[van-announce] Jan. 26-28 Rethinking the Olympics (and more) at UBC

[alissa w]

Rethinking the Olympics: A Conference

As the city declares "free speech zones" we declare our right to speak freely wherever we may find ourselves. As the city fills with spectators, we insist on participation. Join us for speakers, panels, films and workshops Jan.26th-28th!  (All at UBC Student Union Building, organised by the Social Justice Centre)
Jan. 26
Rethink the Olympics: A panel discussion featuring Chris Shaw, Gord Hill, Alissa Westergard-Thorpe and others.
Jan.26th 2-3:30 (SUB 214/216)

Art and Activism: A Hands-On Workshop.
Jan.26th 3:30-5:00 (SUB 214/216)

Jan. 27

Imagining Activism: A panel discussion on the future of the activist, featuring Bruce Baum, Lorraine Weir, Geraldine Pratt, Christina Paris and Stefanie Ratjen.
Jan.27th 12:00-1:00 (SUB 214/216)

Know Your Rights: A Workshop led by the BCCLA.
Jan.27th 1:00-2:00 (SUB 211)

Impact on Housing: A panel discussion featuring local housing activists.
Jan.27th 2:00-3:00 (SUB 214/216) 

Food not Bombs!: An Food Security workshop.
Jan.27th 3:00-5:00 (SUB 245)

Jan. 28

The Coca-Cola Case: A film spotlighting the labour policies of the olympic sponsor.
Jan.28th 12:30-2:00 (Norm Theatre)

Celebrating Resistance Party!: Music! Drinks! Good Times!
Jan.28th 6:00-10:00pm (Koerner Penthouse, GSC)

and check out www.resistubc.ca for updated info and events.

contact:  ubcsjc at yahoo.ca 

FB event info:  http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/event.php?eid=428253465117&ref=mf