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SUMMARY:Poetry for the Cruelest Month: National Poetry Month Virtual Reading
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/885136432278669/ \n\n\n\nJoin Halifax poets Anna Quon\, Nolan Natasha\, and Annick MacAskill for a free online reading in celebration of poetry month. There will be a brief Q&A after the readings. \n\n\n\nEvent hosted by the Halifax Public Library and sponsored by the League of Canadian Poets. \n\n\n\nHow to participate \n\n\n\nTo watch\, please click the link below on the day of the event: \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82976374154
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/poetry-for-the-cruelest-month-national-poetry-month-virtual-reading/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210421T180000
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SUMMARY:Shaping Change: Intergenerational Conversations on Activism
DESCRIPTION:What is the future of the environmental movement? \n\n\n\nWhat can different generations of activists learn from each other? \n\n\n\nHow can progressive social movements support each other and collaborate better? \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging and inspiring conversation on activism and making change! We are bringing together a diverse group of brilliant local activists from across generations and communities to connect\, share stories and lessons\, and explore how we can work together effectively to build a more just and sustainable world.  \n\n\n\nThis event kicks off EAC’s 50th birthday celebrations. We’ll be partying with a purpose throughout 2021\, and this conversation is the first of many ways we plan to celebrate\, inspire\, and mobilize for action.   \n\n\n\nAs we celebrate the past 50 years of action\, we’re also looking forward to the future we’re shaping now in these crucial times. We hope this will be a powerful conversation about connecting across generations of change-makers\, strengthening our movements\, and forging a path forward together.  \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, April 21\, 2021Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. ASTLocation: Online on Zoom – register here to receive the link\n\n\n\nFeatured Panelists:  \n\n\n\nLynn Jones Willa Fisher Cathy Martin Robin Tress Brian Gifford Shannon Arnold Moderated by Catherine Abreu\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event will be an interactive webinar\, with opportunities for you to participate in the conversation!  \n\n\n\nRegister online here
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/shaping-change-intergenerational-conversations-on-activism/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210420T190000
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SUMMARY:Special event for CUPE members: Why the New Democratic Party?
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/202958007973725/  \n\n\n\nSpecial event for CUPE members in Nova Scotia and across the country. \n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered why CUPE is partisan? Do you find it hard to distinguish one party from the other?Please join us for a critical look at the relationship\, historic and current\, between labour and the New Democratic Party. We’ll consider the NDP’s growth\, popularity\, demise and re-birth as election time looms over us in Nova Scotia. \n\n\n\nHear from our panel of experts for a frank discussion and ask questions! \n\n\n\n– Stephen Kimber\, award-winning author and journalist– Barb Nederpal\, president of the Hospital Employees’ Union (the B.C. health services division of CUPE)– Cathy Remus\, former director of CUPE Union Education– Lynn Jones\, Nova Scotian labour and human rights activist\, who is also the first Black general vice-president of the Canadian Labour Congress and the first Canadian-born African woman to seek office in a federal election \n\n\n\nModerated by Archana Rampure\, CUPE’s national director of research and former NDP staffer. \n\n\n\nOnline via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/96393527764 \n\n\n\n7 p.m. Atlantic time
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/special-event-for-cupe-members-why-the-new-democratic-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210420T183000
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SUMMARY:Black Environments Matter
DESCRIPTION:Join the South End Environmental Injustice Society (SEED) for an online forum exploring the impacts environmental racism holds upon our Black and Indigenous communities throughout Nova Scotia.  \n\n\n\nFor generations Black residents in the South End of Shelburne have been burdened by living nearby a toxic waste facility. Through education and awareness\, SEED aims to create an understanding of the significant effects of environmental racism beyond climate change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn partnership with South End Environmental Injustice Society (SEED) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to attend \n\n\n\nTo register\, email SEED at seedshelbourne@gmail.com. SEED will email you the link before the time of the event.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/black-environments-matter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210420T130000
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SUMMARY:Bringing Down Barriers: 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1153368338461917/ \n\n\n\nAdvance registration required. Register at the Zoom link provided in this event posting. April 2021 is the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month\, a time to honour the voices and experiences of victims and survivors\, and to bring awareness to issues relating to sexualized violence. Everyone has a role to play in ending sexual assault\, harassment\, and abuse.  \n\n\n\nThis year\, Avalon has partnered with other community organizations working to support survivors of sexualized violence\, to bring people together for conversation\, learning and strategizing on bringing down barriers to service access. “2SLGBTQIA+ Youth” is the third of these conversations.Topics discussed will include ways to offer comprehensive care when youth may not have stable or supportive home/family spaces\, the importance of autonomous self-direction and informed consent modalities\, up-to-date language\, and best practices in supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ community members (Two Spirit\, Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer/Questioning\, Intersex\, Asexual\, plus (+) other ways individuals express their gender and sexuality outside heteronormativity and the gender binary). \n\n\n\nThe Youth Project’s mission is to make Nova Scotia a safer\, healthier\, and happier place for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth through support\, education\, resource expansion and community development. The Youth Project is a multi-service organization hosting an education team\, programming team\, and support services worker with an aim to further the inclusion and wellness of 2SLGBTQIA+ under the age of 25\, foster 2SLGBTQIA+ knowledge exchange and training\, increase access to public services\, and provide social and cultural programs/services/celebrations for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their communities. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will feature Carmel Farahbakhsh\, (they/them) who is a community worker/ educator\, experimental violinist\, and artist. They have collaborated on The Khyber Centre For The Arts board for three years\, and are enjoying their new position as co-director of local music festival EVERYSEEKER. They also recently transitioned from a five-year term coordinating South House Sexual and Gender Resource Centre to working as the executive director at The Youth Project\, seeing a direct link between this community work and access to creative spaces/ arts community. Carmel also actively collaborates with local initiatives with the aim to create wider 2SQTBIPOC support systems locally. \n\n\n\nThe Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is a feminist organization working to eliminate sexual assault/abuse\, and to change the current socio-political culture that fosters sexism\, social injustice and other forms of oppression.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/bringing-down-barriers-2slgbtqia-youth/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210419T123000
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SUMMARY:Special Board of Police Commissioners
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nThe meeting will be held virtually.  \n\n\n\nCheck the upcoming agenda for more information. Meeting agendas are generally available by the Friday prior to the meetin
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/special-board-of-police-commissioners/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210416T133000
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SUMMARY:Bringing Down Barriers: Not Without Us
DESCRIPTION:Advance registration required. Register at the Zoom link provided in this event posting.  \n\n\n\nOnline: us02web.zoom.us \n\n\n\nApril 2021 is the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month\, a time to honour the voices and experiences of victims and survivors\, and to bring awareness to issues relating to sexualized violence. Everyone has a role to play in ending sexual assault\, harassment\, and abuse.  \n\n\n\nThis year\, Avalon has partnered with other community organizations working to support survivors of sexualized violence\, to bring people together for conversation\, learning and strategizing on bringing down barriers to service access. “Not Without Us” is the second of these conversations. \n\n\n\nThe Not Without Us Project gathered and shared the stories of women with disabilities in Nova Scotia who experienced violence\, as well as the staff at organizations that work with survivors. In the project’s final report\, there are recommendations we hope will remove barriers and help get these women out of situations of violence. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, project coordinator Suzanne Rent will discuss the findings of the report and the recommendations. Sherry Costa\, provincial coordinator of Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities\, and one of the founders of the Not Without Us project\, will talk about the background and impact of this work. \n\n\n\nThe Not Without Project is funded by a grant under the Standing Together initiative at the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women. \n\n\n\nSuzanne Rent is a journalist and researcher in Halifax. She has worked in the media since 2001 and currently is a regular contributor to the Halifax Examiner. Sherry Costa is a proud Nova Scotian who has been a part of the disability community for more than 40 years and currently manages the Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities\, a position she accepted after stepping down from serving on the League’s board for 14 years. In addition to leading the implementation and development of VoicePrint\, now Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) in the Atlantic region\, Sherry chaired the Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS) committee for seven years to shape and deliver Nova Scotia’s Access Awareness Week. She continues with PAANS as well as more than half a dozen other cross-sectoral committees raising awareness while working collaboratively with communities and all levels of government to address issues of accessibility\, inclusion\, and equity for persons with disabilities. Sherry holds a certificate in Non-profit Leadership & Management from Dalhousie University. \n\n\n\nThe Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is a feminist organization working to eliminate sexual assault/abuse\, and to change the current socio-political culture that fosters sexism\, social injustice and other forms of oppression.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/bringing-down-barriers-not-without-us/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210415T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210415T190000
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SUMMARY:Kate Macdonald Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:oin us on April 15th from 5PM – 7PM for an artist talk with our current artist-in-residence\, Halifax-based artist and activist KATE MACDONALD.This event will include ASL interpretation and will take place over Zoom. Pre-register at https://bit.ly/2PzFpGE… \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \n\n\n\nKate Macdonald was born and raised in Halifax\, NS. Kate is proudly African Nova Scotian. She studied Performance Acting at Ryerson University in Toronto\, ON. At the end of 2016 with the political climate swiftly changing around her (en election of a new president)\, she knew her reaction had to be radical. Out of this desire to make a change\, she Founded and Created The Magic Project. Which focuses on bringing marginalized brilliance to the forefront of social media using the arts. Kate is also a Community Facilitator and Youth Programmer. She hopes to continue creating workshops\, holding space for community discussions and empowering youth through celebration. Her art practice has always included photography\, poetry and performance theatre. But she has been long fascinated with the many avenues that art presents for self-expression\, especially around the themes of justice\, healing\, joy\, magic and ancestral connection. Recently\, Kate\, Trayvone Clayton & DeRico Symonds created an African Nova Scotian community based\, youth-led initiative called The Game Changers. After a year of working together in advocacy\, activism\, and community they decided to collaborate officially. Kate is currently the Branch Manager at the North Branch Memorial Library – a branch that has long been a staple in the African Nova Scotian community…. \n\n\n\nAbout Eyelevel Artist Run Centre: \n\n\n\nEyelevel is an arts worker/artist-run organization mandated to present and support the development of socially-relevant and thought-provoking artistic practices locally\, regionally and nationally. Eyelevel supports artists through residencies\, mentorship\, publishing and presentation outside of a traditional gallery context that is accompanied by care-oriented and trauma-informed artistic\, professional and personal support. Eyelevel aims to raise public awareness and capacity of our local arts community; particularly artists and arts workers who have been historically underserved and misrepresented in the contemporary art dialogue. Eyelevel strives to be a connector between artists\, communities and the broader public\, to constantly question the balance of power and work against systemic oppression and discrimination by centring anti-violence and pro-survivor practices. Eyelevel works in treaty to build a more inclusive and caring world through art\, and to advance positive change within the arts through its operations\, policies and programming.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/kate-macdonald-artist-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210410T110000
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SUMMARY:Raging Grannies say No to new Fighter Jets
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/362159068382998/ \n\n\n\nJoin NS Voice of Women for Peace and the Raging Grannies to say No to Canada’s proposed purchase of 88 new Fighter Jets. The purchase price is $19billion\, and the lifetime cost is $77billion. There are many better ways to create human security.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/raging-grannies-say-no-to-new-fighter-jets/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210410T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210410T130000
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SUMMARY:Inclusive education forum for immigrant  migrant mothers and guardians
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URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/inclusive-education-forum-for-immigrant-migrant-mothers-and-guardians/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210408T190000
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SUMMARY:The Cost of Poverty in the Atlantic Provinces Release
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/512351456803863 \n\n\n\nJoin authors and community partners as they discuss the findings of the soon to be released\, The Cost of Poverty in the Atlantic Provinces.This report is being released in partnership with The New Brunswick Common Front for Social Justice\, the Human Development Council\, the Social Justice Cooperative of Newfoundland and Labrador\, the MacKillop Centre for Social Justice\, PEI Coalition for Poverty Eradication and the Nova Scotia Action Coalition for Community Well-Being. \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcempqDMvHNV8_IyTUxy_LCDaXqfZmpfW
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/the-cost-of-poverty-in-the-atlantic-provinces-release/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210408T174500
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SUMMARY:Memorial for Eishia Hudson
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/189201386141175 \n\n\n\nPlease join us at the Halifax Police Headquarters\, at 1795 Gottingen St\, in remembering Eishia Hudson\, a 16 year old Indigenous girl\, who was murdered by Winnipeg police one year ago. We are joining her family and community in demands to the government for a public inquiry of the Winnipeg police and their responsibility in her murder.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/memorial-for-eishia-hudson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210408T120000
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SUMMARY:Equity Watch rally to tell Nova Scotia Human Rights commission\, do your job!
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, April 8\, Noon to 1 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Park Lane Mall\, 5657 Spring Garden Rd (MASKED AND SOCIAL-DISTANCED!) \n\n\n\nThree and a half years ago\, Christine Shupe of Halifax left her job at Beaver Enviro because of what she claims was sexual harassment by the boss. \n\n\n\nShe filed her complaint at the NS Human Rights Commission\, but the Commission dragged its feet – as usual — in pursuing the case.  Finally the case moved forward after Shupe contacted the NS Ombudsman’s office. \n\n\n\nThe Commission sent her case to a public Board of Inquiry. But last month the Board dismissed her complaint because the company had not been named correctly.  Though Beaver Enviro is the name on the building\, the company’s registered name is 2557617 Nova Scotia. In fact\, the problem with the name was identified just 3 months after Shupe approached the Commission. \n\n\n\nBecause of this technical mistake\, Shupe’s case of sex discrimination was tossed. The Commission is not allowed by law to alter its original complaint\, and because the harassment incidents had taken place more than 12 months before\, the Commission could not file a new complaint. \n\n\n\nSays Equity Watch spokesperson Judy Haiven\, “That would not have happened\, for example\, in New Brunswick whose Human Rights Act allows: ‘18(2) The Commission may extend the time for the filing of a complaint if\, in the opinion of the Commission\, the circumstances warrant it.’ \n\n\n\n“Equity Watch is not happy to hear of yet another case of the NS Human Rights Commission dragging its feet\, and losing the chance to pursue violators. This shows that Nova Scotia’s human rights regime is way past due for an overhaul.” \n\n\n\nEquity Watch’s report “Justice Impeded: A Critique of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Regime” details case after case of the NS Human Rights Commission not doing its job – and dismissing cases on a technicality\, or through sloppiness or ignoring timelines.   \n\n\n\nEquity Watch is asking the NS Human Rights Commission and the Nova Scotia government to simply do their job. That is the least they owe Nova Scotians. 
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/equity-watch-rally-to-tell-nova-scotia-human-rights-commission-do-your-job/
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SUMMARY:Bringing Down Barriers: 2SLGBTQ+ In Prison
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/973407346730903 \n\n\n\nAdvance registration required. Register at the Zoom link provided in this event posting. April 2021 is the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month\, a time to honour the voices and experiences of victims and survivors\, and to bring awareness to issues relating to sexualized violence. Everyone has a role to play in ending sexual assault\, harassment\, and abuse. This year\, Avalon has partnered with other community organizations working to support survivors of sexualized violence\, to bring people together for conversation\, learning and strategizing on bringing down barriers to service access.  \n\n\n\n“2SLGBTQ+ In Prison” is the first of these conversations.2SLGBTQ+ people (Two Spirit\, Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer/Questioning\, plus (+) other ways individuals express their gender and sexuality outside heteronormativity and the gender binary) experience high levels of policing and criminalization\, arrest and incarceration. Once inside prison\, 2SLGBTQ+ people are subjected to violence by both prison staff and other prisoners.  \n\n\n\nIn Nova Scotia\, very little is known about the experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ within the Nova Scotia criminal justice system\, which is why Coverdale launched a research project exploring just that. The key findings will be discussed and presented\, as well as recommendations on how our communities can advocate for justice and transformation within our justice system. Project participant\, advocate and survivor Sara Tessier will share her first-hand knowledge of violence inside prison and shed light on the ways in which sexualized violence permeates carceral settings. \n\n\n\nAsh Avery (she/her) is a queer feminist writer\, advocate and mother. She has been working with and for criminalized and incarcerated women and gender diverse folks in Nova Scotia since 2015. She is the Executive Director of Coverdale Courtwork Society\, a Halifax based non-profit organization that provides supports and services to women and gender diverse people involved in the criminal justice system. For the past two years she has been researching the experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in the criminal justice system\, with the guidance of Dr. Rachel Zellers and El Jones. Her work to support the exodus of provincial prisoners from jail during the COVID-19 pandemic won the Michael McDonald access to justice award. Recently\, Ash founded “Caitlan’s Place” –a 6 bed bail house for women and gender diverse individuals in Halifax. \n\n\n\nSara A. Tessier (she/her) is a social justice advocate with lived experience who has spent the last 5 years working with and on behalf of some of the most marginalized\, victimized\, criminalized\, and institutionalized men\, women and youth in Canada. She has worked on the JEC Housing project with John Howard\, Elizabeth Fry Mainland Nova Scotia\, and Coverdale Courtwork Society in supporting people exiting provincial jail during the Covid-19 pandemic. She is an advisor for African Nova Scotian Affairs Mobilizing Partnership Program\, a committee member for YWCA’s Trafficking & Exploitation Services System LGBTQ+ cultural group and sits on the CAEFS Lived Experience Committee. She is currently a Peer Mentor with Coverdale Courtwork Society and also works with the G.A.T.E team with the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia. \n\n\n\nThe Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is a feminist organization working to eliminate sexual assault/abuse\, and to change the current socio-political culture that fosters sexism\, social injustice and other forms of oppression. \n\n\n\nOnline: us02web.zoom.us
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/bringing-down-barriers-2slgbtq-in-prison/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210407T203000
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SUMMARY:Teacher Unions and Social Justice: Book Discussion with Editor Michael Charney
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/184871366476527 \n\n\n\nEducators for Social Justice Nova Scotia recently coordinated a bulk order of the book “Teacher Unions and Social Justice: Organizing for the Schools and Communities Our Students Deserve.” \n\n\n\nOne of the book’s editors\, Michael Charney\, was active in the Social Justice Caucus in his union for around 20 years and is excited to meet with educators and others passionate about Teacher Unions and Social Justice to discuss some of the ideas covered in the book. \n\n\n\nWe will meet with Michael online through Zoom on Wednesday April 7th from 7 – 8pm AST.  \n\n\n\nPlease pre-register by clicking on the event link.Discussion will centre around the contents of the brief introduction to the book and avid readers are encouraged to choose one or more from any of the 60 articles that piques their interest and bring their thoughts on it to the group! We particularly recommend something from sections 2 or 4. \n\n\n\n(This event is also open to anyone\, even if you do not have the book!) \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsd-uqrTMrG9AfOQabGyk72hMzcliEmL30
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/teacher-unions-and-social-justice-book-discussion-with-editor-michael-charney/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210406T210000
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SUMMARY:Want to know your rights as a migrant worker in Nova Scotia?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation in English / Patois on Youtube Live. Hosted by the Migrant Worker Rights Working Group. Message us on WhatsApp at 902-329-9595 if you have any questions during the presentation or for more info! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere is the link to the Youtube event.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/want-to-know-your-rights-as-a-migrant-worker-in-nova-scotia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210406T193000
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SUMMARY:ACORN Nova Scotia: Halifax-Mainland Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/3811926698889585 \n\n\n\nJoin us for our Halifax-Mainland chapter meeting! \n\n\n\nWe’re getting organized for the next steps in our rent control and landlord licensing campaigns\, as well as the minimum wage and raising assistance rates! \n\n\n\nJoin at https://bit.ly/NSACORNQuestions? Email halifax@acorncanada.org
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/acorn-nova-scotia-halifax-mainland-chapter-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210403T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074706
CREATED:20210328T224923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T224924Z
UID:20125-1617447600-1617451200@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Dartmouth ACORN Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Dartmouth chapter meeting! We’re getting organized for the next steps in our rent control and landlord licensing campaigns\, as well as the minimum wage and raising assistance rates! \n\n\n\nJoin at https://bit.ly/NSACORN \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email halifax@acorncanada.org
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/dartmouth-acorn-chapter-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210402T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210402T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074706
CREATED:20210328T224713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T224741Z
UID:20123-1617381000-1617386400@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:BIPOC Youth Cafe — Poetry Night with Deirdre Lee
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event; https://www.facebook.com/events/170343048255178/ \n\n\n\nBIPOCSS youth cafe is a drop in for Black\, Indigenous\, People of Colour & Queer/2SLGBTQ+ youth 14 and up on the South Shore every Friday at The Biscuit Eater Cafe & Books in Mahone Bay! \n\n\n\nThis Friday\, March 26 we have a special guest Deirdre Lee joining us to share some of her poetry\, talk about poeming & writing poems of our own. Space is limited to 15 and Deirdre’s performance will be filmed so please let us know if you will be coming at bipocss@gmail.com  \n\n\n\nDeirdre Lee is a poet\, performer & maker of art\, medicines & magic. \n\n\n\nHer work is intertwined with her complicated & sometimes confusing reality as a racialized\, neurodivergent woman\, & explores her perspectives on identity & healing. \n\n\n\nDeirdre has performed her poetry across Turtle Island\, including numerous appearances at both the Verses Festival of Words & the Canadian Festival Of Spoken Word. She was the co-creator of the 2018 Nocturne Beacon project “Mi’kma’ki Nights” & a finalist at the 2019 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam. Deirdre has appeared at Word On the Street as well as performing with Zuppa Theatre. Her most recent poem can be found in the Indigenous Sovereignty issue of Canadian Art Magazine. \n\n\n\nWhen she is not writing or performing\, Deirdre beads\, sings to her cats & bakes the best granola you’ve never had. \n\n\n\nDeirdre lives in Kjipuktuk\, Mi’kma’ki\, the traditional & unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq & the home of Black arrivants for over three centuries.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/bipoc-youth-cafe-poetry-night-with-deirdre-lee/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074706
CREATED:20210329T230946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T231711Z
UID:20148-1617285600-1617289200@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:EMERGENCY RALLY in front of HPD Headquarters
DESCRIPTION:KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – Many African Nova Scotians continue to have their rights violated by those said to “Serve and Protect” \n\n\n\nRecently a video surfaced showing a HPD Police Officer apparently threatening to shot an unarmed African Nova Scotian male with hands held high above his head. This apparent abuse of power seems to have become commonplace with a number of HPD Police Officer without any meaning discipline or deterrence.    \n\n\n\nYet\, Halifax Regional Police Chief Dan Kinsella apologized on Nov 29\, 2019\, to the African Nova Scotian community for illegal street checks based on racism and yet there has been no meaningful action or retraining taken to change the negative mindset of that seems to be prevalent among a number of officers. \n\n\n\nMany African Nova Scotians have been and continue to be traumatized by the racism and hate they continue to endure on a daily basis.  \n\n\n\nPolice like all citizens must be held accountable for their actions\, and should not be putting community members at risk in any way shape or form. \n\n\n\nMany African Nova Scotians do not even make it to first base in the complaint process and “asking Colonel Sanders to feel or have compassion for chickens “ does not seem to be working. \n\n\n\nBased on the most recent display of excessive force and outward gross disrespect\, a number of African Nova Scotians will hold an EMERGENCY RALLY in front of HPD Headquarters on Gottingen Street in Halifax this Thursday April 01\, 2021\, at 2pm. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Raymond Sheppard raymondsheppard@eastlink.ca
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/emergency-rally-in-front-of-hpd-headquarters/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210401T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074706
CREATED:20210328T224414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T224416Z
UID:20121-1617282000-1617285600@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:PHONE ZAP: Demand a $15 Minimum Wage
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/533914104245396/ \n\n\n\nOn April 1st the minimum wage across Atlantic Canada is going up – but minimum wage has yet to hit $15/hour!In New Brunswick – the minimum wage is only going up by FIVE CENTS. In Atlantic Canada\, wages are the lowest in the country despite the cost of living skyrocketing in recent years.April 1st – join us to phone in to our elected officials and demand a $15 minimum wage!Questions? Email us at halifax@acorncanada.org 
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/phone-zap-demand-a-15-minimum-wage/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210401T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074706
CREATED:20210328T224113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T224114Z
UID:20117-1617269400-1617274800@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Demonstration of solidarity: Save Little Harbour/Owls Head from becoming golf courses
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/756946498284233/ \n\n\n\nOn the morning of April 1\, 2021\, we will gather at “The Law Courts”\,1815 Upper Water St. in support of the applicants who are trying to save Owls Head Provincial Park. \n\n\n\nLawyer Jamie Simpson is representing Bob Bancroft & Eastern Shore Forest Watch Association\, as they challenge two separate secret decisions by (then Minister of Lands and Forestry) Iain Rankin: The decision to secretly delist Owls Head Provincial Park on March 13\, 2019 and the decision to entertain a Letter of Offer with a developer on December 16\, 2019. \n\n\n\nThe government claims that Owls Head Provincial Park was never protected. But for the last 45 years\, numerous government policies and documents have identified it as a park. As Justice Coady wrote in his decision allowing this lawsuit to go forward\, “The public had every reason to assume Owl’s Head was a Provincial Park and\, therefore\, attracted protections not available on Crown lands.” (Bancroft v. Nova Scotia (Land and Forestry) 2020 NSSC 214)In solidarity with the applicants’ judicial review\, we will have a small gathering of supporters outside the courthouse on the morning of April 1\, 2021. The court case starts at 9:30 AM. \n\n\n\nThe outdoor gathering will be socially distanced and supporters will need to wear masks. \n\n\n\nStop the Sale. \n\n\n\nSave Owls Head Provincial Park.Social distancing guidelines:You need to follow social distancing guidelines to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. This means limiting your contact with other people and keeping a physical distance of 2 metres (6 feet) away from others. \n\n\n\nTo protect yourself and others you need to: \n\n\n\nStay 2 metres (6 feet) away from other people as much as possible\, unless you’re in your close social group keep your close social group consistent\, as much as possible make informed choices about who and how to interact with each other (consider age\, occupation and health conditions) make sure you follow social distancing guidelines for gathering limits\, businesses\, organizations and workplaces.The Youth Rally\, Rally at North Mountain and the last rally at “The Law Courts” were a success. Stay within your own group\, stay within 6 feet away from each group and wear a mask. We have done this three times with much success. \n\n\n\nWe will keep an eye on any changes to the social distancing guidelines and if we need to cancel we will at the time.For anyone who can’t attend\, you can email or snail mail support letters to Lawyer Jamie Simpson\, Eastern Shore Forest Watch Association and Bob Bancroft.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/demonstration-of-solidarity-save-little-harbour-owls-head-from-becoming-golf-courses/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210401T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074706
CREATED:20210326T151700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T155355Z
UID:20076-1617269400-1617274800@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Rally: Save Owls Head
DESCRIPTION:Demonstration of SolidarityThursday\, April 1 at 9:30 AMOutside the Law Courts in Halifax (1815 Upper Water Street)Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/756946498284233<https://www.facebook.com/events/756946498284233> \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Thursday in support of Owls Head Provincial Park.Concerned citizens are invited to gather outside the Law Courts insolidarity with applicants Bob Bancroft & Eastern Shore Forest WatchAssociation\, as they challenge the secret delisting & Letter of Offer incourt. This judicial review is not about golf; it’s about transparency\,procedural fairness\, and public consultation. \n\n\n\nIn Nova Scotia\, nearly half of our 206 provincial parks are awaitingdesignation\, the same way that Owls Head Provincial Park was before itwas secretly delisted. This sets a dangerous precedent that couldfurther jeopardize our protected areas network. \n\n\n\nPlease come to show your support for our parks and protected areas ifyou can. If you’re not comfortable due to Covid-19\, you can show yoursupport by contacting Premier Rankin (PREMIER@novascotia.ca<PREMIER@novascotia.ca>) and your MLA(https://nslegislature.ca/members/profiles/contact<https://nslegislature.ca/members/profiles/contact>). \n\n\n\nMore information is available on our website:https://saveowlshead.org/demonstration-of-solidarity-thursday-april-1/<https://saveowlshead.org/demonstration-of-solidarity-thursday-april-1/>
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/rally-save-owls-head/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210331T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074706
CREATED:20210326T150050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T150051Z
UID:20067-1617211800-1617220800@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Our Students Only - Panel Discussion to Commemorate Social Work History Month
DESCRIPTION:EVERYONE IS WELCOME. REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE TO ATTEND \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nDIRECT LINK TO EVENT: \n\n\n\nhttps://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/10e30e42a0cf4cf68f2928ae693887ad
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/our-students-only-panel-discussion-to-commemorate-social-work-history-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074706
CREATED:20210329T232145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T232147Z
UID:20151-1617199200-1617202800@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Stop unfair eviction
DESCRIPTION:Our neighbour Randy is being evicted by CAPREIT – the largest landlord in the country – on arrears because of COVID-19! Through no fault of his own\, Randy didn’t qualify for CERB and couldn’t work throughout the pandemic. \n\n\n\nDespite being able to work again AND agreeing to a repayment plan\, CAPREIT is going back on their word and wants Randy out!We won’t stand for COVID evictions! We’re demanding CAPREIT meet with tenants\, reduce Randy’s rental arrears\, and sign on to a repayment plan and STOP RANDY’S EVICTION! \n\n\n\nHelp us put pressure on CAPREIT!! Join us Wednesday\, March 31st at 2pm outside Harbour View’s management office at 2334 Longard Plaza. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email us: halifax@acorncanada.org
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/stop-unfair-eviction/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210331T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210331T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074706
CREATED:20210314T223401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T223402Z
UID:19860-1617183000-1617184800@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:International Transgender Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:(as of Feb 21\, Yarmouth Pride has requested Town Council to raise the trans flag.)This simple act will send a clear message that the transgender people in Yarmouth County are valued and respected. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, the event is produced by the Yarmouth Pride Collective\, yarmouthpride.ca
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/international-transgender-day-of-visibility/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074706
CREATED:20210326T150713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T150714Z
UID:20070-1617127200-1617130800@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Opioid crisis\, access to safe supply and criminalization
DESCRIPTION:Zoom webinar link \n\n\n\nNo pre-registration required – all are welcome.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/opioid-crisis-access-to-safe-supply-and-criminalization/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074706
CREATED:20210328T223514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T223706Z
UID:20115-1617114600-1617118200@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Commemorate Canada Conference - Halifax\, NS
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/869223707207775/ \n\n\n\nGet your free ticket and join us on Zoom in commemorating 2SLGBTQ+ history in Halifax on March 30th from 2:30-4:00PM AST.  \n\n\n\nThe Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity will be hosting a virtual history conference for youth to learn about their local and provincial history. There will be a short workshop section hosted by the CCGSD with virtual take-home resources. Joining us as the keynote speaker is Dr. Lisa Robertson. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to learning with you on March 30th from 2:30-4:00PM AST. A secure link will be sent out the day of the conference\, along with some information about our funder Commemorate Canada\, and a survey that is required to be submitted upon the completion of the conference.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/commemorate-canada-conference-halifax-ns/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074706
CREATED:20210328T223135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T223136Z
UID:20113-1617105600-1617109200@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Stand in Solidarity for Jacob Fillmore
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/483232389702597/ \n\n\n\nJacob Fillmore has been on his hunger strike for nearly 3 weeks. He is calling for a moratorium on clearcutting. Jacob was supposed to meet with Chuck Porter\, Minister of Lands and Forestry\, but it hasn’t happened! There are many news stories surrounding Jacob’s activism.Every Tuesday there have been rallies at Province House 12pm in Halifax. If you are unable to get to Halifax then please consider coming out to Wolfville! \n\n\n\n12pmTuesday\, March 30Clock Park on Main St.\, Wolfville \n\n\n\nCheck out the Extinction Rebellion Nova Scotia page too!  Thanks for the support and please share even if you can’t attend!
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/stand-in-solidarity-for-jacob-fillmore/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074706
CREATED:20210328T222911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T222913Z
UID:20111-1617105600-1617109200@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Rural people in support of a moratorium on clearcutting
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/482707069761377 \n\n\n\nMARKET SQUARE\, Annapolis Royal\, Ns \n\n\n\nThis is a gathering of rural people in support of Jacob Fillmore’s call for a moratorium on clear-cutting (Even-aged harvests) on Crown Land in Nova Scotia.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/rural-people-in-support-of-a-moratorium-on-clearcutting/
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