[van-announce] Mon., Nov. 16: The Myth of the Green Games (Free speakers at UBC)

[alissa w]

** Monday, Nov. 16, 5-6:30pm.  Speakers:  Harjap Grewal and Dustin Johnson on "The Myth of the Green Games."
** Please post widely.
 
"THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN MYTH AND REALITY" - FREE speakers series of Olympic critics and organisers ongoing most Mondays from Sept. 14 - Dec. 7, 5 - 6:30pm. Hosted by UBC's Green College at the Green College Coach House (6201 Cecil Green Park Road, north off of NW Marine Drive).  Map at www.maps.ubc.ca/?412

7. Monday, Nov. 16, 5pm:
"The myth of the Green Games." Harjap Grewal and Dustin Johnson. Grewal, Council of Canadians, is a member of No One is Illegal and the Olympic Resistance Network. Johnson is an Indigenous activist.

8. Monday, Nov. 30, 5pm:
"Understanding the Olympics as part of corporate culture.” Garth Mullins. Mullins is a Vancouver-based social justice activist and member of the Olympic Resistance Network.

9. Monday, Dec. 7, 5pm:
“IOC Corruption: Would you take these people home to meet your loved ones?" Andrew Jennings. Mr. Jennings is the author of three books on the IOC.

The speakers begin at 5pm with time for questions (FREE, everyone welcome, no reservations). Optional dinner with speaker at Green College starts at 6:30pm ($12 for students and $16 for non-students; reserve a spot at 604-822-0912).

www.greencollege.ubc.ca 
contact:  alissawt at shaw.ca