[Sanctuarycity_hamilton] event description

[Caitlin Craven]

Hi all,

I'm also feeling a bit concerned about having the time to pull this
together, especially trying to reach out to people.  I agree with Ajit that
we should do something to respond to what is going on right now, though.  I
like the idea of a banner drop that welcomes refugees.  Ajit, would YCL be
interested in collaborating on something like this?  I also like the idea
from some folks out east about making stickers and signs available for
people to put up. That said, I still want to make this event happen in
January if we have to postpone - I think it is still important to have,
especially as people might be turning their attention away from the issue.

I also wanted to add that a few things from the past months have been
catching up to me and my level of anxiety has been quite high (to the point
where I am finding it hard to do the tasks I said I would do on this
event).  I have contacted Tings about speaking, but haven't heard back from
her yet.  I've been procrastinating a bit about the posters and calling
people I said I would, though. I'm really sorry about this, and I am
working on rearranging my work load to prioritize Sanctuary Hamilton.  If
the group wants to go ahead with the event in December, I will help in
whatever way I can.

Caitlin

2015-11-24 12:20 GMT-05:00 Ajit Bir Singh <ajitvir.s at gmail.com>:

> 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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