[Wamvan] Fwd: Community Events Digest, Jan 30-Feb 8, 2012

Thu Jan 26 13:38:31 PST 2012

FYI 

Sent from my iPhone
All my relations/Namaste
Tami Starlight 
Unceded coast Salish territory/Vancouver
tamistarlight at gmail.com
Tamistarlight (facebook)
Tami_starlight (twitter)
Cosmictami (skype)

Begin forwarded message:

> From: SFPIRG <sfpirg at sfu.ca>
> Date: 26 January, 2012 10:53:06 AM PST
> To: <tamistarlight at gmail.com>
> Subject: Community Events Digest, Jan 30-Feb 8, 2012
> Reply-To: SFPIRG <sfpirg at sfu.ca>
> 
> 
> This week's Community Events Digest. Social justice happenings on and off campus...
> Is this email not displaying correctly?
> View it in your browser.
> 
> JAN. 30 to FEB. 3, 2012 EVENTS
> 
> 
> *** SFPIRG EVENTS ***
> 
> 
> 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!
> 
> 
> Fat Happiness Day
> Tues. January 31, 2012
> Time: 12 - 1:30pm
> Place: SFPIRG Lounge, TC 326 in the Rotunda, SFU Burnaby
> 
> Fat Happiness Day is a chance for members of the SFU community to gather together for a facilitated discussion about the politics of fat and body size diversity. Bring your fat happiness - and yes, also your struggle and pain around this issue - and join us in the SFPIRG lounge. This event is co-sponsored by Fat Panic! Vancouver. There will be cupcakes!
> 
> 
> Anti-Oppression Working Group
> Every Wednesday, starting February 1, 2012
> Time: 1 - 3:30pm
> Place: SFPIRG Lounge, TC 326 in the Rotunda, SFU Burnaby
> SFPIRG's Anti-Oppression Working Group will restart their weekly meetings on Wed. February 1st. 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.
> 
> 
> SFPIRG is seeking a Volunteer Independent Electoral Officer 
> Deadline:. Fri. February 17th, 2012 at noon
> Place: SFPIRG Lounge, TC 326 in the Rotunda, SFU Burnaby
> Contact info: admin at sfpirg.ca
> 
> SFPIRG will be putting out a call for nominations for folks interested in sitting on the SFPIRG Board of Directors in mid-June. To run this process, we are looking for an Electoral Officer who is responsible for overseeing the nomination and electoral process (for the Board of Directors) in June and July. The position involves 1- 5 hours a week of work in February and March, with more work during the election period (if required) in late April. Qualifications: Leadership Skills; Communication skills, able to convey information clearly both orally and in writing; Integrity and ability to respect process and confidentiality; Highly organized, able to work independently; Commitment to social and environmental justice. An honorarium of $200 will be given for the nominations period, and in the case of elections, another $300 will be given. If you are interested, please send your name, contact information, why you are interested in the position and why you would make a good Electoral Officer to admin at sfpirg.ca. The deadline is Friday, February 17th, at noon.
> 
> 
> 
> *** SFU EVENTS ***
> 
> 
> Dzaleka Project BBQ fundraiser
> Wed. February 1st, 2012
> Time: 10am - 3:30pm
> Burnaby Campus, Convocation Mall (square in front of library)
> Contact info: jja31 at sfu.ca
> 
> Please join us for a fun and interactive day featuring music, refugee awareness activities and demonstrations, prizes and delicious food and free coffee. $5includes a veggie or beef burger, a drink and chips. We are offering volunteers a free BBQ lunch combo, as well as reference letters. See the following links for more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/create/?eid=369461056402527 or http://www.facebook.com/events/219384574817004/.
> 
> 
> Gendered Colonialisms: Religion, Violence, and the Canadian State: Panel and Discussion
> Fri. February 3, 2012
> Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm
> The Diamond Alumni Center, SFU Burnaby Campus
> 
> Organized by Women for Peace Against Fundamentalisms. In this interfaith roundtable discussion, our speakers, who work locally and internationally as Muslim and Christian faith-based activists, academics, and leaders, will draw links between local and global forms of racial, religious, and gendered violence and the practices and policies of the Canadian state. The talks will provide critical perspectives on the interdependent relationships of colonialism, racism, religious and gendered violence against women. A moderated discussion will follow the event. Featuring Women for Peace Against Fundamentalisms Steering Committee Members: Dr. Dana Mohammed Olwan (Canada); Dr. Denise Nadeau (Canada) Dr. Jasmin Zine (Canada); Dr. Nadia Fadil (Belgium). For panelist bios please check: http://www.interfaithjustpeace.org/wfpaf_steering_committee.php.
> 
> 
> *** COMMUNITY EVENTS ***
> 
> 
> Imperialism, Feminism and Violence: Multifaith Perspectives on Women's Resistance: Panel and Discussion
> Thu. February 2, 2012
> Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
> Place: C.K. Choi Building, Room # 120, University of British Columbia
> 
> Organized by Women for Peace Against Fundamentalisms. In this panel presentation moderated by Dr. Sunera Thobani (RAGA-UBC) , panelists will examine the critical links between colonial and post-colonial forms of genocide and violence, the status of Indigenous peoples, religion and spirituality as a socio-political force, and forms of women's resistance. A facilitated discussion exploring issues of race and global violence, inter/national conflicts, and gendered imperialism will follow the event. Featuring Women for Peace Against Fundamentalisms Steering Committee Members: Dr. Aruna Gnanadason (India); Carmencita Karagdag, MA (Philippines); Dr. Esha Faki Mwinyihaji (Kenya);Dr Nadia Fadil (Belgium). For panelist bios please check: http://www.interfaithjustpeace.org/wfpaf_steering_committee.php
> 
> 
> Gathering Strength: A Night of Performance Celebrating the Role of Faith in Resistance
> Fri. February 3rd , 2012
> Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
> Place: Rhizome Cafe, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver
> 
> Organized by Women for Peace Against Fundamentalisms. Featuring original performances, talks, and films by: Cultural Medicine Cabinet Community Choir; Fathima Cadre: Writer, photographer, and law student involved in community organising around race and gender equity; Kashif Pasta: A 20 year old Muslim filmmaker and student in Communications at Simon Fraser University; Kenan Hafi: Syrian-born Canadian writer, who moved to Ottawa, Canada when he was 10 months old, entirely of his own accord; Siobhan Barker: A published fiction and non-fiction author who is also an accomplished bilingual singer and storyteller of Folklore, World Issues and Culture; Streams of Justice:A faith-based group committed to the relentless struggle for social justice, the unwavering affirmation of human dignity, and the joyful stance of compassionate solidarity through popular education and collective action; Urooba Jamal: A spoken word artist and student of International Relations and Urban Studies at UBC, Urooba's interests include Islam, anti-racist feminism, post-colonialism, and vintage fashion; Women for Peace Against Fundamentalisms Steering Committee Members (For bios check this link: http://www.interfaithjustpeace.org/wfpaf_steering_committee.php)....and more!
> 
> 
> West Coast LEAF looking for youth facilitators
> Place: Rhizome Cafe, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver
> 
> West Coast LEAF is currently recruiting facilitators for our two youth education programs. We are look for men and women between the ages of 18 - 24 who are interested in learning about the law and educating others about their rights!  West Coast LEAF's goal is to achieve equality by changing historic patterns of systemic discrimination against women through BC-based equality rights litigation, law reform and public legal education. Visit our website at www.youth.westcoastleaf.org for more information or to submit an application. Contact: Deanna at education at westcoastleaf.org or 604-684-8772 ext. 114.
> 
>                                                                                  	
> Friend on Facebook
>                                                                                  	
> Follow on Twitter
>                                                                                  	
> Forward to a Friend
> 
> 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!
> 
> Tel: (778) 782-4360
> Email: info at sfpirg.ca
> Web: www.sfpirg.ca
> 
> Address:
> SFPIRG
> TC326
> Simon Fraser University
> V5A 1S6
> Unceded Coast Salish Territories
> 
> Directions
> 
> 
> Submit Your Event to the Digest
> To have your event included in the next digest, send a text-based email announcement to digest at sfpirg.ca in the following format:
> 
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.resist.ca/pipermail/wamvan/attachments/20120126/3ebd6335/attachment-0001.html>