[Sanctuarycity_hamilton] event description

Thu Nov 26 06:49:46 PST 2015

Hi everyone,

I am meeting with someone at Homegrown at 3:30 who is interested in joining
the group.  I won't be able to stay to meet up with YCL folks, but look
forward to hearing what they're thinking.

I think a banner drop can bring people together, even if it is not the same
as a rally.  I also like the idea of diversifying the tactics we use as
opposed to always having a rally as these can be energizing but also
sometimes feel deflating when we don't build towards a specific ask or set
of actions.  In this case, I see a banner drop as an action that can
restate the position of refugees welcome in a positive way and help build
towards an educational event in January (if we do what we did for the
die-in and take our own pics and publicize our own article on the action).

Caitlin

2015-11-25 10:19 GMT-05:00 Ajit Bir Singh <ajitvir.s at gmail.com>:

> Hey
>
> The problem I have with a banner drop is that it does not bring folks
> together in the way that a rally does. Of course, I'm not tied to a rally
> and like the idea of a banner drop, but I do think bringing people together
> is an important consideration.
>
> So, some folks are meeting on Thursday afternoon - would anyone want to
> join us to discuss this? Maybe 4:30 at homegrown?
>
> I understand it's a busy time of year, so no pressure :)
>
> Cheers,
> Ajit
>
> On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 12:42 AM, Sarah Hipworth <sarahndhipity at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Given the stress everyone seems to be under right now, a banner drop
>> seems preferable to a forum. It will be nice to have Blake's description
>> when we get around to the event--thanks Blake!
>>
>> My cousin can also do the stickers and pamphlets. He's good that way.
>>
>> Sorry for the short answer. I'm pooped!
>>
>> Sarah
>>
>> On 24 November 2015 at 14:38, Caitlin Craven <caitlin.e.craven at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> 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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