WORKING GROUP NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES

University of ALberta Council of Canadians Chapter presents:

Political Mind Garden (download poster.jpg)

Saturday April 19
4-9 pm
Naked Cyber Cafe
10354 Jasper Ave
Networking, Music, Art, Social and Political Groups, DJs, Bands, Food, Drinks, Guest Speakers
Free Admission. Cash Bar

Details: Hello esteemed People and Groups who are fostering Hope and Action for Social Change!

This event aims to create a space for networking and discussion following the April 19th demonstration against the Security & Prosperity Partnership – an agreement that seriously threatens the sovereignty of Canada and transcends issues of the environment, peace and human rights. By using the Mind Garden metaphor we hope to see a flourishing of ideas and understanding about the interconnectivity between issues to encourage solidarity between groups and people in our actions for social change. As actors for social change, we would like to have your group bring any info/art/literature about your work and actions so to add to the awareness of different–yet-connected issues. We also hope to have this event act as a volunteer drive; – we are doing massive outreach on campus - informing interested people about groups they can get involved in and future events they can attend. As well we hope to see connections made for future coalition work. We are outreaching not only to political groups, but also to groups involved in art, music and theatre as we feel it is important to transcend mediums of expression and communication when raising awareness about social concerns.

Email Sheila Muxlow at smuxlow@canadians.org for more info or to ensure your group table space.

FOLA action: Support the Lubicon ROADTRIP!

... because shareholders just aren't that smart.. yet.

Friday, April 25, 2008, 9:00am - 1:00pm,
Stampede Grounds Round-Up Centre, Calgary, AB
Contact info 780.271.3086
Email: info@lubicon.org

Why:
On April 25 TransCanada is holding their annual shareholders meeting. Over the past few weeks we've learned that some of these shareholders are starting to ask questions about TransCanada's proposed pipeline through Lubicon land. This is great news. FOLA's role now is to help more of the shareholders understand how TransCanada is trying to build on unceded Lubicon land, despite multiple UN recommendations not to do so.
SO, FOLA is going to picket the TransCanada shareholders meeting, hand out pamphlets outside to those attending, and gain a whole lot of media coverage. And you are invited!
We are inviting you on our Calgary road trip to tell TransCanada that we will not stand for that!
We're traveling from Edmonton to Calgary on the morning of April 25. At first we thought we'd rent a bus, but let's face it - we cant afford it. So we're going by car - so far we have 3 cars but are looking for more. Do you have a car and are interested in driving? Or do you live in Calgary already and would like to picket?

JHR (Journalists for Human Rights) call-out:

1. Are you passionate about human rights and social justice issues? Ever thought of pairing that passion with writing or photography?

The U of A's Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is seeking volunteer writers, photographers, and artists for our human rights publication - Speak News, an electronic newsletter sent out four times a year. Upcoming issues are slated for June, September, and December 2008, so you still have time to contribute! If you're interested in writing or subscribing to Speak News, e-mail jhr.speaknews@gmail.com. Volunteers will be added to a separate volunteer listserv.

For more information on JHR, visit www.jhr.ca


2. SpeakNews E-Newsletter, Vol 1, Issue 1.

In this issue:
• Editor's Message
• Local News - Racial Profiling
• National News - Lubicon Cree
• International News - Human Rights in China
• International News - Domestic Foreign Workers
• Alternative Views - A Soldier in Afghanistan
• Alternative Views - Palestine, Time to Get Informed
• Did You Know...?
• Human Rights Resources

Speak News is part of a growing grassroots media movement aiming to cover those stories and viewpoints that often go under-reported in the mainstream media. Speak News aims to cover human rights and social justice news stories occurring at the local, national and international levels, in addition to presenting alternative opinions on these issues. This e-newsletter will be published 4 times a year.

If you are interested in contributing to SpeakNews as a writer, photographer, or designer OR if you want to be on our editorial board, please e-mail jhr.speaknews@gmail.com.

CSC (Campus Sustainability Coalition) Volunteer opportunity:

We are looking for students living in an East Campus Village free-standing house to participate in a joint venture with the Edmonton Journal called 'Kyotohouse.' (download pdf)
Students will reduce their utilities usage to 6% 1990 levels and document trade-offs, room-mate interactions, and other challenges/interesting circumstances on an Edmonton Journal blog. Successful completion of the project will result in a rental rebate courtesy of Residence Services.

We also need a treasurer, secretary and help with all our projects. You don't need to be 'green' to join up: showing your support as a member or volunteer at any level of expertise is enough to 'be the change you want to see in the world'! Go Ghandi!

If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a member, please email csc@apirg.org.

Working Group Meetings

The Olive:

An evening of intense poetry, politics and discussion (second Tuesday of every month) Sept - April.
Start time: 7 pm
Location: Hulbert's 7601 115 St (Belgravia)
Other: Free admission, as always, and an open mic to follow for new poets.

 

Biofreedom


Monthly meetings are the 1st Thurs of each month. Please email biofreedom@apirg.org

 

FOLA (Friends of the Lubicon Alberta)


FOLA meets at the APIRG office every Tuesday 2-4 pm
9111 112 st (HUB Mall) 492-0614


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