[Org4j-announce] Events this week (thru Sun/Mon)

Mon May 9 21:30:09 PDT 2011

*BBQ & Rally for UofOttawa Part-Time Profs
Tuesday May 10, 2011 - 12 pm to 1 pm*
at Morisset Terrace, University of Ottawa
(between Morisset Library and Thompson Tower, corner of Cumberland and
University Private).
FREE food! Rain or shine!
The Part-Time Profs, represented by APTPUO, are inviting you to come have a
free BBQ and show your support for their demand for a fair agreement that
gives full recognition of the value of the work they do.
==> https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107466339341105

*END:CIV - Resist or Die
Ottawa Film Launch & Director's Talk
Tues May 10, 7pm*
at FTX (Fauteux) Bldg Room 137, 57 Louis Pasteur, University of Ottawa
PWYC (by donation)
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTwGIcb8xK8
Director Franklin Lopez will be in attendance
END: CIV examines our culture’s addiction to systematic violence and
environmental exploitation, and probes the resulting epidemic of poisoned
landscapes and shell-shocked nations.
Based in part on Endgame, the best-selling book by Derrick Jensen, END: CIV
asks: If your homeland was invaded by aliens who cut down the forests,
poisoned the water and air, and contaminated the food supply, would you
resist?
More information:
==> http://endciv.com

*Ottawa RebELLEs general meeting //Réunion des RebELLEs d'Ottawa
Wed May 11, 7pm*
at Bridgehead Coffeehouse, Bank and Albert
Tentative agenda:
-Discussion on what we should bring to the Winnipeg Conference (pan-canadian
young feminist gathering May 20-23); input from those who are not attending
is especially appreciated.
-other updates
==> https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209100632444238

*Watch historic hearing of Canada Supreme Court Case on InSite
Thurs May 12, 8:30am-11:30pm*
Supreme Court of Canada, 301 Wellington St.
Please attend the hearing of Stephen Harper's appeal to the Supreme Court of
Canada in attempt to end InSite's life-saving work as North America's only
supervised injection site.
More info:
==> http://www.scc-csc.gc.ca/case-dossier/cms-sgd/sum-som-eng.aspx?cas=33556
==> https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=173064146080837

*Pro-Choice presence during the «March for Life»
Thurs May 12, noon-3pm*
at Parliament Hill and near 160 Elgin St
- Noon: we meet on parliament hill (during the anti-choice christian
ho-down) and take space with our sex-positiveness. Generally, the strategy
here has been to sit or stand quietly. We will meet directly on the Hill
this year, on the east side of the grass (you can generally spot us as we
tend to have colourful homemade signs)
- As not everyone feels comfortable or safe being on Parliament Hill during
the rally, we will be again offering an alternate space for individuals to
meet at the Terry Fox Memorial at Metcalfe & Wellington, across the street
from Parliament Hill. Folks from the pro-choice community are welcome there
if they feel they need to step back from the rally itself. Folks are also
welcome, as always, to simply join us near the Human Rights monument on
Elgin as well.
- 1:30pm: Like previous years, we will be near the Human Rights monument on
Elgin street during the anti-choice march *the exact spot is decided the day
of as antis always get a permit for the monument before we know the exact
date*
- What to bring; Yourself, lots of creative reproductive justice signs (see
below), instruments (like drums or a trumpet), lovers, children, siblings
and friends ready to loudly chant that «this fucked up shit has got to go».
Bringing snacks to share is also always appreciated!
- After march: park debrief. Info will be given by word of mouth on the day
of :)
More info:
==> https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199837716721022

*First May Transit Riders' Union meet
Thurs May 12, 5:30-8pm*
Lebretton Flats, 170 Booth St
The first of two May meetings to discuss how to challenge (1) recent service
cuts, (2) the upcoming fare hikes, and (3) OC Transpo's unfair bargaining
practices with ATU Local 279. Join other riders who are concerned with where
City Hall is taking transit. Please RSVP with co-organizers so we can better
prepare the meeting space.
** Food and water will be available ** Space is wheelchair accessible and
family friendly ** Please no media reporters
==> https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122496831163580

*SNAG CANSEC meeting
Thurs May 12, 7 pm*
91A Fourth Ave: Quakers' Meeting House
Please join us to help build the momentum toward June 1 when the CANSEC
weapons fair is back in town.
We have some really good news to report
We have some creative ideas needing organizers
So come out and see what you would like to do!
Everyone is welcome.
NOTE: There will be a nonviolence training and event preparation: Sunday,
May 29, 1-5 pm. To reserve a place, call 613-565-5959 or email
snag.cansec at gmail.com
"Join the Spring Nuremberg Action Group (SNAG) as we throw a snag into the
CANSEC weapons fair on June 1st. Meet up at 8 AM to support the civil
disobedience action, and between 12:00 and 1:00 PM for the nonviolent rally.
Remember, any time is peace time, all day if you can! In addition to the
nonviolent “civil disobedience”, there will be many roles for people not
risking arrest. What you can do: Bring signs, banners, and objects of peace
to tie to the fence; picket the entrance; get people to sign the Nuremberg
Principles; have a mass die-in; join the grannies in protest songs; the more
we are the more we can do."
==> http://www.nowar-paix.ca/snag

*OPEN FORMAT 05
Fri May 13, 9pm-1am*
Shanghai Restaurant, 651 Somerset St W
Open Format is a monthly series presenting a changing roster of secret DJs
mixing together music they love, freely and regardless of genre.
Admission is free but donations are requested, with the DJs of each night
directing all monies to people and/or places in the community where it may
be helpful. All proceeds from OF05 go to CKCU 93.1 FM (
http://www.ckcufm.com/)
Capacity is limited!
==> http://pleasurethroughsound.blogspot.com/

*National Day of Action for Electoral Reform in Canada
Sat May 14, 2pm*
at Parliament Hill
Only 40 percent of Canadians supported our government in the May 2 election,
and yet we wound up with a Conservative majority. The fact that Stephen
Harper now controls Parliament after gaining only 1.8 percent more of the
popular vote than in 2008 is a testament to the arbitrary and antiquated
nature of Canada’s Parliamentary system.
We need an electoral process in which everybody’s vote counts. We need a
government that represents us.
Also happening in Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Vancouver, Calgary,
Charlottetown, and more?
==> http://nationaldayofaction.ca

*Protest | Palestinian Refugee Revolution | 63rd Anniversary- Nakba
Sun May 15, noon-3pm*
in Front of Embassy of Israel, 50 O'Connor St
then moving to the Human Rights Monument, Elgin at Lisgar
On MAY 15th of this year, thousands of Palestinian refugees, Egyptians,
Lebanese, Syrians, Jordanians and many others will participate in peaceful
protest in Palestine and around the world in hope to end the violent Zionist
Regimen of Israel's occupation. Many other countries around the world will
be joining them as well.
It is time to put an end to this...
We will be starting in Front of the Israeli embassy at 12:00 to 2:00 pm
protesting there then we will be meeting our friends at the the Human Rights
Monument, Corner of Elgin and Lisgar streets between 2:00 to 3:00 pm in a
Solidarity peaceful gathering to commemorate Al Nakba anniversary and to
support human and legitimate political rights of the Palestinian people.
==> https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120108031402043

*ottawa food not bombs meeting
Sun May 15, 2:30-4pm*
location TBA
do you like fun in the sun? do you enjoy vegetarian cuisine and cooking? how
about taking down capitalism? if you answered "YES" to any of these, then...
come out to an informal meeting for plans to get ottawa food not bombs
rolling this summer!
check FB event page for updates:
==> https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=165709626823673

*CSIS 101 and Knowing Your Rights
Sun May 15, 3-6pm*
at The Gym upstairs at -The All Saints Anglican/ First United Church, 347
Richmond Rd
(Back Door entrance on Madison St.: N. of Richmond Rd., half block W. of
Churchill)
The Ottawa Muslim Women's Organization (OMWO) & the Canadian Council of
Muslim Women (CCMW- Ottawa Chapter) invite you to an information session on:
"CSIS 101 and Knowing Your Rights"
* What is CSIS? * CSIS mandate and powers * Techniques CSIS uses * Track
record of CSIS * CSIS and your rights *
There will also be a facilitated discussion after the talk
Speakers: Mary Foster and Matthew Berhens of CSIS Watch.
Suggested donation: $2 to $5 on a sliding scale. No one turned away due to
inability to donate. For more information contact: Farhat at:
farhatrehman at rogers.com OR Yahya at: yahyaottawa at gmail.com
All welcome!! Refreshments will be served.
==> https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117488288332304

*Stop Signs: Cars and Capitalism on the Road to Economic, Social and
Ecological Decay
Book Launch & Discussion with authors Yves Engler and Bianca Mugyenyi*
Two times/dates:
*Sun May 15, 3pm*
at 200 Lees, room A105: University of Ottawa Bike Co-op
&
*Mon May 16, 7pm*
at 116 Third Ave: Octopus Books
In Stop Signs: Cars and Capitalism on the Road to Economic,
Social and Ecological Decay, authors Bianca Mugyenyi and Yves Engler
argue that the automobile's ascendance is inextricably linked to
capitalism and involved corporate malfeasance, political intrigue,
backroom payoffs, media manipulation, racism, academic corruption,
third world coups, secret armies, environmental destruction and war.
An anti-car, road-trip story, Stop Signs is a must-read for all those
who wish to escape the clutches of auto domination.
To get in touch with the authors: (514) 618-2253  or e-mail
stopsignsbook at gmail.com
For more info:
==> http://stopsigns.fairtrademedia.com

*"Lemon Tree" and Yves Engler Talk and Discussion
Sun May 15, 6:30-9:30pm*
at Mayfair Theatre, Bank and Sunnyside
- "Lemon Tree" is the story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemon
tree field when a new Israeli Defense Minister moves next to her and
threatens to have her lemon grove torn down.
The movie is the winner of the audience award at the Berlin Film Festival
and won best actress prize at the Israeli Film Academy Awards.
- Yves Engler is an author and activist who has written extensively on
Canadian foreign policy and an array of social justice issues. His most
recent book is "Canada and Israel: Building Apartheid". He will be
discussing the Jewish National Fund (JNF) in Canada and its relationship to
Apartheid in Israel/Palestine. A Q & A and discussion will follow.
- Tickets available in advance at Octopus Books, Mother Tongue Books, and
the Mayfair. All proceeds go to Zatoun's "Trees For Life" project,
http://www.zatoun.com/treesforlife.htm
Presented by Independent Jewish Voices- Canada http://ijvcanada.org
==> https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199880166717433
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