[van-announce] Vancouver Stop FTAA Hunger Strike

[gillian at sefacfoundation.org]

Hello,

A group of Vancouver activists are planning a hunger strike
campout protest against the FTAA at the Peace Arch border crossing
starting Monday, October 27th and continuing at least until the Miami FTAA
Minesterial. If you know anyone who might want to get
involved in some West Coast FTAA Solidarity, or if you could post the
following announcement anywhere interested people might be able to read
it, that would be so helpful! If you have any ideas and could drop me a
line that would be really great. Hope to talk to you soon.

Peace,
Sparrow :0)
604.694.0010

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Vancouver activists will begin a hunger strike on October 27th to
protest the policies of the FTAA.  The hunger strike will continue in
the weeks leading up to the FTAA ministerial meeting in Miami on
November 20-21.

The protest will be begin with a press conference 11:30 AM and a
send-off rally at noon on Monday, October 27th on the steps of Vancouver
City Hall. During the initial days of the hunger strike the strikers
will maintain a vigil at the Peace Arch border crossing.  They will also
attempt to camp at the Peace Arch.

Here are some ways that you can support the hunger strikers:
-        Come to the send-off rally at noon on October 27th
-        Join them for all (or part) of the hunger strike
-        Help put up posters and hand out flyers to raise awareness -
    Help make banners and posters this Sunday from 5-7 pm
-        Lend them sleeping bags, tents, canopies, a cell phone or a
small camper/trailer for the campout

If you want to help out contact them at cascadiac at yahoo.com or
604.694.0010 Thank You!

BACKGROUND:
In recent years, representatives from 34 countries including Canada have
been working to expand the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
to Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The Free Trade Area
of the Americas (FTAA) is another example of the free-market
fundamentalism that has created a global race-to-the-bottom that
threatens the environment, families' livelihoods, human rights, and
democracy. Once again, a sweeping "free trade" agreement is in the works
that puts commercial interests above human rights and environmental
protection.