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SUMMARY:Book Launch for Notes From a Feminist Killjoy by Erin Wunker
DESCRIPTION:The non-fiction essays that make up Notes from a Feminist Killjoy: Essays on Everyday Life attempt to think publicly about why we need feminism\, and especially why we need the figure of the feminist killjoy\, now. From the complicated practices of being a mother and a feminist\, to building friendship amongst women as a community-building and -sustaining project\, to writing that addresses rape culture from the Canadian context and beyond\, Notes from a Feminist Killjoy invites the reader into a conversation about gender\, feminism\, and living in our inequitable world. \n“Erin Wunker’s Notes from a Feminist Killjoy takes up the figure of the feminist killjoy as a site of political potential\, and as a life method\, a way of handling situations that are difficult and demanding: from becoming a mother\, living in a gendered body\, to dealing with rape culture. All feminist killjoys will want this book on their shelves!” — Sara Ahmed \n“I’m grateful for this smart and irreverent book\, which so clearly and unapologetically says all the things I’ve been feeling but haven’t been able to articulate.” — Megan Leslie
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/book-launch-for-notes-from-a-feminist-killjoy-by-erin-wunker/
LOCATION:NSCAD Art Bar\, Haliffax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161114T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
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SUMMARY:Is the Crown at War with Us? - Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free public film screening of\n“Is the Crown at War with Us?” (2002\, 97mins) \nPaul O’Regan Hall \nhttps://www.cinemapolitica.org/film/crown-war-us \nIt was the summer of 2000 and the country watched with disbelief as federal fishery officers appeared to wage war on the Mi’gmaq fishermen of Esgenoopetitj\, or Burnt Church\, New Brunswick. Why would officials of the Canadian government attack citizens for exercising rights that had been affirmed by the highest court in the land? What happened at Burnt Church? \nAlanis Obomsawin casts her cinematic and intellectual nets into history to provide a context for the events on Miramichi Bay. Delineating the complex roots of the conflict with passion and clarity\, she builds a persuasive defence of the Mi’gmaq position.\nAdmission is always free and films are all open to the public. Followed by moderated discusssion. \nThe The Radical Imagination Project\, in partnership with the Cinema Politica Network and the Halifax Public Libraries is pleased to bring you this series of documentary films to stir the sould and evoke the struggle for a better society. Please see our other events for more information\, or visithttp://radicalimagination.org/
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/is-the-crown-at-war-with-us-film-screening/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161110T220000
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SUMMARY:Trans-Pacific Partnership Halifax Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:The TPP threatens tens-of-thousands of Canadian jobs\, will lead to higher prescription drug costs\, and threatens our health care system. Learn what the TPP will mean for Canada\, for Halifax\, and how to stop it. \nWhen: Thursday\, November 10\, 2016 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nWhere: Holiday Inn Harbourview\, Lake City Ballroom\, 101 Wyse Road\, Dartmouth\, NS \nSpeakers: \nHASSAN YUSSUFF President\, Canadian Labour Congress\nMAUDE BARLOW National Chairperson\, Council of Canadians \nAdmission is free but space is limited. Reserve your tickets:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/trans-pacific-partnership-halifax-town-hall-tickets-28687979519 \nFor more information visit http://stoptpp.ca/
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/trans-pacific-partnership-halifax-town-hall/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Halifax Harbour View\, 101 Wyse Road\, Dartmouth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
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SUMMARY:Racism: Indigenous Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs and The ENRICH Project are pleased to present the fourth part of a series on Racism: White\, Black\, Immigrant and Indigenous Perspectives. \nINDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES\nSenator Murray Sinclair\nFormer Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada \nNovember 9\, 2016\, 7pm\nMcNally Theatre Auditorium\, Saint Mary’s University \nHow and why do the impacts of history persist? How is racism directly or indirectly manifested in our society? What are our obligations to address racism? How do we reconcile divisions created by racism? How do we directly or indirectly reinforce racism? How is racism holding us back?
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/racism-indigenous-perspectives/
LOCATION:St Mary’s University\, 923 Robie Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
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SUMMARY:Elvis Morales from the CCDA in Halifax!
DESCRIPTION:Elvis Morales from the Highland Small Farmers Committee (CCDA) in Guatemala will be speaking about his work as the coordinator of coffee export and commercialization for the fair trade plus market\, as well as the struggles of peasant farmers in Guatemala. Come learn about where your coffee comes from! \nThe event is sponsered by Breaking the Silence Maritimes-Guatemala Solidarity Network\, Just Us! Coffee Roasters and the CCDA
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/elvis-morales-from-the-ccda-in-halifax/
LOCATION:Just Us! Coffeehouse\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161106T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161031T122526Z
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SUMMARY:Women Taking Action for Peace: Voice of Women Conference
DESCRIPTION:Nova Scotia Voice of Women invites you to the National Conference of Canadian Voice of Women for Peace. There are 3 free public events and 3 ticketed events that require advance registration or RSVP. \nAll ticketed events are free for students and low income everyone else please pay what you can to help cover food costs. \nFor a full list of events\, for more information\, or to register for the Conference on Saturday\, the Awards Dinner on Saturday evening\, and/or the AGM on Sunday\, please visit http://vowpeace.org/conference-registration/\, call 902-455-8544\, or email peace@nsvow.org. \nSchedule of Events: \n1. FREE: Thursday\, Nov. 3\, 12:00 – 1:00 pm: public lecture by Tamara Lorincz\, “A Climate for War? A Critical Examination of Western Militaries’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions\, Defence Expenditures and Energy Security Strategies”. Co-sponsored by Dalhousie University’s Centre for the Study of Security and Development in the Lord Dal Room\, Henry Hicks Building. \n2. FREE: Thursday\, Nov. 3\, 6:00 – 8:30 pm: public screening and moderated discussion of the film\, “Partners for Peace”\, a feature-length documentary that follows a delegation from the Nobel Women’s Initiative on a journey to Israel and Palestine. Their quest is to learn about the decades-long conflict and to reach out in solidarity to women activists striving amidst the turmoil. Co-sponsored by the Halifax Public Libraries\, in Paul O’Regan Hall\, Halifax Central Library. \n3. FREE: Friday\, Nov. 4\, 7:00 – 9:00 pm: public panel on Military Sexualized Violence. Panelists: Shelly Whitman\, Maya Eichler\, Tamara Lorincz. Atrium 101\, Saint Mary’s University. \n4. RSVP in advance is appreciated: Saturday\, Nov. 5. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (doors open at 8:30 for registration and refreshments): Presentations\, workshops and small group sessions. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Unilever Lounge\, Sobey Building\, Saint Mary’s University. Sessions include: \n“Creating the Successful Grassroots Movement to Ban Uranium Mining in Nova Scotia”. Gillian Thomas and Donna Smyth will present on the activism they helped organize which was instrumental in bringing about a Moratorium which has permanently banned Uranium Mining in Nova Scotia. \n“Why Human and Legal Inequality Exists for Women and Girls Who Survive Non-State Torture”. Exploring the patriarchal human rights discrimination that has existed at the United Nations level and how this filtered into national political legal resistance and the invisibility of women so tortured. Presented by Jeanne Sarson and Linda MacDonald. \n“Reframing the Halifax Explosion as an Act of War”. Presented by Janet Maybee. \nBreakout groups – Plans for Action. Group leaders include Janet Maybee (Making it Real: storytelling and street theatre)\, El Jones (spoken word) and others. \nConcurrent small group sessions. Leaders include Bridget Brownlow (peace education)\, Nancy Covington (nuclear issues)\, and others. \n5. RSVP in advance is required: Saturday\, Nov. 5\, 6:00 – 9:30 (doors open at 5:30 for cash bar). Outstanding Women for Peace Awards Dinner with special guest Kim Phuc\, Vietnam War Survivor and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. Also featuring spoken word performance by El Jones and songs by Sandy Greenberg. Unilever Lounge\, Sobey Building\, Saint Mary’s University. \n6. RSVP in advance is required: Sunday\, Nov. 6\, 10:00 – 4:30 (doors open at 9:30 for registration and refreshments).\nAnnual General Meeting: 10:00 – 1:30 (with lunch provided)\, Unilever Lounge\, Sobey Building\, Saint Mary’s University.\nReception at Black Cultural Centre\, Cherry Brook (assistance with transportation provided): 2:30 – 4:30.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/women-taking-action-for-peace-voice-of-women-conference/
LOCATION:St Mary’s University\, 923 Robie Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161103T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161103T210000
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SUMMARY:Bryant Terry on Food Justice: Poverty\, Politics & Public Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free public talk with Bryant Terry to explore the relationship between food\, law\, and justice. Bryant is a critically-acclaimed author\, chef and social justice advocate who uses cooking as a tool to address intersections between poverty\, structural racism\, and food insecurity. In 2015\, Bryant won the James Beard Leadership Award for his work in helping to create a more accessible\, equitable\, and ethical food system in the United States. He is currently the Chef in Residence at the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco. \nPresented by:\nThe Future of Food Law & Policy Conference\nSchulich School of Law\, November 3-4\, 2016\nwww.foodlaw.ca/halifax2016 \nWith many thanks to our sponsors: Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market\, enVie\, and groundSOUND.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/bryant-terry-on-food-justice-poverty-politics-public-health/
LOCATION:Halifax Seaport Farm MArket\, 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161103T200000
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CREATED:20161031T122738Z
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SUMMARY:Screening: Partners for Peace
DESCRIPTION:FREE: Thursday\, Nov. 3\, 6:00 – 8:30 pm: public screening and moderated discussion of the film\, “Partners for Peace”\, a feature-length documentary that follows a delegation from the Nobel Women’s Initiative on a journey to Israel and Palestine. Their quest is to learn about the decades-long conflict and to reach out in solidarity to women activists striving amidst the turmoil. Co-sponsored by the Halifax Public Libraries\, in Paul O’Regan Hall\, Halifax Central Library.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/screening-partners-for-peace/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161103T130000
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SUMMARY:A Climate for War?
DESCRIPTION:A Climate for War? A Critical Examination of Western Militaries’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions\, Defence Expenditures and Energy Security Strategies\nPresentation synopsis:\nThis presentation examines the fuel consumption and climate impacts of the American\, British and Canadian militaries. It investigates how emissions by these militaries are reported or not in the national greenhouse gas inventories submitted to the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change. Military policies\, Access to Information requests\, academic journal articles and think tank reports are reviewed to determine how these three western militaries are dealing with the challenges of climate change and energy insecurity. Many important questions are raised: How will the recommended carbon constraints recommended by the UNFCCC and national governments affect the military\, one of the state’s most fossil fuel-dependent institutions? Where is the place for the military in the future “radical restructuring of the economy and energy systems\,” as called for by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change? How can countries like the U.S.\, the U.K.\, and Canada achieve net-zero greenhouse gas reductions by 2050 and meet financial commitments under the UN Green Climate Fund and the new Sustainable Development Goals while maintaining high defence spending as demanded by NATO? Research findings place peace and disarmament at the centre of climate change mitigation and adaptation solutions.\nBio:\nTamara Lorincz graduated with an MA in International Politics & Security Studies from the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom in 2015. She was awarded the Rotary International World Peace Fellowship for 2013-2014 and was a senior researcher for the International Peace Bureau in Switzerland. She is currently on the board of the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace and the international advisory committee of Global Network Against Nuclear Power and Weapons in Space. She is also a member of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Tamara has an LLB/JSD and MBA specializing in environmental law and management from Dalhousie University. She is the former Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Environmental Network and spokesperson for the Halifax Peace Coalition. Her current research focuses on the military’s impacts on the environment and climate change\, the nexus of peace\, sustainable development and security\, gender and international relations\, and military sexual violence.\nOrganized by the NS Voice of Women and the Centre for Foreign Policy Studies. In recognition of the UN International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict (http://www.un.org/en/events/environmentconflictday/).
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/a-climate-for-war/
LOCATION:Dalhousie University Henry Hicks bldg\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161102T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161102T170000
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SUMMARY:Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:For universal access\, education justice and public education for the public good. \nStudents\, 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. \nOn-campus feeder rallies start at 11:30am:\n*Dalhousie University – outside Killam Library\n*Mount Saint Vincent University – outside Seton Lobby\, bus leaves at 12:00pm\n*NSCAD University – Fountain Lounge\n*NSCC Waterfront – Main Atrium Doors\, bus leaves at 12:00pm\n*University of King’s College – Library Steps \nOur provincial demands for Nova Scotia are:\n1) Reduce and eliminate tuition fees\n2) Convert student loans to student grants\n3) Increase public funding for post-secondary education \nJoin the fight for free education. To get involved in lead-up organizing\, email chairperson@cfs-ns.ca. \nAccessibility inquiries can be sent to a.dubinski@cfs-ns.ca. \nRead more http://www.cfs-fcee.ca/
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/day-of-action-dal-rally/
LOCATION:Victoria Park\, Spring Garden and South PArk\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161101T220000
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CREATED:20161015T203513Z
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SUMMARY:25th Anv. of the 1991 Documentary\, No Harbour for War
DESCRIPTION:No Harbour For War\, chronicles the history of the City of Halifax and its intimate entwining with imperialist war\, while also poignantly covering Halifax’s anti-war and anti-imperialist movement of the 1980s & 1990s. This event reclaims the historical memory and power of this broad and vibrant movement. A panel discussion featuring the film-makers and some of the more than 25 voices that appear in the documentary will discuss the legacy of Halifax’s anti-war movement and the current challenges that face today’s anti-war and peace forces.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/25th-anv-of-the-1991-documentary-no-harbour-for-war/
LOCATION:Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law\, University Ave\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161029T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161026T124706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161026T124706Z
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SUMMARY:Socialist Hip Hop - A Troublemaker's Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:A night of Socialist Hip Hop music by Mohammad Ali Aumeer as a fundraiser for the Mayworks Halifax Festival of Working People & the Arts. \nJoin us from 7pm to 10pm on Saturday August 29th (following the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council‘s Halifax Troublemakers Conference 2016) for a great night of music with Socialist Hip Hop! \nWhere: Italian Cultural Centre — 2629 Agricola Street\, Halifax\nWhen: Saturday October 29th from 7pm to 10pm \nCover Charge: $10 \nYou can see some of Socialist Hip Hop‘s music online at: \nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZkz4b2GPPpJ19MYTaE8DQ?spfreload=10
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/socialist-hip-hop-a-troublemakers-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Italian Cultural Centre\, 2629 Agricola Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161028T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161026T124322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161026T124357Z
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SUMMARY:Carbs and Carbon
DESCRIPTION:It’s Fryday! Betcha you’re wondering how N.S. can create the political will to put a price on pollution without hurting the low income and middle class? No? Regardless\, wind down & up your week enjoying comfort fuel & food for thought on carbon—an uncomfortable fuel. A fair\, simple and inexpensive way exists. Come find out what we ought to—and not—do it. Sponsored by Citizens’ Climate Lobby Halifax.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/carbs-and-carbon/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161027T210000
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CREATED:20161015T203124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161015T203808Z
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SUMMARY:Precarious U - Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:One-third of all Canadian university teachers are hired on part-time or short-term contracts.\nWhat does this mean for your work-life\, the education of our young people and the future of our\nuniversities?\nHow is this linked to other disturbing trends in post-secondary education – underfunding\,\ncorporatization and the erosion of academic freedom – and what can be done about it? \nPanelists:\nKaren Foster\nDalhousie University sociologist and author of a\nresearch report on precarious academic work in NS \nKaren Harper\nContract Instructor \nSylvia Fuller\nAssociate Professor of Sociology\, University of British\nColumbia. Specializes in work and labour\, inequality\, gender \nDavid Robinson\nExecutive Director\, Canadian Association of University Teachers \nModerated by:\nClaire McIlveen\nColumnist specializing in labour and social issues\, currently on\nstrike against the Chronicle Herald \nTHURSDAY\, OCTOBER 27\, 7-9 PM\nSAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY\nSOBEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS\nSCOTIABANK AUDITORIUM\n923 ROBIE ST.\nOPEN TO ALL: ADMISSION FREE\ncommunications@dfa.ns.ca or info@ansut.ca
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/precarious-u-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:St Mary’s University Sobey School of Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161024T134625Z
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SUMMARY:After the Sands: Gordon Laxer’s book tour across the Maritimes
DESCRIPTION:Gordon Laxer’s book tour across the Maritimes: Oct 24–28 \nAuthor’s presentations promise to bring rare insight & controversy to today’s debates on Canada’s transition to a low carbon future\ \nGordon Laxer\, author of the award-winning book After the Sands\, will be on a speaking and book-signing tour through PEI\, Nova Scotia\, and New Brunswick from October 24 – 28 \nGordon Laxer’s After the Sands outlines a vision to transition Canada to a low-carbon society. Ralph Nader hails it as “a myth-destroying blockbuster book.” \nDespite its oil abundance\, Canada is woefully unprepared for the next global oil supply crisis. Canada imports 30 percent of its oil\, yet—unlike twenty-seven of the other twenty-nine member countries in the International Energy Agency—has no strategic petroleum reserves to meet temporary shortages. Canadians use much more oil per capita than other sparsely populated\, northern countries like Norway and Sweden. \nAfter the Sands sets out a bold strategy using deep conservation and a Canada-first perspective. The goal: to ensure that lower-income Canadians get sufficient energy at affordable prices in a carbon-constrained future and prevent the rich from cornering reduced energy supplies. \n“Is Prime Minister Trudeau taking bold action on climate change or blowing hot air? Trudeau promised big at the Paris climate talks last December that Canada would lead in keeping the world below a two degree Celsius global temperature rise. Yet instead of striding boldly forward\, Ottawa took a baby step by placing a paltry $50 a tonne tax on carbon. That will raise gasoline prices a measly 11 cents a litre by 2022. That’s two cents a year more starting in 2018. Why would we expect an 11 cent boost over six years to do anything when pump prices 30 to 40 cents a litre higher in 2014 than today did not curb Canadians harmful carbon fuel use? The Trudeau government is artfully deceiving Canadians that it’s tackling one of the biggest crises of our time\,” charged Gordon Laxer \n“Why aren’t we having a debate in Atlantic Canada about the region supplying itself with its own oil instead of running a pipeline 4\,600 kilometres from Alberta to New Brunswick\,” asks Gordon Laxer. “Newfoundland has enough non-fracked\, conventional oil to supply all east coast Canadians with the most secure oil of all –its own. Most Atlantic Canadians live on or near a coast. Why pipe oil from afar when tankers can ship all they need from Newfoundland’s oil fields? Tankers can be phased out as Atlantic Canadians’ oil use falls in the de-carbonizing transition the world is embarking on\, whereas an oil pipeline would have to pump harmful Alberta bitumen at full volume for at least 30 years to pay off the costs of building the pipeline. How would this help wean us off carbon fuels?” \n  \n\n\n\n\nWinner of the Errol Sharpe Book award \nFinalist for the J.W. Dafoe Book Prize \n  \n“The extraction of Alberta bitumen dooms both control of climate change and Canada’s transition to clean energy. No one has made this linkage more persuasively than Gordon Laxer.” \n  \nProfessor Patrick Bond\, University of KwaZulu-Natal. South Africa \n  \nWeb: www.gordonLaxer.com \nTwitter: @afterthesands \n  \nGordon can be reached for interviews by cell at 705-330-4589 or by email at gordon.laxer@ualberta.ca\n\n\n\n  \nTour Schedule \n\nCharlottetown – Monday\, October 24 – 7 p.m.\n\nMurphy’s Community Centre\, Room 207\, 200 Richmond Street \n  \n\nFredericton\, N. B. – Tuesday\, October 25 – 7 p.m.\n\nWilmot United Church Sanctuary\, 473 King St. (At Carleton) \n  \n\nSaint John – Wednesday October 26 – 7 p.m.\n\nGanong Hall\, University of New Brunswick Saint John\, 100 Tucker Park Rd. \n  \n\nHalifax – Thursday October 27 – 7 p.m.\n\nOndaatje Theatre\, Marion McCain Building\, 6135 University Ave (Dalhousie    University) \n  \n\nAcadia University – Friday October 28 – 1 p.m.\n\nBAC 142 \n\nMahone Bay – Friday October 28 – 7 p.m.\n\nMahone Bay Centre\, 45 School Street \n  \nGordon Laxer\, PhD\, is the founding director and former head of Parkland Institute at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. A political economist and professor emeritus at the University of Alberta\, Laxer is a prominent public intellectual. \n  \nTo learn more about Gordon’s Maritime book tour visit www.gordonlaxer.com
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/after-the-sands-gordon-laxers-book-tour-across-the-maritimes/
LOCATION:Dalhousie University McCain Building\, 6135 University Ave\, Halifax 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161021T134420Z
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SUMMARY:Fight the Fees Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:1PM in the dining area in front of the Grawood. Lunch provided by The Loaded Ladle!\nCome out and hear some very knowledgeable folks tell us about why it is so important that we fight and win free education!
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/fight-the-fees-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Student Union Building\, Room 302\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161027T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161021T135022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T135816Z
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SUMMARY:Nothing to Lose but Our Fear
DESCRIPTION:Nothing to Lose but Our Fear: A Conversation on Resistance and Persistence in Dangerous Times \nJoin us for an evening of timely and vital conversation about sustaining ourselves and our movements for social justice and social change in dark times. Author and activist Fiona Jeffries will be in conversation with Fazeela Jiwa followed by a facilitated discussion. Fiona will talk about her recent book (Nothing to Lose but Our Fear: Resistance in Dangerous Times) and the important lessons it offers about confronting fear\, sustaining hope\, and building movements capable of changing the world. Copies of Fiona’s book will be for sale at the event. Free and open to all! \nFazeela Jiwa is a writer\, editor\, and facilitator who has worked in public and alternative education\, co-operative housing\, and sexual assault crisis work. Her published poetry\, fiction\, and nonfiction considers complicity with\, and resistance to\, representations of race and gender in cultural productions. Reach her at www.fazeelajiwa.com \nFiona Jeffries is a researcher\, writer\, and teacher working in the autonomist feminist tradition. Her writing and political interests focus on questions of precarity\, repression\, resistance\, commoning and care amidst the global enclosures. She has published on a wide range of topics including political violence\, cultural theory\, feminist politics\, media and gender violence\, and insecurity culture. Jeffries’ 2015 book\, Nothing to Lose but Our Fear\, was published by Between the Lines in Canada and Zed Books in the U.K. Find her online @fionajeffries
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/nothing-to-lose-but-our-fear/
LOCATION:NSCAD Art Bar\, Haliffax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161021T134151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161021T134151Z
UID:3131-1477404000-1477414800@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Between the Bridges OPEN HOUSE
DESCRIPTION:*please share and invite others!* \nBetween the Bridges works in community and with community. \nPlease join us as we open our new “Base Camp”\, designed to support our collective work of “Cradle to Career” Support in Dartmouth North. \nDate: Tuesday October 25\, anytime between 2 pm – 6 pm \nLocation: 68 Highfield Park Drive\, Suite 203 \nLight refreshments will be served.\n\nWe will also have a Community Information “buffet table” so if you belong to an organization that serves the community\, please bring along brochures\, calendars\, information guides that you would like to share with others! \nFor more information contact Matt Spurway at 902-488-7446 or matt@betweenthebridges.ca
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/between-the-bridges-open-house/
LOCATION:Between the Bridges\, 68 Highfield Park Dr\, Dartmouth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161025T123908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161025T123908Z
UID:3175-1477400400-1477404000@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Canada Since 1960: A People's History
DESCRIPTION:Larry and Judy Haiven will speak & read bits of a chapter they wrote in a new book Canada Since 1960: A People’s History – a Left Perspective on 50 Years of Politics\, Economics and Culture (Lorimer\, 2016). \nThe chapter “50 Years of Class Struggle” is about the the union movement in Canada and the role Canadian Dimension\, Canada’s leading left wing magazine\, played in writing about labour struggles\, struggles of women workers\, and the struggle to build a radical\, made in Canada\, trade union movement.  \n\n\nWhen:  Tues. 25 Oct.\nTime:    1 – 2 pm\nWhere:  SMU Patrick Power Library\, room LI 135
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/canada-since-1960-a-peoples-history/
LOCATION:St Mary’s University\, 923 Robie Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161024T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161012T142451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161012T142451Z
UID:3037-1477290600-1477341000@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:The Yes Men are Revolting - film screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free public film screening of\n“The Yes Men are Revolting” (2014\, 90mins) \nRoom 301 \nhttps://www.cinemapolitica.org/film/yes-men-are-revolting \nThe sequel to the hit 2003 documentary follows activist-pranksters Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonnano as they pull the rug out from under mega-corporations\, government officials and a complacent media in a series of outrageous stunts designed to draw awareness to the issue of climate change. \nFans of comic documentaries can rejoice. If you’ve never heard of the Yes Men\, you’re in for a treat; if you’ve followed their antics in earlier films\, you’ll delight in a new barrage. Either way\, you’ll find in this film a fresh reflection on the question: How does one sustain a life of activism? \nTHE YES MEN ARE REVOLTING chronicles the past five years of pranksters Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno (not their real names)\, the infamous activists known for duping the media with their impersonations of corporate shills and government stooges. At this stage of their career\, the Yes Men have climate change at the top of their agenda\, which takes them to Washington\, Copenhagen\, Uganda\, and the Albertan tar sands. Laura Nix and the Yes Men team up as directors\, recording every step of Bichlbaum and Bonanno’s journey as they meet with collaborators and pull off their witty stunts. Their planning and execution is filled with anxiety and improvisation\, some pranks fizzling while others turn into media whirlwinds — and one case brings a threat of legal action more serious than any the Yes Men have ever encountered before. \nBut things become even more challenging as the pair enters a new chapter in their lives. Having crossed into middle age\, Bichlbaum and Bonanno now have more at stake than did their younger selves. The stress of nurturing relationships presents greater complications to their lifestyle\, giving rise to tensions that threaten to fracture the duo’s long partnership. Even as they question their future\, they move forward with one more daring action\, gathering a roomful of defence contractors and government officials under absurdly false pretenses. You won’t want to miss how it turns out. \nAdmission is always free and films are all open to the public. Followed by moderated discusssion. \nThe The Radical Imagination Project\, in partnership with the Cinema Politica Network and the Halifax Public Librariesis pleased to bring you this series of documentary films to stir the sould and evoke the struggle for a better society. Please see our other events for more information\, or visithttp://radicalimagination.org/
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/the-yes-men-are-revolting-film-screening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161020T131345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161020T131345Z
UID:3117-1477137600-1477155600@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Pathways to Shipbuilding Round Dance Social
DESCRIPTION:Pathways to Shipbuilding Metal Fabrication Project in conjunction with NSCC would like to celebrate our selected students with the community. \nRound Dances are social\, cultural\, and community events. \nPlease come enjoy some food\, culture\, laughs\, and spiritual connection with us! \nAll are welcome\, regardless of cultural identity\, religion\, gender\, etc. \nFree event! Child Friendly.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/pathways-to-shipbuilding-round-dance-social/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161021T133759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161021T133759Z
UID:3130-1477137600-1477144800@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Halifax Make Muskrat Right: Land and Water Protectors
DESCRIPTION:Solidarity event\nPeaceful protest for Saturday Oct 22 from 12 – 2pm\nCanada- don’t gamble with Inuit Lives \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/648615788649064/ \nIn the future Nova Scotia rate-payers will be buying electricity from Muskrat Falls via the NSPI-owned Maritime Transmission Link. As Nova Scotians we have a responsibility to help Make Muskrat Right. Come show your support in solidarity with groups across the country demonstrating and supporting Labradorians. \nDetails:\nOur family and friends are protesting on the front lines of the Muskrat Falls Project in Labrador\, to prevent potential Human Rights Violations. \nWe are calling on the province of Newfoundland and Labrador\, Minister of Environment Perry Trimper and the development company Nalcor to STOP the MUSKRAT FALLS “DEVELOPMENT” and DESTRUCTION NOW and to ultimately remove all organic materials from the area\, that is proposed to be flooded and dammed. \nIf the organic material is not removed it can result in methylmercury contamination\, which will poison our people\, as we still rely on the land for our food\, fish\, water\, berries\, wild life\, etc.\nNot only does this affect all Labradorians as a potential Human Rights Violation\, but it is also affecting inherent rights of all the Indigenous peoples in Labrador. It will adversely affect the ability to practice culture\, eat traditional foods and live a traditional lifestyle.\nThe actions of the government and “development” companies will affect the health and well being of the animals and plant life in the area. This will affect the health of Labradorians\, the cultural practices of Indigenous peoples\, and the way of life for all those who live in the area. \nQuoting President of Nunatsiavut Johannes Lampe:\n“The concerns over methylmercury contamination are real\, and to proceed with flooding without fully clearing will clearly violate our human and indigenous rights. This project has to be stopped now before it’s too late.” \nQuoting Globe and Mail\n“the water will be contaminated with unacceptable levels of methylmercury if too many trees are left to rot at the bottom of the reservoir. The neurotoxin is linked to heart issues\, intellectual problems in children and other effects.[…]The project is upstream from 2\,000 Inuit in the Lake Melville region who rely on fish and seal meat” \nOur brother Billy Gauthier is on his seventh day of a hunger strike to elicit some response from the government. Many people have been arrested for blocking the worksite at Muskrat Falls\, and our people continue to peacefully fight for the land!! \nPLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT LABRADORIANS WHO ARE FIGHTING FOR THEIR RIGHTS\, LANDS\, HEALTH\, and SAFETY!! \nwww.makemuskratright.com\nhttps://www.change.org/p/end-this-man-s-hunger-tell-nalcor-government-to-clear-muskrat-falls-reservoir
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/halifax-make-muskrat-right-land-and-water-protectors/
LOCATION:Grand Parade\, Barrington Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161012T142145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161012T142145Z
UID:3036-1476990000-1476995400@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Happy 50th Birthday Halifax North!
DESCRIPTION:On September 24\, 1966\, a library branch opened its doors to the North End of Halifax and became an essential\, lively hub of the community. \nJoin us for celebration\, memories\, cake\, and light refreshments! \nTo commemorate and celebrate this special birthday\, we have local historian\, RCMP officer\, and author\, Craig Smith speaking to the history of the branch; poet laureate Rebecca Thomas honouring the achievement with a reading; and singer Cyndi Cain and her Youth Choir ringing in the day with song. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nRoom: Terry Symonds Auditorium
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/happy-50th-birthday-halifax-north/
LOCATION:Halifax North Memorial Library\, 2285 Gottingen St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161012T141858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161012T141858Z
UID:3034-1476903600-1476910800@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Aiming for Net Zero - Stephen Crowell
DESCRIPTION:This talk is part of our Built Environment Committee’s speaker series\, AIMING FOR NET ZERO – how can we build all buildings to create as much energy as they use? \nSteven Crowell of Crowell Construction is our next speaker. He is a multiple award winner design/builder\, including the CHBA Builder of the Year Award in 2014\, the National R2000 Builder of the Year Award in 2013\, and Canada’s Energy Efficiency Award in 2003. \nHis design philosophy favours an integrated\, combination systems approach\, utilizing solar\, wind\, geo-thermal\, heat recovery\, and heat storage for energy management incorporated in high performance building envelopes. \nSteven’s focuses on the practical application of affordable high performance technologies\, in residential and small commercial structures. His designs include renewable energy\, energy\nefficiency\, health\, environmental impact\, accessibility\, flexibility\, and affordability. He tends to rethink his innovate building design and is continually evolving to remain on the leading edge.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/aiming-for-net-zero-stephen-crowell/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Faculty of Architecture and Planning\, 5410 Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161010T165910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161010T165910Z
UID:3024-1476729000-1476736200@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Hit and Stay: A History of Faith and Resistance film screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free public film screening of\n“Hit and Stay: A History of Faith and Resistance film screening”(2013\, 97mins) \nRoom 301 \nhttps://www.cinemapolitica.org/film/hit-stay-history-faith-and-resistance \nOn May 17\, 1968\, nine Catholic activists entered a Selective Service office in suburban Catonsville\, Maryland\, dragged stacks of Draft Board records out into the parking lot\, and set them on fire with homemade napalm. They then prayed\, and waited to be arrested. In doing so\, they kindled a wave of similar protests against the Vietnam War across the country that swept up dozens of participants and inspired thousands\, and then millions. HIT & STAY\, a new documentary film by Joe Tropea and Skizz Cyzyk tells the story of the Nine and those who joined them in protesting the war. \nThe Catonsville Nine action had been preceded by a quartet of activists—including Catonsville Nine participant\, Father Philip Berrigan—splashing blood on draft files in nearby Baltimore. But it was Catonsville that galvanized the nonviolent antiwar resistance away from protest marches and toward direct actions by ordinary citizens against draft boards. This new form of protest quickly spread to similar actions in Washington\, D.C.\, New York\, Milwaukee\, and all across the country\, drawing the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as well as the increasingly antiwar American public. \nThrough interviews with many of the participants (as well as observers ranging from linguist political critic Noam Chomsky to historian Howard Zinn)\, HIT & STAY explores the early actions\, the activists going to prison or going underground\, the FBI’s pushback against the movement\, the escalating scale and stakes\, and the ultimate victory of the protesters in the trial of the Camden 28. \nAdmission is always free and films are all open to the public. Followed by moderated discusssion. \nThe Radical Imagination Project\, in partnership with the Cinema Politica Network and the Halifax Public Libraries is pleased to bring you this series of documentary films to stir the sould and evoke the struggle for a better society. Please see our other events for more information\, or visit http://radicalimagination.org/
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/hit-and-stay-a-history-of-faith-and-resistance-film-screening/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161010T171315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161010T171315Z
UID:3025-1476698400-1476702000@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Chew on this! International day for the eradication of poverty
DESCRIPTION:END POVERTY NOVA SCOTIA INVITES OUR NEW MAYOR AND COUNCIL TO CHEW ON THIS! \nLUNCH BAGS WITH FOOD FOR THOUGHT: \nWHY HRM NEEDS A MUNICIPAL POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGY \nAffordable\, Accessible\, Safe\, Secure Housing; Inclusionary Zoning; Bus Passes; Fair Wages; Food Security; Employment Equity for Marginalized Groups; School Breakfast Programs and more… \n11.30 – 12.30 \nLunch with People Living in Poverty\, Supporters\, Friends JBO Centre\, 2031 Gottingen Street\nContact 902-422-5642 ext 8 for more information
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/chew-on-this-international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty/
LOCATION:Grand Parade\, Barrington Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161013T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161010T165323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161010T165323Z
UID:3023-1476381600-1476387000@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Stepping Stone AGM
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting of Stepping Stone Association. Food and drinks will be provided. Open to all of the general public.c
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/stepping-stone-agm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161012T143425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161012T143425Z
UID:3038-1476363600-1476378000@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Coalition for Environmental\, Social\, Economic and Artistic Justice Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:We are invited to join communities from across Nova Scotia\, to show our government we are all expecting to be heard. \nAnnouncement of Coalition for Environmental\, Social\, Economic and Artistic Justice Demonstration. \nUrgent: Your participation and help are needed. \nWhat: A demonstration will take place at the Nova Scotia Legislature\, 1726 Hollis St \nWhen: October 13th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. \nWhy: to address the misuse and abuse of Nova Scotia resources and finances for short term profit for a few now\, over long term protection for the many now and for generations to come. \nThis aggressive destruction of Nova Scotia’s environmental and economic sustainability has to be actively addressed in a broad and deep protest from the citizens of this province. \nRULES – 1. Stay on the sidewalk 2. No spilling onto the street 3. NO stopping traffic 4. Stop making noise when the Lieutenant Governor arrives and leaves. A brass band will play. \nAll attendees are encouraged to bring their own signs “Stop Spraying in Nova Scotia” to show we are more than one community\, but also include a flip side slogan on the back of your sign\, or use as an alternative – a series of which will provide clarity that we are united together and shows our demands. \nChoose from any of the following: 1. STOP POISONING US 2. STOP IGNORING US 3. STOP LYING TO US 4. YOU WORK FOR US 5. STOP FEEDING CORPORATE GREED 6. SAFE AIR\, SAFE WATER 7. THIS IS OUR PROVINCE \nThe goal of this demonstration is to be inclusive\, to bring everyone into the protest. Whatever you put out should provide a firm but friendly reminder that we are united in protecting our health\, our safety\, the environment\, resource sustainability and democracy and the rights of all of us to live in this province free from harm. \n 
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/coalition-for-environmental-social-economic-and-artistic-justice-demonstration/
LOCATION:Province House\, 1726 Hollis Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161011T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161011T131500
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161007T125943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161007T125943Z
UID:3002-1476145800-1476191700@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Rally for Striking Chronicle Herald Newsroom Workers
DESCRIPTION:Support Striking Members of the Halifax Typographical Union (HTU)! \nRALLY FOR THE STRIKING NEWSROOM WORKERS AT THE CHRONICLE HERALD \nJoin Canadian Labour Congress President Hassan Yussuff on TUESDAY OCTOBER 11th at 12:30pm on the Herald’s main picket line at 2717 Joseph Howe Avenue in Halifax for a RALLY for the striking newsroom workers (members of CWA Canada‘s Halifax Typographical Union). \nJournalists\, photographers and editors at the Chronicle Herald newspaper (represented by CWA Canada’s Halifax Typographical Union) have been on strike for over 250 days at this time. Rally NEXT TUESDAY (October 11th) at 12:30pm for these striking workers! \nRally of Support of the Striking Herald Workers with Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Hassan Yussuff.\n12:30pm Tuesday October 11th\n2717 Joseph Howe Avenue\, Halifax \nThe Herald’s newsroom workers (members of CWA Canada‘s Halifax Typographical Union) are facing a concerted union-busting attempt by the Chronicle Herald management. The employer has demanded extraordinarily serious wage and benefit rollbacks\, the erosion of pay equity language in the Collective Agreement which has for many years ensured gender-based wage parity\, and has announced their intent to do severe cutbacks in the newsroom. Further\, the employer is attempting to weaken the jurisdiction of the union by attempting to remove a number of positions from the bargaining union or eliminate those positions and replace them with freelancers who are working on piecework contracts with no benefits or seniority. \nBring flags and banners! \nInvite your friends and circulate widely to all union members\, allies and supporters!
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/rally-for-striking-chronicle-herald-newsroom-workers/
LOCATION:Chronicle Herald\, 2717 Joseph Howe Dr\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T143942
CREATED:20161007T131524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161007T131524Z
UID:3004-1476093600-1476115200@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Truckhouse events for National day of "No Thanks"
DESCRIPTION:Nova Scotia and Mikmaq are joining forces to raise awareness on water issues and concerns in NS. \nWe willl be joining a network from across Canada who are organizing events for a National day of actions on water. \nFrom water shortages\, to water quality issues\, to dumping of salt brine in our rivers and lakes\, there is a movement happening from Site C dam\, Muscrat falls\, Stop Altong Gas to Standing Rock. \nOn October 10th\, the Truckhouse resistance team will be hosting a day of events: \n10:00 am – 11:30 am\nRally at Mastondon Ridge at Altons headquarters.\nPlease bring drums\, signs and we will provide flyers for distribution.\n\n12:00 Anishinaabe Grandmother Josephine Mandamin\, Mother Earth Water Walker from Sault Ste. Marie\, Ontario will share her Water Journey and teachings of the Sacredness of Water. \n1:00 to 4: 00 Feast and Sharing at Truckhouse/ Rain location Millbrook hall. \nWater symposium will be held Oct 9th to 12th\, Millbrook First Nation.\nSpeakers and Presenters from across Mi’kmaki will share their knowledge about the many issues that are impacting our Mother Earth and Water and the protectors of the water\, here in Mi’kmaki. In the Spirit of Peace and Friendship\, we gather in unity to learn from each other and share the knowledge to work together to plan for actions that will protect the water for our future generations.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/truckhouse-events-for-national-day-of-no-thanks/
LOCATION:Fort Ellis Road\, Stewiacke
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