[Wamvan] Fwd: Community Events Digest, Mar 26 - Apr 8, 2012

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Subject: Community Events Digest, Mar 26 - Apr 8, 2012
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     This week's Community Events Digest. Social justice happenings on and
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               *MAR. 26 to APR. 8, 2012 EVENTS


*** SFPIRG EVENTS ****



*SFPIRG Board Nominations: Info Session*
*Mon. March 26, 2012*
*Time: 2:30 - 4:30pm *
Place: SFPIRG Lounge, TC 326 in the Rotunda, SFU Burnaby
Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/358384154202488/
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<http://sfpirg.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=06455f18e6886efe48a03ced1&id=ea626fce86&e=2a97dd9a80>SFPIRG,
SFU's student-based social justice resource centre, is currently seeking
nominees for our Board of Directors. The board is responsible for providing
overall direction for SFPIRG as an organization, including such things as
the budget and finances; visioning; policy work, committee work and more.
Nomination period runs from Monday March 19th-April 2nd at noon. Interested
in knowing more? Attend our Info Session on March 26th or contact our
Electoral Officer on eo at sfpirg.ca.

Download the Nominations Package here:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-xZoUKmt4DJQzUwcTFnR0xTQXV1V3NLQ3NqN2pZZw/edit
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*Poetry for the People: Vancouver Redux
Theme: The Close Reading - Finding the Spirits in the Poem*
*Mon. March 26, 2012*
*Time: 5:30 - 8pm *
Place: SFPIRG Lounge, TC 326 in the Rotunda, SFU Burnaby

A salon series that explores voice, reading and craft in poetry rooted
within / emerging out of grassroots communities and communities of
struggle. Featured poets and salon facilitators include Lee Maracle, Hari
Alluri, Dalannah Gail Bowen, Nadia Chaney, Mercedes Eng and Rita Wong. Also
featuring performances by Obediya Jones-Darrell, Claire Wilson & Mohamed
Assani. We welcome all lovers and practitioners of poetry, but especially
encourage participation by Indigenous poets and poets of colour. To
register, please e-mail admin at sfpirg.ca and identify which salon(s) you
want to participate in. Space is limited so register now! Email
admin at sfpirg.ca to register.

Featured Poets: Mercedes Eng & Lee Maracle
Featured Performer: Claire Wilson


*Fat Happiness Day*
*Tues. March 27, 2012*
*Time: 12 - 1:30pm *
Place: SFPIRG Lounge, TC 326 in the Rotunda, SFU Burnaby Campus

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 - an alliance of people of all sizes
who are committed to ending the oppression of fat people, and to working
towards a society in which no one is taught to hate their own or anyone
else’s body, for any reason. There will be cupcakes!


*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 ****


*Dialogue and Action for Earth Summit 2012*
*Tue. March 27, 2012*
*Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.*
Place: Joseph and Rosalie Segal Centre, Rm.1400, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 W.
Hastings St., Vancouver.

The Vancouver stop of the WE Canada cross-country tour, Dialogue and Action
for Earth Summit 2012, will focus on the empowerment of civil society by
offering an analysis of current trends in sustainable development through
dialogue and discussion to ensure Canadian civil society representation on
the global scale at the Earth Summit 2012. The event will also feature a
talk by Aleksandra Nasteska, co-founder of We Canada.


* The Canadian Oil Sands: Economic Saviour or Environmental Disaster?*
*Wed. March 28, 2012*
*Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.*
Place: Asia Pacific Hall, SFU Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, 580 W.
Hastings St., Vancouver.

Dr. David Schindler, chairman of the Safe Drinking Water Foundation and
professor of Ecology at the University of Alberta, will address some of the
impacts that have been ignored or misrepresented in the promotion of the
Alberta oil sands by industry and government officials.


*Extracting Consent (or Enemies of the State?): Canadian Industry and
Corporate (Dis) Possession
Public Lecture: Dr. Anna Zalik, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York
University*
* **Thu. March 29, 2012*
*Time: 7:30 p.m*
Place: SFU Harbour Centre Room 7000 -515 West Hastings St., Vancouver.

This presentation examines recent controversies surrounding Canadian oil,
gas and mining industries here, in Latin America and West Africa. What are
the implications of such industrial activity for the erosion of democracy?
Anna Zalik is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies
at York University. Her work has examined corporate strategy through the
merging of industrial security practice with social development
interventions in strategic oil and gas exporters. Over the past decade she
has conducted extended fieldwork in Canada, Mexico and Nigeria on this
topic.


*Conquer the Mountain! SFU i2P*
*Fri. March 30, 2012*
*Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm*
Place: Begin at Burnaby Mountain Secondary School; end at Convocation Mall,
SFU Burnaby
Contact Info: Sign up on our Facebook page at:
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<http://sfpirg.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=06455f18e6886efe48a03ced1&id=208309c869&e=2a97dd9a80>Hear
from Ferg Hawke--an international ultra-marathoner--about the power of
motivation, and put theory into action by carrying water up from Burnaby
Mountain Secondary School to Convocation Mall. You will have the unique
opportunity to get a sense of the difficulties families around the world
experience to obtain water.


*SFU Food Bank Free Snacks*
*Mon. April 2, 2012 *
*Time: 11am-3pm*
Place: SFU Burnaby Campus, AQ, near the lecture halls
Contact Info: foodbank at sfu.ca

Come out to enjoy a variety of free nutritious snacks and learn more about
the SFU Food Bank. The SFU Food Bank provides nourishing food to students
and SFU community members in times of need, and connects them with
appropriate resources. For more information please visit:
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**** COMMUNITY EVENTS ****



*Trans Empowerment Circle *
*Every two weeks, starting March 13, 2012*
*Time: 6:00 pm*
Place: Vancouver
Contact: 604-657-3133, tecspectra at gmail.com

This is a support group for those who have the experience or identify as
trans-sexual, transgender, two-spirited, intersexed, gender queer, or
anyone who fits on the gender spectrum. The focus is on validation of our
experience, gathering resources, meeting others like ourselves and to build
skills and awareness so that we do not live in shame, guilt or fear. So we
can lead powerful lives.


*CCPA-BC 2012 15th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser*
*Mon. March 26, 2012*
*Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm - Doors open and dinner served at 5:30 pm*
Place: Fraserview Hall (8240 Fraser St, near Marine Drive, in Vancouver)

We're very pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for our 15th
Anniversary Gala. This year's event will feature Bill McKibben, one of the
most compelling environmental speakers of our time. In his talk at the
CCPA-BC gala, Bill will share news of the emerging global movement for
climate action, and will outline BC’s unique role in struggle to confront
global warming.  Includes a delicious buffet Indian dinner and a silent
auction full of amazing gifts, services, tickets to arts events, getaways
and more. Tickets: To purchase individual tickets ($75) securely online,
visit our website: http://bit.ly/xrZwux
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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!

*Tel: *(778) 782-4360
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*Address:*
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