[Org4j-announce] More upcoming events: Apr21-May12

[Organizing 4Justice]

Some more events to add to our last send-out, which is online at:
https://lists.resist.ca/pipermail/org4j-announce/2012-April/000057.html

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UPCOMING EVENTS: Apr 21 - May 12


*Is Dissent Alive and Well in Canada?*
Sat Apr 21, 3:00pm at Ottawa Public Library, Metcalfe & Laurier
"Rick Salutin, an award-winning Toronto Star columnist and long-time
dissident, will share with us his thoughts about whether dissent is still
alive and well in Canada."
Tickets req'd
http://prism-magazine.com/prism-lecture-series/lecture-1/


*Introduction to Anarchism*
Sun Apr 22, 1:00pm at Dalhousie Community Ctr,  755 Somerset St W
"Anarchism is a movement opposed to all forms of hierarchy and domination
including capitalism and the state. This workshop is intended as a basic
introduction to the core ideas of anarchism.
The workshop will begin with a participatory examination of various forms
of domination. This will be followed by an introduction to core anarchist
principles such as direct democracy, mutual aid, direct action, and
cooperation. The workshop will conclude with participatory discussion of
how these anarchist principles can be applied in practice."
Presented by Common Cause: www.linchpin.ca commoncause.ottawa at gmail.com


*The People’s Exhibition of Barrick! *
Tues Apr 24, 4:30pm, Main entrance of Cdn Museum of Nature (240 McLeod)
"On Tuesday, April 24, Ottawa’s Museum of Nature will celebrate a new
partnership with Barrick Gold Corporation with the unveiling of the
“Barrick Salon”. Barrick Gold is a Canadian mining company based in Toronto
with horrendous records of environmental destruction, and human, labor and
Indigenous rights violations around the world ... Please come and join us
outside of the museum as we present the “People’s Exhibition of Barrick”,
showcasing Barrick’s destructive mines around the world."
http://ipsmo.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/the-peoples-exhibition-of-barrick-at-museum-of-nature/


*Reflecting Realities: Women's Rights in Sudan and Canada*
Mon Apr 23, 7:30-9:30pm, Delta Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon
"Please join us for the 2012 edition of the Inter Pares Speakers Series, as
Asha El-Karib, one of Sudan's leading feminists and co-founder of the
Gender Centre for Research and Training, and Amanda Dale, executive
director of the Barbra Schlifer Clinic in Toronto, discuss the inspiration
and the challenges of promoting peace and women's rights amidst violence
and fundamentalism.
Join us in person or live on the web."
http://www.interpares.ca/en/events/speakerseries.php


*Pillage and profit, from the Amazon to Ardoch*
Mon Apr 23, 5:30-7:30pm at Ottawa Public Library (Metcalfe at Laurier)
"An evening of film, music, and discussion about the exploitation of
Indigenous peoples’ lands by Canadian companies. Peas Peas Ayui, Lucas Irar
Miik, Lucas Chayat Ayui, and Puwaanch Kintui Antich, leaders from Achuar
communities in the Amazon rainforest, will be speaking, as well as Gregor
MacLennan, Peru Program Coordinator for Amazon Watch; Mireille Lapointe,
former chief of the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation, who have resisted
uranium mining on their land; and Marcelo Saavedra-Vargas, of the
Quechua-Aymara nation and professor of Aboriginal studies at the University
of Ottawa. Musical performances by Three Little Birds, and by Julie Comber,
Ógui, & Josh Myles"
http://ipsmo.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/pillage-and-profit-from-the-amazon-to-ardoch/


*Radical Handmaids against Motion-312 *
Wed Apr 25, noon at Parliament Hill
"Inspired by Margaret Atwood's classic tale, we fight under the banner of
Handmaids who will not sit by idly while Canada descends into Gilead. We
believe in resisting creatively, working across generations and wearing
really fabulous hats.
Conservative backbencher MP Stephen Woodworth introduced M-312 that, if
successful ... would review the definition of "human being" in Subsection
223(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada to determine if it should be extended
to include fetuses."
http://radicalhandmaids.com/


*First Alt101 Organizing Meeting*
Wed Apr 25, 6-10pm at UofOttawa Univ Ctr UCU room 206
"Alternative 101 is a radically different and politically progressive
option for UofO students who are either not part of the mainstream or are
simply looking for something different. It takes place the first week of
September."
Free pizza!
Contact: gripocampus at gmail.com 613-230-3076
https://www.facebook.com/groups/325195330874551


*PPO's Sexuality Awareness Program*
May 1st registration deadline
May 9th - June 27th, Wed evngs at 2197 Riverside Dr, Suite 403
"Professional development for the health and social service fields. Get
up-to-date info on sexual and reproductive health topics. Connect with
local agencies. Build your communication skills.
Cost for Professionals: $350 (sliding scale avail.) Cost for Students: $150"
More info: Brianna Clancy volunteer at ppottawa.ca 613-226-3234x302
http://www.ppottawa.ca/programs.aspx?id=30


*Ottawa Tenants Conference*
Sat May 12, 9am-2pm at Ottawa City Hall (Andrew Haydon Hall) 110 Laurier
Ave W
"The 6th Ottawa Tenants Conference is open to both tenants who live on the
private market and those who live in social housing. Admission is free and
lunch is provided. Bus tickets and a limited number of daycare subsidies
are also available on a first come, first served basis. In addition, each
participant will receive a Tenant Kit which contains information about
tenants’ rights, resources available when they’re having problems, and
information about trends and issues affecting tenants in Ottawa."
Registration req'd by May 11th
http://ottawatenantsconference.ca/
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