Video clips from “Protest against the JNF Negev Gala Dinner, Vancouver” Sunday, June 9, 2013.
Thanks to Jase Tanner for producing the video.
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Protest against the JNF Negev Gala Dinner, Vancouver
No Canadian “Charity” for the Israeli Military!!
On June 9, the Jewish National Fund JNF Pacific Region is holding its Negev Gala Dinner. Palestinian supporters in Vancouver will be picketing the event to protest not only the JNF’s well-documented racist policies but also this year’s honourees, the “Israel Defense Forces”. It seems the JNF has given up on their attempts at greenwashing their ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and are now openly embracing Israeli military aggression.… Read more
No Canadian “Charity” for the Israeli Military!!
On June 9, the Jewish National Fund JNF Pacific Region is holding its Negev Gala Dinner. Palestinian supporters in Vancouver will be picketing the event to protest not only the JNF’s well-documented racist policies but also this year’s honourees, the “Israel Defense Forces”. It seems the JNF has given up on their attempts at greenwashing their ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and are now openly embracing Israeli military aggression.… Read more
Conference of the Palestinian Shatat in North America
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
Statement on Syria
No to US-led intervention in Syria
April 21, 2013 – Canada Palestine Association-Vancouver is alarmed by the escalating violence in Syria and the huge toll on the Syrian civilian population and we feel compelled to speak out. The increasing threat of foreign military intervention will only exacerbate this suffering and could well begin a wider war. We believe that the Syrian people are the only party to decide who should lead them, and outside intervention should be condemned.… Read more
No to US-led intervention in Syria
April 21, 2013 – Canada Palestine Association-Vancouver is alarmed by the escalating violence in Syria and the huge toll on the Syrian civilian population and we feel compelled to speak out. The increasing threat of foreign military intervention will only exacerbate this suffering and could well begin a wider war. We believe that the Syrian people are the only party to decide who should lead them, and outside intervention should be condemned.… Read more
Music of Resistance: Palestinian Singer Reem Kelani
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
New Play “Facts” and Panel Discussion
(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: $10 (Note: Advanced Sales Only)
IN BRIEF: A public engagement event involving artistic and political discussions on the ongoing issues and questions pertaining to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. The central focus of this event will be a reading of Facts, a new political drama by Montreal Jewish playwright Arthur Milner.… Read more
Simon Shaheen in “The Call: Songs of Liberation”
Sat., April 27, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Chan Shun Concert Hall, Chan Centre for the Preforming Arts
Palestinian composer and musician Simon Shaheen has done more for bringing Arab music to the West than anyone else in recent memory. Known for his melodic ingenuity and his dazzling technique on both the violin and the oud, the central instrument in Arab music, Shaheen’s style is based in traditional Arabic sounds and includes elements of jazz, world and classical.… Read more
Sat., April 27, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Chan Shun Concert Hall, Chan Centre for the Preforming Arts
Palestinian composer and musician Simon Shaheen has done more for bringing Arab music to the West than anyone else in recent memory. Known for his melodic ingenuity and his dazzling technique on both the violin and the oud, the central instrument in Arab music, Shaheen’s style is based in traditional Arabic sounds and includes elements of jazz, world and classical.… Read more
“ROADMAP TO APARTHEID” in PORT COQUITLAM, BC
PORT COQUITLAM’S ONLY SOCIAL JU$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
Arab Cultural Evening for Palestinian Land Day
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
We Lost “Splitting the Sky”, a Mohawk Warrior and Activist
Canada Palestine Association is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Mohawk warrior and indigenous activist Splitting the Sky (John Boncore). The Palestinian people are indebted to Splitting the Sky for his enduring resistance and uncompromising anti-colonial positions, as well as his long time support of the Palestinian struggle. He was an early member of the American Indian Movement and also attempted a citizen’s arrest of U.S.… Read more
Canada Palestine Association is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Mohawk warrior and indigenous activist Splitting the Sky (John Boncore). The Palestinian people are indebted to Splitting the Sky for his enduring resistance and uncompromising anti-colonial positions, as well as his long time support of the Palestinian struggle. He was an early member of the American Indian Movement and also attempted a citizen’s arrest of U.S.… Read more