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SUMMARY:Book launch: Storming the digital divide
DESCRIPTION:Come and join me to talk about anti-poverty stories in this new book and share your local stories too.\n\n\nThe event is sponsored by the Community Advocacy Network and is on Monday Aug 22 at 7 pm at the JBO Centre\, 2103 Gottlingen Street. I can be contacted via this email or the number below. Megan (the organizer)’s number is on the attached poster.\n\nPlease feel free to pass on the notice to people you think might be interested. Thanks.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n—\n\n\n\nPenny Goldsmith
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/book-launch-storming-the-digital-divide/
LOCATION:JBO Centre\, 2103 Gottingen Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
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SUMMARY:Fish-in on the Shubie!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the river bank to fish\, celebrate the Shubenacadie River\, and show Alton Gas that our opposition is as strong as ever! \nBring rods\, baskets/buckets for fish\, picnics\, and lawn chairs. Fishing takes a lot of time – you should get comfortable! Musical instruments welcome. Make yourself at home on our river bank. \nAll of us have the right to travel on the “banks of the watercourse” through the Angling Act. Even though the land is now leased to Alton Gas\, the public is still allowed access to the banks for the purposes of fishing. \nTo get to the river bank\, take the 102 to the Stewiacke exit (exit 11\, with the mastodon statue). Head east off the highway towards highway 2. Turn left on highway 2. Turn left on Riverside Road/Fort Ellis Road. Stay right when the road splits\, and look for the Mi’kmaq flags. Go a little further\, on the left side down the access road to the river dyke where the cute shelter is. \nJoin us on Saturday August 20th from 10am until 2. Contact Ken at 369 2821\, Robin at 223 8526\, or Vinny at 229 3063 if you have questions.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/fish-in-on-the-shubie/
LOCATION:Riverside Road\, Stewiacke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160819T210000
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SUMMARY:Once: Africville Stories: A play presentation by Voices Black Theatre Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Once: Africville Stories \nDavid Woods’ multiple award-winning dramatization of the people and events of Africville- the historic Black community destroyed by the City of Halifax in the name of urban development in the 1960’s. Told through drama\, storytelling\, poetry\, contemporary dance and music\, the play takes us on a journey through true stories of individuals and events before\, during and after the community’s controversial expropriation. The play is also a homage to the religious faith that shaped the people and features a performance of The Last Sermon of Africville. \nCast: Celeste Bernard\, Nathan Simmons\, David Woods. Musical accompaniment Tracey Grouse\, Owen Lee\, Written and directed by David Woods \n\n\n\nContact Information:Pastor Lenett Anderson\n(902) 835-2472\noffice@ebcmeet.com \n\n\n\nAdditional Information:This event is a fundraiser for the African United Baptist Association
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/once-africville-stories-a-play-presentation-by-voices-black-theatre-ensemble/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Baptist Church\, 633 Pockwock Rd\, Upper Hammonds Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160818T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160816T140010Z
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SUMMARY:Students Chalk Grand Parade
DESCRIPTION:HALIFAX– On Thursday\, August 18\, students will be chalking messages about municipal issues and how they impact students at Halifax’s Grand Parade Square. Members of the public and city councilors are encouraged to take part too\, and to engage with students on these issues. \nWHAT:                 Students chalk Grand Parade\nDATE:   Thursday\, April 18\, 2016\nTIME:   10:30am-12:00pm\nPLACE:  Halifax Grand Parade\nWHO:    Charlotte Kiddell\, Chairperson: 902-580-5735 \nThe Generation Vote campaign calls on municipal decision makers to address issues important to students\, such as: affordable housing\, arts and culture\, fair wages\, food security\, and public transportation. The Halifax Regional Municipality is home to approximately 35\,000 university and college students\, or 8.5% of the total population. \nThe Canadian Federation of Students is Canada’s largest students’ organization\, uniting more than 600\,000 university and college students from coast to coast.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/students-chalk-grand-parade/
LOCATION:Grand Parade\, Barrington Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
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SUMMARY:Faced with layoffs\, nursing home workers to hold information pickets across Nova Scotia
DESCRIPTION:CUPE members and supporters will hold information pickets this week to raise awareness about the impact of budget cuts to nursing homes and the quality of care for residents across the province. \nThe info pickets will be held Wednesday\, August 17\, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and again at 3 – 4:30 p.m. in front of MLA’s offices at the following locations: \nBras d’Or\n15 Alder Point Road \nGlace Bay\nPeoples Mall\, 219 Commercial Street \nHalifax\n1894 Barrington Street \nLouisdale\nRichmond Industrial Mall \nNew Waterford\n3365 Plummer Avenue \nPort Hawkesbury\n323 Reeves Street \nWorkers received notice of layoffs\, or reduced hours of work\, last week at the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. The layoffs are the result of $6.7 million in budget cuts to long-term care announced by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.\nMore staffing reductions are anticipated at other nursing homes in Nova Scotia. CUPE long-term care workers across the province will continue to campaign to stop the cuts. \nCUPE members\, and anyone with a loved one residing in a nursing home\, are also encouraged to contact their MLA and ask them to oppose these cuts to long-term care.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/faced-with-layoffs-nursing-home-workers-to-hold-information-pickets-across-nova-scotia/
LOCATION:Various\, Various towns in Nova Scotia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160816T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160816T203000
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SUMMARY:Dartmouth Climate Consultation
DESCRIPTION:MP Darren Fisher is holding a climate change consultation for his riding\, Dartmouth-Cole Harbour on Tuesday August 16th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160 (703 Main Street Dartmouth). It’s up to us to show up\, and speak up together in support for a national climate action strategy that works for us. \nRSVP to the event here: http://act.350.org/event/peoples-climate-plan-actions/12959/ \nWe’ll be having a brief meeting beforehand to introduce ourselves and strengthen our message. Stay tuned.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/dartmouth-climate-consultation/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160\, 703 Main Street\, Dartmouth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160816T140000
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SUMMARY:Amherst: Rally for Diversity
DESCRIPTION:WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THIS RALLY? \n1. To promote diversity \n2. To educate the public and town officials on the need to call upon Municipal Affairs to fast track the necessary policy changes. \n3. To highlight the many forms of discrimination present in today’s society. \n4. To promote a positive Amherst! \nWe will meet behind the old Dayle’s department store at 12pm\, and then march in solidarity past Town Hall\, arriving at Victoria Square. Once we’ve reached our destination\, we will have the opportunity to listen to an impressive line up of speakers\, both local and from all over Nova Scotia\, who are excited to educate and inspire!\n\nThe list of speakers includes: \nJason Blanch – council candidate\nJerry Hallie – mayoral candidate\nJason MacLean – NSGEU President\nHugh Gillis – NS Federation of Labour representative\nRaymond Tynes – mayoral candidate (Truro)\nCrystal Staes\nGlenda Talbot \nWatch for more names to be added soon! \nPlease share this event with your friends and family\, and come out to show your support for our diverse community!
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/amherst-rally-for-diversity/
LOCATION:Victoria Square\, 98 East Victoria Street\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160805T152224Z
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SUMMARY:Mulgrave Park Peace BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of community!
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/mulgrave-park-peace-bbq/
LOCATION:Mulgrave Park\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160811T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160811T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160723T163652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160723T163652Z
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SUMMARY:Fidel es Fidel (Fidel is Fidel)\, Celebrating Fidel Castro's 90th birthday
DESCRIPTION:Halifax Premiere of the film\, Fidel Es Fidel (Fidel is Fidel)\, photo exhibit and panel discussion –\n\n\n\n6:30pm\, Thursday\, August 11\n\n\nRoom 301. Halifax Central Library \n\n\n \n\n\nCome and celebrate Fidel Castro’s 90th birthday. More than one hundred countries around the world have joined forces to celebrate the life of one of the most influential leaders of all times. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Nova Scotia Cuba Association and Canadian Network On Cuba.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/fidel-es-fidel-fidel-is-fidel-celebrating-fidel-castros-90th-birthday/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160808T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160808T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160805T151933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160808T131842Z
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SUMMARY:Message to McKenna: We Stand with North Saskatchewan
DESCRIPTION:There is a 99 percent chance 2016 will be the hottest year on record. \nThis would be the third record-setting year in a row. \nThe Liberal government talks a good game about stopping climate change. But Justin Trudeau is still talking about building pipelines to transport oil\, despite thousands of oil spills per year\, infringement on Indigenous rights\, and Fort McMurray going up in flames. \nIn the wake of the Husky Oil Spill\, two things are clear: \n1) We must gather in solidarity with those affected\n2) We need to keep fossil fuels in the ground. \nEnvironment Minister Catherine McKenna is coming to Halifax to join Halifax MP Andy Fillmore for a $125-per-ticket Liberal Party fundraiser at Seven Bays. Join us outside the event where we will let them know that talk’s not enough to stop climate change – we need action now\, despite what profitable oil companies want.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/message-to-mckenna-we-stand-with-north-saskatchewan/
LOCATION:Outside Seven Bays Bouldering\, 2019 Gottingen Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160805T151513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160805T151513Z
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SUMMARY:Uniacke Square Peace BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Barbeque being held at the George Dixon Community Centre 2502 Brunswick Street\, Halifax!
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/uniacke-square-peace-bbq/
LOCATION:George Dixon Centre\, 2502 Brunswick Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160723T163239Z
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SUMMARY:2nd annual summer picnic for people with disabilities\, friends & family
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/2nd-annual-summer-picnic-for-people-with-disabilities-friends-family/
LOCATION:Emera Oval\, Halifax Commons\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160806T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160731T144409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160731T144409Z
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SUMMARY:Gabriel Enxuga Campaign Launch & Rally
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on August 6th as we officially launch Gabriel Enxuga’s campaign for District 5! There’ll be some tasty treats\, great music and a few words from Gabriel on why he’s the best person to represent District 5 on city council!
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/gabriel-enxuga-campaign-launch-rally/
LOCATION:Alderney Landing\, 2 Ochterloney Street\, Dartmouth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160725T132847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160728T120819Z
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SUMMARY:Queering Islam: Starting Conversations
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion about queer identites in Islam. Short presentations on Muslim varieties of queer identities\, ongoing issues in Canada and a piece performed by Troy Jackson. Question and answer period to follow. \nThis event is open to the public and is designed to encourage learning about the complexitites of Muslim negotiations of sexuality. \nMC: Dr. Sailaja Krishnamurti\, SMU\nSpeakers:\nDr. Syed Adnan Hussain\, SMU\nTroy Jackson\, founder El Tawhid Juma Circle & Artist\nEl-Farouk Khaki\, lawyer founder El Tawhid Juma Circle & Imam
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/queering-islam-starting-conversations/
LOCATION:Saint Patrick’s Church\, 2263 Brunswick Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160723T162936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160723T162936Z
UID:2393-1469728800-1469739600@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:The panel is political: Comics for social change
DESCRIPTION:Using examples from their recent publishing projects\, Ad Astra Comix is visiting Halifax with a presentation on the benefits of using comics to talk about social change – from marginalized histories to mental health\, political satire to the do’s and don’t’s of being an ally. Comics offer a unique capacity to engage\, inform and entertain. \nAd Astra Comix is a Canadian publisher of comics social justice themes. In 2016\, the company is traveling across North America to foster a community of political comics artists\, writers and readers.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/the-panel-is-political-comics-for-social-change/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160728T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160723T162608Z
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SUMMARY:Symphony of the Soil
DESCRIPTION:Co-presented by Common Roots Urban Farm\, the Ecology Action Centre’s Food Action Committee\, and the Halifax Shambhala Centre’s Gardening Goodness Project\, this event will feature a panel discussion and Q&A session with biochemist Jason Hofman\, organics specialist Av Singh\, and permaculture specialist & activist Jenn Stotland\, moderated by food garden advocate David Wimberly. \nAbout Symphony of the Soil \nDrawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science\, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil\, water\, the atmosphere\, plants and animals\, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource. The film also examines our human relationship with soil\, the use and misuse of soil in agriculture\, deforestation and development\, and the latest scientific research on soil’s key role in ameliorating the most challenging environmental issues of our time. Filmed on four continents\, featuring esteemed scientists and working farmers and ranchers\, Symphony of the Soil is an intriguing presentation that highlights possibilities of healthy soil creating healthy plants creating healthy humans living on a healthy planet.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/symphony-of-the-soil/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160728T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160711T130558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160711T130558Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Disability Festival
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Natal Day Weekend with the 5th annual Art of Disability Festival on Thursday\, July 28th from 10am to 2pm at Alderney Landing! Come out for a day of fun and learning while supporting artists who have a disability in your community. There will be an artist market and performances throughout the day such as dancers\, poets and musicians. The festival is proudly hosted by Independent Living Nova Scotia as an accessible public event with free admission. \nWe would like to thank Halifax Regional Municipality for their generous donation in support of this festival. \nIf you’re an artist with a disability and would like to showcase your work or if you’re a member of the media and would like more information on this great event\, contact: \nNicole McDonald\nFestival Coordinator\nIndependent Living Nova Scotia\n902-453-0004\nart@ilns.ca
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/art-of-disability-festival/
LOCATION:Alderney Landing\, 2 Ochterloney Street\, Dartmouth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160726T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160723T162216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160723T162216Z
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SUMMARY:Halifax Chebucto Nominates Gary Burrill
DESCRIPTION:Join the Halifax Chebucto NDP EDA for our nomination meeting as we select our candidate for the next provincial election. Our party leader\, Gary Burrill\, is seeking the nomination from our EDA. We could not be more thrilled at the prospect of having him represent our community and our province! Halifax Chebucto has a long and proud history of progressive NDP representation and was once the seat of former provincial and federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough. More recently\, it was represented by Howard Epstein for 15 years. Please join us as we nominate the next premier of Nova Scotia! \nThere will be several guest speakers as well as a speech from Gary Burrill. This is an incredible opportunithy to hear from our leader as we turn our focus towards the next provincial election. This meeting is entirely open to the public. \nRefreshments will be provided.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/halifax-chebucto-nominates-gary-burrill/
LOCATION:Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts\, 6199 Chebucto Road\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160716T133618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160716T133618Z
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SUMMARY:TimeOUT Lecture - Taking the Bait: Queer & Trans Representation in the Media
DESCRIPTION:There are more queer and trans characters in the media than ever before – but are they relevant to our lives? Do they get it right? Do they even live past three episodes?! Join LGBTQ youth from The Youth Project for an exploration of LGBTQ role models\, characters\, queerbaiting\, and an analysis of what’s good\, what’s bad\, and what’s missing. \nAnother year of Halifax Pride lectures on topics of interest to the LGBTQ+ (lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer) community\, friends\, and allies. \nIn partnership with Halifax Pride\, NSRAP\, and The Youth Project
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/timeout-lecture-taking-the-bait-queer-trans-representation-in-the-media/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160716T134231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160716T134231Z
UID:2350-1469039400-1469044800@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:Queers and precarious work
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we’ll be discussing poverty and economic insecurity in LGBTQ+ communities\, and examining queer precarity through an intersectional lens. \nIt will be held at Just Us! Cafe on Spring Garden Road\, a wheelchair accessible space with gender neutral washrooms. We ask that you keep it scent free. \nRad Pride Collective is a working group of NSPIRG with funding received from various community groups including: South House\, Dal OUT\, and Venus Envy.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/queers-and-precarious-work/
LOCATION:Just Us! Coffeehouse\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160716T133845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160716T133845Z
UID:2348-1469016000-1469019600@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:TimeOUT Lecture - With Pulp\, Please: The Significance of Lesbian Pulp Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Mount Saint Vincent University is home to one of the largest collections of lesbian pulp fiction in North America\, a genre which flourished during the 1950s and 1960s. Mount librarians Meg Raven and Denyse Rodrigues\, along with Professor Rhoda Zuk\, will take the audience on a virtual tour of this incredibly unique collection. Surprise guest readers will be in attendance.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/timeout-lecture-with-pulp-please-the-significance-of-lesbian-pulp-fiction/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160716T132955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160716T132955Z
UID:2346-1468929600-1468933200@nsadvocate.org
SUMMARY:TimeOUT Lecture- Along the Asexaul & Aromantic spectrum: ACE & ARO Experiences
DESCRIPTION:A panel on Asexual and Aromantic experience. Presenters will explore the impacts of stereotypes\, what makes spaces within Queer and Trans communities welcoming for Asexual and Aromantic people\, and racialized Asexual experience.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/timeout-lecture-along-the-asexaul-aromantic-spectrum-ace-aro-experiences/
LOCATION:Halifax North Memorial Library\, 2285 Gottingen St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160718T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160716T132424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160716T132629Z
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SUMMARY:Halifax Needham NDP Nomination Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Halifax Needham NDP Association as we nominate our candidate for the next provincial election! \nWe are thrilled to have Lisa Roberts seeking the NDP nomination in Halifax Needham. Lisa will continue the principled\, progressive approach to representing our community that Maureen MacDonald championed as our MLA for the past 18 years. \nLisa is the Executive Director of Veith House in the North End\, and a longtime community organizer. Lisa also worked for 5 years as a journalist with CBC’s Information Morning. Lisa has a Masters in Development Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in International Development Studies from Dalhousie University. \nNDP Leader Gary Burrill will also speak at the event. \nWhen: Monday\, July 18 at 6:45 pm\nWhere: 6032 Normandy Drive\, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nCheck out and follow Lisa’s candidate page to get regular updates from the campaign: https://www.facebook.com/lisarobertshalifax/
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/halifax-needham-ndp-nomination-meeting/
LOCATION:Blessed Mother of Teresa of Calcutta Parish\, 6032 Normandy Drive\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160716T132023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160716T132023Z
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SUMMARY:TimeOUT Lecture: Transitioning on the Job
DESCRIPTION:Over the past two years an increasing number of Trans people and their employers have contacted NSRAP seeking guidance and support about transitioning in the workplace. As we gear up for a campaign on trans workers rights this panel will discuss issues facing Trans people as workers (and as under/unemployed people) as well as best practices for employers.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/timeout-lecture-transitioning-on-the-job/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160717T180000
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SUMMARY:Great Big Queer Free Market
DESCRIPTION:South House Sexual and Gender Resource Centre and the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre\, in partnership with Halifax Pride\, bring to the festival a ~~*~Great Big Queer Pop-Up FREE Market*~*!! \nThis market will include everything from clothing\, books\, house wares\, music\, art\, non-perishable food items\, fabulous accessories\, summer gear\, and whatever else the community decides to bring and swap! Think of a flea market\, and then remove the money part!! \nThis pop-up free market will take place on Sunday\, July 17th between 3-6pm during the Gottingen Street Gathering. This event was created for Halifax Pride as a family-friendly\, accessible\, and community-minded alliterative to some of the higher energy events on the Halifax Pride calendar. \nWant to make a donation but can’t make the event?\nWE ARE STILL GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTING DONATIONS! Please be in touch with South House at outreach@southhousehalifax.ca or by phone at (902) 494-2432. Volunteers are still needed and appreciated\, especially if you have access to a vehicle! Be in touch ♥ ♥ ♥
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/great-big-queer-free-market/
LOCATION:Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre\, 2158 Gottingen Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160717T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160712T125127Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Back at Queer Halifax
DESCRIPTION:Queer Acts loves to help share our community’s stories. This year\, we’re taking that literally with Looking Back at Queer Halifax\, part of Halifax Pride’s Gottingen Gathering. Queer Acts will host some of our community’s activists\, storytellers\, and leading voices in the Bus Stop Theatre for a discussion of where and how queer history played out in Halifax. Drop in for as little or as long as you like\, share a glass of pink lemonade\, and join the conversation. \nModerated by Kevin Kindred\nBus Stop Theatre\, July 17\, 3-5pm
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/looking-back-at-queer-halifax/
LOCATION:Bus Stop Theatre\, 2203 Gottingen Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160713T130000
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SUMMARY:Chronicle Herald Information Picket
DESCRIPTION:THIS WEDNESDAY MORNING (July 13th) from 10:30am onwards\, the Halifx Typographical Union is asking supporters (members of other unions\, progressive community groups\, individual supporters of good independent local news written by professional unionized journalists\, etc.) to join them for leafleting and secondary information picketing on Spring Garden Road in Halifax. \nMeet at 10:30am on Wednesday July 13th in front of the new Halifax Central Library on Spring Garden Road\, and we’ll split up into teams and do some information leafleting and picketing at “scabvertisers” in the Spring Garden Road area\, including: \n• Bryant Realty at 1470 Dresden Row\n• Touch of Gold at 5640 Spring Garden Place\n• Domus Realty at 5880 Spring Garden Road\n• John David Shoes in the Park Lane Mall on Spring Garden \nOthers will stay in front of the Halifax Central Public Library on Spring Garden Road to hand out leaflets to folks passing buy and encourage the to BOYCOTT The Chronicle Herald *and* the companies that persist in advertising in the Herald. \nFor those who join us\, the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council will be also giving away FREE buttons that volunteer union members & allies made this past weekend in support of the striking newsroom workers (as pictured). \nAs a reminder\, the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour has called for a FULL BOYCOTT of all companies who continue to advertise in The Chronicle Herald during the strike: See the following link for more information on the Federation of Labour’s boycott call: \nhttp://nslabour.ca/…/labour-federation-supports-call-boyco…/
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/chronicle-herald-information-picket/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160712T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160712T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160711T125752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160711T130258Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight vigil for Iraq
DESCRIPTION:A Candlelight Vigil is being organized for Tuesday night to commemorate\, respect and honor the victims of the violent and obscene tragedies that took place in Baghdad\, Iraq on Sunday.\nPlease join for a peaceful\, silent vigil to mourn the senseless violence and loss of life Iraq and to stand together to show support as global citizens\, united under our shared values of Humanity \nWe will gather at the corner of Spring Garden Rd and South Park St in silence.\nThis is a family-friendly event\, and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.\nThis is NOT a political nor is it a religious event\, rather it is an opportunity to gather and unite individuals\, families\, and all of our international residents in Halifax.\nThis is a chance to take a stand\, to say “NO” to violence and fear.\nIt is an opportunity for the greater community to stand together in solidarity for the purpose of peace and justice and to demonstrate human and spiritual respect. \nA week ago a suicide truck bomb ripped through Baghdad\, families are still hoping that rescuers searching through the rubble can locate the bodies of their loved ones.\nThe Saturday night attack on a busy shopping district was the deadliest single incident in the Iraq’s war-weary capital in years\, killing more than 300 people.\nCrews are still on the scene in the Karrada neighbourhood where the blast occurred\, trying to pull bodies from the devastation.\nAnd 81 of the bodies are so charred\, DNA testing will need to be conducted in order to identify them.\nOne couple at the scene was searching for their teenage son who’d gone to a cafe with his friends to celebrate his birthday.\nAnother man was looking for five of his relatives\, including children\, who were buying new clothes for Eid-al-Fitr – the celebration that marks the end of Ramadan.\nISIS claimed responsibility for the attack. It was the latest in a string of assaults during the holy month for Muslims\, a period of fasting and prayer\, and also a time when jihadists launch operations against those they regard as their enemies.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/candlelight-vigil-for-iraq/
LOCATION:at the corner of Spring Garden Rd and South Park S\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160707T194154Z
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SUMMARY:Halifax: Delivering Community Power
DESCRIPTION:How postal workers are moving public services to climate action \nPostal workers have put forward a bold vision to make Canada Post into an engine for a climate-friendly economy by investing in green jobs that reduce emissions while benefitting low-income and rural communities. \nNow\, the Harper-appointed administration of Canada Post is planning to lock them out of their jobs in July\, while a public review decides the future of this profitable public service. \nDru Jay from Friends of Public Services and a representative from CUPW will discuss the postal workers’ vision and the alliance that’s backing it. Opportunities for networking and discussion will follow a brief presentation. \nHelp us create a postal service for the 21st century! Visitwww.deliveringcommunitypower.ca and www.publicservices.ca for more information \nSponsors: Friends of Public Services\, CUPW Nova Local\, Leap Manifesto\, RankandFile.ca\, Council of Canadians
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/halifax-delivering-community-power/
LOCATION:Kenneth C Rowe Building\, 6100 University Ave\, Halifax
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DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20160711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T092213
CREATED:20160627T134804Z
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SUMMARY:Pride and Capitalism: Resisting Commodification and Acknowledging Settler Privilege
DESCRIPTION:Our Resilient Bodies presents an intro to contemporary problems faced by mainstream Pride movements. How did Pride come to be seen as a big party for wealthy White cis gay men\, while failing to serve the needs of those who experience the majority of homophobic and transphobic violence? What other kinds of problems are associated with the large influence of corporations in promoting and funding Pride? \nThis workshop will explore the connections between corporate investors\, the theft of Indigenous land\, and the exclusion/marginilization of queer people of colour\, trans people and nonbinary queer people from Pride. Capitalism is an economic system very often critiqued abstractly but rarely broken down. \nIn this workshop\, we will deconstruct capitalism’s defining features in order to understand how this economic s ystem works and how it privileges settlers at the expense of many marginilized communities. We will analyse our own positions as settlers and discuss how we can work through this position to resist capitalist violence. \n—ACCESSIBILITY INFO— \nThere is a ramp leading up to the side of the building. (The pavement bump was fixed\, but a new wooden bump has taken it’s place). No automatic door. \nBathrooms are wheelchair accessible\, single stall\, and gender neutral. \nWe’ll be meeting on the first floor. \n—FACILITATOR BIOS— \nCharly Kelly is an American Sign Language-English Interpreting student who is trans\, queer\, and ace. They grew up in New Brunswick\, which is unceded M’ikmaq territory. They were the chairperson of the Fredericton Gender Minorities Group from 2014-2015\, where they presented many Trans 101 lectures and worked to provide a safe space for many rans people in Fredericton. In 2014\, they were the keynote speaker at the Pride in Education Conference held in Fredericton. They are excited to get back to activism and workshopping after a year of school. \nOlive Bestvater is a political theory student and hetero cis-gendered settler from Treaty 6 territory Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan. She has been involved in SK’s activist community in varying capacities for five odd years. Projects that she’s been inovlved with include an unsuccessful campaign for a Saskatoon PIRG\, co-presidenting the Socialist Students Association\, and helpng with the International Women’s Movement’s annual photography showcase which challenges media representations of women of colour. Olive has been involved with a handful of workshops on capitalism taking place all over so-called Canada. Her minor in Critical Perspectives on Social Justice and the Common Good has focused extensively on the colonial impacts of global capitalism. Everything Olive knows about Indigenous resistances and realities is a result of the influence of a strong community of radical Indigenous students in Saskatchewan actively challenging capitalist dominance across the world.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/pride-and-capitalism-resisting-commodification-and-acknowledging-settler-privilege/
LOCATION:Just Us! Coffeehouse\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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