[Januaryfirst] Space needed ... Re: Trade Organizing Meeting this week

Thu Oct 10 11:18:12 PDT 2013

I'm down to meet next Wednesday, too. (Got a union meeting at 5pm, but I
should be able to get to Rhizome for 7pm or a little later.)

On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 5:21 PM, Dave Diewert <ddiewertt at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Thanks, Gil, and the january first collective.
>
> I'll be at the social housing coalition meeting tonight, so won't be able
> to make it. But count me in next wednesday.
>
> dave
>
> On 2013-10-09, at 3:35 PM, Gil wrote:
>
> Ok, test #1. Hopefully everyone gets this!
>
> And as a teaser of what we can do around Jan. 1st, there's this event,
> where the wonderful ambassador will surely have a critical perspective to
> offer :-p
>
> The Future of Mexico-Canada Relations: At the Crossroads with Ambassador
> Francisco Suárez
>
> https://beediecommunity.sfu.ca/mexico.htm
>
> Gil
>
> On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Harjap Grewal <harjap at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey all,
>>
>> Thanks Gil for the list and yes, let's start using it.
>>
>>  Also, I likely can't make it tonight either and also would suggest
>> others meet if there is enough people. I'll see you all next week.
>>
>> In terms of two quick updates:
>>
>> 1) Karin and I presented at PowerShift and to the BCGEU and it went quite
>> well. Have email addresses of people who want to stay informed and also
>> lot's of interest in connecting with this work.
>>
>> 2) More specifically, there seems to be quite a lot of interest from the
>> Kwantlan Student's Association about both presentations at the campus but
>> also to help with mobilizing for Jan. 1st.
>>
>> harjap
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 2:09 PM, Gil <zapat3ro at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi everyone,
>>>
>>> I just made our list at resist.ca, finally! Hopefully you all got an
>>> email and we can start using that. We can chat about its administration,
>>> passwords, etc. at our next meeting :-)
>>>
>>> As for tonight, we have the Social Housing Coalition general meeting, so
>>> Alexandra and I will be there and can't make this one. If people want to
>>> meet, please go ahead. Otherwise, we could try to move it to tomorrow, or
>>> just leave it for next week I guess.
>>>
>>> These are crazy times with schedules heh
>>>
>>> Take care!
>>>
>>> Gil
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 1:46 PM, Anjali Appadurai <a.appadurai at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear all,
>>>>
>>>> I unfortunately won't be able to make it tonight. I am excited for next
>>>> week though!
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Anjali
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 1:10 PM, Harjap Grewal <harjap at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi everyone.  Sorry, busy weekend, but if folks could RSVP soon we can
>>>>> see if we are able to meet tonight.  Last meeting we did decide to continue
>>>>> meeting weekly and will be meeting at Rhizome at 7 pm (317 East Broadway).
>>>>> If we don't meet this week hopefully folks can pencil in next week and we
>>>>> can send any updates over this email list.
>>>>>
>>>>> see you all soon,
>>>>>
>>>>> harjap
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 11:58 PM, Shireen Soofi <
>>>>> shireen.soofi at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hey all,
>>>>>> just wondering if there is a meeting tomorrow at 7pm again?
>>>>>> I would be able to attend a little after 7
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 2:06 PM, Alex Hemingway <
>>>>>> alexhemingway at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Wish I could be there this week, folks. Hope to see you at the next
>>>>>>> meeting.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> In the meantime, the new incarnation of the Rhizome space is indeed
>>>>>>> open. Here are the deets: http://www.heartwoodcc.ca/
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 1:31 PM, Gil <zapat3ro at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Alexandra and I can make it tomorrow but can't think of a space.
>>>>>>>> How many people are we thinking? Would Cafe Kathmandu or something like
>>>>>>>> that work? I think Rhizome is still open but I have no idea how it works
>>>>>>>> now...
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> gil
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Mon, Sep 30, 2013 at 8:06 PM, Lisa Barrett <lbarrett at vcn.bc.ca>wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Hello all
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I can't make Wed (or Thurs) evening but would love to hear back
>>>>>>>>> about outreach, events, actions or anything else where I may be able to
>>>>>>>>> lend a hand.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Meanwhile, I attended the two all-day trade agreement discussions
>>>>>>>>> that were held in Ottawa last week. I brought up the January 1 Collective
>>>>>>>>> under the NAFTA discussion and it generated some serious interest and buzz
>>>>>>>>> about other possible actions. I'm in touch with an organizer from Quebec
>>>>>>>>> who wants to compile a comprehensive list of those opposing the trade
>>>>>>>>> agreements and the actions around the NAFTA anniversary.  Pierre-Yves is
>>>>>>>>> with le Centre international de solidarité ouvrière  (CISO -
>>>>>>>>> http://www.ciso.qc.ca/ ), a pretty damn cool social justice
>>>>>>>>> organization that's been around since the mid 70's.  I'll circulate notes
>>>>>>>>> from the CCPA Trade & Investment Research Project (TIRP) meeting when I get
>>>>>>>>> the OK to do so from the conveners.
>>>>>>>>> The CCPA TIRP work can be found here:
>>>>>>>>> http://www.policyalternatives.ca/projects/trade-and-investment-research-project
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> The following day was convened by the Trade Justice Network (this
>>>>>>>>> collective may want to discuss joining them - many kindred spirits there).
>>>>>>>>>  Here are the next day thoughts of Stuart Trew, the trade guru of the
>>>>>>>>> Council of Canadians:
>>>>>>>>> http://canadians.org/blog/ceta-update-harpers-mulroney-moment-or-another-false-alarm
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> And finally, a great piece by Murray Dobbin in today's Tyee:
>>>>>>>>> http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2013/09/30/Harper-Trade-Deals/?utm_source=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=300913
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Peace, love and justice,
>>>>>>>>> lisa b
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 2013-09-30, at 3:46 PM, Harjap Grewal wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Hey folks,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> So had to fix a few email addresses and also wanted to ask if folks
>>>>>>>>> can think of spaces to meet.  Haven't been able to confirm anything
>>>>>>>>> yet. Transit & accessible spaces would of course be preferred.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Also, haven't heard back from many folks so wanted to maybe ask
>>>>>>>>> folks
>>>>>>>>> to RSVP if they can make it.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Hope you're all well, talk soon,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> harjap
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 7:10 PM, Harjap Grewal <harjap at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> > Hey folks,
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> > So it's been a little while since we had our last meeting.  Few
>>>>>>>>> of us
>>>>>>>>> > spoke and thought it would would be good to meet this week. I'll
>>>>>>>>> try
>>>>>>>>> > to confirm a venue by tomorrow but wanted to give you a quick
>>>>>>>>> heads up
>>>>>>>>> > for a meeting this Wednesday at 6:30 in the evening, hoping that
>>>>>>>>> works
>>>>>>>>> > for most people.
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> > Few things that it seems like we could follow up on:
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> > 1) Some basic logistics for Jan 1st in order to circulate
>>>>>>>>> outreach materials
>>>>>>>>> > 2) Campus events - what can be planned and when
>>>>>>>>> > 3) Updates on website, email lists, etc.
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> > Anything else?
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> > harjap
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> twitter.com/harjap
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> !DSPAM:1318,5249ff6e92531034518516!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> *twitter.com/harjap*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> *Anjali Appadurai*
>>>>
>>>> College of the Atlantic
>>>> Earth in Brackets
>>>> www.earthinbrackets.org/blog
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> *twitter.com/harjap*
>>
>>
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