[antiwar-van] Lower Mainland Events, May 31...

Fri May 31 09:21:43 PDT 2002

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>Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 23:33:11 -0700
>To: justice at islandnet.com
>From: Janine Bandcroft <bandj at uvic.ca> (by way of Rycroft & Pringle 
><rycroft at islandnet.com>)
>Subject: PEJ.van-- Events.van-- Lower Mainland Events, May 31...
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>CONTENTS:
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>1.  Wages and Welfare
>2.  Organic Agriculture Conference
>3.  Youth Conference
>4.  Anti-Poverty Benefit Concert
>5.  Coalition Gathering
>6.  Pat Capponi - author, mental health
>7.  Greg Palast - author, democracy
>8.  Results Based Code
>14. Vancouver School of Theology
>15. Vancouver Wisdom School
>20. Guy Dauncey - author, climate change
>24. Interesting Websites
>
>editor's notes:
>
>*  If you post the Local Events list to a website, can you inform me please
>and I'll post your website URL.  People have asked if the list is available
>on the internet so they can access it there.
>
>*  On Tuesday, May 28th, I attended the legislative assembly. Many of the
>representatives were not present during the debate of the bills, and the
>voters who were present were not able to participate in any way.  Murray
>Coell, when questioned by Jenny Kwan, consistently indicated that he did
>not know the details of the bills, or the effects they would have on the
>average citizen's lives.  Jenny Kwan, Joy McPhail, and a liberal MLA from
>Vancouver-Langara named Val Anderson (male) were the only ones who voted
>against the draconian measures being imposed.  Apparantly, Val consistently
>voted against any cuts to income assistance put forward by the previous NDP
>government.  Gordon Campbell was not in attendance.  He wasn't there the
>last time I visited, a couple of weeks ago, either.
>
>*  Is it any coincidence that Chief Electoral Officer and Chief Executive
>Officer both create the acronym CEO?
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>1.  WAGES AND WELFARE COMMITTEE presents:
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>Communities Resist: Joining Together to Fight the Cuts
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>What:  speakers, discussion groups,food
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>When:  Friday May 31st from 10:00 am to 4:00pm
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>Where: The Gathering Place - 609 Helmcken (at Granville)
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>Cost: FREE
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>Speakers:
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>Robin Loxton-  BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
>Michael Goldberg-  Social Planning and Research Council of BC
>Gael Marriotte- Handicapped and Low Income Society
>Shelagh Day-  Poverty and Human Rights Project
>Ellen Woodsworth- 411 Seniors Centre
>
>Sponsored by End Legislated Poverty
>For more info call 604-879-1209
>bring your own glass or mug and any info you want to share
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>2.   Register now for 14th INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
>MOVEMENTS (IFOAM) Organic World Congress, August 21-24, 2002.
>
>A global conference of organic farmers and growers from all over the world
>in Victoria:
>
>Early registration deadline:  May 31.  Save $50
>
>Volunteer registration if volunteering for credit:  May 31
>
>Pre-Congress Tour Bookings:  May 31
>
>For booking exhibit space at Organic World Exhibition:  May 31.
>
>For booking Lobby Booths at Victoria Conference Centre: Sold out
>
>Early registration deadline for the Organic Wine Congress: May 31
>
>
>Organic World Conference - "Cultivating Communities"
>Victoria Conference Centre
>August 21-24
>Volunteers needed: 655-5652
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>Organic World Exhibition
>Family Festival
>Speakers include Michael Ableman, Frances Ford Lappe, Vandana Shiva
>August 24-25
>St. Ann's Academy
>Free admission
>
>Organic Viticulture and Wine Conference
>August 20-21
>Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort
>Please pre-register
>
>To sponsor a delegate from a 'developing' country (tax receipt issued)
>contact (250) 655-5652
>
>Info:  (250) 655-5652, fax - (250) 655-5657, ifoam at cog.ca
>
>IFOAM 2002 Office
>c/o Building 20, 8801 East Saanich Rd
>Sidney, BC V8L 1H3, Canada
>Tel: 1-250-655-5652
>Fax: 1-250-655-5657
>Email: ifoam2002 at cog.ca
>URL: http://www.cog.ca/ifoam2002
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>3.  YOUTH CONFERENCE
>
>Thanks to the support of Human Resources Development Canada, two hundred
>young aboriginal people in grades 8-12 from British Columbia will have the
>opportunity to meet Aboriginal career role models and leaders from the
>Aboriginal community.
>
>In addition, they have an opportunity to will participate in demonstrations
>and informal discussions that focus on their attitudes toward careers in
>the skilled trade and technology sectors.  There will be optional guided
>tours of the 2002 Canadian Skills Competition, and an opportunity to visit
>the Pathways to Careers Showcase.
>
>They will take away with them an increased awareness of the exciting
>opportunities that exist in skilled careers.
>
>Since its inception in 1994, Skills Canada BC has helped students,
>educators, business leaders, and government officials to realize potential
>career options connected to trades and technologies.
>
>This year, Skills Canada BC has chosen underrepresented groups to promote
>the value of acquiring skilled training. The Aboriginal Youth Conference,
>now in its second year, is a vital part of these goals. The conference is
>running from 10 am to 4:30 pm on the upper concourse on Friday May 31st.
>
>Webcast:  The Aboriginal Conference will be included in a simultaneous
>broadcast of the Competitions on the Internet.  Educators and others are
>encouraged to use this event to inform and educate as part of their
>communications and Internet Technology studies.
>
>Aboriginal Youth Conference Information:
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>When:		Friday, May 31, 2002
>		10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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>Where:	BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, BC
>
>Contact:	Wayne Buhler
>		Aboriginal Initiative Coordinator
>		Skills Canada BC
>		#300-3665 Kingsway
>		Vancouver, BC V5R 5W2
>		Cell phone: 604.250.2648
>
>Office phone: 604.639.4401
>		Fax: 604. 435.8181
>		Email: wayneb at skillscanada.bc.ca (please ccwbuhler at shaw.ca)
>
>Skills Canada BC website:http://www.skillscanada.bc.ca/main2.html
>
>Notes:	The Aboriginal Youth Conference page will be featured on the Skills
>Canada BC website in the near future.
>
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>4.  ANTI-POVERTY COMMITTEE BENEFIT CONCERT:
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>featuring:
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>THE FLYING FOLK ARMY
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>CANDELARIA
>
>DANA LYONS
>
>DAVE LIPPMAN
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>Sunday June 2nd @ the WISE Hall
>(1882 Adanac - @ Victoria)
>
>Doors open @ 7pm (till midnight)
>$5-$10 (or by donation)
>ages 19+ only
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>5.  COALITION GATHERING
>
>Monday, June 3rd, 2002
>5:30 p.m.
>
>BCGEU - 3030 E. Broadway
>
>Did you notice the Canada Place soup kitchen on Thursday evening, in
>response to the liberals annual fundraising "Dinner Under the Sails"?  Some
>of the people involved with organizing that will likely be at this
>gathering on Monday night.
>
>Email:  community at bcfed.com
>200-5118 Joyce Street
>Vancouver, BC  V5R  4H1
>Tel:604-430-1421/Fax:604-430-5917
>Website:  http://www.bcfed.com
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>6.  PAT CAPPONI, mental health advocate and author of 'Dispatches from the
>Poverty Line',and 'Upstairs in the Crazy House'.
>
>June the 4th
>
>Gallery Gachet
>88 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
>604 687 2468
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>7,  GREG PALAST: AWARD-WINNING BBC INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST AND AUTHOR OF
>NY TIMES BEST SELLER -
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>  "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy"
>
>Who Gives a Shit?  An Introduction
>Chapter 1.  JIM CROW IN CYBERSPACE
>Chapter 2.  SELL THE LEXUS, BURN THE OLIVE TREE
>Chapter 3.  SMALL TOWNS, SMALL MINDS (?)
>Chapter 4.  PAT ROBERTSON, GENERAL PINOCHET, ANTI-CHRIST
>Chapter 5.  INSIDE CORPORATE AMERICA
>Chapter 6.  THE BEST DEMOCRACY MONEY CAN BUY
>Chapter 8.  KISSING THE WHIP
>Chapter 9.  Victory in the Pacific - A Conclusion
>
>An Investigative Reporter Exposes the Truth About Globalization, Corporate
>Cons, and High Finance
>
>  Thursday June 20th - 7:30PM
>  IWA HALL, 2859 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
>
>  *WEBSITE: http://www.gregpalast.com
>
>Attributed with the honour of exposing truth about the Bush Cartel and
>living to tell a story of election theft,intelligence agency cover-ups, and
>globalization.  His reports have made front page news in Europe, and been
>stifled by America's mainstream media. 
>
>  Thursday June 20th - 7:30PM
>  IWA HALL, 2859 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
>
>  CONTACT INFORMATION:
>  Tel.# 604-274-1191
>  khudson at vcn.bc.ca
>
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>8.  RESULTS BASED CODE:
>
>For those interested in attending the public hearings on the government's
>proposed "Results-Based Code", here are some details.
>
>There are a limited number of spots availabLe to speak at the hearings,
>so register ASAP by calling Tara Marsden at (250) 356-0393.
>
>West Coast Environmental Law has prepared a briefing package that can be
>downloaded from http://www.wcel.org/forestry/results-1.pdf
>
>A hearing schedule is available at http://www.resultsbasedcode.ca.
>
>Following is a hearing schedule posted recently:
>
>Monday, June 3  Nelson  to be determined  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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>Tuesday, June 4  Cranbrook  to be determined  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
>
>Wednesday, June 5  Golden  to be determined  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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>Thursday, June 6  Mission  to be determined  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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>Wednesday, June 19  Williams Lake  to be determined  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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>Thursday, June 20  Kamloops  to be determined  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
>
>Friday, June 21  Merritt  to be determined  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
>
>A hearing schedule is available at http://www.resultsbasedcode.ca.
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>14. VANCOUVER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY offers summer courses in Theology,
>Spirituality, Congregational Development, Multi-Faith and Cross cultural
>courses.
>
>Info: christchurch at pacificcoast.net
>http://christchurchcathedral.net
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>15.  VANCOUVER WISDOM SCHOOL
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>With Cynthia Bourgeault
>
>July 22-26
>
>Info: Susan 604-738-4758
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>20.  STORMY WEATHER: 101 SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
>
>Guy Dauncey is hoping to send signed copies of his recent award-winning
>book to cabinet ministers.
>
>Guy Dauncey and Patrick Mazza, along with their publishing house New
>Society Publishers, have recently been awarded the Nautilus Award at the
>New York Book Expo in New York city.
>
>Their book provides a concise and comprehensive overview of global warming,
>and describes 101 detailed solutions that can be put into practice by
>individuals, schools, colleges, churches, cities, businesses, power
>utilities, corporations, governments, and global treaty makers.
>
>"Stormy Weather" is described as "a must read for anyone who wants a
>cleaner, healthier planet" by James Hansen, Director of NASA's Goddard
>Institute for Space Studies, one of the world's leading climate
>scientists," and David Suzuki says "positive action is long overdue and
>this exciting road map will help move us forward."
>
>The book was printed on Gabriola Islane using 100% post-consumer recycled
>paper.
>
>Guy would like to hear from people who wish to present a copy of his book
>to cabinet ministers, or other influential decision makers.  He says his
>"hope is that the public  - from churchgoers to farmers, from governments
>to corporate leaders will read the book, and realize that while global
>warming is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity, there are many
>solutions which will benefit everyone; they are not something we need be
>afraid of."
>
>Info:
>Guy Dauncey - http://www.earthfuture.com
>NAPRA Nautilus Awards - http://www.napra.com
>New Society Publishers - http://www.newsociety.com
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>24.  INTERESTING WEBSITES:
>
>American Federation of Musicians are concerned about the theft and misuse
>of music, and legal protection for musicians - with offices in New York,
>Hollywood, and Ontario:
>http://afm.org
>
>Energy Alternatives:
>http://www.energyalternatives.ca
>
>The Habitat for Humanity "Green Team" builds energy-efficient,
>environmentally friendly houses, conserving resources and reducing
>long-term costs to homeowners.
>http://www.habitat.org/
>
>Steam trains, steam sawmill, Maritime Heritage, First Nations culture and
>art, the beautiful Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island in British Columbia,
>Canada is the home of a host of Heritage Tourism attractions that are
>educational and fun for the whole family.
>http://www.alberniheritage.com/
>
>Yves Vegetarian and Vegan food options (Delta):
>http://www.yvesveggie.com
>
>Local and national food bank information:
>http://www.foodbank.bc.ca/news/
>
>British Columbia Federation of Labour - representing 450,000 working women
>and men in British Columbia:
>http://www.http.com//www.bcfed.com
>
>Contribute or learn ways to creatively resist the B.C.liberal government:
>http://www.creativeresistance.ca/
>
>Vancouver East Cultural Centre:
>http://www.vecc.bc.ca/calendar/index.html
>
>Much resistance information, including Local Events list and other events
>news:
>http://resist.ca/
>
>
>About Proportional Representation:
>
>Electoral Systems Index:
>http://www.aceproject.org/main/english/es/es.htm
>
>Is it time to reform B.C.'s electoral system?:
>http://www.bc.ndp.ca/issues/pr.html
>
>Proportional Representation - the Cure for an Ailing Democracy? (CCAP):
>http://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/articles/article297.html
>
>Proportional Representation:
>http://www.votepr.org
>
>Fair Voting BC claims they will not endorse the proportional representation
>campaign initiated by Adriane Carr because they perceive it to be partisan.
>
>http://wwwfairvotingbc.com
>
>editor's note: Adriane Carr happens to be a Green Party representative, and
>she happens to be the person who has undertaken a prorep campaign, of her
>own initiative.  If the initiative is logically sound, does it matter who
>brought it forward?  Are people criticizing it because Adriane happens to
>be 'first past the post' with the pro-rep initiative?
>
>Are people sleepwalking to a major crisis in democracy?  Another supporter
>of proportional representation:
>http://www.lornenystrom.ca/reform.htms
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>"Quand les riches se font la guerre, ce sont les pauvres qui meurent."
>(When the rich wage war, it's the poor who die)
>
>Jean Paul Sartre (1905-1980)
>Le Diable et le bon Dieu (1951)
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