[Sanctuarycity_hamilton] event description

[Ajit Bir Singh]

I would be okay with postponing the forum. But I also feel that this is a
time sensitive issue. Meaning that refugees, terrorism, and Islamophobia
are all very popular right now. I still want to strike while the iron is
hot, so to speak.

Some folks in the YCL have discussed organizing an anti-Islamophobia,
anti-militarism, welcome refugees rally/event soon. Similar to the rally
this past weekend in Toronto. Would any SH folks be interested in
collaborating?

Ajit
On Nov 24, 2015 11:22 AM, "blake mccall" <bwmccall at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hey folks,
>
> Here is the event description.
>
> "There has been a lot of talk about refugees in Canada over the past
> months. Most if not all of the voices talking have not been refugees. On
> Dec 9th (location tba) come and hear from refugees who now reside in
> Hamilton. Hear about their experiences getting here and barriers they have
> faced.
>
> During the Election Trudeau committed to bringing 25000 Syrian refugees to
> Canada, and ending Canada aerial bombardment of Syria. After the terrorist
> attacks in Baghdad, Beirut and Paris, unwarranted fear and suspicion has
> been cast against refugees, leading to states barring refugees and many
> accusing them of terrorists. This has brought increased pressure on the
> Canadian Government to continue bombing and halt resettlement. It is
> necessary at this for the community to rally around the message, all
> refugees are welcome here!
>
> To Call to Welcome Refugees is not a simple statement of humanitarianism
> but a political statement condemning war, and borders that kill and
> displace thousands. Together to can demand the Freedom to Move, to Stay and
> Return"
>
> That being said, I am realizing that we only have two weeks to pull this
> off. With still no location, and not all the speakers confirmed. I wonder
> if people would want to hold off doing this event till January, we still
> keep working on it, but we make sure it is done right. For me this is even
> more important as we are making contact with local refugee communities, so
> I don't want to mess it up.
>
> I think in the mean time we could plan a banner drop over the QEW, and
> maybe do some postering or stickering so there is at least a visual
> presence.
>
> Thoughts on the description, and or the postponement?
>
> In Soli,
> Blake
>
>
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