Upcoming and past events organized or sponsored by the Canada Palestine Association.
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
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
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
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: $10 (Note: Advanced Sales Only)
IN BRIEF: A public engagement event involving artistic and political discussions on the ongoing issues and questions pertaining to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. The central focus of this event will be a reading of Facts, a new political drama by Montreal Jewish playwright Arthur Milner.… Read more
Sat., April 27, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Chan Shun Concert Hall, Chan Centre for the Preforming Arts
Palestinian composer and musician Simon Shaheen has done more for bringing Arab music to the West than anyone else in recent memory. Known for his melodic ingenuity and his dazzling technique on both the violin and the oud, the central instrument in Arab music, Shaheen’s style is based in traditional Arabic sounds and includes elements of jazz, world and classical.… Read more
Sat., April 27, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Chan Shun Concert Hall, Chan Centre for the Preforming Arts
Palestinian composer and musician Simon Shaheen has done more for bringing Arab music to the West than anyone else in recent memory. Known for his melodic ingenuity and his dazzling technique on both the violin and the oud, the central instrument in Arab music, Shaheen’s style is based in traditional Arabic sounds and includes elements of jazz, world and classical.… Read more
PORT COQUITLAM’S ONLY SOCIAL JU$TICE FILM FESTIVAL
Among the films to be shown at the Festival is:
“ROADMAP TO APARTHEID” – A comparison is made between Apartheid South Africa and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. It is a
dire picture of the present, but offers hope in the peace that South Africa eventually found.
Speaker: Hanna Kawas, a Palestinian Christian.
When: 3:00 p.m.… Read more
PORT COQUITLAM’S ONLY SOCIAL JU$TICE FILM FESTIVAL
Among the films to be shown at the Festival is:
“ROADMAP TO APARTHEID” – A comparison is made between Apartheid South Africa and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. It is a
dire picture of the present, but offers hope in the peace that South Africa eventually found.
Speaker: Hanna Kawas, a Palestinian Christian.
When: 3:00 p.m.… Read more
Ana Min Hunak: I am from there…
Saturday, March 30
6:00 PM
Bonsor Banquet Hall, 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby, BC
(Near Metrotown) – Free Parking Available
Join Facebook Event
Join the Palestine Cultural Society and the organizing committee of the Vancouver Palestinian Shatat Conference for an Arab cultural evening commemorating Palestinian Land Day – experience Palestinian culture as we celebrate our connection to the land.… Read more
Ana Min Hunak: I am from there…
Saturday, March 30
6:00 PM
Bonsor Banquet Hall, 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby, BC
(Near Metrotown) – Free Parking Available
Join Facebook Event
Join the Palestine Cultural Society and the organizing committee of the Vancouver Palestinian Shatat Conference for an Arab cultural evening commemorating Palestinian Land Day – experience Palestinian culture as we celebrate our connection to the land.… Read more
Deepa Kumar on “Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire” Book
Public Forum on Coast Salish Territories [Vancouver BC Canada]
Saturday, Mar. 2, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Rm. 1700, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver
Monday, Mar. 4, 12:30 – 2:00pm
UBC Student Union Building, Rm. 207 – 209
Monday, Mar. 4, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Conference Centre – Room A – Cedar4 Building 1205A
Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Surrey Campus 12666 72 Avenue
Tuesday, Mar.… Read more
Deepa Kumar on “Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire” Book
Public Forum on Coast Salish Territories [Vancouver BC Canada]
Saturday, Mar. 2, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Rm. 1700, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver
Monday, Mar. 4, 12:30 – 2:00pm
UBC Student Union Building, Rm. 207 – 209
Monday, Mar. 4, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Conference Centre – Room A – Cedar4 Building 1205A
Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Surrey Campus 12666 72 Avenue
Tuesday, Mar.… Read more
February 27 at 10:00am until March 1 at 4:00pm
UBC Student Union Building
6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
Facebook group
Join SPHR-UBC in the SUB for Israeli Apartheid Week if you wish to learn more about the illegal occupation of Palestine, how Israel is an Apartheid state, and how you can get involved in dismantling this oppressive regime!
We will be tabling starting on Wednesday February 27 through to Friday March 1.… Read more
February 27 at 10:00am until March 1 at 4:00pm
UBC Student Union Building
6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
Facebook group
Join SPHR-UBC in the SUB for Israeli Apartheid Week if you wish to learn more about the illegal occupation of Palestine, how Israel is an Apartheid state, and how you can get involved in dismantling this oppressive regime!
We will be tabling starting on Wednesday February 27 through to Friday March 1.… Read more
Tuesday, February 19, 7pm
People’s Co-op Books
1391 Commercial Drive, Vancouver.
Co-sponsored by:
Gaza’s Ark
Independent Jewish Voices.
Endorsed by:
Boycott Israeli Apartheid Campaign (BIAC) – Vancouver
Canada Palestine Association
Building Bridges
Stopwar.ca
In order to break the illegal siege, in August 2008, the Free Gaza Movement sent international boats to land in the port of Gaza, the first in 41 years.… Read more
Tuesday, February 19, 7pm
People’s Co-op Books
1391 Commercial Drive, Vancouver.
Co-sponsored by:
Gaza’s Ark
Independent Jewish Voices.
Endorsed by:
Boycott Israeli Apartheid Campaign (BIAC) – Vancouver
Canada Palestine Association
Building Bridges
Stopwar.ca
In order to break the illegal siege, in August 2008, the Free Gaza Movement sent international boats to land in the port of Gaza, the first in 41 years.… Read more
Join us to Commemorate Palestinians Killed in the Attack on Gaza
Vancouver Art Gallery North Fountain, Vancouver
Dec. 8, 2012, 1:30pm
See pictures on Facebook
Each person will have a placard with the name of a Palestinian killed in the recent Israeli attacks. We will begin by lining Georgia St. and then move towards Granville St., proceeding one person at a time as the name of the Palestinian killed is read out.… Read more
Join us to Commemorate Palestinians Killed in the Attack on Gaza
Vancouver Art Gallery North Fountain, Vancouver
Dec. 8, 2012, 1:30pm
See pictures on Facebook
Each person will have a placard with the name of a Palestinian killed in the recent Israeli attacks. We will begin by lining Georgia St. and then move towards Granville St., proceeding one person at a time as the name of the Palestinian killed is read out.… Read more
