OPIRG-Carleton -

THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL ISRAELI APARTHEID WEEK

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Solidarity in Action: Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions
March 1-5 2010
Carleton University & University of Ottawa http://ottawa.apartheidweek.org Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW) is an annual international series of events held in cities and campuses across the globe. The aim of IAW is to educate people about the nature of Israel as an apartheid system and to build Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaigns as part of a growing global BDS movement.

GLOBAL APARTHEID :: a conference/convergence

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OPIRG Carleton and OPIRG-Ottawa/GRIPO-Ottawa present

GLOBAL APARTHEID
a conference/convergence
january 22-23, ottawa - algonquin territory

global apartheid
— noun A system of global inequality that dictates access to wealth, power and basic human rights based on race and place.
— origin Afrikaans, ‘separateness’

schedule

>> Opening Plenary :: Race, Space, and (In)Justice
Global Apartheid from South Africa to Turtle Island
Friday January 22nd, 7 pm, Carleton University, Azrieli Theatre 102

The Supermarket Tour Workshop

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OPIRG Carleton and the CUSA Food Centre Present:

Two Spirit and Queer Liberation Movements

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The OPIRG Carleton Fall Colloquium presents

TWO SPIRIT AND QUEER LIBERATION MOVEMENTS
From Radical Revolt to Freedom Fighting Justice

With presentations by:
Jessica Yee, Executive Director of the Native Youth Sexual Health Network
Gary Kinsman, co-author of "The Canadian War on Queers"
Ashley Fortier, Q-Team
Zaheen, Agitate! Ottawa

Wednesday Nov 25th
7-9 pm
Montgomery Legion Hall, 330 Kent Street near Somerset Ave (wheelchair accessible)

Suggested donation $5-10, no one turned away

Justice and Freedom for John Moore

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Justice and Freedom for John Moore is a committee supporting an innocent indigenous man's struggle for justice and freedom in Canada. We are asking organizations and prominent individuals from across Canada to endorse this statement supporting John's demand for a review of his unjust second degree murder conviction.

Canadian Aid, NGOs, and Imperialism: Africa and Beyond

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A talk with Yves Engler

When: Thursday October 1st, 7 pm
Where: Carleton University, Azrieli Theatre 301
Free! Wheelchair accessible

Geopolitical concerns have always been the primary motivators for disbursing Canadian aid. The government may call it foreign aid, but a central aim of the Canadian International Development Agency is to help Canadian companies expand abroad both directly and indirectly.

The Epidemic of Continuing Violence Against Indigenous Women

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In solidarity with Indigenous Women across Turtle Island, please join us in an evening of understanding
The Epidemic of Continuing Violence Against Indigenous Women

6:30 PM Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Auditorium, National Library and Archives
395 Wellington St. Ottawa, Algonquin Territory
Wheelchair Accessible
Free!

We All Have a Right to the Truth: Forum on Civil Rights

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With the recent news about Abousfian Abdelrazik’s return to Canada after years of fear and uncertainty, Octopus Books invites you to a timely panel discussion about the civil rights of Canadian citizens and the violation of those rights by the Government.

We All Have A Right To The Truth

presents experiences and thoughts of three courageous individuals:

Abdullah Almalki, Canadian Citizen who was detained, interrogated and tortured in Syria

Yavar Hameed, human rights lawyer and counsel for Abousifian Abdelrazik

Solidarity with Amazonian Peoples!Demonstration and information picket in front of the Peruvian Embassy.

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Solidarity with Amazonian Peoples!

Demonstration and information picket in front of the Peruvian Embassy.

Come out to demonstrate in order to keep international attention focused on Peru! Help make sure that the government of Peru responds to the demands that are being made by Amazonian Indigenous communities!

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Thursday, June 18 - 11:30am -1:30pm
Peruvian Embassy, Ottawa
130 Albert, between O’Connor and Metcalfe
Indigenous Peoples’ Solidarity Movement –Ottawa

ISRAELI APARTHEID ON TRIAL - BIL'IN vs. GREEN PARK AND GREEN MOUNT INTERNATIONAL

Co-Coordinator — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:01:40 -0400

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Palestinian village sues Canadian corporations for illegal Israeli settlements

CROSS CANADA TOUR

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Lecture -- Presentation
Tuesday June 16th
7:30 PM
1140 Desmarais Building, University of Ottawa
55 Laurier Avenue
Ottawa, ON
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featuring:

MOHAMMAD KHATIB -- member of the Bil'in Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements
EMILY SCHAEFFER -- Israeli lawyer