Prisoners’ Justice Day from 1975 to 2013: Stories from Inside and Out FRIDAY, August 9, 6:30pm at QPIRG Concordia 1500 de Maisonneuve West, #204 métro Guy-Concordia wheelchair accessible – presentations in English, with whisper translation into French Prisoners’ Justice Day…
PLUS OU MOINS: the coming battles for sero-concerned folks active in the AIDS movement (August 9 & 10)
PLUS OU MOINS A critically oriented totally public and fully accessible gathering of key voices, young and old, from around the world to discuss the coming battles for sero-concerned folks active in the AIDS movement of today AUGUST 9-10 at…
Vigil: Fredy Villanueva’s Death, Five Years Later (August 9)
Fredy Villanueva’s Death – Five Years Later (This event is endorsed by QPIRG Concordia) It has been almost five years since the shooting death of 18 year old Fredy Villanueva in the parking lot of Montreal North’s Henri-Bourassa Arena, at…
One-Day Teach-in Against Prisons (August 10)
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No Borders, No Prisons! Rally and picnic at the Laval Immigration Detention Centre (August 11)
No Borders, No Prisons! Status for All! Rally and picnic at the Laval Immigration Detention Centre Sunday August 11th, 2013 BUS: Parc Metro at 11:15am (limited seating so come on time! BIKE: Henri Bourassa Metro at 12:00pm OR meet us…
QUEER BETWEEN THE COVERS, Montreal’s annual queer bookfair (August 17)
QUEER BETWEEN THE COVERS, Montreal’s annual queer bookfair, is almost upon us! Join us: August 17th, 12-6 PM Comité social Centre-Sud 1710 rue Beaudry Free entry, wheelchair-accessible venue. Books and zines and snacks! QBtC aims to provide access to queer…
HOODIES UP: JUSTICE FOR TRAYVON (July 17, 8pm)
HOODIES UP: JUSTICE FOR TRAYVON
#HoodiesUpMTL
Organized by: Students of Colour Montreal/ÉtudiantEs RaciséEs de Montréal
Endorsed by Solidarité sans frontières, No One Is Illegal-Montréal, Justice for the Victims of Police Killings Coalition, QPIRG Concordia and others.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 8pm
PHILLIPS SQUARE (Ste-Catherine and Union, métro McGill)
On Saturday, we were reminded once again that black lives are worthless in the American judicial system. Every time white supremacy wins out we must speak out for equality.
Lest we forget that Trayvon’s death, and his murderer’s acquittal, are symptomatic of a social and institutional complex of racism that exists throughout the world. To stand in solidarity with Trayvon is to stand in solidarity with all racially marginalized people in our society.
Wednesday. 8 pm. Square Phillips. Bring hoodies, signs, solidarity, and anger.
NO JUSTICE NO PEACE. TAKE COURTS TO THE STREET.
If you would like to speak at the vigil- message the organizers.
Please bring your own candles. We will have some to share, but not enough for everyone.
This event is child-friendly! Bring your kids!
There will be whisper translation available, as well as active listening zones if anyone is triggered.
If you will be breaking fast, please bring a water bottle and empty tupperware container. Food priority will go to those who are fasting. A prayer space will also be designated.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:
Didier Berry- filmmaker , activist and victim of police brutality.
Robyn Maynard- writer, co-host of No One Is Illegal Radio, and community organizer committed to fighting against the daily indignities faced by peoples of colour
The Babae Collective- Babae is the Tagalog word for Woman. The collective is based in Montreal and is comprised of feminist artists, students, healers, sisters and mothers, led by working women of colour, building sisterhood and fighting against patriarchy, imperialism, colonialism, capitalism and militarism.
Members of the Kalmunity Vibe Collective- musical adaptation of live poetry
These speakers/performers will be followed by an open mike period, during which we urge anyone who wishes to to come on stage and express their feelings about Trayvon, racism in Canada, the United States, and the world.
QPIRG McGill and QPIRG Concordia are hiring two School Schmool Coordinators!
Deadline to apply: Thursday, June 6th, 2013 This position is partially funded by the Young Canada Works In Both Official Languages (YCW) program. Candidates must be eligible for YCW positions (full-time students intending to return to school in the fall, not working full-time…
Don’t Leave Your Friends Behind (with Vikki Law and China Martens)
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POSTPONED! Montreal Outdoor Radical Reading Fair
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