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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: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: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:20161103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161103T200000
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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:20161103T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161103T210000
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CREATED:20161020T132230Z
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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:20161104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161106T163000
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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:20161107T183000
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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:20161109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161109T203000
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CREATED:20161021T135440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161021T135440Z
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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: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:20161114T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161114T203000
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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:20161114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161114T213000
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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:20161117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161117T140000
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CREATED:20161107T134207Z
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SUMMARY:Adsum House Open House
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a report on our activities and a tour of the shelter\, Adsum House.\nSpecial guests will speak about developments in their work\nto end homelessness and create affordable housing and supports. \nSpecial presentations by Shoppers Drug Mart and TD Bank Group \nFREE lunch of Chowder\, Soup and Sweets\nProvided by The Five Fishermen Restaurant\nNova Scotia Community College – NSCC Culinary Arts and Scanway Catering\, Cake & Pastry Shop Halifax \nFor more information\, call\nSarah at (902) 423-5049\nadsum@adsumforwomen.org
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/adsum-house-open-house/
LOCATION:Adsum for Women and Children\, 2421 Brunswick Street\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161117T133000
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CREATED:20161107T134442Z
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SUMMARY:Protest of Harbour City Homes
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at the Bus Stop on Barrington Street\nThis is a Protest that 108 people signed to have Board Members Removed and the Reinstatement of Mr. Bob Thomson as General Manager.We are looking to have a more Diverse Board with New Board Members . All are welcomed to attend
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/protest-of-harbour-city-homes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20161129T200000
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CREATED:20161108T135510Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable with HRM 2016 Candidates for Councillor - Iona Stoddard and Shelly Fashan
DESCRIPTION:Hope you are looking forward to the week ahead and all the possibilities it holds. \n  \nThe Black and Immigrant Women Network Association  in collaboration with Iona Stoddard and Shelley Fashan\, HRM 2016 Candidates for Councillor will be hosting an evening of conversation about their Experiences. Lessons learnt\, Challenges faced and their hopes for 2020 elections. \n  \nYour Invitation is attached. \nThe Nov. 29 event is being hosted jointly with Halifax Library\, Lindsay Room\, 6:30 – 8:00 pm\,  2nd Floor\, Spring Garden\, Halifax. \nBlack and Immigrant Women Network Association \nAshanti Leadership & Prodessional Development Services  \n  \nLook forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/roundtable-with-hrm-2016-candidates-for-councillor-iona-stoddard-and-shelly-fashan/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax
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