Monday, September 30 – Gather at 5:00 pm
Four Seasons Hotel, 791 W Georgia, Vancouver
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Former Israeli Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ehud Barak is coming to Vancouver on September 30 as the honoured guest of a $500/plate dinner. Barak is responsible for, among other notorious actions:
– ordering Operation Cast Lead, the assault on Gaza that killed over 1300 Palestinians0
– attacking the Gaza Flotilla in June 2010
– launching last November’s attacks on Gaza
– maintaining the siege on Gaza
– expanding the construction of the Apartheid Wall
– multiple assassinations of Palestinian political activists and leaders
Barak’s responsibility for these and other actions make clear that he is a war criminal and our message must be heard loud and clear.… Read more
Monday, September 30 – Gather at 5:00 pm
Four Seasons Hotel, 791 W Georgia, Vancouver
Facebook
Former Israeli Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ehud Barak is coming to Vancouver on September 30 as the honoured guest of a $500/plate dinner. Barak is responsible for, among other notorious actions:
– ordering Operation Cast Lead, the assault on Gaza that killed over 1300 Palestinians0
– attacking the Gaza Flotilla in June 2010
– launching last November’s attacks on Gaza
– maintaining the siege on Gaza
– expanding the construction of the Apartheid Wall
– multiple assassinations of Palestinian political activists and leaders
Barak’s responsibility for these and other actions make clear that he is a war criminal and our message must be heard loud and clear.… Read more
Where: across from Temple Sholom (Oak St. between W 56th and 57th Ave)
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept 29, 2013
The Jewish National Fund (JNF) is hosting Gilad Shalit in his first visit to Canada. Also in attendance will be the former Conservative minister Stockwell Day. The event will raise funds to develop an area of Canada Park in honour of captive Israeli soldiers, past present and future.… Read more
Where: across from Temple Sholom (Oak St. between W 56th and 57th Ave)
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept 29, 2013
The Jewish National Fund (JNF) is hosting Gilad Shalit in his first visit to Canada. Also in attendance will be the former Conservative minister Stockwell Day. The event will raise funds to develop an area of Canada Park in honour of captive Israeli soldiers, past present and future.… Read more
Community Discussion and Gathering
Sunday, September 22, 2013
7:00 pm
Tamam Fine Palestinian Cuisine, 2616 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
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RSVP required: email [email protected]
Join us for an evening of great food, important conversation and community discussion about the current stage of struggle for justice in Palestine.
On September 13, 1993, the Declaration of Principles, popularly known as the Oslo Accords, were signed in Washington, DC, by the Israeli state and the Palestine Liberation Organization.… Read more
Community Discussion and Gathering
Sunday, September 22, 2013
7:00 pm
Tamam Fine Palestinian Cuisine, 2616 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Facebook page
RSVP required: email [email protected]
Join us for an evening of great food, important conversation and community discussion about the current stage of struggle for justice in Palestine.
On September 13, 1993, the Declaration of Principles, popularly known as the Oslo Accords, were signed in Washington, DC, by the Israeli state and the Palestine Liberation Organization.… Read more
Video clips from “Protest against the JNF Negev Gala Dinner, Vancouver” Sunday, June 9, 2013.
Thanks to Jase Tanner for producing the video.
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No Canadian “Charity” for the Israeli Military!!
On June 9, the Jewish National Fund JNF Pacific Region is holding its Negev Gala Dinner. Palestinian supporters in Vancouver will be picketing the event to protest not only the JNF’s well-documented racist policies but also this year’s honourees, the “Israel Defense Forces”. It seems the JNF has given up on their attempts at greenwashing their ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and are now openly embracing Israeli military aggression.… Read more
No Canadian “Charity” for the Israeli Military!!
On June 9, the Jewish National Fund JNF Pacific Region is holding its Negev Gala Dinner. Palestinian supporters in Vancouver will be picketing the event to protest not only the JNF’s well-documented racist policies but also this year’s honourees, the “Israel Defense Forces”. It seems the JNF has given up on their attempts at greenwashing their ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and are now openly embracing Israeli military aggression.… Read more
LIBERATION and RETURN: The Conference of Palestinian Shatat in North America
May 3-5, 2013
Buchanan A Building
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Unceded Coast Salish Territories, Canada
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As we approach our 65th year of exile from our homeland, the need for Palestinians in the shatat (diaspora) to reinvigorate, develop and carry out an effective strategy for our national movement for liberation and return is as urgent as ever.… Read more
LIBERATION and RETURN: The Conference of Palestinian Shatat in North America
May 3-5, 2013
Buchanan A Building
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Unceded Coast Salish Territories, Canada
Join us on Facebook
As we approach our 65th year of exile from our homeland, the need for Palestinians in the shatat (diaspora) to reinvigorate, develop and carry out an effective strategy for our national movement for liberation and return is as urgent as ever.… Read more
No to US-led intervention in Syria
April 21, 2013 – Canada Palestine Association-Vancouver is alarmed by the escalating violence in Syria and the huge toll on the Syrian civilian population and we feel compelled to speak out. The increasing threat of foreign military intervention will only exacerbate this suffering and could well begin a wider war. We believe that the Syrian people are the only party to decide who should lead them, and outside intervention should be condemned.… Read more
No to US-led intervention in Syria
April 21, 2013 – Canada Palestine Association-Vancouver is alarmed by the escalating violence in Syria and the huge toll on the Syrian civilian population and we feel compelled to speak out. The increasing threat of foreign military intervention will only exacerbate this suffering and could well begin a wider war. We believe that the Syrian people are the only party to decide who should lead them, and outside intervention should be condemned.… Read more
Reem Kelani in Vancouver
Friday, April 19, 7:00pm, Rhizome Cafe, 317 East Broadway
Marking Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, commemorate Palestinian cultural resistance with art and music, featuring the songs of Palestinian singer and musician Reem Kelani.
Presented by the Boycott Israeli Apartheid Campaign, organizing in solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for liberation and self-determination, and to support the Palestinian call for international boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) of Israel.… Read more
Reem Kelani in Vancouver
Friday, April 19, 7:00pm, Rhizome Cafe, 317 East Broadway
Marking Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, commemorate Palestinian cultural resistance with art and music, featuring the songs of Palestinian singer and musician Reem Kelani.
Presented by the Boycott Israeli Apartheid Campaign, organizing in solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for liberation and self-determination, and to support the Palestinian call for international boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) of Israel.… Read more
(Check for detailed events in Vancouver for Arthur Milner)
Co‐produced by Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Theatre and Neworld Theatre
7PM April 27, 2013 at PL Progress Lab (1422 William Street, Vancouver)
TICKETS: $10 (Note: Advanced Sales Only)
IN BRIEF: A public engagement event involving artistic and political discussions on the ongoing issues and questions pertaining to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. The central focus of this event will be a reading of Facts, a new political drama by Montreal Jewish playwright Arthur Milner.… Read more
(Check for detailed events in Vancouver for Arthur Milner)
Co‐produced by Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Theatre and Neworld Theatre
7PM April 27, 2013 at PL Progress Lab (1422 William Street, Vancouver)
TICKETS: $10 (Note: Advanced Sales Only)
IN BRIEF: A public engagement event involving artistic and political discussions on the ongoing issues and questions pertaining to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. The central focus of this event will be a reading of Facts, a new political drama by Montreal Jewish playwright Arthur Milner.… Read more
Sat., April 27, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Chan Shun Concert Hall, Chan Centre for the Preforming Arts
Palestinian composer and musician Simon Shaheen has done more for bringing Arab music to the West than anyone else in recent memory. Known for his melodic ingenuity and his dazzling technique on both the violin and the oud, the central instrument in Arab music, Shaheen’s style is based in traditional Arabic sounds and includes elements of jazz, world and classical.… Read more
Sat., April 27, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Chan Shun Concert Hall, Chan Centre for the Preforming Arts
Palestinian composer and musician Simon Shaheen has done more for bringing Arab music to the West than anyone else in recent memory. Known for his melodic ingenuity and his dazzling technique on both the violin and the oud, the central instrument in Arab music, Shaheen’s style is based in traditional Arabic sounds and includes elements of jazz, world and classical.… Read more
