BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Nova Scotia Advocate - ECPv6.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nsadvocate.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Nova Scotia Advocate REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Glace_Bay BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20210314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210401T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210401T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210401T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210401T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210401T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210401T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 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 \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) and your MLA(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/ URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/rally-save-owls-head/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210331T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210331T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210331T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210331T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210331T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210331T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210330T235900 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210329T225357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T225430Z UID:20143-1617091200-1617148740@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Phone line blitz in response to the conduct of HRP DESCRIPTION:After the past year of taking the streets\, alongside HRP and RCMP who claim to comprehend the issue at hand\, asserting and demanding Black Lives Matter the video certainly doesn’t align with those values. On Tuesday Blitz the two lines below and file your complaints. URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/phone-line-blitz-in-response-to-the-conduct-of-hrp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210327T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210327T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210321T200805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210321T200806Z UID:19985-1616850000-1616857200@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:NS Health Coalition Virtual AGM DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3689466431111949/ \n\n\n\nSave the date! \n\n\n\nOur annual general meeting will take place on Saturday\, March 27th online. URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/ns-health-coalition-virtual-agm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210321T200533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210321T200534Z UID:19983-1616695200-1616700600@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Nova Scotia ACORN\, Halifax-Peninsula Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/160187962590830/ \n\n\n\nJoin us for our Halifax-Peninsula 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/nova-scotia-acorn-halifax-peninsula-chapter-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210324T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210314T135529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T154837Z UID:19854-1616610600-1616616000@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Free webinar: Nova Scotians need paid sick days now! DESCRIPTION:FAcebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/446796046438405/ \n\n\n\nLow-paid and precarious workers have always known they need fair access to paid sick leave. Nobody should have to choose between making ends meet and protecting the health of other workers and community members.This webinar will feature a discussion between a health provider focused on the connections between paid sick days and health\, a worker reflecting on how a lack of access to paid sick leave has impacted their own life\, and an activist with the Fight for $15 and Fairness campaign. URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/free-webinar-nova-scotians-need-paid-sick-days-now/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210323T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210323T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210314T135258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T135315Z UID:19852-1616524200-1616529600@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Fight for $15 and Fairness Organizing Meeting DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/572113530436066/ \n\n\n\nJoin in the next organizing meeting of the Fight for $15 and Fairness campaign. We’ll be planning our next actions in the fight for a higher minimum wage\, paid sick leave\, and stronger rights for all workers.Zoom details:Topic: Fight for $15 and Fairness meeting \n\n\n\nTime: Mar 23\, 2021 06:30 PM \n\n\n\nHalifaxJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/91612254666…Meeting ID: 916 1225 4666Passcode: 659034One tap mobile+12042727920\,\,91612254666#\,\,\,\,*659034# Canada+14388097799\,\,91612254666#\,\,\,\,*659034# CanadaDial by your location+1 204 272 7920 Canada+1 438 809 7799 Canada+1 587 328 1099 Canada+1 647 374 4685 Canada+1 647 558 0588 Canada+1 778 907 2071 Canada+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 916 1225 4666Passcode: 659034Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adCI1lyboe URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/fight-for-15-and-fairness-organizing-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210323T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210323T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210320T135401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T151820Z UID:19954-1616500800-1616504400@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Moratorium Now! Stop Clear-Cutting Crown Land in Unceded Mi’kma’ki DESCRIPTION:Forest protector Jacob Fillmore has been camped outdoors in front of City Hall and Province House for 12 weeks now\, urging a temporary moratorium on clear-cutting on crown land in unceded Mi’kmak’i. He has recently escalated his tactics and is now refusing food until this moratorium is put in place\, citing the plight of the critically endangered Mainland Moose.We need to support Jacob in his hunger strike and ensure that the province prioritizes addressing his concerns\, especially as the province has dragged its feet on implementing recommended forest management reforms for years. Iain Rankin has repeatedly pledged a more aggressive timeline in implementing the Lahey Report*\, which prescribed these reforms\, but current clear-cutting practices run counter to the report’s recommendations. \n\n\n\nAmong other things\, the Lahey report recommended that the DLF immediately prioritize the designation and protection of core habitat for at risk species on crown land. Despite accepting this recommendation the government has yet to implement it. Now the forests are in worse shape than they were two years ago. We can’t continue to stall and log.There could be fewer than 100 Mainland Moose left in Nova Scotia\, according to recent surveys conducted for the provincial government\, as reported by the CBC. Last year\, forest protectors were arrested for blocking access to loggers attempting to clearcut land that is known Mainland Moose habitat. A court injunction effectively removed the protectors from their blockade\, and now urgent Provincial government action is needed to protect these critical habitats. Without a moratorium on clear cutting NOW\, most (if not all) old forest growth in this province will be lost before Lahey’s recommendations are implemented. \n\n\n\n_________________________________* See “Lahey Forestry Report: The Good\, the Bad & the Missing” by EAC’s Raymond Plourde https://ecologyaction.ca/forestryreport URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/moratorium-now-stop-clear-cutting-crown-land-in-unceded-mikmaki/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210323T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210321T195643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210321T195810Z UID:19979-1616493600-1616499000@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Examining protective factors for children’s welfare (social work webinar) DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/183616090192557 \n\n\n\nWebinar: Examining protective factors for children’s welfare: the case of Indigenous\, African Nova Scotian\, and Immigrant and Refugee Children in the HRMPresented by NSCSW and CASW for Social Work Month 2021 \n\n\n\nExplore findings from a study that sought to identify support systems and strategies to strengthen the capacity of racialized families and communities\, to prevent the entry or re-entry of children into state care. \n\n\n\n10 a.m. Atlantic time (9 a.m. Eastern) \n\n\n\n#SocialWorkIsEssential \n\n\n\nVisit http://nscsw.org/news-events/social-work-month to learn more about events planned for Social Work Month in March. URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/examining-protective-factors-for-childrens-welfare-social-work-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210322T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210304T131703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T131704Z UID:19688-1616436000-1616443200@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:BSAC 2021 Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day Virtual Event DESCRIPTION:Please join us to watch and discuss a documentary film “Journey to Justice”  \n\n\n\nThis documentary pays tribute to a group of Canadians who took racism to court. They are Canada’s unsung heroes in the fight for Black civil rights. Focusing on the 1930s to the 1950s\, this film documents the struggle of 6 people who refused to accept inequality. Featured here\, among others\, are Viola Desmond\, a woman who insisted on keeping her seat at the Roseland movie theatre in New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia in 1946 rather than moving to the section normally reserved for the city’s Black population\, and Fred Christie\, who took his case to the Supreme Court after being denied service at a Montreal tavern in 1936. These brave pioneers helped secure justice for all Canadians. Their stories deserve to be told.  \n\n\n\nAttached is the poster. Please help to send to your networks\, thanks \n\n\n\nLocation: Microsoft Team  \n\n\n\nModerator: Monique Thomas  \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Dalhousie Law School Students: Wayne Desmond & Elizabeth Taylor  \n\n\n\nEntertainment by: Eriana Willis-Smith  \n\n\n\nLink:   Click here to join the meeting  URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/bsac-2021-elimination-of-racial-discrimination-day-virtual-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210322T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210322T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210314T223016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T223017Z UID:19858-1616425200-1616430600@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Virtual History Conference DESCRIPTION:Virtual History ConferenceJoin us in commemorating 2SLGBTQ+ history in PEI. The 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 John R. Sylliboy. \n\n\n\nSponsored by The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity \n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/virtual-history-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210320T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210320T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210314T135055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T135056Z UID:19850-1616263200-1616277600@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Out of the Cold Fundraiser Live Stream DESCRIPTION:Online: twitch.tv \n\n\n\nAn electronic live stream fundraiser featuring music and video from folks who work the front lines.Out of the Cold Shelter Halifax provides low barrier\, people-centred support rooted in anti-oppressive and harm reduction practices.OTC believes strongly that shelters are a stop-gap measure to address homelessness and that every one of us has the right to safe\, healthy\, and affordable housing. \n\n\n\nMusic by: Nausikaa\, Bing Bong\, NatBeast\, Crttrs\, Wobble Wallah \n\n\n\nYou can send etransfer donations directly to: donations@outofthecold-hfx.c URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/out-of-the-cold-fundraiser-live-stream/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210320T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210320T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210319T155322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T155323Z UID:19948-1616248800-1616256000@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Politics of Hope: Countering the Roots of Anti-Black Racism: From Atlantic Canada to Canada's Complicity in the Crisis in Haiti DESCRIPTION:Register on Eventbrite\n\n\nThis event in the Politics of Hope series is co-sponsored by the Atlantic Regional Solidarity Network\, Black Lives Matter\, Fredericton\, the Global Social Justice Project and Unama’ki College\, Cape Breton University. \n\n\n\nOver the past year Covid 19 has more clearly exposed injustices and inequalities that have long existed\, and the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by police in the US sparked the expansion of the Black Lives Matter movement. Protests spread around the world\, including in Wabanakik/Atlantic Canada\, where two indigenous people\, Chantel Moore and Rodney Levi were shot and killed by police in June 2020 in separate incidents. Exposing the links between these events\, the ensuing uprisings and long standing and ongoing colonial foreign policy towards Haiti\, guest speakers Georges Gabrielle PAUL\, Jafrikayiti and El Jones will discuss how systemic anti-Black racism affects policies in Atlantic Canada\, and Canadian foreign policy towards Haiti\, and how these policies have impacted people’s lives both historically and in contemporary times. \n\n\n\nFurther Reading:\n\n\n\nIn Haiti protests continue against corruption and repression by the government of Jovenal Moïse\, who has been ruling by decree since January 2020. \n\n\n\nThe state of affairs in Haiti today has a lot to do with a history of colonization\, exploitation and Haitian people’s continued attempts to control their own destiny. In 1804\, after a sustained and ultimately successful rebellion against slavery in France’s most profitable plantation colony of St. Domingue\, independence was declared. The new country was named Haiti after the indigenous name for the island\, Ayti. The first Constitution abolished slavery permanently. Powerful\, slave holding nations wouldn’t recognize Haiti and placed trade embargoes on it. In 1825\, while the whole French Atlantic navy waited offshore\, Haiti agreed to pay 150 million francs to France in compensation for loss of property. The formerly enslaved Haitians who had freed themselves were still seen as property by France\, so Haiti was forced to pay for its own citizens. \n\n\n\nIn 2004 Haiti celebrated the 200th anniversary of its independence. Leading up to these celebrations\, the extremely popular democratically elected President\, Jean Bertrand Aristide\, demanded that France pay back US$ 21 billion\, the then equivalent value of the indemnity that was paid to France plus 5% annual interest. The United States\, France and Canada had been preparing for this anniversary year too. On February 29th\, 2004 Canada assisted the United States and France to overthrow the government of President Jean Bertrand Aristide and Fanmi Lavalas. This coup and continued interference in the governance of Haiti has created so much tragedy in Haiti and is proof of the shallowness of any assertions by France\, the United States or Canada that they are nations that defend human rights. \n\n\n\nRecently a letter published in Canadian Dimension and Le Devoir and signed by David Suzuki\, Naomi Klein\, El Jones\, Stephen Lewis and over 500 others was sent to the Canadian government demanding it “stop propping up a repressive and corrupt dictatorship in Haiti.” We hope to amplify that message with this event and create a space for dialogue about anti-Black racism and related issues\, and encourage stronger activism. URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/politics-of-hope-countering-the-roots-of-anti-black-racism-from-atlantic-canada-to-canadas-complicity-in-the-crisis-in-haiti/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210318T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210314T134837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T134838Z UID:19848-1616065200-1616068800@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:The Impact of COVID-19 on Canadians with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:FAcebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/120167443386456/ \n\n\n\nJoin us for the LAST Law Hour of this school year!!Lorin MacDonald is a human rights lawyer\, founder and CEO of HearVue\, a social enterprise dedicated to increasing communication inclusion at in-person and online events via captioning. \n\n\n\nFor decades\, she has demonstrated her leadership\, passion\, and commitment to accessibility and inclusion in her volunteer and professional activities\, all informed by her lived experience as a woman born with profound hearing loss. Recognized as one of Canada’s top voices in accessibility and disability issues\, Lorin’s approach is grounded in evidence-based research and a desire to challenge communities and organizations to be more inclusive. Through education and as an in-demand speaker\, Lorin continually strives to ensure those who are misinformed or unconscious of cross-disability accessibility barriers are equipped with the tools to create inclusive communities for all. In May 2020\, she was featured in a Canadian Press article that was picked up nation-wide discussing the challenges of living with hearing loss during COVID-19. Lorin was nominated for the 2020 Canadian Lawyer Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in the Human Rights category. She has also been the recipient of numerous awards from her community\, her university\, the province\, and the legal profession. \n\n\n\nOn a personal note\, Dal Law holds a special place in her heart\, as her dearest friends are grads: her friend (Corinne Flemming Murray\, Class of ’73)\, her Constitutional Law professor and mentor (Michael Lynk\, Class of ’81)\, and her law dean (Ian Holloway\, Class of ’85) URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-canadians-with-disabilities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210314T210247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T210256Z UID:19856-1616007600-1616011200@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Oppression in the Shadows: The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia and the Department of Indian Affairs\, 1760-1950 DESCRIPTION:Click here for the original announcement and zoom link: https://www.rnshs.ca/?cat=27 \n\n\n\nGrace McNuttMA\, Atlantic Canadian Studies\, Saint Mary’s University \n\n\n\nAbstract: Oppression in the Shadows is a comprehensive political history that traces the history of Nova Scotia’s Department of Indian Affairs\, from its earliest British colonial origins to the Centralization Policies of the 1940s. Revealed by this research is importance of region to the experience of the Mi’kmaq. URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/oppression-in-the-shadows-the-mikmaq-of-nova-scotia-and-the-department-of-indian-affairs-1760-1950/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210317T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210314T134510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T134511Z UID:19846-1615975200-1615978800@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Reclaiming Our Roots DESCRIPTION:LEARN WITH US! \n\n\n\nChenise and James are Mi’kmaw and live in the North End. Their Reclaiming Our Roots program engages youth in activities rooted in Mi’kmaw values such as harvesting\, fishing and plant medicines. Join this interactive session inspired by their work. \n\n\n\nHalifax North Memorial Public Library URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/reclaiming-our-roots/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210316T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210316T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210314T134253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T134254Z UID:19844-1615906800-1615910400@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Commemorate Canada Conference\, Amherst\, NS DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/497208841661068 \n\n\n\nGet your free ticket and join us on Zoom in commemorating 2SLGBTQ+ history in Amherst on March 16th from 3:00-4:30 PM AST. The 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. \n\n\n\nJoining us as the keynote speaker is Rebecca Rose.We look forward to learning with you on March 15th from 3:00-4:30 PM 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. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/commemorate-canada-conference-amherst-ns/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210316T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210316T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210315T120543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T120545Z UID:19863-1615896000-1615899600@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:As hunger strike enters 9th day\, people rally for a moratorium on clearcutting DESCRIPTION:As hunger strike enters 9th day\, people rally for amoratorium on clearcutting \n\n\n\nWHAT: Rally for a temporary moratorium on clear cutting\, in support ofhunger strikeWHEN: Tuesday\, March 16\, 12noonWHERE: Province House\, 1726 Hollis Street\, Kjipuktuk/HalifaxWHY: Critical Habitats for Endangered Species are being destroyed whilenecessary reforms are delayed \n\n\n\nAs Jacob Fillmore enters his 9th day of hunger strike on the steps ofProvince House\, people are rallying to support his demand of animmediate temporary moratorium on clearcutting on crown lands in NovaScotia. This moratorium would stop the destruction of critical habitatuntil reforms intended to protect these areas could be fullyimplemented. URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/as-hunger-strike-enters-9th-day-people-rally-for-a-moratorium-on-clearcutting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210314T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210314T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210308T125820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T125822Z UID:19735-1615734000-1615737600@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:An Exploration of Being Genderfluid with Garry Dart DESCRIPTION:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1669302053251184/ \n\n\n\nTalk on the experience of being a genderfluid individual from keynote speaker Garry Dart. URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/an-exploration-of-being-genderfluid-with-garry-dart-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210311T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210311T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210308T125607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T125608Z UID:19733-1615474800-1615482000@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Commemorate Canada Conference\, Truro\, NS DESCRIPTION:FAcebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2108513319447961/ \n\n\n\nGet your free ticket and join us on Zoom in commemorating 2SLGBTQ+ history in Truro on March 11th from 3:00-4:30 PM AST. The 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 Daniel MacKay. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to learning with you on March 11th from 3:00-4:30 PM 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. \n\n\n\nTickets here URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/commemorate-canada-conference-truro-ns/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210311T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210311T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210308T125206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T125207Z UID:19731-1615467600-1615471200@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Race and Party Platforms in the Coming Nova Scotia Elections DESCRIPTION:Race has always been a defining\, and silenced aspect of Nova Scotia politics. Race intersects with gender\, class\, sovereignty\, development\, gentrification\, and so much more. \n\n\n\nJoin us while we discuss what all provincial parties need to address in their next policy platforms to be taken seriously on the politics of race. \n\n\n\nTo register for this online Zoom event: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_eifm5AY_Qm-Ea7uhhFZ5pQ \n\n\n\nFor more information on the event\, please visit: https://www.dal.ca/…/events/Racial-politics-panel.html URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/race-and-party-platforms-in-the-coming-nova-scotia-elections/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210311T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T093752 CREATED:20210302T132635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T134348Z UID:19653-1615460400-1615464000@nsadvocate.org SUMMARY:Black Women and the Justice System DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/505639074172159/ \n\n\n\nAs always – Zoom link will be emailed to you!This Law Hour’s speaker is El Jones who will be speaking about Black women in the justice system. \n\n\n\nEl Jones is a spoken word poet\, an educator\, journalist\, and community activist living in African Nova Scotia. She was the fifth Poet Laureate of Halifax. In 2016\, El was a recipient of the Burnley “Rocky” Jones human rights award for her community work and work in prison justice. She is a co-founder of the Black Power Hour\, a live radio show with incarcerated people on CKDU that creates space for people inside to share their creative work and discuss contemporary social and political issues. El was appointed the Nancy’s Chair of Women’s Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University for the 2017-2019 term. She is a winner of two Atlantic Journalism gold awards in 2018 and 2019. Her book of spoken word poetry\, Live from the Afrikan Resistance! was published by Roseway Press in 2014. \n\n\n\nWe will be donating to Coverdale\, which is an organization that supports women and gender diverse people who are involved or at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system: https://www.coverdale.ca/ URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/black-women-and-the-justice-system/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR