[Wamvan] Fwd: Community Events Digest, Apr 6 - Apr 22, 2012

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     This week's Community Events Digest. Social justice happenings on and
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               *APR. 6 to APR. 22, 2012 EVENTS

*** SFPIRG EVENTS ****

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*Usamah Ansari Creative Justice Award - $500*
*Deadline: Fri. April 6, 2012*

In memory of SFPIRG volunteer Usamah Ansari, this annual award supports
creative social justice work including art, poetry, music and writing.
Individuals or groups can apply. Priority given to communities of colour,
refugees and youth. Application deadline is April 6th, the anniversary of
Usamah's birthday. Application forms can be found at
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*Fat Happiness Day  - Cancelled!*
*Tues. April 10, 2012*
*Time: 12 - 1:30pm *
Place: SFPIRG Lounge, TC 326 in the Rotunda, SFU Burnaby Campus

Sorry folks, but this month's Fat Happiness Day is cancelled. Please stay
tuned for future dates! Thanks.

*SFPIRG Free Coffee Tuesdays*
*Every Tuesday!*
*Time: 11am until we run out*
Place: SFPIRG Lounge, TC 326 in the Rotunda, SFU Burnaby

Free Coffee (and tea too!) every Tuesday in the SFPIRG lounge. TC326. in
the Rotunda. The coffee is organic and direct fair trade. Bring your own
mug. A great opportunity to come by, hang out and get to know a bit more
about SFPIRG. All welcome!

*Anti-Oppression Working Group*
*Every Wednesday*
*Time: 1 - 3:30pm*
Place: SFPIRG Lounge, TC 326 in the Rotunda, SFU Burnaby

Come and join us to discuss topics like, What is oppression? What can I do
to stop it? How do I be an ally? This semester, the group will also begin
working on some exciting anti-oppression campaigns. We welcome your voice!
For more information, contact
arx at sfpirg.ca<arx at sfpirg.ca?subject=Anti-Oppression%20Working%20Group>
.

**** SFU EVENTS ****
 *CAPITALISM AND COLONIALISM*
* **Fri. April 13, 2012*
*Time: 7 - 9pm *
Place: SFU Harbour Centre rm. 1400 -515 West Hastings St., Vancouver.
Contact Info: seeingthestrings at gmail.com

How has the history of colonialism been foundational for the growth of the
capitalist system? How is this still relevant today, in Canada and
elsewhere? How does it affect you? Join us for presentations with
indigenous activists, discussion, and an activity-based workshop. Inspired
by the Occupy movement. seeingthestrings.wordpress.com
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**** COMMUNITY EVENTS ****

*Organising Beyond Barriers!
Summer Internship Program with UNITE HERE!*
*Deadline: Wed. Apr 18, 2012*
 Place: Unite Local 40, Metro Vancouver
Contact Info: obbvancouver at gmail.com or visit:
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Get serious about grassroots organising - join UNITE HERE! Local 40 for an
8 week internship .

The Organising Beyond Barriers Internship program will provide you with the
opportunity to build on and expand your organising skills by learning how
to do bottom up worker organising, to win campaigns in the short term and
develop worker leaders in the long term. Some of these skill will be
learned through house visits, one-on-one organising and door-to-door
community outreach. You will also get to know more about labour struggles
in your community, and actively participate in campaigns for work issues,
respect from bosses and economic justice. By working side by side with
experienced labour organisers, rank-and-filers, and other interns as you
will gain knowledge and hands-on practice that will empower you to
participate in the broader struggle for social change.

Applicants must have full availability from June 25th to August 17th, which
is the length of the program. Each intern will be allotted a $450/week
stipend. Applicants will be chosen based on what unique skills, knowledge
and experience they can bring to the program. Groups who face systemic
barriers are encouraged to apply.

*Application Deadline: April 18th. *Applicants will be contacted shortly
thereafter for interviews.

*All Genders Wellness Clinic*
*Sun. April 8, 2012*
*Time: 1-5pm*
Place: Reach Community Health Centre (1145 Commercial Drive)

Provides low-barrier wellness services including general health care, free
hormone injection supplies, STI/HIV testing, massage, community support &
referrals for transgender and gender non-conforming people.

*The Plague of Prisons *
*Mon Apr. 9, 2012*
*Time: 7 pm**m - 5:00pm*
 Place: The Pivot Office, 121 Heatley Street, Vancouver, BC

Hosted by Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, End Prohibition Project, VANDU,
WAHRS, and PIVOT. Ernie Drucker from New York will be talking about his new
book "The Plague of Prisons" and speakers will address the new crime bill
and prison building in Canada. This will be a very informative evening, so
join us if you can. Facilitated by Ann Livinston. Speakers: Ernie Drucker,
Aiyanas Ormond, Laura Shaver, Lorna Bird and Donald MacPherson

*Proyecto Latin@: Understanding why Latin@ students choose to leave or stay
in school*
*Fri. April 13, 2012*
*Time: 6.30 to 9.00 pm*
Place: Byrne Creek Secondary School, Room A107, 7777 - 18th Street, Burnaby
(corner of 10th Ave, near Edmonds sky train station)
Contact Info: Ana Linares, 604-726-7524 ; Alejandro Hernandez-Ramirez:
ahernand at sfu.ca ; RAÍCES: raices.contact at gmail.com

According to Proyecto Latin@, a groundbreaking new exploratory study done
out of the University of Toronto, the Latin@ high school drop out rate is
as high as 40%! This means that many of our youth in Canada are not going
on to postsecondary education. What is behind this disturbing rate? What
lessons can be learned from Proyecto Latin@'s initial findings? What can we
do as a community to help Latin@ youth achieve participation and success in
schools here in Metro Vancouver? Keynote speakers Dr. Rubén
Gaztambide-Fernandez and Cristina Guerrero from the University of Toronto
will share their findings from their initial research and the implications
for Latin@ youth here in Metro Vancouver. This is a community-based
symposium for Latin@ parents and youth, as well as educators,
administrators, academics, youth/settlement workers, etc. Light appetizers
served! Childcare and translators available!

*“Media and Democracy”
Public Forum with David Barsamian *
*Sun. April 15, 2012*
*Time: 2.00 pm-5.00 pm*
Place: Room 1700, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver,
BC
Contact Info: Chin Banerjee, 604-421-6752

David Barsamian will discuss world affairs, the economic crisis and global
rebellions, the state of journalism, and censorship. David Barsamian is the
founder and director of Alternative Radio, the independent weekly audio
series based in Boulder, Colorado, a nationally syndicated program carried
by 125 radio stations. He has interviewed and authored books with Noam
Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Eqbal Ahmad, Tariq Ali, Arundhati Roy and Edward
Said. His latest books are How the World Works and What We Say Goes (both
with Noam Chomsky) and Targeting Iran. Barsamian, who had visited India
many times in the last 40 years, reporting on conditions, was deported on
arrival in New Delhi on September 23, 2011 and prevented from carrying out
scheduled interviews in regard to the thousands of recently discovered
unmarked graves in Kashmir and with Dr. Binayak Sen, who had been
imprisoned for years as a Maoist-sympathizer for rendering medical
assistance to insurgents in India’s tribal areas. Co-sponsored by Committee
of Progressive Pakistani Canadians (CPPC) and Progressive Nepali Forum in
Americas (PNEFA).

*Vancouver Earth Day Parade/ Celebration 2012 *
*Sun. Apr 22, 2012*
*Time: 11 am*
Place: Gathering at Commercial Drive at 11 am, Parade down Commercial Drive
to Grandview Park for Earth Day Celebration

To gather momentum for climate action by gathering Vancouverites (and
people from other cities!) to a fun, celebrative day of learning, inspiring
and raising awareness about a global climate crisis.

One of the things that we are currently working on is collecting 10,000
signatures for our petition to stop Enbridge and tankers from coming into
BC. As the issue of oil is becoming increasingly prominent in BC, we hope
that you will support us in our opposition to these destructive projects.
Please sign and share our petition:
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 About SFPIRG The SFPIRG Public Interest Research Group, aka SFPIRG, is a
student-funded and student-directed resource centre dedicated to
environmental and social justice. PIRG's were established across North
American campuses in the 1970's and 80's as a way for students to advocate
for change.

SFPIRG was set-up by students on SFU's Burnaby campus in 1981 - we're
currently celebrating our 30th birthday!

Our mission is to work towards a just and sustainable world. Areas of work
include education, action, research and community.

Come find us in *TC326 in the Rotunda* or drop us a line to get involved!

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least two weeks notice to ensure its inclusion. We apologize in advance
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