Upcoming and past events organized or sponsored by the Canada Palestine Association.
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
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
Monday, January 12 at 7:30pm
SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Segal Rooms; Vancouver, BC
Facebook EVENT
Wednesday, January 14 at 5:00pm
Coach House at Green College, UBC; 6201 Cecil Green Park Road (off NW Marine Drive, opposite Chan Centre and Rose Parkade)
Facebook EVENT
A talk by Professor Steven Salaita, who is at the centre of an international protest against academic censorship.… Read more
Monday, January 12 at 7:30pm
SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Segal Rooms; Vancouver, BC
Facebook EVENT
Wednesday, January 14 at 5:00pm
Coach House at Green College, UBC; 6201 Cecil Green Park Road (off NW Marine Drive, opposite Chan Centre and Rose Parkade)
Facebook EVENT
A talk by Professor Steven Salaita, who is at the centre of an international protest against academic censorship.… Read more
Friday, January 9, 2015
6:30 PM – 9 PM
Room 7000, Simon Fraser University Harbour Center
515 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC
Captive Revolution: Palestinian Women’s Anti-Colonial Struggle Within the Israeli Prison System
Sponsored by SFU Anthropology and Sociology Departments, Independent Jewish Voices and rabble.ca
Endorsed by Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, Boycott Israeli Apartheid Campaign, Red Sparks Union, Canada Palestine Association, Voice of Palestine
Women throughout the world have always played their part in struggles against colonialism, imperialism and other forms of oppression.… Read more
Friday, January 9, 2015
6:30 PM – 9 PM
Room 7000, Simon Fraser University Harbour Center
515 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC
Captive Revolution: Palestinian Women’s Anti-Colonial Struggle Within the Israeli Prison System
Sponsored by SFU Anthropology and Sociology Departments, Independent Jewish Voices and rabble.ca
Endorsed by Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, Boycott Israeli Apartheid Campaign, Red Sparks Union, Canada Palestine Association, Voice of Palestine
Women throughout the world have always played their part in struggles against colonialism, imperialism and other forms of oppression.… Read more
Videos from the event:
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Join us to mark the International Day (and Year) of Solidarity with the Palestinians
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 7PM
Place: SFU Downtown Harbour Centre, Labatt Hall
515 W. Hastings, Vancouver
Admission by donation (suggested $5-10)
$10 or more donation at the door will include admission and a copy of the 2015
Colors from Palestine calendar (while quantities last)
Brian Avery, U.S.… Read more
Videos from the event:
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Join us to mark the International Day (and Year) of Solidarity with the Palestinians
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 7PM
Place: SFU Downtown Harbour Centre, Labatt Hall
515 W. Hastings, Vancouver
Admission by donation (suggested $5-10)
$10 or more donation at the door will include admission and a copy of the 2015
Colors from Palestine calendar (while quantities last)
Brian Avery, U.S.… Read more
Presentation and discussion on Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails
Wednesday, October 22
7:30 – 9:30pm
@ 439 Dunlevy (between Hastings and Pender), Vancouver
Please join us for a presentation and discussion in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners.
Presentations:
Charlotte Kates (via Skype) – update on the situation for the more than 6,200 Palestinian prisoners – including more than 200 children, 18 women and more than 500 ‘administrative’ detainees – in occupation jails.… Read more
Presentation and discussion on Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails
Wednesday, October 22
7:30 – 9:30pm
@ 439 Dunlevy (between Hastings and Pender), Vancouver
Please join us for a presentation and discussion in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners.
Presentations:
Charlotte Kates (via Skype) – update on the situation for the more than 6,200 Palestinian prisoners – including more than 200 children, 18 women and more than 500 ‘administrative’ detainees – in occupation jails.… Read more
BOYCOTT ISRAELI SHIPPING, BOYCOTT ISRAELI APARTHEID!
Saturday, September 6
Gather at 6:15 AM at McDonald’s Parking Lot, 5776 Ladner Trunk Rd, Delta, BC before proceeding to Deltaport
Need a ride? Need directions?
email
Facebook Event, Leaflet
In the past 60 days, Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, Palestine has killed over 2137 Palestinians, including over 500 children. Over 10,000 are wounded, including over 3,000 children.… Read more
BOYCOTT ISRAELI SHIPPING, BOYCOTT ISRAELI APARTHEID!
Saturday, September 6
Gather at 6:15 AM at McDonald’s Parking Lot, 5776 Ladner Trunk Rd, Delta, BC before proceeding to Deltaport
Need a ride? Need directions?
email
Facebook Event, Leaflet
In the past 60 days, Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, Palestine has killed over 2137 Palestinians, including over 500 children. Over 10,000 are wounded, including over 3,000 children.… Read more
