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Day of Action

November 2, 2016 @ 12:30 am - 5:00 pm

For universal access, education justice and public education for the public good.

Students, workers, community members are uniting to mobilize for a a cross-country Day of Action on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016. Here in Halifax, hundreds of students and allies will meet at Victoria Park at 12:30 PM to march to Province House.

On-campus feeder rallies start at 11:30am:
*Dalhousie University – outside Killam Library
*Mount Saint Vincent University – outside Seton Lobby, bus leaves at 12:00pm
*NSCAD University – Fountain Lounge
*NSCC Waterfront – Main Atrium Doors, bus leaves at 12:00pm
*University of King’s College – Library Steps

Our provincial demands for Nova Scotia are:
1) Reduce and eliminate tuition fees
2) Convert student loans to student grants
3) Increase public funding for post-secondary education

Join the fight for free education. To get involved in lead-up organizing, email chairperson@cfs-ns.ca.

Accessibility inquiries can be sent to a.dubinski@cfs-ns.ca.

Read more http://www.cfs-fcee.ca/

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Details

Date:
November 2, 2016
Time:
12:30 am - 5:00 pm
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1787065894901927/

Venue

Victoria Park
Spring Garden and South PArk
Halifax,