BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Volcano - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Volcano X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thevolcano.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Volcano REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20150308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20151101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20160313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20161106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20170312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20171105T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161028T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20161019T182446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T182446Z UID:6871-1477681200-1477692000@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution DESCRIPTION:Chinatown Action Group presents a movie night featuring: \nThe Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution \nIn honour of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the the Black Panther Party\, the Chinatown Action Group will be hosting a movie and discussion night to explore the important history of this organization. We will watch Stanley Nelson’s 2015 feature length documentary which includes incredible footage of the context and movement for black liberation. \nJoin us to learn the rich history of the Black Panthers and get inspired! You can watch a preview of the film at http://theblackpanthers.com/home/. \nFriday\, October 28 2016\, 7 pm\n221A\, 221 E. Georgia Street\, Vancouver\nPopcorn and light refreshments will be served \nPlease RSVP to chinatownactiongroup@gmail.com. \nRecommended background reading: \n– Huey P. Newtown\, “The Founding of the Black Panther Party” and “Patrolling” (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BypuBJSrGUzzcUZUb0h6RjFzUVE/view?usp=sharing)\n– Elaine Brown’s critique of the film: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/07/03/ex-black-panther-leader-elaine-brown-slams-stanley-nelson-s-condemnable-documentary.html\n– Elaine Brown\, A Taste of Power: A Black Woman’s Story (available at your local library) URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/the-black-panthers-vanguard-of-the-revolution/ LOCATION:221A\, 221A East Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/BlackPanthers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161028T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161028T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20161023T165441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161023T165640Z UID:6929-1477670400-1477677600@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Rally For Affordable Housing in Vancouver DESCRIPTION:Rally to demand the City of Vancouver take immediate steps to regulate the housing market. North side of Vancouver City Hall. \nWhen: October 28th\, 4:00 – 6:00PM\nWhere: North Side VANCOUVER CITY HALL 453 W 12th Ave. URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/rally-for-affordable-housing-in-vancouver/ LOCATION:Vancouver City Hall\, 453 West 12th\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/RallyforAffordableHousing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161028T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20161017T163555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T163555Z UID:6853-1477666800-1477674000@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk DESCRIPTION:Erica Wohldmann is one of the brilliant presenters coming to the Spirit Plant Medicine Conference (SPMC) this Oct. 29 and 30. Erica is a real master of plant knowledge and frequently leads these walks in Los Angeles and elsewhere in the U.S. Check out her bio on the SPMC website (www.spiritplantmedicine.com.) Here’s our version of her standard blurb for the walks. \n“Would you like to learn more about some of the edible and medicinal plant allies that grow in the beautiful and lush city of Vancouver? If so\, then please join me on Friday\, October 28 for a walk in the Jericho Park area near UBC. We’ll discover the bounty of food\, healing herbs and medicinal mushrooms that nature provides\, ending our walk with a homemade snack made from wild foraged ingredients. The cost is $25\, cash only please and payable on the day of. More details and the location will be sent after registration.” \nThere has been a huge amount of interest in this event. As of Aug. 30 it’s full with a waiting list. Check back later in case a second walk is added. \nNote: Describing Erica as a “real master of plant knowledge” is no exaggeration. Check out her Ted X Talk where she tells the delightful tale of the six months she spent living in National Parks in the U.S. eating only the food she foraged. It’s a 13 minute talk called “An Urban Dweller’s Guide to Rewilding” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnCz7OlH3UI&feature=youtu.be URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/edible-medicinal-plant-walk/ LOCATION:Vancouver westwise\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/SpiritPlantMedicine.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161026T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20161009T173235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161009T173235Z UID:6753-1477508400-1477515600@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Premier Clark’s $9 Billion Heist: A Site C Megadam Town Hall DESCRIPTION:This event will be held on the traditional and unceded territories of the Musqueam\, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh people. \nThere’s a heist happening in the province\, a 9 billion dollar heist\, and it’s going on right under our noses! Even worse\, the head bandit in charge of this whole scam was put in charge by tax payers. Christy Clark is taking us all for a ride\, and she’s making a killing for her rich friends along the way. It’s up to all of us to stop her. \nJoin the Wilderness Committee and the Council of Canadians as we welcome guests Grand Chief Stewart Philip with the Union of BC Indian Chiefs\, Emma Gilchrist with DeSmog Blog\, Ben Parfitt with the Canadian Centre for Policiy Alternatives\, and Morag Keegan-Henry of Fight C for an evening of myth busting and truth telling. These folks will be cutting to the chase\, and you’ll leave with some knowledge and tools to help put an end to this boondoggle. \nWhat: Site C Town Hall and Ally Mustering\nWhen: Wednesday October 26th from 7:00 – 9:00 – Doors at 6:30\nWhere: The Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre – Right by the Yaletown Canada Line Station.\nWho: You and as many good people as you can round up to fight this mega-mistake with us! \n~~~~ \nAccessibility info: \nThis venue is wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible washrooms. \nThis event will be conducted in English. Please email aklein@canadians.org if you require ASL interpretation. \nPlease contact aklein@canadians.org if you require childcare for this event. Please include how many children you have and their ages. URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/premier-clarks-9-billion-heist-a-site-c-megadam-town-hall/ LOCATION:Roundhouse Performance Centre\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ChristyClark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161026T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161026T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20161004T165918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T165919Z UID:6714-1477506600-1477512000@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Spartacus Book Club - Dancing on Our Turtle's Back DESCRIPTION:The Spartacus Book Club is picking back up for fall! This month\, we’ll be discussing Dancing On Our Turtle’s Back by Leanne Simpson. Hope to see you there! \n***About the Book Club: ***\nWe meet on the last Wednesday of the month as a discussion group\, and each meeting pick a new book to read together. We tend to switch between fiction and non-fiction\, and invite people to come with ideas and suggestions. We look forward to seeing you there! \n***About the book: ***\n“Many promote Reconciliation as a “new” way for Canada to relate to Indigenous Peoples. In Dancing on Our Turtle’s Back: Stories of Nishnaabeg Re-Creation\, Resurgence\, and a New Emergence activist\, editor\, and educator Leanne Simpson asserts reconciliation must be grounded in political resurgence and must support the regeneration of Indigenous languages\, oral cultures\, and traditions of governance. \nSimpson explores philosophies and pathways of regeneration\, resurgence\, and a new emergence through the Nishnaabeg language\, Creation Stories\, walks with Elders and children\, celebrations and protests\, and meditations on these experiences. She stresses the importance of illuminating Indigenous intellectual traditions to transform their relationship to the Canadian state. \nChallenging and original\, Dancing on Our Turtle’s Back provides a valuable new perspective on the struggles of Indigenous Peoples.” \nhttp://arpbooks.org/books/detail/dancing-on-our-turtles-back \n***About Spartacus: *** \nSpartacus Books is a nonprofit\, volunteer-run bookstore and resource centre. The store has been run collectively for over 40 years. \nWe are open every day. You are welcome to come in and hang out with or without shopping. We have free internet and comfy couches. Our hours are: \nMonday to Friday: 10 am to 8.30 pm\nSaturday and Sunday: 11 am to 7 pm \nhttp://www.spartacusbooks.net/ \n***Accessibility Information: *** \nEntrance and interior space are ground floor\, no stairs\nBathroom is not gendered\nFront door: 42″ wide\, handle height 39.5″\, door swings out to the street\n1st doorway into back space: 34.75″ wide\, no door\n2nd doorway into further-back back space: 34.5″ wide\, no door\nBathroom door: 29″ wide\, handle height 36″\, door swings into bathroom\nSpace between bathroom door to toilet: 42″\nSpace between toilet edge and opposite wall: 35″\nToilet height: 14″\nSink height: 31″\nDimensions of bathroom: 60″x59.5″ \nPlease let us know if there is any other information we can provide\, or if you have access needs that we can work to meet! URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/spartacus-book-club-dancing-on-our-turtles-back/ LOCATION:Spartacus Books\, 3378 Findlay Street\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/DancingTurtlesBack.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161025T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161026T003000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20161017T163322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T163322Z UID:6850-1477425600-1477441800@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Lelu's Voice I Am - Stand with Lax U'u'la against LNG/Petronas! DESCRIPTION:Calablast Tuesday #21 \nLELU’S VOICE I AM – A night for Lax U’u’la (Lelu Islands) Stand against Petronas LNG. \nNO PIPELINES ON UNCEDED FIRST NATIONS TERRITORY!\n****************************************************\nHosted by & Ft. Performances by:\nMinayMusic\nIan Is Music\n+guests (TBA) \nWere back with a special 21st edition of Calablast our monthly fundraising and local music showcase. This month we’re standing arm in arm with the Lax’walams first nations people in their fight against the Petronas company and our Government’s plans to build an liquified natural gas (LNG) plant on traditional\, unceded Lax Kw’alaams territory. A plan which if carried out would disrupt and destroy fragile and ireplacable fish habitat in Lax U’u’la (Lelu Island) at the mouth of the Skeena river near Prince Rupert\, BC. \nThe shallow eelgrass beds of Flora Bank directly southwest of Lax U’u’la are the most important juvenile fish habitat in the entire Skeena river system for salmon\, steelhead\, and numerous other species of seafood. 88% of all migrating salmon from the Skeena river\, or 330 Million every year\, rely on Flora Bank. 10 Nations and 60 000 people in the Skeena watershed rely on these fish for food\, commercial fishing\, and cultural identity. Lax Kw’alaams Hereditary Chief Yahaan (Donald Wesley) sums up beautifully why we should all be in support of the peaceful occupation of Lax U’u’la (Lelu Island); \n“Our Traditional ways of life and the resources which have sustained our people are not to be pawns in the Christie Clark Government’s LNG dreams. Development within our Traditional territories must have our Free\, Prior and Informed consent. The people of Lax’walams spoke very clearly in their rejection of the 1.25 billion dollar offer from Petronas\, and this camp builds upon that rejection. This issue is not just a First Nations issue but one that will affect all British Columbians\, especially those who rely upon healthy and abundant Fish stocks\, of a variety of species at the mouth of the Skeena River.” – Lax Kw’alaams Hereditary Chief Yahaan (Donald Wesley) \nPlease help the cause by donating to https://www.gofundme.com/lelu_island\nlearn more here\nhttp://www.laxuula.com/why-we-are-occupying and if you can’t donate please like and share their facebook page Stop Pacific NorthWest LNG/Petronas on Lelu Island \nMore about Calablast Tuesday: \nA Monthly Community Showcase – The last Tues of Every Month at Calabash Bistro! \n**Door is ‘By Donation’. Suggested: $5-10+. No-one turned away for lack of funds.** \n**Please invite and re-post if you’re coming. Let people know or invite a friend!** \n**This is a community led event and other ways you can contribute outside of performing or attending include; Ideas for future events\, referrals to artists and non profits doing great work in the city\, bringing a camera and documenting the event via photos and videos\, general media coverage\, and any other ideas on how to improve for future events are all welcome. Mssg: Ian Is on Facebook if you’d like to be involved or have any questions** \nHosted by Ian Is Music\n*Free drink for all performers // Award-winning Caribbean Cuisine // Kitchen Open Late // Good Vibes Guaranteed* \nCALLING ALL… Emcees\, singers\, musicians\, poets\, activists\, artists — and everybody with a positive message\, mission\, or story to share! \nOur long-term goals for this series of events are\, first to raise more awareness and funds for local organizations doing great work in our city\, and secondly to allow local artists use of the platform to perform\, network\, and grow their fan base while lending their voice to a good cause. \nCalabash has a long\, rich history of hosting events that focus on social change\, community building\, goodwill and fundraising from the grass roots\, ground up… Events for the people\, by the people. We are honored to be able to build on the legacy of great work that has been done in this room and provide yet another chapter of self-expression and giving in the storied Calabash space. \nThis night will be a showcase that runs similar to an open mic format\, however\, the sign-up will be done in advance of the night. Performers are welcome to come down to jam or sign-up on a waitlist in case there are cancellations. To sign-up to perform in advance or inquire about using a future event to fundraise and raise awareness for your organization\, or to support in any way\, please reach out directly to event host and organizer: Ian Is on Facebook URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/lelus-voice-i-am-stand-with-lax-uula-against-lngpetronas/ LOCATION:Calabash Bistro\, 428 Carrall Street\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CalabashLelu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161022T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161022T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20160929T163532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T163532Z UID:6652-1477161000-1477171800@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:A Fundraiser for Wild Salmon\, Sovereignty and Justice DESCRIPTION:A Fundraiser for Wild Salmon\, Sovereignty and Justice \n“Our fight against fish farms is for the benefit of all people because wild salmon is the backbone of this coast” \nJoin the Musgamagw Dzawada’nuxw on October 22nd at the Grandview Calvary Church for a night of story telling\, videos\, food & fundraising. \nThe Musgamagw Dzawada’nuxw are on the front lines of evicting fish farms from their traditional territories in BC. In the past weeks they have boarded fish farms\, held cleansing ceremonies\, and found hard video evidence of the impacts these feedlots have on wild salmon. \nFor nearly 30 years\, this nation has opposed all fish farms in their waters. Despite this lack of consent\, the Provincial and Federal governments have placed 1/3rd of the fish farming industry on their traditional territory. \nWith the introduction of this industry the wild salmon stocks have been disappearing. In 2015 alone\, the Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw lost 40% of their wild salmon due to a sea lice outbreak from the farms. \nThere has never been a more important time to stand with the Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw. Since time immemorial they have protected their salmon and herring for future generations. Join them in continuing this legacy and kicking every fish farm out of their territory! \nThe event will include first hand experiences from Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw Hereditary Chief Willie Moon and Councillors Midori Nicolson & Melissa Willie about their fight and short films produced by filmmakers Lindsey Mae Willie & Tamo Campos. \nSaturday\, October 22nd\, 2016\n6:30 pm\nGrandview Calvary Church – 1803 East First Avenue (one bloc East from Commercial Dr)\nWheelchair Accessible\nUnceded Musqueam\, Squamish And Tsleil-Waututh Territory. \nThis event is being organized by grassroots organizers with all proceeds being donated to the Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw. \nwww.cleansingourwaters.com \nWith the support of Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw and Streams of Justice.\nEndorsed by The Wild Salmon Defenders Alliance URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/a-fundraiser-for-wild-salmon-sovereignty-and-justice/ LOCATION:Grandview Calvary Baptist Church\, 1803 East 1st Ave\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/WildSalmon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161022T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20161001T175049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161001T175049Z UID:6695-1477155600-1477162800@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:QTPP kick off dinner! DESCRIPTION:The Queer and Trans Pregnancy and Parenting groups are going to start up again! \nWe’ve got a great line up of topics for the 2016-2017 session but we need your input and your help! Come share a veggie stew and let’s chat about how we can make this next season of QTPP groups as fabulous as possible. \nLet’s keep these groups going together! We need folks to sign up to facilitate with us. Come share your ideas for topics\, outreach and group events. Past years topics have included fertility support\, changing identities\, legal support\, loss and ways we feed our infants human milk including others! \nVeggie Stew and gluten free corn bread will be served.\nBring your family and friends. \nWe look forward to seeing you all soon! URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/qtpp-kick-off-dinner/ LOCATION:Strathcona Midwifery Collective\, 439 Dunlevy Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/QTPPGdinner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161022T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161022T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20160929T163258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T163258Z UID:6648-1477144800-1477153800@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Vancouver: Issue 4 Launch\, Red Rising Magazine DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to launch our 4th issue in Vancouver\, BC. More details soon! URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/vancouver-issue-4-launch-red-rising-magazine/ LOCATION:Aboriginal Friendship Centre\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/RedRisingMagazine.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161021T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161021T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20161017T163111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T183708Z UID:6847-1477074600-1477081800@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Why BDS matters: A Town Hall Discussion about Illegal Occupation DESCRIPTION:At its August 2016 convention in Ottawa the Green Party of Canada passed a policy resolution to become the first (and only) party with representation in the House of Commons to publicly support elements of the Palestinian-led call for boycott\, divestment\, and sanctions (BDS) to pressure Israel to respect international law\, and oppose efforts to “prohibit\, punish or otherwise deter expressions of support for BDS.” \nThe Green Party quickly came under intense pressure from pro-Israeli organizations for its democratic adoption of the resolution. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May reacted by expressing her disagreement with the resolution\, firing three members of her shadow cabinet who publicly supported the resolution\, and calling a “special general meeting” on December 3-4 in Calgary to revisit\, and potentially reverse\, the resolution. \nThis public town hall is an opportunity for students\, the general public\, members of all political parties\, and Green Party members of all perspectives on the resolution to learn more about the reality and aims of the Palestinian-led call for boycott\, divestment\, and sanctions (BDS)\, why the Green Party resolution is significant\, and what can be done to support BDS and the resolution. \nThe evening will feature presentations by Dimitri Lascaris\, former Justice Critic of the Green Party of Canada Shadow Cabinet and author and submitter of the resolution; Sid Shniad\, co-chair of Independent Jewish Voices and Audrey Siegl\, Musqueam leader and activist. The panel talk will be followed by ample time for discussion and debate from attendees. \nThis is a free event\, donations are gratefully accepted to offset costs of the event. \nOrganized by Canada Palestine Association\, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East and the Campaign to Defend the Green Party of Canada’s BDS Policy. \nAbout the speakers: \nDIMITRI LASCARIS was the author and submitter of the Green Party resolution on “Palestinian Self-Determination and the Movement for Boycott\, Divestment and Sanctions” and was justice critic in the Green Party of Canada Shadow Cabinet before he was removed in September by leader Elizabeth May. \nHe graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 1991\, and is a practicing lawyer called to the bars of Ontario\, the State of New York\, and the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York. He graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 1991. In 2012\, Canadian Lawyer Magazine identified Mr. Lascaris as one of the 25 most influential lawyers in Canada\, and in 2013\, Canadian Business Magazine identified him as one of the 50 most influential people in Canadian business. \nLascaris is Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Unity Project for the Relief of Homelessness\, and is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Real News Network\, an independent\, not-for-profit media organization based in Baltimore\, Maryland. He previously served as a Board member of Toronto 350.org. \nIn the 2015 federal election\, he ran as the Green Party candidate in the riding of London West. \nSID SHNIAD is a member\, national steering committee\nIndependent Jewish Voices Canada \nAUDREY SIEGL (ancestral name sχɬemtəna:t) lived in East Van\, where she was raised by a single father of East Indian and British heritage\, and by her mother’s Musqueam family. In recent years she has moved back to the Musqueam Indian Reserve in a process of reconnecting with maternal and ancestral ties\, where she has worked in the Musqueam Language and Culture Department to revitalize hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language. \nShe currently lives and works on the reserve\, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The reserve is a beautiful but very small portion of traditional Musqueam territory. In recent years Audrey has been an active in the Idle No More movement. She was also involved in organizing the protection of c̓əsnaʔəm (Marpole Midden) in 2012\, the homeless Tent City in Oppenheimer Park\, stood for Vancouver City Council in the last civic election and most recently works with Green Peace. URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/why-bds-matters-a-town-hall-discussion-about-illegal-occupation/ LOCATION:3214 W 10th Ave\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WhyBDSMatters.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161020T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161020T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20161017T162814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T162814Z UID:6843-1476988200-1477004400@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:VAST Inaugural Fundraising Gala DESCRIPTION:VAST requests your presence at our Inaugural Fundraising Gala to be held on Thursday\, October 20th\, 2016 at 6:30pm. \nJoin us for evening of food\, art and music. \nThe evening will open with a short presentation followed by some entertainment. As you enter the hall\, you will notice the many pieces of art\, tapestry\, and other hand made gems displayed. \nFall in love with the unique hand made pieces\, by our clients\, and bid during the silent auction while enjoying music from around the world\, wine\, delicious bites and canapes. \nIf nothing in the slient auction catches your eye\, have no fear! We will be raffling off some amazing prizes throughout the evening. Watch this page for more updates on the event\, auction and prizing items. \nWe look forward to an evening to remember. URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/vast-inaugural-fundraising-gala/ LOCATION:Heritage Hall\, 3102 Main Street\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/VASTfundraising.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161019T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161019T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20161017T155053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T155053Z UID:6840-1476873000-1476900000@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Media Democracy Days 2016 DESCRIPTION:We’re in our 16th year (!) of bringing together our community of media makers\, activists\, and educators to discuss the relationship between media and democracy. \nOn November 15th and 16th in the Vancouver Public Library’s Inspiration Lab\, and November 19th at SFU Harbour Centre\, join us for talks\, hands on workshops\, and collaboratively determined events. All free and open to the public. Hosted on the unceded territory of the Musqueam\, Squamish\, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. \nProgram Features: \nRyan McMahon – Digital Media\, Bush Tea & Dibaajimowinan: How Story Shapes The Future Of Indigenous Communities –\nKeynote from the host of the Red Man Laughing podcast and first Indigenous comedian to have full hour special on the CBC. Ryan’s work continually pushes boundaries with his sharp observations on the “collision between Indian Country and the mainstream.” \nRegister for Ryan McMahon at MDD2016 here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ryan-mcmahon-digital-media-bush-tea-dibaajimowinan-mdd-2016-keynote-tickets-28611367370 \nCommunity Radio Takeover of the Inspiration Lab –\nOn November 15th and 16th\, we’ll be joined by Vancouver Co-op Radio 100.5 FM and CiTR 101.9 FM for two media making and audio production workshops in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library’s digital creativity and storytelling learning space. \nCommunity Driven Program –\nWe’re proud to host a program of events on November 19th that have been determined and collaborated on with a diverse set of media makers and organizations at our Co-Lab earlier in the fall. \n**For full program\, and links to event registration head to\nhttp://2016.mediademocracydays.ca/ URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/media-democracy-days-2016/ LOCATION:SFU Harbour Centre\, 515 West Hastings\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MediaDemocracyDays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161019T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161019T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20160929T183537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T183537Z UID:6676-1476835200-1476878400@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Stop Kinder Morgan! Mass Mobilization - Save the Date DESCRIPTION:Cabinet’s final decision on the Kinder Morgan Transmountain Pipeline Expansion is fast approaching. Now is the time to mobilize on the largest scale we have ever done to stop this destructive project. Let’s bring the spirit of Standing Rock to BC. We’re posting this as a Save the Date. More details coming soon… \nOrganizing has already begun: \nNext Main Organizing Meeting\nThursday\, September 29th\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-mass-mobilization-save-the-date/ LOCATION:TBD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/KinderMorgan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161017T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20161009T172915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161009T172915Z UID:6749-1476730800-1476741600@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Storming the Digital Divide\, Book Launch Vancouver DESCRIPTION:Come & celebrate with authors Penny Goldsmith and Kara Sievewright and share PovNet stories with anti-poverty advocates. \nEvent is wheelchair accessible.\nCheck out the book at: http://lazarapress.ca/ URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/storming-the-digital-divide-book-launch-vancouver/ LOCATION:Our Town Cafe\, 245 E Broadway at Kingsway\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/PovNet.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161017T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161017T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20160929T170521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T170521Z UID:6666-1476725400-1476741600@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Sex Quiz - A Fundraiser for Island Sexual Health DESCRIPTION:How well do you know your sex trivia? Show us what you’ve got at this racy event raising funds to support the programs and services of Island Sexual Health. \nSex Quiz hosted by Benji with perky prizes\, and sultry surprises. Nibbles and cocktail specials offered by the Northern Quarter who are generously donating 35% of food and beverage sales. \nReserve your tickets now!\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sex-quiz-a-fundraiser-for-island-sexual-health-tickets-27848819569 \nOctober 17.2016. $12 online in advance. $15 at the door. Donations welcome. URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/sex-quiz-a-fundraiser-for-island-sexual-health/ LOCATION:Northern Quarter\, 1724 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/SexQuiz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161022T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20161001T174734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161001T174734Z UID:6692-1476608400-1477155600@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:2016 Welfare Food Challenge DESCRIPTION:This is an invitation to join Raise the Rates’ Annual Welfare Food Challenge in October\, 2016. The previous 4 years of the Challenge were all a great success. The Challenge is for one week\, eating only what can be purchased with the money a welfare recipient receives. \nOver 600 people have so far taken the Challenge and this year\, 2016\, we aim to make it the biggest ever. Raise the Rates is working hard to make poverty an election issue in 2017. \nThe Challenge highlights the inadequacy of welfare rates in BC. A single person receives only $610 a month\, frozen for over 9 years. Raise the Rates\, with others\, is working to raise public awareness of the extreme poverty of people on welfare; and how this poverty costs the people of BC in human suffering and billions of wasted dollars every year. \nParticipants have come from across the province and included families\, school and university students\, elected representatives\, union leaders\, businesspeople\, workers and seniors\, as well as ‘celebrities’ such as Bif Naked. \nThe Challenge will start on World Food Day\, Sunday October 16\, 2016 and run for a full 7 days. Due to the rising cost of rent\, even for single room occupancy (SRO) in the Downtown Eastside participants will be expected to live on only the food they can purchase with $18 dollars (see > \nBACKGROUND – NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION \nFrom http://www.idlenomore.ca/deed_not_words_call_to_action \nPromises of clean drinking water\, a basic human right. Promises of equal education funding for our children\, another basic human right. Promises of implementing the UNDRIP into Canadian Law\, which had many people doubtful would actually transpire. These are but a few of the so called renewed “Nation to Nation” campaign promises that had indigenous folks clamoring to the elections polls\, many for the first time ever. \nNow those same people are coming to the realization that it was but another trick in our long and deadly “Nation to Nation” relationship with Canada. Across our beautiful shared country\, mega-projects are getting a fast green lights despite very vocal and active opposition from a long list of indigenous communities. Reopening mines and granting permits on lands that have been devastated by tailings spills. Communities continue to be poisoned by water that is wastefully polluted in the name of industry and so called development. Even on the international level this gov’t has gone back on their commitments made to reduce emissions and pushes through dirty\, unsustainable energy at the #COP21. \nIt is quite clear to most of us at this point\, that as far as Indigenous Rights in this country is concerned\, is it business as usual under all of Harper’s destructive policies that never had respect for the First Peoples of this country. No free and prior informed consent (#FPIC) policies have been implemented\, nor will any be any time soon. Unaccessible consultations is still the trick used only under a new name with some new shiny faces. \nSo far the Trudeau gov’t has made a portfolio of photo ops of handshakes. And that is all that is happening for our people. Our communities won’t see any funding for years and in the meantime we will continue to be underfunded and under the current gov’ts thumb. \nWe demand that the Trudeau government to take credible and immediate action to: \n* Implement UNDRIP in Canadian law.\n* Clearly indicate it respects Indigenous Peoples’ right to say no to development on their land. (This means Free\, Prior\, and Informed Consent\, not manipulated sham consultations)\n* Stop the Site C dam\n* Close the funding deficit for First Nations now\n* Stop pipeline\, gas\, and oil megaprojects: build green energy\, transit\, and houses\n* Introduce a climate plan that respects the 1.5-2 degree temperature target that Canada helped negotiate in Paris. Adopting Harper’s emission reduction targets is a betrayal of that commitment.\n* Fully fund Indigenous-owned and controlled renewable energy projects. \nWe ask First Nations and allies on both sides of the medicine line\, on the land or in cities\, to respond to this call by undertaking action\, in accordance with their own capacities\, responsibilities\, and their protocols. This Thanksgiving\, Indigenous communities and supporters will be conducting actions\, holding ceremonies\, and gatherings across Canada to protect land and water and to demand the Trudeau government stop pretending\, and start acting like it respects our rights. It is high time for deeds\, not words. \nEndorsed by:\nAamjiwnaang and Sarnia Against Pipelines\nALBA Canada\nAlgonquins of Barriere Lake\nBorealAction -Treaty 6 Idle No More\nChippewas of the Thames\nEllen Gabriel\, Kanehsatake Mohawk\nEriel Tchekwie Deranger\, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation\nFightC\nGreenpeace Canada\nIdle No More\nIdle No More Duluth\nIdle No More Duluth Wolf Action\nIdle No More Toronto\nIdle No More Ontario\nLeap Manifesto\nLong Beach Gathering\nNo One is Illegal – Toronto\nNo One is Illegal – Coast Salish Territories\nPamela Palmater\, Mi’kmaq Nation\nRed Nation – 2nd Annual Indigenous Peoples Day\nRising Tide Vancouver\, Coast Salish Territories\nSay “No” to Site C Dam\nSecwepemc’ulecw Grassroots Movement\nStop Alton Gas\n350.org\nUnist’ot’en – People of the Headwaters\nVancouver Island Community Forest Action Network\nWomens’ Committee of the Defenders of the Land network \nRelated links:\n* Events happening in various locations: https://www.facebook.com/events/1105033162898098\n* Original call-out: http://www.defendersoftheland.org/story/324 \nSIMULTANEOUS SOLIDARITY WITH STANDING ROCK \nOctober 8-11\, 2016 also marks four International Days of Prayer and Action with Standing Rock. Organizers are mobilizing 5000 prayers and/or actions around the world. Whether or not you can come on October 10\, please consider participating in this international solidarity action. \nMore info\, including examples of a variety of actions that can be taken:https://www.facebook.com/events/1491838244176656/ \nOrganizers are asking people to please take 1 minute to record your action/prayer at http://www.5k4sr.net/ so they can make a map of all the people who are participating. \nEVENT ACCESSIBILITY \n* This is a family-friendly event and children are very welcomed.\n* In case of rain there is a covered area.\n* Centennial Square is wheelchair-accessible from entrances off Pandora\, Government\, or Douglas Street.\n* Bus access: #4\, 11\, 14\, 21\, 22\, 30\, 31\, 32\, 47\, 48\, 50\, 61\, 70\, 71\, 72 and 75 stop at Centennial Square on Douglas Street. Bus tickets are available upon request – email katiebeth.rasmussen@gmail.com or PM Katie Buho (link from top of this event page).\n* There are public washrooms at Centennial Square\, but note that these are monitored by security guards. It is our understanding that these are gendered washrooms. URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/deeds-not-words-national-day-of-action-victoria/ LOCATION:Centennial Square\, 1 Centennial Square\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/DeedsNotWordsVictoria.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161010T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161011T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20161009T182230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161009T182230Z UID:6769-1476079200-1476185400@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Deeds\, Not Words - Indigenous Day Of Action\, Oct. 10 DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Day of Action October 10\nJustin Trudeau\, it is time for DEEDS\, NOT WORDS\, that respect Indigenous rights \n#DeedsNotWords \nFirst Nations in Canada are waking up to the reality that the Trudeau government has a big smiley face for a front man\, but when it comes to business\, nothing has changed. This government approved the Site C mega-Dam in Treaty 8 (BC Peace River region)\, against the objection of First Nations whose lands will be devastated by flooding\, destroying access to their food\, medicines\, and sacred sites. Just this week\, they approved the dangerous and climate-destroying Lelu Island Liquid Natural Gas plant against the wishes of local First Nations. Now under review in Alberta by a system that has never denied a tar sands mine is the Teck Frontier tar sands mine\, which would be the largest ever. The federal government\, which campaigned on implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, has since informed chiefs from across Canada that adopting UNDRIP is unworkable. Now they have backtracked on their obligations under the Paris climate accords\, too. \nIt is already clear what needs to be done. Canada needs a leader with political integrity and courage to do it. We demand that the Trudeau government to take credible action to: \n● Implement UNDRIP in Canadian law.\n● Clearly indicate it respects Indigenous Peoples’ right to say no to development on their land. (This means Free\, Prior\, and Informed Consent\, not manipulated sham consultations).\n● Stop the Site C dam.\n● Close the funding deficit for First Nations now.\n● Stop pipeline\, gas\, and oil megaprojects: build green energy\, transit\, and houses.\n● Introduce a climate plan that respects the 1.5-2 degree temperature target that Canada helped negotiate in Paris. Adopting Harper’s emission reduction targets is a betrayal of that commitment.\n● Fully fund Indigenous-owned and controlled renewable energy projects. \nAccordingly\, this Thanksgiving\, Indigenous communities and supporters will be conducting actions\, holding ceremonies\, and gatherings across Canada to protect land and water and to demand the Trudeau government stop pretending\, and start acting like it respects our rights. It is high time for deeds\, not words. We ask First Nations and allies on both sides of the medicine line\, on the land or in cities\, to respond to this call by undertaking action\, in accordance with their own capacities\, responsibilities\, and their protocols. \nTo join us please email indigenousdayofaction@gmail.com. \nBackground\nOn matters of substance\, this government is pursuing the same assimilation agenda as previous governments. There has been no change to the disastrous comprehensive claims policy. 150 years of Canada trying to terminate and extinguish Indians has not worked. We are still here and we will still be here hundreds of years from now. Until Canada reckons with\, recognizes\, and respects Indigenous Peoples’ rights and title\, and make legitimate redress for past wrongs\, there will be no lasting peace. \nThis government has still not committed to a plan to undo the deliberate cultural genocide that targeted Indigenous languages and traditions. No serious commitment to Indigenous language revitalization has been put forth. The important recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples have been ignored. \nOptimists believed this government would deliver more money for programs and services. Yet the much vaunted spending announcements of this government will not kick in for years\, and will still leave First Nations gasping\, at poverty-level funding below funding for the average Canadian\, after decades of an arbitrary 2% funding cap that has scrimped First Nations into a $60 billion funding gap. The lack of clean water\, safe housing\, and adequate education\, coupled with abusive government and failure to redress the legacy of cultural genocide\, have produced a profound mental health and suicide epidemic in many communities. \nIn the face of government indifference or hostility\, Indigenous Peoples across Canada and the United States have had to protect their waters and lands from abusive development that violates their duties to protect the land: from hydro dams at Site C in British Columbia\, Keeyask in Manitoba\, and Muskrat Dam in Labrador\, Newfoundland\, to Mi’kmaq people and their allies in Stop Alton Gas protecting the waters of the Sipekne’katik district of the Mi’kmaq Nation; the Algonquins of Barriere Lake in their decades long struggle for their rights against government abuse\, now fighting a Copper One mine being developed on their territory without consent; Neskantaga First Nation\, trying to stop Noront’s Ring of Fire drilling on its land; and Indigenous peoples and allies fighting toxic\, reckless pipeline and oil development in places like Aamjiwnaang\, Kanehsatake\, Unist’ot’en\, Tsleil-Waututh\, Secwepemc territory\, and Standing Rock\, North Dakota. For legitimate defense of their rights\, many Indigenous land and water protectors are criminalized or targeted with legal harassment and intimidation by big corporations\, like Vanessa Gray of Aamjiwnaang\, currently facing expensive court proceedings. \nAs part of this day of action\, we call on Canada to take seriously its obligations under international law\, the Canadian constitution\, and the principles of justice\, and once and for all reconcile itself to our continued existence on this land as Indigenous Peoples. The government has ignored the excellent recommendations of Commission after Commission. Will it ignore the recommendations of the Murdered and Missing Women and Girl’s Inquiry too? Now is the time for Deeds\, not Words. \nWe will be adding local events on our website. Check here to see if something is happening around you: http://www.defendersoftheland.org/story/324 \nENDORSED BY: \nENDORSED BY: \nAamjiwnaang and Sarnia Against Pipelines\nALBA Canada\nAlgonquins of Barriere Lake\nBorealAction -Treaty 6 Idle No More\nChippewas of the Thames\nThe Committee for Future Generations\nEllen Gabriel\, Kanehsatake Mohawk\nEriel Tchekwie Deranger\, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation\nFightC\nGreenpeace Canada\nIdle No More\nIdle No More Duluth\nIdle No More Duluth Wolf Action\nIdle No More Toronto\nIdle No More Ontario\nThe Latin American and Caribbean Solidarity Network\nLeap Manifesto\nLong Beach Gathering\nNo One is Illegal – Toronto\nNo One is Illegal – Coast Salish Territories\nPamela Palmater\, Mi’kmaq Nation\nRed Nation – 2nd Annual Indigenous Peoples Day\nRising Tide Vancouver\, Coast Salish Territories\nSay “No” to Site C Dam\nSecwepemc’ulecw Grassroots Movement\nStop Alton Gas\nTears 4 Justice\n350.org\nUnist’ot’en – People of the Headwaters\nVancouver Island Community Forest Action Network\nWater is Life ~ Coalition for Water Justice\nWomens’ Committee of the Defenders of the Land network URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/deeds-not-words-indigenous-day-of-action-oct-10/ LOCATION:All around occupied Canada\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/DeedsNotWords.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161008T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161008T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20160929T162931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T162931Z UID:6645-1475924400-1475935200@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs-Dr. Homa Hoodfar to be free DESCRIPTION:Homa Hoodfar\, an Iranian-Canadian professor at Concordia University in Montreal\, has been indicted in Iran on unknown charges\, according to Iranian news agencies. \nHoodfar\, 65\, was first arrested in March — shortly before she was to leave the country — by the counter-intelligence unit of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards who searched her Tehran residence\, and seized her personal computers\, cellphone and passport. They told her she could not leave Iran to return to Canada. URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/canadian-minister-of-foreign-affairs-dr-homa-hoodfar-to-be-free/ LOCATION:2811 East 16th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/AGL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161006T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161006T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20160929T164431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T164431Z UID:6662-1475743500-1475755200@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Pack The Court: Sentencing For B. Mtn Protests DESCRIPTION:The five day trial finished in May. The verdict came in on August 10th. Now\, let’s see the final outcome and whether or not prison time will be served. URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/pack-the-court-sentencing-for-b-mtn-protests/ LOCATION:Vancouver Provincial Courthouse\, 222 Main Street\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/PacktheCourt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161005T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161006T000000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20160929T162700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T162700Z UID:6642-1475701200-1475712000@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Unit 3 Left Coast Tour: The Ethereal Turn Up! Vancouver Show DESCRIPTION:Future Electronic duo lal is touring the West Coast and are trying to build on the QT/BIPOC and allied arts movement to make connections in Canada and over the border to create safer party\, healing and art spaces for all of us. We are uniting with local QT/BIPOC artists to form the UNIT 3 LEFT COAST TOUR! \nThe Math: rose + nic + community = 3! \nSupport independent talent and spread the word! \nwith guests\nKimmortal (Vancouver)\nwww.kimmortal.com | Kimmortal \nLee Reed (Hamilton)\nweb: http://www.leereedrevolt.com/\nmusic: https://leereed.bandcamp.com/\ntwitter: https://twitter.com/freeleereed\nfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freeleereed \ndoor: FREE – PYWC $5-15 (donation only – NO ONE TURNED AWAY) \nmore info on artists:\nlal\nwww.lalforest.com\n“LAL is an intersection between idea\, place\, and people\, where we stand for moment and discuss the kind of world we will create. The conversation eventually gives ways to dance\, which\, in turn\, gives way to conversation\, which again\, makes room for dance. We will win. There’s no doubt” \nLAL\, the Toronto Electronic duo comprised of Rosina Kazi and Nicolas Murray\, will release its hotly anticipated new full-length album\, Find Safety\, on April 29 through Calgary-based Coax Records. Following that\, LAL will head out for dates across Canada in May and June (see full schedule below). \nThe result of three years of studio work\, Find Safety combines a myriad of influences\, from Fela Kuti and Massive Attack\, to Pete Rock and Detroit Techno. Lyrically\, the album is informed by LAL’s community shows at its west end Toronto performance space\, Unit 2\, as well as Kazi and Murray’s passionate ongoing support of social justice causes and art projects\, with an emphasis on Queer and/or BIPOC issues. The album overall addresses a need to create safer spaces for themselves and their friends\, and musically is a masterful blend of synth and sample-based minimalism. Or as they prefer to call it\, 4 a.m. music. \nKIMMORTAL\nQueer Filipina-Canadian Emcee\nwww.kimmortal.com | Kimmortal \nKim Villagante\, also known as K!mmortal\, is an artistic force to be reckoned with. As an artist of lines and rhymes\, as well as an arts-based community organizer\, Kim fuses her phenomenal artistic talents (as a visual-artist\, singer-songwriter\, rap-poet-lyricist\, and actor) with her passion for queer and anti-racist activism. In 2013\, Kim’s debut acting role in hip hop theatre production “Sal Capone: The Lamentable Tragedy Of” landed her a nomination in Montreal English Theatre Awards as “Outstanding Supporting Actress”. In 2014\, she released her debut album\, “Sincerity” and represented Vancouver as the only Filipina emcee in 2015’s Canadian Music Week. Her latest acting accomplishment was playing the lead in the one-woman play “Sister Mary’s A Dyke” written by Flerida Peña and directed by Jan Derbyshire which ran during Vancouver’s Queer Arts Festival in 2015. Kim was awarded the Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Award in Community-Engaged arts in 2013\, and is also the founder of “SHE”\, an annual East-Vancouver event celebrating indigenous\, black\, and women of colour in WORD and MUSIC (shefestvan.com). Her recent self-directed music video\, “Brushing by heaven’s shoulder”\, was animated\, rapped and filmed by Kimmortal and was selected to be screened at San Francisco’s Queer Women of Colour Film festival 2016. \nLEE REED is a respected veteran of the Canadian Indie HipHop scene. For over 20 years he’s been stomping stages and studios\, spewing his unique brand of fiery\, anti-capitalist rant-hop. From mouthpiece for the legendary punk-hop greats Warsawpack\, and throughout his solo work that followed\, Reed’s musical legacy remains committed to the fight for a better world; voicing intersectional anti-oppressive politics through HipHop; and soundtracking and signal-boosting the efforts of communities and organizers struggling on the frontline for social and environmental justice. His latest album\, 2015’s anti-colonial/anti-nationalist anthem “The Butcher The Banker The Bitumen Tanker” spent 14 weeks on the national campus & community radio Top-10 charts\, ending the year as Canada’s #6 HipHop album. \nNumber 3 resonates with the energies of optimism and joy\, inspiration and creativity\, speech and communication\, good taste\, imagination and intelligence\, sociability and society\, friendliness\, kindness and compassion. Number 3 also relates to art\, humour\, energy\, growth\, expansion and the principles of increase\, spontaneity\, broad-minded thinking\, synthesis\, triad\, heaven-human-earth\, past-present-future\, thought-word-action\, demonstrates love through creative imagination\, comprehensive\, fulfilment\, encouragement\, assistance\, talent and skills\, culture\, wit\, a love of fun and pleasure\, freedom-seeking\, adventure\, exuberance\, brilliance\, free-form\, being brave\, non-confrontational\, free-form\, rhythm\, passion\, surprise\, sensitivity\, self-expression\, affability\, enthusiasm\, youthfulness\, enlivenment\, psychic ability\, manifesting and manifestation. URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/unit-3-left-coast-tour-the-ethereal-turn-up-vancouver-show/ LOCATION:Wise Hall & Lounge\, 1882 Adanac Street\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/LeftCoastTour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161005T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161005T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20160929T153146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T153146Z UID:6619-1475692200-1475703000@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:The Anatomy of the Downtown Metrotown Plan DESCRIPTION:Earlier this year\, in response to the demovictions crisis that is displacing more than 600 households\, Burnaby City Council announced a new plan for the Metrotown neighbourhood: The “Downtown” Metrotown Plan. \nWhat promises does this plan hold for the existing majority renter community in Metrotown? Come to a public forum about Mayor Corrigan’s plan to turn Metrotown into a “downtown” for Burnaby. \nWe will focus on defining the potential social impact of the plan for more than 3000 apartment units within its scope\, and for the region as a whole\, which is in the midst of a widely acknowledged rental crunch. After discussing the effects of this plan\, we will focus on what we can do to stop it. \nOrganized by Stop Demovictions Burnaby Campaign\nhttp://stopdisplacement.ca/burnaby\ninfo@stopdisplacement.ca\n@stopdisplacemnt URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/the-anatomy-of-the-downtown-metrotown-plan/ LOCATION:Burnaby Neighbourhood House\, 100-4460 Beresford\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MetrotownPlan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161005T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T082201 CREATED:20160929T152751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T152808Z UID:6615-1475690400-1475690400@www.thevolcano.org SUMMARY:Power of Women: Our Reality in the DTES DESCRIPTION:Power of Women: Our Reality in the DTES \nJoin the Power of Women Group – we are a group of women who live and access services and whose community is the DTES neighourhood – are coming together in an evening showcase of talks\, poetry\, skits and more to share real truths about our life in the DTES with an emphasis on housing\, poverty\, colonization\, and violence against women. \nWednesday October 5\, 2016\nDinner at 6 pm\, Event at 6:30 pm\n1803 East 1st Ave (just east of Commercial Drive)\nunceded xʷməθkwəy̓əm\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh\, and səlil̓wətaʔɬ territories\, Vancouver \nThis event is by donation $0-20. All proceeds go to the DTES Power of Women Group. \nAccessibility info: Free event. Dinner served (thanks to Streams of Justice for supporting this event). Kitchen’s entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. One washroom has a stall that can accommodate a wheelchair.The washroom door opening is 86 cm\, and the stall door is 61 cm. \n**************************** \nAbout the Power of Women Group: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/DTESPowerofWomen/ URL:https://www.thevolcano.org/event/power-of-women-our-reality-in-the-dtes/ LOCATION:1803 East 1st Ave (just east of Commercial Drive)\, Vancouver\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thevolcano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/POW.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR