinatown Plaza\, 180 Keefer Street Suite 100\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161111T030926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161111T030926Z
UID:7390-1479556800-1479569400@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Standing Rock Solidarity Round Dance at Stop KM Rally
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Stop Kinder Morgan – No Consent No Pipeline Rally and March\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/128002137658093/ \nCalling for a Big Drum and Hand Drummers in regalia to lead the March on November 19th on unceded Coast Salish territories. \nWe will form a drum and prayer circle for a round dance in the center of the rally when we arrive at Library Square in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux and the water protectors fighting to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline. \nFor more information or to confirm details of your participation please contact: \nJuanita Desjarlais\njuanitalyn@me.com\n604-616-7922 \nJody Leon\njody_royce@hotmail.com\n250-306-1240
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/standing-rock-solidarity-round-dance-at-stop-km-rally/
LOCATION:Vancouver City Hall\, 453 West 12th\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161017T164803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T164803Z
UID:6865-1479556800-1479569400@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Stop Kinder Morgan: No Consent No Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:Prime Minister Trudeau’s decision on Kinder Morgan is fast approaching. Now more than ever we need a show of force to show that – no matter his choice – this region will do whatever it takes to stop this pipeline. We need to bring the spirit of Standing Rock\, where Indigenous-led grassroots opposition stopped a pipeline\, to the West Coast. \nRALLY AND MARCH\nWe will start with a brief rally at City Hall followed by a march across the Cambie Street Bridge and end at Library Square with speakers and music. This will be a family friendly event with The Peace Bearers marshalling the march. Further details addressing accessibility are coming soon. \nTAKE THE PLEDGE\nWe’re launching a “Take the Pledge” campaign to prepare for escalating actions in the event Trudeau’s cabinet approves the Kinder Morgan pipeline at the end of December. People will be able to sign the pledge and commit to supporting whatever action is necessary to stop the pipeline including peaceful civil disobedience. On November 19th we will conduct a mass public pledge to demonstrate to cabinet the scale of opposition they are facing if they attempt to move forward with Kinder Morgan. If Trudeau wants Clayoquot Sound 2.0 in the middle of Metro Vancouver – he’ll get it. \nACKNOWLEDGEMENT\nThis event takes place on the traditional\, unceded\, occupied territories of the Coast Salish peoples: the mi ce:p kʷətxʷiləm (Tsleil-Waututh)\, Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. \nMore details coming soon… \nNext Organizing Meeting\nWednesday\, October 12th (and 19th)\n7:00 to 9:00pm\nRoom B144 at Langara College \nAll groups\, organizations and individuals who want to contribute to the organizing and building of this mobilization are welcome to attend. \nYou can also message us directly through the Climate Convergence Facebook page to get more information on how to get involved.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/stop-kinder-morgan-no-consent-no-pipeline/
LOCATION:Vancouver City Hall\, 453 West 12th\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161119T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161119T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230532
CREATED:20161107T163526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161107T163526Z
UID:7295-1479545100-1479576600@www.thevolcano.org
SUMMARY:Crisis and Resistance
DESCRIPTION:http://www.peaceforumteachin.org/\na conference on issues around peace and social justice facing us in todays world.
URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/crisis-and-resistance/
LOCATION:SFU Harbour Centre\, 515 West Hastings\, Vancouver\, Canada
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