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April 2002

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Last updated: April 26, 2002, 8 pm EDT.

Please send information about upcoming events to cpa@web.ca

Other links to events pages:

• Victoria Peace Coalition, http://justicewalk.ca
• Vancouver, http://vancouver.indymedia.org
• Sunshine Coast Peace Group: www.user.dccnet.com/welcomewoods/SunshineCoastPeaceGroup
• Alberta, Activist Network, www.activist.ca/event/
• Edmonton, Wage Peace, www.wage-peace.org
• Toronto Mobilization for Global Justice, www.mob4glob.ca/events.html
• Halifax, Be the Change, http://protest.net/bethechange
• Rabble www.rabble.ca/whats_up.shtml
• Canada, www.protest.net/Canada/calendrome.cgi
• Canada, The Anarchy Organization, events.tao.ca

Victoria, April 3, 7 pm. Weekly Peace Vigil. Location: Cenotaph at the Legislature. Bring your banner, bring your light.

Toronto, April 5, 7 pm. Never Again: Commemorating Ten Years since the Beginning of the War in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Round table to include the following speakers: Dr. Amila Buturovic (York University); Mr. Nader Hashemi (UofT); Dr. Thomas Cushman (Wellesley Ceollege USA); Mr. Emran Qureshi (Freelance writer Ottawa); Ms. Carol Off (CBC Toronto); Ms. Gordana Knezevic (Sarajevo, Toronto); Mr. Mujeeb Khan (University of Chicago); Dr. Stjepan Mestrovic (Texas University); Mr. David Rieff (New York). Location: Convocation Hall, University of Toronto (St George Campus). Admission is free.

Toronto, April 6, 9 am. Justice for First Nations: Challenges for Canadians. Speakers include Catherine Brooks (Anduhyaun Inc), Robin Byers (Christian Peacemakers Team) and Jonathon Hamilton-Diabo (First Nations House). St. David’s Church, 49 Donlands Ave (across from the Donlands subway). Sponsored by the Toronto East Committee for KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives (formerly 10 Days for Global Justice). Registration and coffee at 9 am, programme 9:30 to noon. Free admission.

Toronto, April 9, 7 pm. "Truth and Lies of 9-11," a film by Michael Ruppert. At Croft Chapter House, University College, University of Toronto.

Ottawa, April 10, 12:15 pm. Vigil for Peace. "Women for Peace" hold a vigil for peace each Wednesday around the Flame at Parliament Hill. They stand there for 1/2 hour as silent witnesses for peace. They will continue to be there each Wednesday and ask anyone (women as well as men) to participate. The women wear a green scarf, which symbolizes their longing for peace, their hope for non-violent resolution of conflicts and their value of all life in creation. Bookmarks are given out to passers-by, stating: we are women of many cultures, many faiths, coming together as sisters to witness to our common values of peace, love and non-violence, for the sake of our children, our families, our earth. So far approximately 25-30 women have participated each week, women of different races and faiths. Some men have participated as well. Scarves can be bought for $5.- if one wishes. Please, men are certainly welcome, but this group wanted to put an emphasis on the women, who had taken this initiative. Location: Flame at Parliament Hill. Weekly. Contact: KAIROS, Spirituality for Social Justice Centre. (613) 236-6557

Toronto, April 10, 7 pm. What really happened in Toronto, March 22-23? The newsmedia reported that on March 22nd and 23rd, on the occasion of the provincial government's leadership convention, over 500 people from the Ontario Common Front converged in Toronto to protest several years of severe neo-liberal restructuring in Ontario. What the newsmedia have not reported is the extreme levels of repression and violence that police unleashed on demonstrators over the two days. Police far outnumbered demonstrators, aimed guns at them, clubbed them with batons, knocked cycling demonstrators off their bikes, confiscated union flags and shot tear-gas at people. About 1 out of 8 demonstrators were brutally arrested, bound by tight handcuffs, thrown in vans for several hours and strip-searched. The story of this excessive police violence must be told. This public meeting will include a report from the Ontario Common Front legal committee, video footage of police violence from March 22nd and 23rd in Toronto, first hand testimonies from victims of police violence and a perspective from Anna Willats, member of the Toronto Police Accountability Coalition and the Committee to Stop Targetted Policing.Location: OISE, 252 Bloor St. West (at St-George subway station), room 2212. Organized by CUPE 3903 members and friends.

Calgary, April 10, 7 pm. Helping Women in Afghanistan: Mary MacMakin of PARSA will be speaking about her efforts to help Afghan women in Kabul over the past 40 years in Afghanistan. Location: St. Matthews United Church (2035 - 26A Street SW). Sponsor: Women for Women in Afghanistan. Contact: Janice Eisenhauer. Phone (403) 244-5625. E-mail eisenhauer@praxis.ca.

Victoria, April 10, 7 pm. Weekly Peace Vigil. Location: Cenotaph at the Legislature. Bring your banner, bring your light.

Calgary, April 10, 7:30 pm. Protest Proposed Military Action Against Iraq: an info and letter-writing session. Location: Parkdale United Church (2919 - 8 Avenue NW). We've been down this path before. A new Persian Gulf war will only hurt the innocent civilians whose society has not recovered from our last attempt at domination. Iraq needs a better solution. We should be helping to create a democratic, prosperous ally, not a ruined people who will have cause to hate us forever. Information on the Iraqi situation will be available from members of the Calgary branch of the Canadian Network to End Sanctions on Iraq. Sponsored by Project Ploughshares Calgary. More information: contact Kerry Duncan McCartney, (403) 270-7366, or email projectp@cadvision.com. Cost: free.

Calgary, April 11, 12 noon. Calgary Interfaith hosts "Prayers for the World." This monthly service marks the Sept 11 attacks. Location: Devonian Gardens (317 - 7 Avenue SW - 4 Floor TD Square) Calgary. Contact: Rev. Bill Phipps, Calgary Interfaith Action Committee 403-244-1161.

Ottawa, April 11, 7:30 pm. The Historical Use of Deception to Rally Public Support for Wars. A talk by Richard Sanders, Coordinator, Coalition to Oppose the Arms Trade (COAT). My purpose is to briefly review the historical phenomena of creating or manipulating false incidents as pretexts for war and to cite some of the many specific examples that are well-documented from U.S. history. I want to make it clear that the purpose of this talk is not to argue that the September 11 attacks are an example of the type of incident that I am describing. If the public was told that our country should go to war so a small group of multi-millionaires and billionaires will be able to ruthlessly exploit, plunder and profit from natural resources in far away lands, people would say "no." If the public was told to support a war because our business leaders wanted to install or prop up a friendly regime in a faraway land so that their sweat shops and factories could continue to use virtual slave labour, people would say "no." If the public was told to support a war to empower a foreign government's attacks against unions, human rights activists and advocates for strict environmental laws, then the public here would say "no." Because the war planners know that people will not support their wars, if the truth were told about why they are being fought, they have for millenia invented deceptive pretexts for going to war. They have manipulated public opinion and used countless forms of trickery to make people think that wars are being fought for noble and humanitarian purposes. To be aware of this history of deception is strengthen our guard against falling prey to such trickery in the future. Location: Parkdale United Church, 429 Parkdale Ave. (at the corner of Parkdale and Gladstone Aves.). Organized by Ploughshares Ottawa.

Toronto, April 12, 9 am. Alternatives to War and Militarization: A Peace Conference. The realization of a just and peaceful society goes unfulfilled for many. Governments that use massive military force in situations where alternative methods could be used fail in their UN pledge to "end the scourge of war". The multi-faceted, methodical building of a peace based on sustainable living and justice for all is humanity's only hope. The conference objectives are: to explore opportunities for progress in a unipolar and inequitable world; to propose resistance strategies and alternatives to war and the militarization of state functions; to identify changes already underway that signal the possibility of a better world. Sponsored by the St. Lawrence Centre Forum, Ontario Voice of Women. Endorsed by Transformative Learning Centre, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. For more information, download brochure(PDF): <http://www.stlc.com/forums/Peace%20Conf.pdf>. Continues April 13.

Ganges (Salt Spring Island, BC), April 12, 12 noon. Peace vigil at Centennial Park.

Vancouver, April 12, 3 pm. Protest against the so-called "anti-terrorist" legislation. Meet at south end of the Burrard Street Bridge. Sponsored by Vancouver Teddy Bear Brigade. Contact: Clayton, 604-779-5428, teddybearbrigade2002@yahoo.com. Continues weekly until Friday April 19.

Toronto, April 12, 5 pm. Weekly Vigils to End the Occupation of Palestinian Territories by Israel. Please attend to demand an immediate withdrawal of all Israeli tanks and troops from the occupied territories and an end to the violence. This is a silent vigil. Please wear Black. Placards and banners will be provided. Meet across from the Israeli Consulate, SouthWest corner of Avenue Road and Bloor St., in front of the fence of the Royal Ontario Museum. Organized by: Jewish Women's Committee to End the Occupation, Coalition for a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine.

Saskatoon, April 12, 5:30 pm. Peace Rally at the Vimy Memorial Bandshell. Sponsored by Saskatoon Peace Coalition. Contact: Malcolm, 306-665-3430, msailor@shaw.ca. Every Friday until the war ends.

Calgary, April 12, 7 pm. End the Occupation, End the Violence: Speaker: Vanessa Ali from Canadians for Equality and Peace in Palestine who has just returned from Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon is speaking at an educational on Palestine. Location: CUPE 37 Hall (5112 - 3 Street SE). Sponsored by Calgary Coalition for Peace and Against Racism. Contact Andrew Bruce, (403)-244 7559, CCPAR@canada.com.

Toronto, April 12, 7:30 pm. Paying the Price: Killing the Children of Iraq. A documentary by John Pilger and Dennis Haliday. Location: International Students’ Centre-Cumberland Room, 33 St. George (just north of College). Endorsed by the Campus Coalition Against War and Racism and the Muslim Students’ Association-St. George.

Toronto, April 13, 10 am. Alternatives to War and Militarization: A Peace Conference. The realization of a just and peaceful society goes unfulfilled for many. Governments that use massive military force in situations where alternative methods could be used fail in their UN pledge to "end the scourge of war". The multi-faceted, methodical building of a peace based on sustainable living and justice for all is humanity's only hope. The conference objectives are: to explore opportunities for progress in a unipolar and inequitable world; to propose resistance strategies and alternatives to war and the militarization of state functions; to identify changes already underway that signal the possibility of a better world. Sponsored by the St. Lawrence Centre Forum, Ontario Voice of Women. Endorsed by Transformative Learning Centre, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. For more information, download brochure(PDF): <http://www.stlc.com/forums/Peace%20Conf.pdf>. Continues from April 12.

Victoria, April 13, 10 am. Workshop: "Globalization and Social Values - Moving from Thought to Action." Do you believe, as we do, that globalization is undermining important social and ethical values in our civil society? There is an alternative: a society with a value system that promotes an attitude of problem-solving through dialogue, maintains the inherent worth and dignity of each one of us, and builds community based on justice, equality and compassion. Building such a society is no small task, but it is one that we - activists from civil society organizations and religious communities - have decided to do something about. The workshop will involve about 30 people who are already familiar with globalization and its potential implications. It will commence with a panel of 4 speakers (15 minutes each). Confirmed speakers are Dr Mary-Wynne Ashford, formerly of Physicians for Global Survival, and David Ball of Amnesty International; there will also be a leader from the religious community, and another from social community-building. Location: St. Aiden’s Church, 3703 St. Aidan's Street (north of Mt Tolmie off Cedar Hill X Rd). Please indicate by phone (592-6484) if you plan to participate and your organization. We must know the numbers for lunch! Cost: $5 (limited income $2) - includes sandwich lunch. Sponsors: Social Responsibility Committee of the First Unitarian Church of Victoria; Kairos; Council of Canadians.

Ottawa, April 13, 12 pm. Weekly vigil for peace. The demonstration will rendezvous at York and Sussex, then at 12:15 will go up the stairs to Mackenzie, across the street, and down to the U.S. Embassy main entrance area. At 12:45 the march to Parliament Hill begins, ending at the Centennial Flame. The actions will last until 1:30 p.m. Please bring signs, placards, etc. Our network, which is made up of a diversity of members from within the community, seeks to build a broad-based coalition of organizations and individuals within the Ottawa region to advance the above goals by organizing events and increasing public awareness in the coming weeks and months. This coalition has three goals: to oppose terrorism in all its forms, the U.S. call to war, and Canada's participation therein; to oppose the racist backlash against people of colour, including attacks on immigrant and refugee rights; to oppose the erosion of civil liberties in the name of national security.

St. Catharines, April 13, 1 pm. Teach in including a workshop on Palestine. Location: Centennial Library. Hosted by the Niagara Coalition Against War and Racism, ncawr@hotmail.com.

Calgary, April 14, 9:15 am. What Canada Has Lost Since September 11: Canadian Identity. Professor George Melnyk will speak, followed by a discussion. Unitarian Church (1703 - 1 Street NW). Contact: Ruth Duplisea, (403) 251-3871, rduplisea@shaw.ca.

Montréal, 15 avril, 24 heures par jour et 7 jours par semaine. Il y aura deux "tentes activité" avec plusieurs personnes qui vont se relayer pour dormir dehors en solidarité avec la Palestine. Cette activités est organisé par SPHR au carré Phillips en face de la Baie (métro McGill).

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, April 15, 12:30 pm. Weekly Vigil for Peace and Justice. Location: Bridgewater Post Office. Info: Margery Dahn, Lunenburg, N.S., randm.dahn@ns.sympatico.ca.

Calgary, April 15, 7 pm. Talisman and Shareholder Activism: Inside the Talisman Annual General Meetings. Hear about the history of shareholder activism inside the Talisman Annual General Meetings from Clint Mooney, United Church Minister and Chairperson of the Calgary chapter of TCCR/KAIROS. Scarboro United Church (134 Scarboro Avenue SW) Sponsored by Project Sudan. Contact: Meagan, (403) 691-5519, sudan@activist.ca.

Toronto, April 15, 7:30 pm. Eyewitness Report from Occupied Hebron. Location: Koffler Institutue Pharmacy Building, Room 108, 569 Spadina Ave. (between Harbord and College), University of Toronto. Organized by the Campaign to End the Occupation no_to_occupation@hotmail.com.

Ottawa, April 17, 12:15 pm. Vigil for Peace. "Women for Peace" hold a vigil for peace each Wednesday around the Flame at Parliament Hill. They stand there for 1/2 hour as silent witnesses for peace. They will continue to be there each Wednesday and ask anyone (women as well as men) to participate. The women wear a green scarf, which symbolizes their longing for peace, their hope for non-violent resolution of conflicts and their value of all life in creation. Bookmarks are given out to passers-by, stating: we are women of many cultures, many faiths, coming together as sisters to witness to our common values of peace, love and non-violence, for the sake of our children, our families, our earth. So far approximately 25-30 women have participated each week, women of different races and faiths. Some men have participated as well. Scarves can be bought for $5.- if one wishes. Please, men are certainly welcome, but this group wanted to put an emphasis on the women, who had taken this initiative. Location: Flame at Parliament Hill. Weekly. Contact: KAIROS, Spirituality for Social Justice Centre. (613) 236-6557

Toronto, April 17, 6 pm. "Is the Price Worth It?" Protest 'An Evening with Madeleine Albright' in Toronto. Meet outside the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Front and John.

Victoria, April 17, 7 pm. Weekly Peace Vigil. Location: Cenotaph at the Legislature. Bring your banner, bring your light.

Ganges (Salt Spring Island, BC), April 19, 12 noon. Peace vigil at Centennial Park.

Montréal, le 19 avril, 13h00. Une vigile devant le Consulat d’Isra?l, comme il s’en fait dans plusieurs autres villes. Tous les vendredis.

Vancouver, April 19, 3 pm. Protest against the so-called "anti-terrorist" legislation. Meet at south end of the Burrard Street Bridge. Sponsored by Vancouver Teddy Bear Brigade. Contact: Clayton, 604-779-5428, teddybearbrigade2002@yahoo.com. Continues weekly until Friday April 19.

Montreal, le 19 avril, 16h00. Une Grande Manifestation à l’appel de la communauté musulmane de Montréal et du SPHR. Départ de l’Université Concordia.

Toronto, April 19, 5 pm. Weekly Vigils to End the Occupation of Palestinian Territories by Israel. Please attend to demand an immediate withdrawal of all Israeli tanks and troops from the occupied territories and an end to the violence. This is a silent vigil. Please wear Black. Placards and banners will be provided. Meet across from the Israeli Consulate, SouthWest corner of Avenue Road and Bloor St., in front of the fence of the Royal Ontario Museum. Organized by: Jewish Women's Committee to End the Occupation, Coalition for a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine.

Saskatoon, April 19, 5:30 pm. Peace Rally at the Vimy Memorial Bandshell. Sponsored by Saskatoon Peace Coalition. Contact: Malcolm, 306-665-3430, msailor@shaw.ca. Every Friday until the war ends.

Victoria, April 19, 7 pm. Peace Film Fest. The first film is "Bombies" (2001), about the terrible aftermath of dropping cluster bombs during the secret air war in Laos between 1964 and 1973 (57 minutes). At 8 pm there will be a short Annual General Meeting of the Victoria Peace Centre, sponsor of the Film Fest. At 8:30 is the NFB Film "Aftermath: The Remnants of War" (2001), filmed in Russia, France, Bosnia and Vietnam. This documentary features personal accounts of those involved in the cleanup of war (73 minutes). Location: Camosun Lansdowne Campus, Fisher Building. Information: Kealey Pringle, 250.592-8307.

Victoria, April 19, 8 pm. Teach In. "With US or Against US": War, Poverty and the G8. Keynote: Murray Dobbin, Council of Canadians. Location: David Lam Auditorium, University of Victoria. Sponsored by the Victoria Peace Coalition, Council of Canadians, UVSS and VIPIRG. For information or to volunteer: Susan Clarke, 250.478-6906, www.vicpeace.ca. Continues April 20.

Victoria, April 20, 10 am. Teach In. "With US or Against US": War, Poverty and the G8. Panel and discussion groups: The Axis of Oil: Bush’s War on Terrorism (10 am); Globalization of Poverty (1:30 pm), Mobilization for G8 Meeting in Kananaskis (4 pm). Location: David Lam Auditorium, University of Victoria. Sponsored by the Victoria Peace Coalition, Council of Canadians, UVSS and VIPIRG. For information or to volunteer: Susan Clarke, 250.478-6906, www.vicpeace.ca. Continued from April 19.

Saskatoon, April 20, 11:30 am. March to End War and Racism! March for Peace and Justice! Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, 710 Duke St (on 7th Ave in City Park.

Ottawa, April 20, 12 pm. Weekly vigil for peace. The demonstration will rendezvous at York and Sussex, then at 12:15 will go up the stairs to Mackenzie, across the street, and down to the U.S. Embassy main entrance area. At 12:45 the march to Parliament Hill begins, ending at the Centennial Flame. The actions will last until 1:30 p.m. Please bring signs, placards, etc. Our network, which is made up of a diversity of members from within the community, seeks to build a broad-based coalition of organizations and individuals within the Ottawa region to advance the above goals by organizing events and increasing public awareness in the coming weeks and months. This coalition has three goals: to oppose terrorism in all its forms, the U.S. call to war, and Canada's participation therein; to oppose the racist backlash against people of colour, including attacks on immigrant and refugee rights; to oppose the erosion of civil liberties in the name of national security.

Halifax, April 20, 1 pm. Speakout against War and Racism! In solidarity with the "March on Washington", concerned citizens will be leafletting and speaking out against Western imperialism and racism. Bring your thoughts and your voice... Say no to war and continued global oppression! Say yes to people's rights and an end to social injustice! Location Spring Garden Public Library.

Victoria, April 20, 7 pm. Peace Film Fest. The evening begins with "Deep Water Danger," (1996), narrated by David Suzuki, which features the contentious underwater torpedo testing range at Nanoose Bay, BC (18 minutes). At 7:30 is "Long Night’s Journey into Day: South Africa's Search for Truth and Reconciliation" (94 minutes). A Grand Jury Prize Best Documentary in 2000. Location: Camosun Lansdowne Campus, Fisher Building. Sponsored by the Victoria Peace Centre. Information: Kealey Pringle, 250.592-8307.

Winnipeg, April 21, 1 pm. Rally for the Palestinian People – Give Voice to their Pain. Join us and share your concern for the Palestinian people and to demand action from our government to speak up against the human rights catastrophe that is occurring in the occupied territories. Invited speakers will be followed by a prayer service. Location: Legislature.

Regina, April 21, 2 pm. Peace for Palestine. A forum co-sponsored by the Regina Peace Council, Muslims for Peace and Justice, Saskatchewan Action Committee for the Status of Women, Saskatchewan Coalition Against Racism. Location: City Hall. Info: Joe (306) 352-1498, Cathy (306) 347-7693.

Toronto, April 21, 3 pm. Rally for Justice & Peace in the Holy Land. Please come out and join us to call for: respect for human rights and dignity; an end to the occupation; the building of a real and lasting peace. Meet at 365 University Avenue, across from the United States Consulate (one block north of Queen St. W.). Closest Subway Stations: Osgoode and St. Patrick. Initiated By: Masjid Al Farooq, (905) 858-7586.

Calgary, April 21, 7 pm. Anarchy, War and Globalization: A Critical look at the "war on terrorism: a lecture by Jaggi Singh. A Critical look at the "war on terrorism" and its links to capitalist globalization, attacks on immigrants and refugees, and the criminalization of dissent. An anarchist critique of the current political climate. Location: Calgary Multicultural Center (712 - 5 Street SE). Contact: tak@tao.ca. Cost: by donation.

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, April 22, 12:30 pm. Weekly Vigil for Peace and Justice. Location: Bridgewater Post Office. Info: Margery Dahn, Lunenburg, N.S., randm.dahn@ns.sympatico.ca.

Toronto, April 22, 7:30 pm. A Conversation with Muslims. In this time of crisis and war. it seems imperative that we enlarge our understanding of the Muslim experience in Canada and other parts of the world. To this end, the Church of the Holy Trinity in downtown Toronto is hosting an evening of presentations and discussion facilitated by Michael Creal, Chair of the Social Justice Committee of the Church of the Holy Trinity. Presented by: Shabir Ally, President of the Islamic Information Centre; Maliha Chisti, Overseas Consultant for the Afghan Women's Association. Location: Church of the Holy Trinity, 10 Trinity Square (behind the Eaton Centre).

Ottawa, April 22, 8 pm. Ambassador Christopher Westdal, Canada’s Ambassador for Disarmament, will deliver the Holtom Lecture for 2002 at the First Unitarian Church of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Avenue. He plans to give an up-date of the present status of arms control and nuclear non-proliferation. Discussion and refreshments to follow. This is a free public lecture. Ample parking.

Ottawa, April 24, 12:15 pm. Vigil for Peace. "Women for Peace" hold a vigil for peace each Wednesday around the Flame at Parliament Hill. They stand there for 1/2 hour as silent witnesses for peace. They will continue to be there each Wednesday and ask anyone (women as well as men) to participate. The women wear a green scarf, which symbolizes their longing for peace, their hope for non-violent resolution of conflicts and their value of all life in creation. Bookmarks are given out to passers-by, stating: we are women of many cultures, many faiths, coming together as sisters to witness to our common values of peace, love and non-violence, for the sake of our children, our families, our earth. So far approximately 25-30 women have participated each week, women of different races and faiths. Some men have participated as well. Scarves can be bought for $5.- if one wishes. Please, men are certainly welcome, but this group wanted to put an emphasis on the women, who had taken this initiative. Location: Flame at Parliament Hill. Weekly. Contact: KAIROS, Spirituality for Social Justice Centre. (613) 236-6557

Ottawa, April 24, 7 pm. Creating a Peaceful World for Children. A fundraising concert for religions for peace. Special guest speaker: Senator Landon Pearson and featuring the Ottawa-Carleton Separate School Board Choir; The Chinese Children’s Choir; Claire’s Friends Sacred Dance Group; Gujarat Children from the Hindu Temple; Children’s Choir of the Islamic School of Ottawa. Bronson Centre Auditorium, 211 Bronson St. Admission: couple $15; single $10; seniors & students $5. For further information and tickets please contact Blandine Stringer, 613-792-1431, dbstring@travel-net.com.

Toronto, April 24, 7:30 pm. Toronto East for Peace will be having a screening of Paying the Price: Killing the Children of Iraq, a video by journalist and filmmaker John Pilger, documenting the consequences of 10 years of Western-led sanctions against Iraq. Location: 310 Danforth (west of Chester subway) Eastminster United Church. Donation at door. For more info: 416-910-6416.

Victoria, April 24, 7 pm. Weekly Peace Vigil. Location: Cenotaph at the Legislature. Bring your banner, bring your light.

Edmonton, April 25, 6:30 pm. "Human Rights as Global Security: Future Directions." A symposium to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The theme of the symposium is Human Rights AS Global Security, to accentuate our position that our greatest common security is derived from human rights, not in opposition to them. Accordingly, we have invited leading human rights thinkers who perceive our common security to include the just and equitable distribution of the capacity for well being, derived from cultural, economic, and ecological factors. Speakers: Warren Allmand, Kathleen Mahoney, Ian Greene, Sheila Greckol, Shelagh Day, Claude Couture, Sharon McIvor, William Rees, Linda Bull, Jaggi Singh, Bob Wasylyshen, Rowena Xiaoqing He, and Tsvi Kahana. Location: TELUS Centre, 87 Avenue & 111 Street, University of Alberta. Organized by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights. For more information or to register, www.johnhumphreycentre.org or call Julie at (780) 453-2638. Continues April 26.

Edmonton, April 26, 9 am. "Human Rights as Global Security: Future Directions." A symposium to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The theme of the symposium is Human Rights AS Global Security, to accentuate our position that our greatest common security is derived from human rights, not in opposition to them. Accordingly, we have invited leading human rights thinkers who perceive our common security to include the just and equitable distribution of the capacity for well being, derived from cultural, economic, and ecological factors. Speakers: Warren Allmand, Kathleen Mahoney, Ian Greene, Sheila Greckol, Shelagh Day, Claude Couture, Sharon McIvor, William Rees, Linda Bull, Jaggi Singh, Bob Wasylyshen, Rowena Xiaoqing He, and Tsvi Kahana. Location: TELUS Centre, 87 Avenue & 111 Street, University of Alberta. Organized by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights. For more information or to register, www.johnhumphreycentre.org or call Julie at (780) 453-2638. Continued from April 25.

Ganges (Salt Spring Island, BC), April 26, 12 noon. Peace vigil at Centennial Park.

Montréal, le 26 avril, 13h00. Une vigile devant le Consulat d’Isra?l, comme il s’en fait dans plusieurs autres villes. Tous les vendredis.

Toronto, April 26, 5 pm. Weekly Vigils to End the Occupation of Palestinian Territories by Israel. Please attend to demand an immediate withdrawal of all Israeli tanks and troops from the occupied territories and an end to the violence. This is a silent vigil. Please wear Black. Placards and banners will be provided. Meet across from the Israeli Consulate, SouthWest corner of Avenue Road and Bloor St., in front of the fence of the Royal Ontario Museum. Organized by: Jewish Women's Committee to End the Occupation, Coalition for a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine.

Saskatoon, April 26, 5:30 pm. Peace Rally at the Vimy Memorial Bandshell. Sponsored by Saskatoon Peace Coalition. Contact: Malcolm, 306-665-3430, msailor@shaw.ca. Every Friday until the war ends.

Ottawa, April 26, 7:30 pm. "Are the Mainstream/Corporate Media a Lost Cause for Activists? Workshop with Barrie Zwicker. Ottawa Public Library (Main Branch), 120 Metcalfe St at Laurier.

Victoria, April 26, 8 pm. Palestine Slide Show & Eye-Withness Report. Kevin Neish, the Victoria peace activist who served as an international human right observer in the Palestinian refugee camps during the latest Israeli invasion, is back and is having a slide show on. Location: Café Simpatico, Fernwood Community Assn Hall, 1923 Fernwood, X from the Belfry Theater.

Ottawa, April 27, 12 pm. Weekly vigil for peace. The demonstration will rendezvous at York and Sussex, then at 12:15 will go up the stairs to Mackenzie, across the street, and down to the U.S. Embassy main entrance area. At 12:45 the march to Parliament Hill begins, ending at the Centennial Flame. The actions will last until 1:30 p.m. Please bring signs, placards, etc. Our network, which is made up of a diversity of members from within the community, seeks to build a broad-based coalition of organizations and individuals within the Ottawa region to advance the above goals by organizing events and increasing public awareness in the coming weeks and months. This coalition has three goals: to oppose terrorism in all its forms, the U.S. call to war, and Canada's participation therein; to oppose the racist backlash against people of colour, including attacks on immigrant and refugee rights; to oppose the erosion of civil liberties in the name of national security.

Vancouver, April 27, 12 pm. Protest Israeli Massacres Against Palestinians! Demonstration in Solidarity with Palestinian Struggle. Location: Vancouver Art Gallery. Contact: Palestine Solidarity Group palsolidarity@yahoo.com

Victoria, April 27, 12 noon. Walk for Global Justice with the theme "Building Solidarity and Peace. The Walk begins, rain or shine, at 12 noon at Victoria City Hall, and winds down to the Legislature for an afternoon of stirring music, speeches and dozens of information tables, from 1 to 5 pm. For more information, visit http://justicewalk.ca.

Halifax, April 27, 12:30 pm. Bring your family, friends and neighbours! Wear a costume. Bring signs, noise-makers! Let the government know we want !!! We’ll walk from the Farmers’ Market, through downtown to Sackville Landing for a fun-filled rally with local musicians and artists. Parade starts at the Farmers’ Market on Water Street. Entertainment and presentations at Sackville Landing from 1:30-3:30 pm Our parade and rally are part of coast-to-coast peace events in Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Victoria. These events are only the beginning of a month-long People’s Consultation on Peace.

Montreal, April 27 , 1 pm. The Coalition for Justice and Peace in Palestine is holding a demonstration with all sectors of civil society: trade unions, women’s movement, international and local solidarity groups, students and the public. The rally will take place in front of the Israeli Consulate at the corner of Peel and René Lévesque. The Cross-Canada Campaign for Peace will be launched in Montreal at this event. Pour plus d'info, contactez Bruce Katz ou Rezeq Faraj du PAJU (Palestinian and Jews United) ou le SPHR http://www.sphr.org

Winnipeg, April 27, 1 pm. March for Peace! Protest Canada’s Part in Global Aggression! Assemble 1:00 p.m. at the Cenotaph(Memorial Boulevard & York). March to the office of Anita Neville, M.P. (On Corydon Ave., at Cockburn). Contact: Winnipeg Coalition Against War and Racism – 204-775-8178 "It is no honour to fight in an unjust war."

Toronto, April 27, 2 pm. Day of action for peace and justice. We are planning a rally for Peace and Global Justice to begin at 2 p.m. at Queen's Park, followed by a march past the U.S. Consulate. We will end with a music festival to celebrate the hope for peace, and to highlight Canadian opposition to the war and the curtailment of civil liberties and human rights. April 27th was chosen to coincide with other activities and events that will occur throughout that week across Canada. Contact Paul at 416-406-8645/416-978-8741 or toanti_war@hotmail.com.

Ottawa, April 27, 7 pm. September 11: a Pretext for War. Speakers: Michael Chossudovsky, Barrie Zwicker. In their presentations, Barrie and Michel will discuss how the terrorist attacks of September 11 have been used as a pretext to unleash the so-called "War on Terrorism" whose real purpose is to project U.S. military, political and economic control over Central Asia and elsewhere. Zwicker’s controversial new video, "The Great Deception," also will be shown. Location: Room 203, Montpetit Hall, 125 University Ave., University of Ottawa. One block west of King Edward Ave., between Osgoode St. (Thomas-More) & Somerset St. E. (Marie-Curie).

Victoria, April 27, 8 pm. The First Annual Peace, Earth & Justice Fest. This incredible licensed concert includes performances by the Be Good Tanyas, Harry Manx, Beautiful Losers (formerly the Dan Weisenberg Trio), Lama, Poi Pixies black light dance troupe, Poets for Peace including Linda Rogers, and more! Location: Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora (Victoria Conservatory). Advanced tickets at Lyle's, Munros, Bolen Books, Old Town Strings, James Bay Coffee & Books, Fairfield Bookshop and Gordie's Music in Fernwood. $15 waged, $10 low-income. Information: Oliver Swain, 250-413-5657 pager.

Victoria, April 28, 6:30 pm. Celebrating Women's Voices: A Benefit Concert for Afghan Women and Children. Come Join Local Actors, Musicians, singers, Dancers, Poets and Performance artists in an Evening of Artistic Celebration of Women's Freedom & Strength! Location: Garry Oak Room, Fairfield Community Place, 1335 Thurlow. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $15.00 waged / $10.00 unwaged and students. Tickets available at Munro's Books, Bolen Books and at the door. Co-sponsored by Women for Women in Afghanistan and Focus On Women Magazine. All proceeds to benefit Women's in Health & Education programs in Afghanistan. Information: MYNA222@aol.com.

Victoria, April 28, 7:30 pm. Palestine Slide Show & Eye-Withness Report. Kevin Neish, the Victoria peace activist who served as an international human right observer in the Palestinian refugee camps during the latest Israeli invasion, is back and is having a slide show on. Location: Camosun College, Lansdowne Campus, Young Building Auditorium (the building with the clock tower) (East on Hill Side, past Shelbourn > Landsdown, past Richmond, left in Parking Lot 1).

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, April 29, 12:30 pm. Weekly Vigil for Peace and Justice. Location: Bridgewater Post Office. Info: Margery Dahn, Lunenburg, N.S., randm.dahn@ns.sympatico.ca.

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