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Christmas Tree lot organized by the Toronto Disarmament Network

Open Friday December 14 through Sunday December 23.

Hours: Monday - Wednesday 4-8 pm; Thursday - Sunday 10 am - 8 pm.

Location: St. Barnabas Church, Danforth St at Hampton (runs South of Danforth just West of Chester). The tree lot is off Hampton St.

Calendar of peace and anti-war events

December 2001

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Last updated: December 10, 2001, 9:45 am EST.

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

Other links to events pages:

• Victoria Peace Coalition, http://justicewalk.ca
• 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

Calgary, December 1, 12 pm. Rally for Peace and Against Racism. Weekly rally to unite for peaceful solutions to end violence, and demonstrate against the war and the racist backlash. Location: Memorial Park, 12 Avenue and 4 Street SW. Contact: Andrew Bruce, 403-244-7559, CCPAR@canada.com, Calgary Coalition for Peace and Against Racism.

Ottawa, December 1, 12 pm.   Weekly Demo. Location: York and Sussex. Demo contact: Bill, billandcolleen@comnet.ca. NOWAR contact: Angela, pinchero@hotmail.com.

Sechelt, B.C., December 1, 12 pm. Antiwar demonstration. The Sunshine Coast Peace Group. Location: Cenotaph Park at the corner of Wharf and Cowrie. Contact: http://www.user.dccnet.com/welcomewoods/SunshineCoastPeaceGroup/.

Toronto, December 1, 1pm. Active Pacifism & Exploring Cultures of Peace. Workshops, potluck & slide presentation, with Len Desroches, long-time peace activist & author of "Allow the Water"; D. Marie Marchand, on First Nations culture. Raj Ramanathapillai will show slides and speak about peacebuilding work in Sri Lanka. Workshop 1-5pm; potluck 5-6pm; slides 6-7pm. Location: Friends House, 60 Lowther, 2 blocks N of St. George subway, Bedford exit. Info: Faith in Action Network, 416-596-7328, http://www.myto.com/groups-fan; Peace & Social Action Committee of Toronto Friends Meeting, http://www.quaker.ca.

Toronto, December 1, 1 pm. Rally against war and racism. Meet in front of the US Consulate. Organized by the Coalition Against War and Racism.

Vancouver, December 1, 1 pm. The War as a Smokescreen. Forum on Bill C-36 and the suppression of democratic rights, organizing in a time of war, and workshops on the way forward. Location: Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph @ Victoria. Contact: Mobilization Against War and Racism.

Edmonton, December 1, 7 pm. Toward a Global Culture of Peace. Dr. Toh Swee Hin, professor in Educational Policy Studies, University of Alberta, has contributed to education and action for a culture of peace, human rights, justice and democracy in both North and South contexts. The evening will also feature Interfaith Prayers and Meditation and Refreshments. Location: Robertson Wesley United Church Hall, 10209 - 123 Street. Contact: Marni Pearce, 780-492-5504.

Toronto, December 1, 7:30 pm. Afghan Women - International Day of Solidarity. A Toronto vigil for the International Day
of Solidarity Fast for Afghan Women. To encourage the U.N. & world community to support the inclusion of Afghan women in the
process of forming a government. Location: Toronto City Hall Peace Garden. Info: Karen Harrison actionfaith@hotmail.com 416-760-6543, http://www.myto.com/groups-fan.

Calgary, December 2, 3 pm. Multi Faith Peace Celebration. 5 Calgary faiths join to celebrate and reflect on peace with featured speaker the Very Rev. Bill Phipps. Location: Parkdale United Church, 2919 - 8 Avenue NW. Contact: Kerry Duncan McCartney, 403-270-7366, projectp@cadvision.com, Project Ploughshares Calgary.

Toronto, December 3, 6:30 pm. Immigrants, Refugees and Racism after September 11: A Community Organizing Meeting. STATUS invites you to a community organizing meeting on the experience of immigrants and refugees since September 11. Speakers include: Jehad Aliweiwi, Canadian Arab Federation - Ethnic, national and racial profiling; Erica Lawson, African Canadian Legal Clinic - "Anti-Illegal Squads"; Hassan Yussuff, Canadian Labour Congress - Labour Responses (to be confirmed); Avvy Go, Metro Toronto Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic - moderator; Plus... Bill C-36, with a speaker from Toronto's Afghan community. Co-sponsored by: Canadian Council for Refugees, Centre for Anti-Racist Action, Latin American Coalition Against Racism, Metro Toronto Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic. Location: Palmerston Library, 560 Palmerston Ave. (Bathurst subway, Markham exit). Palmerston Library is wheelchair accessible. All are welcome. Contact: STATUS Coalition, statuscoalition@hotmail.com. STATUS is a coalition working to regularize the immigration status of non-status immigrants.

Toronto, December 3, 7:30 pm. Women's Activism from Canada to Afghanistan: An Ontario Federation of Labour Women’s Forum. Location: Civic Ballroom, Sheraton Centre Hotel, 123 Queen St. W.

Edmonton, December 4, 7 pm. Vigil for Peace. Location: Knox Metropolitan Church, 8307-109 Street. Parking is a bit scarce but there's some along the avenue or in the TD parking lot across the alley. We're doing the vigil every Tuesday until the conflict ends.

Toronto, December 4, 7 pm. Guatemala: Quest for Peace and Democracy Continues. Dr. Vitalino Similox is a religious, political, and Mayan activist in Guatemala for the past 15 years, and has been at the centre of the struggle for democracy and peace with social justice in Guatemala. During his presentation, he will speak about the work of the Ecumenical Forum for Peace. He will also assess the achievements and failures of the Peace Accords that brought the 36 year-old civil war to a close in December 1996. Location: Friends House, 60 Lowther Avenue, 2 blocks north of St. George Subway. For more information: Julio Ceren, 416-256-9154, jceren@sprint.ca; Ken McGuffin 416-461-1863 asocmaya@interlog.com.

Edmonton, December 4, 8 pm. Peace Talks: Readings of Prose and Poetry. Location: Vodka Bar, 10324 Whyte Ave.
Last in the series. While the theme of "peace" isn't the only topic, Edmonton poets have responded splendidly with new work and great messages in their poetry. Lots of readers, new faces and good crowds. Accompanied by live improv music from the Raving Poets Band, these poetry nights are part of the lively literary scene in our city. Each evening's performance is recorded. Then, as an added bonus, selections from the evening are played on CJSR radio (88.5 FM) the following Wednesay from 9-11 a.m. on Master Crocodile's morning broadcast.

Toronto, December 5, 4:30 pm. Resistance is Fertile: Challenging the War Agenda. Public Forum. Location: Central Technical High School Auditorium, NE corner of Bathurst & Harbord), Bathurst Subway Station. Wheelchair accessible. 4:30 pm-5:00 pm: Refreshments & Literature Table; 5:00 pm-6:15 pm: Guest Panel; 6:15 pm-7:15 pm: Questions and Discussion. Guest Speakers: Janet Conway, Ryerson; TBA, Doctors Without Borders; Tara Atluri, CIUT Radio Host, OISE; Jaggi Singh, Quebec Peace Activist. Contact: Educators for Peace and Justice, John Morton, 416-393-9912 or Lynda Lemberg, 416-393-1798, lynda.lemberg@stel.tdsb.on.ca. To request childcare or ASL interpreters, please notify us by November 26. Please RSVP.

Edmonton, December 5, 7:30 pm. Lecture by Dr Sima Simar. Despite threats from the Taliban, Dr. Sima Samar runs schools, hospitals and clinics in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Her work has earned her the John Humphrey Freedom Award from Rights & Democracy (International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development, which she will receive in Montreal on December 10. Join us in hearing and honouring this remarkable woman. This lecture is sponsored by Edmontonians in Support of the Afghan People and the University of Alberta's International Centre. Location: Tory building, Lecture Theatre 11, University of Alberta. More information: Jim Gurnett, 780-424-7709. Free.

Victoria, December 5, 7 pm. Peace and Justice Vigil. Location: Cenotaph, Legislative Grounds. Information: Alison, 250-480-4854, vigil@justicewalk.ca.

Toronto, December 7, 12 pm. Multi-Faith Vigil. NW corner Yonge and Dundas. Ask Torontonians to consider
the true and vast costs of the military attacks, and to work with us for a peaceful solution. Contact: Michael Polanyi,
Faith and Action Network, 416-690-0079.

Victoria, December 7, 4:30 pm. Women In Black Peace Vigil. In support of the Israeli women demanding an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Location: Douglas @ Hillside. Signs provided. Wear black. Information: 250-721-6261 or on the Web.

Edmonton, December 7, 7 pm. To 3 am. Peace de Resistance: A Joint Fundraiser for Edmonton World Peace, Citizens for Peaceful Communities, Media Art and Design Exposed in Edmonton, and the Edmonton Small Press Association. Location: Queen Alexandra Hall, 10425 University Ave. In solidarity with International Days of Action for peace, great art & live entertainment by: Patsy Amico, Babe Lloyd, 12 Angry Fish, Lisa B., One Fever and DJ Waterboy. Admission: $5 general or $3 with an ornament or food bank donation. This event is Licensed and All Ages. For more info: http://www.wage-peace.org/events/. Contact: Lyn, 780-434-9236, espa2002@shaw.ca.

Calgary, December 8, 12 pm. Rally for Peace and Against Racism. Weekly rally to unite for peaceful solutions to end violence, and demonstrate against the war and the racist backlash. Location: Memorial Park, 12 Avenue and 4 Street SW. Contact: Andrew Bruce, 403-244-7559, CCPAR@canada.com, Calgary Coalition for Peace and Against Racism.

Ottawa, December 8, 12 pm.   Weekly Demo. Location: York and Sussex. Demo contact: Bill, billandcolleen@comnet.ca. NOWAR contact: Angela, pinchero@hotmail.com.

Peterborough, Ontario, December 8, 12 pm. Stop the War Rally. Music, speakers, free food and fun. The rally at the park will be followed by a walk to MP Peter Adams' office and the local General Electric plant. Location: Confederation Park, McDonnel and George St. Contact: 705-748-1767.

Sechelt, B.C., December 8, 12 pm. Antiwar demonstration. The Sunshine Coast Peace Group. Location: Cenotaph Park at the corner of Wharf and Cowrie. Contact: http://www.user.dccnet.com/welcomewoods/SunshineCoastPeaceGroup/.

Toronto, December 9, noon. Women and Children's Peace March. Women Opposing Wars Everywhere presents this peace march for women and children. Join us to demand an end to ... war on Afghani people; violence against women and children; and discriminatory/racist laws. There will be speakers, with sign language interpretation provided. Wear your favourite protest/union t-shirt and take part in our street theatre. Bring noisemakers. Starts at Liberal Party Headquarters, 10 St. Mary St. (south of Bloor). We will march to Armoury/Dundas, across from the U.S. Consulate. Contact: Women Opposing Wars Everywhere; wowe@sympatico.ca; tel: 416-415-2900 ex.3643.

Toronto, December 9, 1 pm. Afghanistan to Canada:The War and Terrorism. Science for Peace forum & teach-in. What's going on? How should we respond? What can you do? Canada's responsibility and what we should be doing; civil liberties, anti-terrorism bill (C-36) and racism; Middle-East dynamics & solutions; international responsibility and the legality of the conflict; refugee & human rights and the humanitarian response. Tentative location: OISE, 252 Bloor W. (St. George subway). Info: 416-555-6605, 416-978-8741, paul.hamel@utoronto.ca, scienceforpeace.sa.utoronto.ca.

Toronto, December 9, 2:30 pm. Stop the Bombing! Women share experiences and perspectives of war in a discussion session format, with videos. Presented by the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre / Multicultural Women Against Rape. Wheelchair accessible and childcare available. Location: Metro Hall, 55 John St.

Malton, Ontario, December 9, 3 pm. Stop Bill C-36. Forum and cultural event. Legal experts and social activists will discuss Bill C-36 and how it effects the South Asian community. Cultural event to commemorate the life of Kartar Singh Sarabha. Location: Malton Community Centre, 3540 Morning Star Drive. Contact: East Indian Workers Association, South Asia Left Democratic Alliance.

Toronto, December 10, 10 am. Rally for Human Rights and Women's Rights in Burma. Call on the Ontario Legislature to pass a long-promised resolution demanding the immediate release of Suu Kyi and all political prisoners and condemning the military govvernment's human rights abuses. Location: Queen's Park, Legislature. For more info: www.burmapeacecampaign.org, Karen Harrison, 416-604-5785.

Toronto, December 10, 12:30 pm. Protest Human Rights Violations in Canada on International Human Rights Day. Since September 11, immigrants and refugee claimants are being held in punitive segregation in Toronto jails and are being denied their rights. Buses leave downtown for the Toronto West Detention Centre at 12:30 pm. Buses return at 2:30 pm. To reserve a space on the bus, call Anti-Racist Action at 416-631-8835.

Victoria, December 10, 5 pm. Hanukah For Human Rights. News Conference and Candlelight Procession. Speakers include local
activists from Jews for Just Peace, the Victoria Iraq Solidarity Organization, Amnesty International and Dr. Liz Philipose (Political
Science, U of Victoria). Location: Victoria Public Library. Contacts: Liz Philipose, 250-598-3324 or 250-721-7496, Bobby Arbess,  250-959-1477 (evenings).

Victoria, December 10, 6:30 pm. From Durban to Afghanistan: Racism in the 21st Century. Speakers: Dr. Liz Philipos, activist and political scientist, University of Victoria; Rose Henry, community activist and educator; Harinder Dhillon, educator, activist and human right advocate. Location: Downtown Community Activity Centre (Pandora Project), 749 Pandora, east of Douglas. Contact: Capital Regional Race Relations Association, 250-380-7311.

Calgary, December 11, 12:15 pm. Calgary Interfaith Prayers for the World. Marking the Sept 11 terrorist attacks on the US. Our idea is to be visible and public, with people from different traditions standing together. Devonian Gardens (317 - 7 Avenue SW - 4 Floor TD Square). Sponsored by Calgary Interfaith Action Committee. Contact Rev. Bill Phipps.

Edmonton, December 11, 7 pm. Vigil for Peace. Location: Knox Metropolitan Church, 8307-109 Street. Parking is a bit scarce but there's some along the avenue or in the TD parking lot across the alley. We're doing the vigil every Tuesday until the conflict ends.

Victoria, December 12, 7 pm. Peace and Justice Vigil. Location: Cenotaph, Legislative Grounds. Information: Alison, 250-480-4854, vigil@justicewalk.ca.

Toronto, December 13, 5:30 pm. An Evening with Dr. Sima Samar. Winner of the John Humphrey Freedom Award for her outstanding human rights work. Dr. Samar, originally from Afghanistan but now in exile in Pakistan, has been educating and providing health care to women and girls in Afghanistan and refugee camps in Northern Pakistan. Location: OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor St W (east of St George). Contact: The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID), 416-594-3773, www.awid.org.

Toronto, December 14, 12 pm. Multi-Faith Vigil. NW corner Yonge and Dundas. Ask Torontonians to consider
the true and vast costs of the military attacks, and to work with us for a peaceful solution. Contact: Michael Polanyi,
Faith and Action Network, 416-690-0079.

Toronto, December 14, 630 pm. Dialogue Amongst Nations Mexico - Canada. Enjoy Virtuoso Classical Guitarist Victor Gabriel Sancshez and dancers just arrived from Mexico. Potluck dinner. Location Helmut and Renate Burkhardt's, 142 Balsam Ave. Tickets cost $20 each. Proceeds will go to IHTEC’s International School Peace Gardens for charitable purposes. Ticket sales Fernando Blasco, 416-862-1270 (30 only). Information julia@ihtec.on.ca, www.ihtec.on.ca.

Calgary, December 15, 12 pm. Rally for Peace and Against Racism. Weekly rally to unite for peaceful solutions to end violence, and demonstrate against the war and the racist backlash. Location: Memorial Park, 12 Avenue and 4 Street SW. Contact: Andrew Bruce, 403-244-7559, CCPAR@canada.com, Calgary Coalition for Peace and Against Racism.

Ottawa, December 15, 12 pm.   Weekly Demo. Location: York and Sussex. Demo contact: Bill, billandcolleen@comnet.ca. NOWAR contact: Angela, pinchero@hotmail.com.

Sechelt, B.C., December 15, 12 pm. Antiwar demonstration. The Sunshine Coast Peace Group. Location: Cenotaph Park at the corner of Wharf and Cowrie. Contact: http://www.user.dccnet.com/welcomewoods/SunshineCoastPeaceGroup/.

Toronto, December 15, 12 pm. Rally and March. Location: Nathan Phillips Square. Endorsements: September 11 Coalition, mob4glob, Al Awda Canada, Glamourous Outcasts. Info or endorse: defend_rights@hotmail.com.

Victoria, December 17, 7 pm. Words for Afghanistan. With Carol Shields, Don McKay and Marilyn Bowering. Hosted by Bill Richardson. A fundraiser for Oxfam's humanitarian relief in Afghanistan. Location: Belfry Arts Centre. Tickets: $10 at the door, or advance at Munro's Books or Belfry Arts Centre Box Office, 250-385-6815. For more info: Sara, 250-480-0602.

Edmonton, December 18, 7 pm. Vigil for Peace. Location: Knox Metropolitan Church, 8307-109 Street. Parking is a bit scarce but there's some along the avenue or in the TD parking lot across the alley. We're doing the vigil every Tuesday until the conflict ends.

Victoria, December 19, 7 pm. Peace and Justice Vigil. Location: Cenotaph, Legislative Grounds. Information: Alison, 250-480-4854, vigil@justicewalk.ca.

Toronto, December 21, 12 pm. Multi-Faith Vigil. NW corner Yonge and Dundas. Ask Torontonians to consider
the true and vast costs of the military attacks, and to work with us for a peaceful solution. Contact: Michael Polanyi,
Faith and Action Network, 416-690-0079.

Calgary, December 22, 12 pm. Rally for Peace and Against Racism. Weekly rally to unite for peaceful solutions to end violence, and demonstrate against the war and the racist backlash. Location: Memorial Park, 12 Avenue and 4 Street SW. Contact: Andrew Bruce, 403-244-7559, CCPAR@canada.com, Calgary Coalition for Peace and Against Racism.

Ottawa, December 22, 12 pm.   Weekly Demo. Location: York and Sussex. Demo contact: Bill, billandcolleen@comnet.ca. NOWAR contact: Angela, pinchero@hotmail.com.

Sechelt, B.C., December 22, 12 pm. Antiwar demonstration. The Sunshine Coast Peace Group. Location: Cenotaph Park at the corner of Wharf and Cowrie. Contact: http://www.user.dccnet.com/welcomewoods/SunshineCoastPeaceGroup/.

Edmonton, December 25, 7 pm. Vigil for Peace. Location: Knox Metropolitan Church, 8307-109 Street. Parking is a bit scarce but there's some along the avenue or in the TD parking lot across the alley. We're doing the vigil every Tuesday until the conflict ends.

Victoria, December 26, 7 pm. Peace and Justice Vigil. Location: Cenotaph, Legislative Grounds. Information: Alison, 250-480-4854, vigil@justicewalk.ca.

Toronto, December 28, 12 pm. Multi-Faith Vigil. NW corner Yonge and Dundas. Ask Torontonians to consider
the true and vast costs of the military attacks, and to work with us for a peaceful solution. Contact: Michael Polanyi,
Faith and Action Network, 416-690-0079.

Calgary, December 29, 12 pm. Rally for Peace and Against Racism. Weekly rally to unite for peaceful solutions to end violence, and demonstrate against the war and the racist backlash. Location: Memorial Park, 12 Avenue and 4 Street SW. Contact: Andrew Bruce, 403-244-7559, CCPAR@canada.com, Calgary Coalition for Peace and Against Racism.

Ottawa, December 29, 12 pm.   Weekly Demo. Location: York and Sussex. Demo contact: Bill, billandcolleen@comnet.ca. NOWAR contact: Angela, pinchero@hotmail.com.

Sechelt, B.C., December 29, 12 pm. Antiwar demonstration. The Sunshine Coast Peace Group. Location: Cenotaph Park at the corner of Wharf and Cowrie. Contact: http://www.user.dccnet.com/welcomewoods/SunshineCoastPeaceGroup/.

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