[Sanctuarycity_hamilton] event description

Fri Nov 27 03:28:37 PST 2015

Hi Everyone,

I'll still be at the CCR Consultation at 4:30, but I want to wish you all
good luck.

Be well,
Sarah

On 26 November 2015 at 22:29, Ajit Bir Singh <ajitvir.s at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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