Upcoming and past events organized or sponsored by the Canada Palestine Association.
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
Mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People in Vancouver
Canada Palestine Association is pleased to announce that Cindy and Craig Corrie, the parents of the late Rachel Corrie, the American student who was brutally killed by an Israeli military bulldozer, will be speaking in Vancouver on November 29th as part of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinians.… Read more
Mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People in Vancouver
Canada Palestine Association is pleased to announce that Cindy and Craig Corrie, the parents of the late Rachel Corrie, the American student who was brutally killed by an Israeli military bulldozer, will be speaking in Vancouver on November 29th as part of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinians.… Read more
EMERGENCY CALL-OUT: PROTEST ISRAEL’S DEPUTY AMBASSADOR – WAR CRIMINALS’ REPRESENTATIVES NOT WELCOME!
Protest Jason Kenney and Israel’s Deputy Ambassador Eliaz Luf!
Former Tory Cabinet Minister Stockwell Day also showed up to support Israeli war crimes.
Wednesday, November 21
7:00 PM – Outside Temple Sholom
7190 Oak Street, Vancouver (Oak and 55th)
Facebook Event
See video1, video2, video3, video4
Report and pictures.… Read more
EMERGENCY CALL-OUT: PROTEST ISRAEL’S DEPUTY AMBASSADOR – WAR CRIMINALS’ REPRESENTATIVES NOT WELCOME!
Protest Jason Kenney and Israel’s Deputy Ambassador Eliaz Luf!
Former Tory Cabinet Minister Stockwell Day also showed up to support Israeli war crimes.
Wednesday, November 21
7:00 PM – Outside Temple Sholom
7190 Oak Street, Vancouver (Oak and 55th)
Facebook Event
See video1, video2, video3, video4
Report and pictures.… Read more
WHEN: 12:30 – 1:30pm Thurs, Nov 22
WHERE: Multipurpose Room, Liu Institute for Global Issues (6476 North West Marine Drive)
UBC – Unceded Musqueam territories
Since Wednesday, November 14, Israel has been brutally bombarding Gaza. Over 1300 places have been bombed. More than 100 Palestinians have died, over 600 are injured, and the death toll is rising rapidly. Israel has called on 75,000 reservists and is gathering its tanks and forces at the border to prepare for a ground incursion, which could take place in as little as 36 hours according to the ultimatum issued by the Israeli government.… Read more
WHEN: 12:30 – 1:30pm Thurs, Nov 22
WHERE: Multipurpose Room, Liu Institute for Global Issues (6476 North West Marine Drive)
UBC – Unceded Musqueam territories
Since Wednesday, November 14, Israel has been brutally bombarding Gaza. Over 1300 places have been bombed. More than 100 Palestinians have died, over 600 are injured, and the death toll is rising rapidly. Israel has called on 75,000 reservists and is gathering its tanks and forces at the border to prepare for a ground incursion, which could take place in as little as 36 hours according to the ultimatum issued by the Israeli government.… Read more
