Vancouver marks Palestinian Land Day 1976-2015‏

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

Is Anti-Zionism Anti-Semitism?

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

Palestine: “68 years Journey of struggle and resistance for Peace, Justice & Freedom”

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

First Peoples, Palestine, and the Crushing of Free Speech

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

Launch of Nahla Abdo’s new book, Captive Revolution

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

Brian Avery, Cindy and Craig Corrie Speaking in Vancouver

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

Prisoners of the Occupation

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

BLOCK THE BOAT VANCOUVER

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

LET GAZA LIVE: A Fundraiser for Gaza

Time: 6:00 PM
Date: Sunday August 24th, 2014
Location: Bonsor Community Centre, Burnaby, BC (Right next to the metrotown skytrain station)
Address: 6550 Bonsor, Burnaby, BC V5H 3G4
Facebook Event

This event is organized by a group called Youth for Palestine (YFP). The group was formed in wake of the recent Zionist aggression against the Palestinians of Gaza, and is committed to raising awareness about the Palestinian cause and collecting donations to help the families of the martyrs and the wounded.… Read more

Time: 6:00 PM
Date: Sunday August 24th, 2014
Location: Bonsor Community Centre, Burnaby, BC (Right next to the metrotown skytrain station)
Address: 6550 Bonsor, Burnaby, BC V5H 3G4
Facebook Event

This event is organized by a group called Youth for Palestine (YFP). The group was formed in wake of the recent Zionist aggression against the Palestinians of Gaza, and is committed to raising awareness about the Palestinian cause and collecting donations to help the families of the martyrs and the wounded.… Read more

ALL OUT FOR GAZA! VANCOUVER MARCH AND RALLY!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2014
2:00PM MEET AT BROADWAY AND COMMERCIAL
2:30PM MARCH DOWN COMMERCIAL DRIVE
RALLY AT GRANDVIEW PARK
Facebook Event

STOP THE WAR!
END THE SIEGE!
BOYCOTT ISRAEL!

Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza has been met with horror, revulsion and outrage by ordinary people in their millions. In Canada, our government has cheered the slaughter, while opposition MPs wring their hands with anxiety or remain silent in the face of war crimes.… Read more

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2014
2:00PM MEET AT BROADWAY AND COMMERCIAL
2:30PM MARCH DOWN COMMERCIAL DRIVE
RALLY AT GRANDVIEW PARK
Facebook Event

STOP THE WAR!
END THE SIEGE!
BOYCOTT ISRAEL!

Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza has been met with horror, revulsion and outrage by ordinary people in their millions. In Canada, our government has cheered the slaughter, while opposition MPs wring their hands with anxiety or remain silent in the face of war crimes.… Read more