Below is a letter Canada Palestine Association sent to the CEO and President of Canadian Tire regarding their carrying Israeli products, including those from illegal settlements. CPA is calling on supporters and friends to boycott all Canadian Tire outlets and to cancel their Canadian Tire credit cards. Please go to this link at the CJPME website and add your voice to telling Canadian Tire officials that we will not engage in “business as usual” with such unethical practices.… Read more
Below is a letter Canada Palestine Association sent to the CEO and President of Canadian Tire regarding their carrying Israeli products, including those from illegal settlements. CPA is calling on supporters and friends to boycott all Canadian Tire outlets and to cancel their Canadian Tire credit cards. Please go to this link at the CJPME website and add your voice to telling Canadian Tire officials that we will not engage in “business as usual” with such unethical practices.… Read more
The Freedom Flotilla II: what happened and what’s next?
Let us welcome back the B.C. delegates from the Freedom Flotilla – Stay Human, as they tell the story of the Canadian Boat—the “Tahrir”
When: Friday August 5, 2011. Doors open at 7:00pm. Presentation to start at 7:30
Where: Unitarian Church. Hewett Centre. Near the north-east corner of 49th & Oak, Vancouver
Five B.C.… Read more
The Freedom Flotilla II: what happened and what’s next?
Let us welcome back the B.C. delegates from the Freedom Flotilla – Stay Human, as they tell the story of the Canadian Boat—the “Tahrir”
When: Friday August 5, 2011. Doors open at 7:00pm. Presentation to start at 7:30
Where: Unitarian Church. Hewett Centre. Near the north-east corner of 49th & Oak, Vancouver
Five B.C.… Read more
On the eve of the Freedom Flotilla II sailing to Gaza including the Canadian Boat Tahrir, we would like to remind people that in spite of the overwhelming support of the Canadian people for the flotilla , the leadership of the three major parties, the Conservatives, the New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Liberals, are all in support of Israeli ethnic cleansing and apartheid policies.… Read more
The following letter was sent to the Greek Ambassador to Canada:
July 1, 2011
Greek Ambassador to Canada
Your Excellency:
It seems that the Greek Government has succumbed to Israeli pressure and blackmail to stop the Freedom Flotilla from leaving Greece. By doing so, the Greek government has proven that it is prone to Israeli, US and European pressures and does not care for principles, the rule of international humanitarian law nor for the longstanding friendship between the Palestinian and Arab peoples and the Greek people.… Read more
The following letter was sent to the Greek Ambassador to Canada:
July 1, 2011
Greek Ambassador to Canada
Your Excellency:
It seems that the Greek Government has succumbed to Israeli pressure and blackmail to stop the Freedom Flotilla from leaving Greece. By doing so, the Greek government has proven that it is prone to Israeli, US and European pressures and does not care for principles, the rule of international humanitarian law nor for the longstanding friendship between the Palestinian and Arab peoples and the Greek people.… Read more
Date: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011
Time: 2:00pm
Location:CBC Plaza – In front of the CBC at Georgia and Hamilton)
Join our facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157942407612078
Authorities in Greece have stopped flotilla boats from sailing
Greek and Canadian governments complicit in Gaza blockade
You might have already heard the news coming from Greece that the Tahrir together with the US ship have been prevented from leaving the Greek port and that one Canadian has been threatened with being arrested.… Read more
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2011
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Maritime Labour Centre • 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver (Victoria and Triumph, two blocks north of Hastings St.)
Admission: Free (donations appreciated to help cover costs of the tour)
A pan-Canadian trade union speaking tour featuring:
Dr. Amjad Barham
President, Palestinian Federation of Unions of University Professors
and Employees (PFUUPE)
Tahir Sema
National spokesperson, South African Union of Municipal Workers (SAMWU)
Panel facilitated by Deborah Bourque, Coordinator of Policy and
Planning for the Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU)
FREE PUBLIC EVENT, donations appreciated to help cover costs of the tour
(Free childcare on-site – call 604-779-7430.… Read more
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2011
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Maritime Labour Centre • 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver (Victoria and Triumph, two blocks north of Hastings St.)
Admission: Free (donations appreciated to help cover costs of the tour)
A pan-Canadian trade union speaking tour featuring:
Dr. Amjad Barham
President, Palestinian Federation of Unions of University Professors
and Employees (PFUUPE)
Tahir Sema
National spokesperson, South African Union of Municipal Workers (SAMWU)
Panel facilitated by Deborah Bourque, Coordinator of Policy and
Planning for the Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU)
FREE PUBLIC EVENT, donations appreciated to help cover costs of the tour
(Free childcare on-site – call 604-779-7430.… Read more
Date: Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver (W. Georgia and Howe)
NO to Dispossession of the Palestinians
Join the picket outside the “Jewish National Fund” (JNF) Negev Gala Dinner on June 16, 2011 at 5 pm at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver (W. Georgia and Howe). The racist and discriminatory policies of the JNF have been well documented (http://www.stopthejnf.org/… Read more
Date: Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver (W. Georgia and Howe)
NO to Dispossession of the Palestinians
Join the picket outside the “Jewish National Fund” (JNF) Negev Gala Dinner on June 16, 2011 at 5 pm at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver (W. Georgia and Howe). The racist and discriminatory policies of the JNF have been well documented (http://www.stopthejnf.org/… Read more
Date: Sunday, May 15
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Vancouver Public Library (350 West Georgia Street)
On May 15, 1948 David Ben Gurion proclaimed the establishment of the state of Israel. This is day for the Palestinian people is know as the Nakba and every year since then, they’ve been commemorating it hoping that they would return to their homelands one day.… Read more
Date: Sunday, May 15
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Vancouver Public Library (350 West Georgia Street)
On May 15, 1948 David Ben Gurion proclaimed the establishment of the state of Israel. This is day for the Palestinian people is know as the Nakba and every year since then, they’ve been commemorating it hoping that they would return to their homelands one day.… Read more
Date: Saturday, May 7th, 2011
Time: 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Location: Confederation Community Centre – 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby (Parking available, accessible by transit)
Admission: By donation
Help break the siege of Gaza!
with guest speaker Monzer Zimmo
Palestinian Canadian activist, born in Gaza, Palestine
Film and eye witness account with Kevin Neish
Human rights activist & survivor of the attack on the Mavi Marmara
Spoken word performances and music
Reception with refreshments and silent auction to follow
Admission by donation | Doors open 6:30pm
For more information: Irene @604-737-1299 | Mahmoud @604-366-4225
Canadaboatgaza.org… Read more
Date: Saturday, May 7th, 2011
Time: 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Location: Confederation Community Centre – 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby (Parking available, accessible by transit)
Admission: By donation
Help break the siege of Gaza!
with guest speaker Monzer Zimmo
Palestinian Canadian activist, born in Gaza, Palestine
Film and eye witness account with Kevin Neish
Human rights activist & survivor of the attack on the Mavi Marmara
Spoken word performances and music
Reception with refreshments and silent auction to follow
Admission by donation | Doors open 6:30pm
For more information: Irene @604-737-1299 | Mahmoud @604-366-4225
Canadaboatgaza.org… Read more
Date: Sunday, April 10th, 2011
Time: Presentation at 7:30pm. (Come for soup @6:45pm)
Location: Grandview Calvary Baptist Church 1803 East 1st Avenue
Special Guests
Kevin Neish: a survivor of the Israeli attack on the Mavi Marmara in May, 2010. He will share his experience through story and film.
Hanna Kawas: a Palestinian from Bethlehem who will provide us with the historical context of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict
Mahmoud Hmouz: A Palestinian refugee and local activist living in Canada who will share his perspective on the situation in Gaza today.… Read more
Date: Sunday, April 10th, 2011
Time: Presentation at 7:30pm. (Come for soup @6:45pm)
Location: Grandview Calvary Baptist Church 1803 East 1st Avenue
Special Guests
Kevin Neish: a survivor of the Israeli attack on the Mavi Marmara in May, 2010. He will share his experience through story and film.
Hanna Kawas: a Palestinian from Bethlehem who will provide us with the historical context of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict
Mahmoud Hmouz: A Palestinian refugee and local activist living in Canada who will share his perspective on the situation in Gaza today.… Read more
