[Sanctuarycity_hamilton] event description

Thu Nov 26 19:29:40 PST 2015

Hey all,

Our meeting actually got shifted to tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 4:30 PM
at McMaster, if anyone is interested. I'll post an update either way!

Also likely to be joining are members of McMaster Muslims for Peace and
Justice, Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights - McMaster, and Ken Stone.

Cheers,
Ajit

On Thu, Nov 26, 2015 at 9:49 AM, Caitlin Craven <caitlin.e.craven at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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