By Marion Kawas
The Canadian election campaign has another 2 months to go and it has already become too much to bear. Palestinian activists are either bullied and targeted by our known adversaries or betrayed by our “friends” and told we’re not even allowed to raise our voices. The blatant pro-Israel stands of the current Conservative government are well-known, but the pervasive and bludgeoning reach of the Zionist lobby seems to have reached new heights (or lows).… Read more
By Marion Kawas
The Canadian election campaign has another 2 months to go and it has already become too much to bear. Palestinian activists are either bullied and targeted by our known adversaries or betrayed by our “friends” and told we’re not even allowed to raise our voices. The blatant pro-Israel stands of the current Conservative government are well-known, but the pervasive and bludgeoning reach of the Zionist lobby seems to have reached new heights (or lows).… Read more
24 Hour Fast and Day of Action in Solidarity with Palestinian Prisoners
Fasting: 9pm Monday August 17 to 9pm Tuesday August 18
Leafleting: Join us between 12pm and 5pm on Tuesday, August 18 at Broadway Skytrain Station
Facebook Event
Responding to the urgent call of Palestinian prisoners for support in the face of an escalation of violence and repression by the Occupation and the Israeli Prison Authority, solidarity activists in Vancouver – Coast Salish Territories will be engaging in a 24 hour fast and day of action.… Read more
24 Hour Fast and Day of Action in Solidarity with Palestinian Prisoners
Fasting: 9pm Monday August 17 to 9pm Tuesday August 18
Leafleting: Join us between 12pm and 5pm on Tuesday, August 18 at Broadway Skytrain Station
Facebook Event
Responding to the urgent call of Palestinian prisoners for support in the face of an escalation of violence and repression by the Occupation and the Israeli Prison Authority, solidarity activists in Vancouver – Coast Salish Territories will be engaging in a 24 hour fast and day of action.… Read more
Canadian Air Transportation Security Authority:
Drop G4S, Don’t Support War Crimes in Palestine
In 2011 the Canadian Air Transportation Security Authority, the crown corporation responsible for security at Canadian airports, awarded G4S Canada (the wholly owned Canadian subsidiary of a British-based security company) a contract worth up up to $416 million for security at airports in the Pacific Region (which includes BC and the Yukon).… Read more
Canadian Air Transportation Security Authority:
Drop G4S, Don’t Support War Crimes in Palestine
In 2011 the Canadian Air Transportation Security Authority, the crown corporation responsible for security at Canadian airports, awarded G4S Canada (the wholly owned Canadian subsidiary of a British-based security company) a contract worth up up to $416 million for security at airports in the Pacific Region (which includes BC and the Yukon).… Read more
Rally to Commemorate 2014 Gaza Massacre and the Media Complicity
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 5:30pm
CBC – Corner of Hamilton & Georgia St
Facebook Event
“Operation Protective Edge”, the most recent Israeli massacre of Gazans, began on July 7, 2014 and ended on August 26, 2014. Over 2,200 Palestinians were killed, the vast majority civilians, by 6,000 air strikes and over 50,000 tank and artillery shells, four times the explosives used in Operation Cast Lead.… Read more
Rally to Commemorate 2014 Gaza Massacre and the Media Complicity
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 5:30pm
CBC – Corner of Hamilton & Georgia St
Facebook Event
“Operation Protective Edge”, the most recent Israeli massacre of Gazans, began on July 7, 2014 and ended on August 26, 2014. Over 2,200 Palestinians were killed, the vast majority civilians, by 6,000 air strikes and over 50,000 tank and artillery shells, four times the explosives used in Operation Cast Lead.… Read more
Sunday, June 7, 2015, 5pm
Four Seasons Hotel (W. Georgia and Howe St.) Vancouver
New – Great photos of the picket at Facebook Event
No Greenwashing Apartheid! No Charity Status for the JNF!
In a classic “greenwashing apartheid” move, the Jewish National Fund (JNF) Pacific Region is holding its annual Negev dinner to raise funds to build a park in Sderot, a “green lung” they claim.… Read more
Sunday, June 7, 2015, 5pm
Four Seasons Hotel (W. Georgia and Howe St.) Vancouver
New – Great photos of the picket at Facebook Event
No Greenwashing Apartheid! No Charity Status for the JNF!
In a classic “greenwashing apartheid” move, the Jewish National Fund (JNF) Pacific Region is holding its annual Negev dinner to raise funds to build a park in Sderot, a “green lung” they claim.… Read more
Seeking the Peace of Jerusalem:
Overcoming Christian Zionism in the Quest for Justice
April 23rd – 25th
St. Mary’s Kerrisdale Church, Vancouver, B.C.
Upcoming conference presented by Canadian Friends of Sabeel (CFOS)
Co-sponsored by:
Anglican Church of Canada,
Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA),
Presbyterian Church in Canada
United Church of Canada
This conference includes action workshops on the Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions campaign and Authentic Christian Pilgrimage, as well as education workshops on the history of Christian Zionism and its local and international impacts.… Read more
Seeking the Peace of Jerusalem:
Overcoming Christian Zionism in the Quest for Justice
April 23rd – 25th
St. Mary’s Kerrisdale Church, Vancouver, B.C.
Upcoming conference presented by Canadian Friends of Sabeel (CFOS)
Co-sponsored by:
Anglican Church of Canada,
Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA),
Presbyterian Church in Canada
United Church of Canada
This conference includes action workshops on the Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions campaign and Authentic Christian Pilgrimage, as well as education workshops on the history of Christian Zionism and its local and international impacts.… Read more
On March 30, 1976, thousands of Palestinians marched in towns and villages across the Galilee region, in the north of present-day Israel, to protest Israel’s expropriation of vast tracts of Palestinian land. In coordination with the Israeli military, some 4,000 police officers were dispatched to brutally quell the one-day general strike. At the end of the day, six Palestinian citizens of Israel were killed by state security forces.… Read more
On March 30, 1976, thousands of Palestinians marched in towns and villages across the Galilee region, in the north of present-day Israel, to protest Israel’s expropriation of vast tracts of Palestinian land. In coordination with the Israeli military, some 4,000 police officers were dispatched to brutally quell the one-day general strike. At the end of the day, six Palestinian citizens of Israel were killed by state security forces.… Read more
Air Canada still listing Sabra Hummus in their onboard menu.
Important Update:
Canadian BDS Coalition Declares Partial Victory in #AirCanadaComplicity
Article on the Electronic Intifada: Air Canada ends contract with Israeli arms firm
Interview with Hanna Kawas conducted by Sawssan Kaddoura for Under The Olive Tree “Air Canada Under Fire over IAI partnership and Sabra Hummus on its planes”
UPDATE Interview: Air Canada ends its partnership with IAI
New Article:
Technology of Israel Aerospace Industries: Tested on Palestinians, Exported to the World
#AirCanadaComplicity launched nationally by the Canadian BDS Coalition.… Read more
Air Canada still listing Sabra Hummus in their onboard menu.
Important Update:
Canadian BDS Coalition Declares Partial Victory in #AirCanadaComplicity
Article on the Electronic Intifada: Air Canada ends contract with Israeli arms firm
Interview with Hanna Kawas conducted by Sawssan Kaddoura for Under The Olive Tree “Air Canada Under Fire over IAI partnership and Sabra Hummus on its planes”
UPDATE Interview: Air Canada ends its partnership with IAI
New Article:
Technology of Israel Aerospace Industries: Tested on Palestinians, Exported to the World
#AirCanadaComplicity launched nationally by the Canadian BDS Coalition.… Read more
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, 2:30pm
706 Clark Drive, Vancouver
Facebook EVENT
Is being Anti-Zionist synonymous with being Anti-Semitic? Come explore this question speakers from Independent Jewish Voices and YCL – Vancouver.
Accessibility, Washrooms:
This event has stairs leading up to it, but can be made accessible upon request. Too, two gender neutral washrooms are available.
This event will be taking place on unceded Coast Salish territories.… Read more
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, 2:30pm
706 Clark Drive, Vancouver
Facebook EVENT
Is being Anti-Zionist synonymous with being Anti-Semitic? Come explore this question speakers from Independent Jewish Voices and YCL – Vancouver.
Accessibility, Washrooms:
This event has stairs leading up to it, but can be made accessible upon request. Too, two gender neutral washrooms are available.
This event will be taking place on unceded Coast Salish territories.… Read more
Date & Time: January 17th 2015 at 1:30 pm (sharp) to 3:30 pm.
Place: Dr. Ambedkar Room (room 418) City Centre Library, 10350 University Drive, Surrey
Facebook EVENT
Speakers:
Dr. Sunera Thobani (Associate Professor at the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies, UBC)
Hanna Kawas (Chairperson, Canada Palestine Association)
Sid Shniad (Independent Jewish Voices)
In 1942, some leading Zionists met in New York to formulate plans for a Jewish state and for the last 68 years, the history has experienced nothing but the brutal and severe war crimes by Zionist forces in the pure land of Palestine.… Read more
Date & Time: January 17th 2015 at 1:30 pm (sharp) to 3:30 pm.
Place: Dr. Ambedkar Room (room 418) City Centre Library, 10350 University Drive, Surrey
Facebook EVENT
Speakers:
Dr. Sunera Thobani (Associate Professor at the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies, UBC)
Hanna Kawas (Chairperson, Canada Palestine Association)
Sid Shniad (Independent Jewish Voices)
In 1942, some leading Zionists met in New York to formulate plans for a Jewish state and for the last 68 years, the history has experienced nothing but the brutal and severe war crimes by Zionist forces in the pure land of Palestine.… Read more
