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February 2002

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Last updated: February 7, 2002, 11:30 am  EST.

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

New York City, February 1, 9 am. Teach-in on World Economic Forum. Featuring workshops on: War in the Middle East; Civil liberties; Immigrant rights; Corporate-centred globalization; Domestic economic policies; Alternative visions from the progressive community. Location: Community Church, 35th between Park and Madison Avenues. Info: International ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War & End Racism), www.internationalanswer.org, ANSWER@afgj.org, 212-633-6646.

Toronto, February 1, 12 pm. Weekly vigil: Bombing breeds terror, justice brings peace. NW corner of Queen and Yonge. Weekly.

Ganges (Salt Spring Island, BC), February 1, 12 noon. Peace vigil at Centennial Park.

Toronto, February 1, 12:30 pm. Media Ethics Since September 11. Workshop organized by The Ethics Centre and the Media Studies Working Group Ryerson University. Speakers: Mark Crispin Miller, Professor of Media Studies, New York University; Trudy Govier, Philosopher, Author, and Lecturer; Jay Newman, Department of Philosophy, Guelph University. Location: Room 250, Second Floor, Jorgenson Hall, Ryerson University. Info: Alex Wellington, Department of Philosophy, Ryerson University, awelling@ryerson.ca, 416-979-5000, ext. 6162.

Saskatoon, February 1, 5:30 pm. !!!STOP THE BOMBING!!!NO EXPANSION OF THE WAR!!!PRESERVE OUR CIVIL LIBERTIES!!! Rally for Peace. Meet at the Vimy Memorial Bandshell, (on the West Riverbank between the Broadway Bridge and the Bessborough). Dress warmly! Continues each following Friday until the war ends.

Winnipeg, February 1, 7 pm. Actions and Words. A Concert for Winnipeg Activism. Musicians: Greg MacPherson (G7 Welcoming Committee Records); Keri McTighe (Nathan). Speakers: Carl Ridd and TBA. Location: U of W, Eckhardt-Gramette Hall. Tickets: $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Tickets available at: Project Peacemakers (745 Westminster); University of Winnipeg's Info Booth; Music Trader. Info: Project Peacemakers 204-775-8178 projectp@escape.ca.

New York City, February 2, 9 am. Demonstration against the World Economic Forum. 9 am: Meet 'em and Greet 'em. 11am: Mass Rally. From January 31 to February 4, corporate bosses from the world's largest transnationals and political leaders will meet in New York City for their annual World Economic Forum. In past years they met in Davos, Switzerland, but massive demonstrations forced a change in venue. The World Economic Forum will celebrate war in Afghanistan and the Middle East, attacks on civil liberties, and corporate tax cuts. The International ANSWER coalition calls for alternatives - jobs, health care, education, civil rights, and peace with justice - that reflect the needs of the vast majority of people. Location: front of Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 50th Street and Park Avenue. Note: Demo has been given permit by NYC Police Dept. Info: International ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War & End Racism), www.internationalanswer.org, ANSWER@afgj.org, 212-633-6646.

Toronto, February 2, 10 am. Canada's Anti-Terrorist Bill: Justice, Security and Human Rights: A Panel discussion on Bill C-36. With: Ann Jervis, Professor of New Testament Studies, Trinity and Wycliffe College, U of T; David Kilgour, MP - Edmonton South East, Secretary of State for Asia Pacific; Michael Battista: Immigration lawyer, one of the drafters of the Amnesty International brief on Bill C-36. Church of the Redeemer, 162 Bloor St W. 416-922-4948.

Hamilton, February 2, 12 noon. March against the war and in defence of civil liberties and human rights. Meet at City Hall for march, then forum to be held afterwards at Hamilton Public Library.

Calgary, February 2, 12 pm. Rally for Peace and Against Racism. Do you believe that war is not a solution to the horrible loss of life on September 11, 2001? Are you concerned about the racism and discrimination that is happening in our communities? Do you want the bombing of Afghanistan to stop? We hold weekly rallies 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). Weekly. Contact: Andrew Bruce, Calgary Coalition for Peace and Against Racism, 403-244-7559 or ccpar@canada.com.

Toronto, February 2, 1 pm. Solidarity March for the Argentinian people. Corrupt government, unsurmountable debt, devastated economy. Argentina is going through a major crisis; it is at the verge of a civil  war. 27 people killed in food riots. Argentinian people are suffering. Politicians only care about making personal profits while in power. WHO CARES ABOUT THE PEOPLE? We are mobilizing local support for the people of Argentina who are victims  of corruption and the sale of their country to foreign interests. Who are we?  We are a group of Canadians and Argentinians with family and  friends living in the crisis. Where:  Museum Subway  Station (in front of the ROM). Bring your pots and pans! Contact us:  can4arg@hotmail.com Visit:  http://canada4argentina@netfirms.com.

Ottawa, February 2, 2 pm. Pacifist Self-Defense. Nonviolent Peaceforce Canada Spring Training 2002. Facilitators: Richard Ostrofsky, (Aikido Instructor) and Mike Kaulbars (Peace and Environment Resource Centre). Location: 91A Fourth Ave., 1/2 block east of Bank St. Cost: $20 for waged, $10 for unwaged. Info: www.npcanada.org, 613-564-0999, pax@magma.ca.

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, February 4, 12:30 pm. Weekly Vigil for Peace and Justice. Location: Bridgewater Post Office. Info: Margery Dahn, Lunenburg, N.S., randm.dahn@ns.sympatico.ca.

Halifax, February 4, 7 pm. September 11: What does it mean for each of us? A Public Forum presented by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission in cooperation with Lester Pearson International, Dalhousie University. The panel discussion will focus on the Canadian reaction in a global context to the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. Panelists: Robin Arthur, Editor, Touch Base news magazine; Lee Cohen, Immigration lawyer; Lynwood Peters, The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq; S/Sergeant Bob Purcell, Special Advisor for Criminal Operations in Nova Scotia, RCMP; Viki Samuels, Coordinator of Race Relations and Affirmative Action, Nova Scotia Human Rights Commis sion; Mary-Woo Sims, former Chief Commissioner, British Columbia Human Rights Commission; Walter Thompson, Q.C., Halifax lawyer and civil libertarian. Rm. 105, Weldon Law Building, 6061 University. For more information, please contact the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission at (902) 424-4111 or e -mail mayam@gov.ns.ca.

Toronto, February 4, 7:30 pm. The Anti-War Movement in Europe. Speaker: John Rees, steering committee, Stop the War Coalition, UK and editor, International Socialism Journal plus video footage from London, UK protests. Koffler Institute, Rm 108, 569 Spadina Ave. Organized by the International Socialists, 416-537-1538, www.socialist.ca.

Cyberspace, February 6. (Runs to February 12). The Future of Conflict Prevention in the Post September 11 World. Public e-Symposium on Conflict Prevention. Panelists include conflict prevention experts from academia, government, UN and NGOs such as Mr. Joseph Montville (USA), Director, Preventive Diplomacy Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS); Ms. Sandra Melone (France), Executive Director, European Centre for Common Ground; Dr. Kevin Clements (New Zealand), Secretary General, International Alert; Mr. Johan Galtung (France), Director, Transcend; Mr.Wuria Karadaghy (Kurdish), UNDP/PEACE Senior Programme Coordinator, UNDP Afghanistan. The aim of this exciting initiative is to review, analyze and learn from the events of September 11 and to find out how they relate to the future of conflict prevention and will again bring together a number of experts from diverse backgrounds and regions. The e-Symposium will be structured as per a normal symposium with presentations, comments, open public discussions, responses and reviews. Location: Entirely on the Internet at www.dwcw.org/e-symposium. Register in Advance.

Victoria, February 6, 7 pm. Peace and Justice Vigil. Cenotaph, Legislative grounds. Weekly. Contact: Alison, 250-480-4854 or vigil@justicewalk.ca.

Toronto, February 7, 7 pm. "Responding to the New World Order After 9/11: Directions for Education, Media and Culture." The impact of 9/11 is everywhere: the justification for heightened security measures, pro and con sentiments in Canada and abroad regarding American decisions and the expanded role of the military; a resurgence of racism and a drastic reduction of civil rights; reappraisal of the goals of education; organized protests and the proliferation of alternative sources of information on the Web; the media and entertainment industries...soem of the important questions: How can people seeking a civil society effectively address these different sights of struggle? What will be the long term impact on our evolving culture? What should be the role of education, especially media education? The panel includes: Barrie Zwicker, media critic and host/producer of Vision TV's Media File, Rachel Giese, social activist and weekly columnist for the Toronto Star, Ali Mallah,a social worker and President of the Canadian Arab Federation, Toronto Chapter. Location: Auditorium of the Ontario Institute for the Study of Education (OISE), 252 Bloor at St. George. Sponsored by the Association for Media Literacy.

Edmonton, February 7, 7 pm. Terrorism and the Criminalization of Dissent. Before 9/11, 2001, there was 9/11, 1973. On that day, students in universities across Chile witnessed the end of their civil rights. Twenty-eight years later, Canadian students are also witnessing history, far reaching draconian laws threaten our basic freedoms. Is martial law around the bend? SWAG and SFT present a talk by former Chilean Student activists will discuss the 9/11/73 coup in Chile and its relevance to current Canadian events on Canadian campuses. Topics include a historical background, Bills C-35, C-36 and C-42, and the costs and benefits of activism in a hostile environment. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS! Location: the Alumni Room of the Student Union Building, University of Alberta. More information: email Eddie Spaghetti.

Sechelt, BC, Febuary 7, 7 pm. Weekly Peace Vigil. Cenotaph Park, corner of Wharf and Cowrie Streets. Contact: Sunshine Coast Peace Group, 604-885-4353 or roger_lagasse@dccnet.com.

Toronto, February 8, 9:15 am. Poverty, Crisis and Insecurity. Conference. Everything has changed, proclaimed the mainstream media after the horrific events of September 11. But from the vantage point of the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean, many things remain the same: persistent poverty, striking social and economic disparities, speculative capital and financial crises, environmental degradation, growing human insecurity, and expanding conflict zones. The conference will discuss these issues, what they signify for the future, and how citizens and social movements in the region are responding to the challenges. Keynote Speaker: Alejandro Benda, Nicaraguan intellectual and social activist, Director of Managua-based Centro de Estudios Internacionales (CEI), author of Power Lines: U.S. Domination in the New Global Order. Location: Senior Common Room, Third Floor, Founders College York University, Toronto. Info: A detailed program will be posted on the CERLAC website (www.yorku.ca/cerlac) closer to the date of the event. Contact: Marshall Beck, mbeck@yorku.ca,416-736-2100 ext. 88705.

Toronto, February 8, 12 pm. Weekly vigil: Bombing breeds terror, justice brings peace. NW corner of Queen and Yonge. Weekly.

Ganges (Salt Spring Island, BC), February 8, 12 noon. Peace vigil at Centennial Park.

Vancouver, February 8, 3 pm. Join the Teddy Bear Brigade's protest against Bills C35, C36, and C42. Protest against the so-called "anti-terrorist legislation." Meet at the south end of the Burrard Street Bridge. To continue every Friday until April 19, 2002. Sponsored by: Teddy Brigade. Contact: Clayton (604) 779-5428, artspoken@telus.net.

Saskatoon, February 8, 5:30 pm. !!!STOP THE BOMBING!!!NO EXPANSION OF THE WAR!!!PRESERVE OUR CIVIL LIBERTIES!!! Rally for Peace. Meet at the Vimy Memorial Bandshell, (on the West Riverbank between the Broadway Bridge and the Bessborough). Dress warmly! Continues each following Friday until the war ends.

Toronto, February 8, 7 pm. The Return of the Stranger: Unveiling the Islamic Way of Life. In light of recent world events, it is likely that many people have questions about Islam. This program is targeted to those individuals who wish to clarify various issues relating to the Islamic faith and practice. The aim of the program is to empower people by providing them with accurate information about Islam. In the long run, problems stemming from ignorance could prove detrimental to relationships among Canadians, especially in regards to unwarranted suspicion, mistrust, and racial hatred. This event is part of the Understanding Islam Series included at this time as part of Islam Awareness Week, which is taking place from Monday, February 4 to February 16, 2002 at the University of Toronto.Speaker: Dr. Jamal Badawi - Professor of Management and Islamic Studies, St. Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Where: Macleod Auditorium, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Circle, University of Toronto. Contact: Khaled Al-Qazzaz, Tel: (416) 237-0813, Cell: (416) 738-3385. Email: msa_uoft@yahoogroups.com, www.utoronto.ca/muslim/discover/index.htm. Presented by the Muslim Students' Association. Sponsored in part by the Students' Administrative Council.

Toronto, February 9, 10 am. Global War and Peace Teach-in. Location: OISE, Main Auditorium, 252 Bloor St. West. 10:30: Panel discussion; Speakers TBA. 11:30: Workshops- The International Picture: Afghanistan; India, Pakistan and Kashmir; Israel and Palestine; The Middle East, War and Imperialism; Plan Colombia; Cuba; The UN, International Laws and War; Islam: The Myths and the Reality. 1:45: Workshops- The war at Home; Trade Unionists Against the War; Immigration and Racism in Canada; Criminalizing Dissent; The War Budget; Muslim Women in Canada; Inter-faith Workshop on Peace; Non-violent Solutions. Info/registration: Toronto Peace Action Coalition, toanti_war@hotmail.com.

Hamilton, February 9, 11:30 am. Iraq Sanctions Conference. The Effects of Sanctions on Health: A Case Study on the Gulf. Did you know? Every hour seven children die of malnutrition and preventable diseases because Iraq lacks clean water and medicine (WHO). Over 1.5 million children are dead in Iraq as a result of the economic sanctions (UNICEF 1997). Speakers: Felicity Arbuthnot - Irish freelance journalist; prolific writer on and traveler to iraq; Denis Halliday - Former Assistant Secretary General of the UN and humanitarian coordinator, Iraq; Dr. Richard Garfield - Director of Nursing at Columbia University; studied
mortality in Iraq under sanctions; Dr. Thomas Nagy -Professor of Expert Systems at George Washington U; writer
on U.S. knowledge of sanctions' effects on Iraq's water and sewage systems; Dr. Peter Pellet - Professor of Nutrition at University of Massachusetts; led 2 UN Food and Agriculture missions to Iraq. Location: McMaster University Health Sciences Center, 1280 Main Street West. Cost: $20 ($15 for students) (Includes lunch and refreshments). For more information please visit the conference website: www.iraqsanctions.cjb.net. Space limited.   Reserve your spot! Contact: moubarr@yahoo.com.

Calgary, February 9, 12 pm. Rally for Peace and Against Racism. Do you believe that war is not a solution to the horrible loss of life on September 11, 2001? Are you concerned about the racism and discrimination that is happening in our communities? Do you want the bombing of Afghanistan to stop? We hold weekly rallies 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). Weekly. Contact: Andrew Bruce, Calgary Coalition for Peace and Against Racism, 403-244-7559 or ccpar@canada.com.

Winnipeg, February 9, 12 noon. Stop the war on dissent! No to Canada’s violating the Geneva Conventions on War! Rally at the Law Courts (Kennedy & York). I hope you will join the Winnipeg Coalition Against War and Racism this Saturday, Feb. 9 for an EMERGENCY RALLY against Canada’s decision to violate the Geneva Conventions on the conduct of war, and to support the right of dissent while Canada is involved an illegal war. Ottawa’s decision to violate the Geneva Conventions is a very serious development. Canadian soldiers are under orders to violate the Geneva Convetions on war. People may remember that the Nuremburg Tribunal which tried Nazi war criminals after the Second World War declared the defence of "following orders" to be invalid. Also, it is no honour to fight in an illegal war and that this rally is important to mobilize public opinion for alternative solutions to end terrorism. Placard-making: Saturday, 10 a.m. at the Workers Organizing Resource Centre, 205 Notre Dame (at Portage). Sponsored by: Winnipeg Coalition Against War and Racism. Info: 204-775-8178, 204-453-3994.

Toronto, February 9, 1 pm. "Globalization and Wartime Politics," Mob4Glob PopEd Workshops - Wartime Security: the New Face of Globalization. Metro Hall, 55 John St (South of King St). mob4glob@tao.ca, 416-208-0785, www.mob4glob.ca.

Toronto, February 9, 9 pm. Funk This War! a fundraiser for the anti-war movement in TO. Live band performance by The Funkanauts. Performance by MC Wicho plus spoken word. Funk Beats supplied by DJ 1.8.7. Inside The Comfort Zone, 486 Spadine Ave (corner of Spadina and College). For more information, contact 416-295-8404. Presented by YL and the Coalition Against War and Racism (CAWL).

Toronto, February 10, 4 pm. People's Struggles Against Globalization and US Domination in the Philippines. Come hear from Ricky Esguerra of the Philipines Solidarity Group (PSG). This is part of the Solidarity Sundays series, running the second Sunday of each month at OISE. Before coming to Canada in the early 1990s, Ricky was an instructor at the University of the Philipines at Manila, in its Political Science and International Development Department. Since coming to Canada, he has worked very actively as a member of the PSG. This event is free but donations will be accepted. All donations will go towards organizing protests against the G8 meetings being held in Kananaskis, Alberta this summer. Location: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), 252 Bloor St. W. (Bloor and St. George). Contact: Toronto Mobilization for Global Justice (mob4glob), mob4glob@tao.ca, tel: 416-208-0785.

Calgary, February 10, 7 pm. Depleted Uranium: The Invisible Weapon. Depleted Uranium weapons are the 'great weapons of the 21st Century'. They are extremely effective-they can penetrate a bullet proof vest even a tank. And they are extremely cheap to manufacture - The perfect weapon of War. Yet this is a part of the war that continues to affect civilians and soldiers alike after the fighting has ceased. In the United States - of the almost 700,000 troops that were sent to the Gulf during the Gulf war approximately 100,000 of them are suffering from Gulf War Syndrom, And Leukemia in Iraq has sky rocketed since the war-where Iraq now has the highest rate of this disease in children in the world. All of these illnesses are believed to be a result of exposure to Depleted Uranium (a waste product of the nuclear industry).DU is the 'agent orange'of our generation-Currently it is being used in Afghanistan. Please join us for an insightful video followed by a great discussion period. Location: upper lounge; Parkdale United Church (2919 - 8 Avenue NW). Sponsored by Canadian Network to End Sanctions on Iraq: CANESI/Calgary. Contact: Julie Hrdlicka, (403) 270-9669, canesicalgary@cadvision.com  http://www.canesi.org/.

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

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, February 11, 12:30 pm. Weekly Vigil for Peace and Justice. Location: Bridgewater Post Office. Info: Margery Dahn, Lunenburg, N.S., randm.dahn@ns.sympatico.ca.

Vancouver, February 12, 6:30 pm. Vancouver activists will gather to protest former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who is speaking at the Orpheum. Props will include a 5 metre coffin and 200 dolls representing daily death toll in Iraq, of which she said "The price is worth it". Our objective is to educate the public, and those entering the theatre, about the terrible consequences of the US policies in Iraq and elsewhere, and Canada's complicity with these policies. We do not intend to try and stop Albright from entering, but we intend to let her know we will not forget the part she has played in these crimes against innocent children. Organised by CESAPI and MAWAR.  For details call (604)737-1299 or email cesapivan@yahoo.ca; see also critical Albright biography at http://www.zpub.com/un/un-ma.html .

Vancouver, February 12, 7 pm. Amnesty International Vancouver Group 17 presents a forum on torture. Panel includes Dr. Ya Ya de Andrade (Psychologist), Frances MacQueen (Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture), Soe Kyaw Thu (Burma Roundtable) and Don Wright (Amnesty International). Everyone welcome. In the Peter Kaye Room. No charge for admission. Information: dwright@amnesty.ca

Victoria, February 12, 7:30 pm. Global Terrorism: What it Means for Canada. UVic Public Lecture Series and Community Forum. Speaker: Dr. Gordon Smith, Executive Director, Centre for Global Studies, UVic. Location: Elliot Building, Room 168, University of Victoria. Info: Free, but must register at 250-472-4747, quoting course code: ASPI 183 2002S1 C01.

Toronto, February 13, 12 noon. Love Your Neighbours, Don't Imprison Them!St. Valentine's Eve Walk for Canada's Disappeared. A Walk in Support of Those Wrongfully Detained, A Walk to End Canadian Racism, A Walk to Get Canada Out of the Wars against Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Poor of the World. St. Valentine was a war resister who was no stranger to prison for his
acts of resistance. St. Valentine's Eve, meet at the Don Jail (Broadview and Gerrard), walk through downtown Toronto, winding up at the U.S. Consulate (360 University). The Don Jail is located on Don Jail Roadway, just north and slightly west of Broadview and Gerrard (take the Bloor/Danforth subway to Broadview station, catch any streetcar going south, get off at Gerrard, you'll see
the Don Jail on your right). Walk: Through some of the poorest areas of downtown Toronto, with stops to offer hearts of compassion to the Immigration and Refugee Board, to demand homes, not bombs at the Moss Park Armoury, and to present a letter at the U.S. Consulate demanding the return to Canada of  wrongfully imprisoned Pakistani-Canadian Shakir Baloch, shackled in the U.S. since mid-September under abominable conditions, as well as other Canadians suffering similar plights. Why St. Valentine's? Because the man for whom a disgustingly commercial holiday is named was in fact a resister to war and injustice. The days of the Roman Empire are very much like our own, what with massive violence to protect the wealth of the privileged few. In the ancient Roman Empire, Emperor Claudius II banned rituals leading to love and marriage, as young men in love or who married were reluctant to join the army, for which Claudius was having recruitment troubles. Although the Emperor declared engagements and marriages to be illegal, a priest called St. Valentine felt the Emperor's dictates were unjust and started to conduct marriages in secret. Once his activities became known he was jailed and later executed, in part for helping Christian prisoners escape. Sponsored by Toronto Action for Social Change, (416) 651-5800; tasc@web.ca.

Victoria, February 13, 7 pm. Peace and Justice Vigil. Cenotaph, Legislative grounds. Weekly. Contact: Alison, 250-480-4854 or vigil@justicewalk.ca.

Calgary, February 13, 7:30 pm. Civil Liberties in the Wake of September 11th. Ploughshares Calgary continues its analysis of the effects of 09/11 on our everyday lives. In this session, speakers Rebecca Anderson and Robert Moskovitz will examine the fluid balance between the rights of the individual and the needs of the community. If we are willing to sacrifice liberties in the face of the terrorist threat, do we also accept that liberty is easier to give away than to reclaim? Where should the balance lie? And specifically, what are we talking about here? Location: Parkdale United Church (2919 - 8 Avenue NW). Contact Person: Kerry Duncan McCartney, Phone: (403) 270-7366, E-mail: projectp@cadvision.com, http://www.cadvision.com/projectp/.

Toronto, February 14, 7 pm. Teach-in on "Africa's World War." End the silence, end the occupation of DR Congo. How the IMF, the World Bank, Europe and North America are Backing Plunder and Genocide in the Great Lakes Region. Guest Speakers: N'sanda Buleli - PhD History, University of Laval; Guy Muhindo - Statistician Economist, PhD Candidate, University of Laval. Includes Raw Video Documentary Footage of Conditions in Occupied Areas. Where: OISE Auditorium - 252 Bloor Street. Sponsored by the Coalition Against War and Racism (CAWR)

Sechelt, BC, Febuary 14, 7 pm. Weekly Peace Vigil. Cenotaph Park, corner of Wharf and Cowrie Streets. Contact: Sunshine Coast Peace Group, 604-885-4353 or roger_lagasse@dccnet.com.

Ottawa, February 15, 9 am. (Runs to February 16). Peace and Global Awareness in your Classroom. A winter weekend for secondary and elementary student teachers who want to incorporate peace, human rights, environment, native issues, gender equity, global development into their classroom teaching. This is a hands-on, participatory event for learning, sharing and growing with inservice peace and global educators, speakers, NGOs and activists. You'll come away with classroom-ready materials and important teaching skills. Bonnenfant YM/YWCA Outdoor Centre (just outside Ottawa). $30 covers one night, meals and transportation. Space is limited, contact Ruth Anderson at r.anderson@cyberus.ca or phone 613-236-9858. Presented by the Global Education Network and Educating for Peace www.global-ed.org.

Toronto, February 15, 12 pm. Weekly vigil: Bombing breeds terror, justice brings peace. NW corner of Queen and Yonge. Weekly.

Ganges (Salt Spring Island, BC), February 15, 12 noon. Peace vigil at Centennial Park.

Vancouver, February 15, 3 pm. Join the Teddy Bear Brigade's protest against Bills C35, C36, and C42. Protest against the so-called "anti-terrorist legislation." Meet at the south end of the Burrard Street Bridge. To continue every Friday until April 19, 2002. Sponsored by: Teddy Brigade. Contact: Clayton (604) 779-5428, artspoken@telus.net.

Saskatoon, February 15, 5:30 pm. !!!STOP THE BOMBING!!!NO EXPANSION OF THE WAR!!!PRESERVE OUR CIVIL LIBERTIES!!! Rally for Peace. Meet at the Vimy Memorial Bandshell, (on the West Riverbank between the Broadway Bridge and the Bessborough). Dress warmly! Continues each following Friday until the war ends.

Toronto, February 16, 10:30 am. Globalization, War and Imperialism. A dayschool of marxist ideas sponsored by the International Socialists. Schedule: 10:30-11:45: From Vietnam to Afghanistan: Imperialism in the modern age. Speaker: Michelle Robidoux. 12:00-1:15: Palestine:The new Intifada and the crisis in the Middle East. Speaker: Jonathon Hodge. 1:15-2:15: Lunch. 2:15-3:30: From boom to crisis: what¹s behind the recession. Speaker: Paul Kellogg. 3:45-5:00: Faultlines in the empire: Can US imperialism be stopped? Speaker: Pam Johnson. 7:00-9:00: From Anti-Capitalism to anti-war, what now for the movement? Speaker:Michelle Robidoux. Location: Sid Smith Building, University of Toronto, 100 St. George St. Room 1073.

Calgary, February 16, 12 pm. Rally for Peace and Against Racism. Do you believe that war is not a solution to the horrible loss of life on September 11, 2001? Are you concerned about the racism and discrimination that is happening in our communities? Do you want the bombing of Afghanistan to stop? We hold weekly rallies 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). Weekly. Contact: Andrew Bruce, Calgary Coalition for Peace and Against Racism, 403-244-7559 or ccpar@canada.com.

Toronto, February 16, 1 pm. "Refugees: Bearing the Burden of the New Security Measures," Mob4Glob PopEd Workshops - Wartime Security: the New Face of Globalization. Do you have questions about Canada’s Bill C-36 and other post-September 11 security measures? Are you concerned about the erosion of civil liberties? Do you want to know more about the global context in which these bills have been implemented? What kinds of legislation are being passed around the world — and why? This workshop series is a chance to learn about and discuss both the local and global impacts of the new security measures which are sweeping the western world. Come out and get the big picture in a small and interactive group setting! Come learn what you can do to make your views heard, and plan for action! Admission is free. But space will be limited, so pre-registration is strongly encourages. Please contact Mob4Glob A.S.A.P. to register. Metro Hall, 55 John St (South of King St). mob4glob@tao.ca, 416-208-0785, www.mob4glob.ca.

Toronto, February 16, 1 pm. Stand Up Against Inhumane Treatment of Refugees. Immigrants and refugee claimants are being held in solitary confinement in Toronto jails and are being denied their rights. There have been cases of people being denied access to basic sanitation and medical care. Hearings are being held in jail cells using video cameras instead of detainees' live presence in courtrooms. At the Celebrity Inn, families are split up as the men are kept in a separate wing from the women and children. What else is going on at the Toronto West Detention Centre and the Celebrity Inn? Why aren't the authorities telling the public who is being held, and why? We demand: No punitive segregation! No secret hearings! Full disclosure of information on post-9/11 detainees! Rights and dignity for detainees! Amnesty for undocumented migrants! An end to secrecy!Rally at ... Celebrity Budget Inn (Airport Rd. just north of American Dr.); and Toronto West Detention Centre (111 Disco Rd.). Buses leave at 1 p.m. from downtown Toronto, returning at 4 p.m. To reserve a space on the bus, or for more information, call 416-631-8835. E-mail: headsup@tao.ca. Organized by the Heads Up Collective (Colours of Resistance), Anti-Racist Action, and OCAP-Immigration.

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, February 18, 12:30 pm. Weekly Vigil for Peace and Justice. Location: Bridgewater Post Office. Info: Margery Dahn, Lunenburg, N.S., randm.dahn@ns.sympatico.ca.

Victoria, February 19, 7:30 pm. Getting Past "Culture Clash": Sources, Escalation, and Interventions for Deep-Rooted Conflict. Speaker: Catherine Morris, LL.M., associate of UVic's Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives. Location: Murray and Anne Fraser Building, Room A159. Info: Free, but must register at 250-472-4747, quoting course code: ASPI 183 2002S1 C01.

Victoria, February 20, 7 pm. Peace and Justice Vigil. Cenotaph, Legislative grounds. Weekly. Contact: Alison, 250-480-4854 or vigil@justicewalk.ca.

Toronto, February 21, 9 am. Runs through February 24. YouCAN! International Youth Conference on Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution. Resolve It 2002 - A Peace Odyssey. YouCAN! is excited about the opportunity to build our Third International Conference as it provides an opportunity for young Canadians and youth from around the world to peacefully resolve conflict. This event is completely organized and run for-youth-by-youth and we are seeking to invite 400 diverse youth from across Canada and 150 youth from around the world. This conference provides the opportunity not only to learn about techniques and options in developing the individual skills necessary for peacebuilding, but also affords the experience of developing lifetime bonds with participants from all across the country and around the world. Broadening their horizons, these youth will interact together in an environment that is safe, friendly and conducive towards information sharing and networking.  Our Objectives: 1 To give youth, youth serving agencies, federal and provincial governments across Canada the opportunity to network, share best practices and develop action plans in the area of youth conflict resolution and violence prevention. 2 To integrate the skills and processes of conflict resolution into the Canadian youth culture and promote the peaceful resolution of personal, community and societal conflicts. 3 To establish a Canadian network of youth peacebuilders that take action on issues that concern them. 4 To highlight, affirm and empower youth peacebuilders and encourage these youth to take responsibility for dealing positively with conflict and work together with adults to build peaceful communities. If you are interested in attending this conference, please visit our web-site at www.youcan.ca to download the the registration package. Please feel free to call us toll free at 1-888-4YouCAN (496-8226), by fax at 1-(613) 233-3700, or by e-mail at info@youcan.ca .  If you are in Toronto please contact Neil Richardson at (416) 939-3413.

Montreal, February 21, 6:30. "Future of the Arab World: Globalization a Dream or a Nightmare" by Dr. Atif Kubursi. Atif.A. Kubursi teaches Economics at McMaster University; he joined McMaster in 1969 as assistant professor. Since 1981, Dr. Kubursi has held the rank of full professor. Dr. Kubursi also taught economics at Purdue University in Indiana, USA, was a senior visiting scholar at Cambridge University, UK., and lectured and consulted at Harvard. See: http://socserv.socsci.mcmaster.ca/kubursi/. On April 8th 2000, Dr.Kubursi, along with a group of other well known scholars of Palestine, took part in a right of return conference in Boston University where he urged Palestinians to pursue restitution from Israel in the same manner that Jews have sought money from Germany and Austria. He estimated Palestinian property losses are $146 billion, lost income $300 billion and psychological losses $281 billion. Location: McGill University, Stewart biological building, room s13  -  1205 Dr. Penfield.

Toronto, February 21, 7 pm. Palestine and the Struggle for Global Justice. This public forum features Samer Elastrash, a Palestinian activist and English Literature student at Concordia University. As a third world liberation activist, Samer has organized with several groups in Montreal, including Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights and AGIR (anti-imperialist group). He is currently a councillor in the Concordia Student Union. Samer will discuss the following questions: How does the situation in Palestine fit into the logic of neo-liberalism? What can activists in the global justice movement learn from the Palestinian struggle? How can activists in the west participate in the fight for a just peace in Palestine? Where: Sid Smith Hall, Room 1069, 100 St. George St. This forum is sponsored by the New Socialist Group tel: 416-969-3209.

Sechelt, BC, Febuary 21, 7 pm. Weekly Peace Vigil. Cenotaph Park, corner of Wharf and Cowrie Streets. Contact: Sunshine Coast Peace Group, 604-885-4353 or roger_lagasse@dccnet.com.

Toronto, February 22, 9 am. Runs through February 24. YouCAN! International Youth Conference on Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution. Resolve It 2002 - A Peace Odyssey. See full listing February 21.

Toronto, February 22, 12 pm. Weekly vigil: Bombing breeds terror, justice brings peace. NW corner of Queen and Yonge. Weekly.

Ganges (Salt Spring Island, BC), February 22, 12 noon. Peace vigil at Centennial Park.

Vancouver, February 22, 3 pm. Join the Teddy Bear Brigade's protest against Bills C35, C36, and C42. Protest against the so-called "anti-terrorist legislation." Meet at the south end of the Burrard Street Bridge. To continue every Friday until April 19, 2002. Sponsored by: Teddy Brigade. Contact: Clayton (604) 779-5428, artspoken@telus.net.

Saskatoon, February 22, 5:30 pm. !!!STOP THE BOMBING!!!NO EXPANSION OF THE WAR!!!PRESERVE OUR CIVIL LIBERTIES!!! Rally for Peace. Meet at the Vimy Memorial Bandshell, (on the West Riverbank between the Broadway Bridge and the Bessborough). Dress warmly! Continues each following Friday until the war ends.

Mahone Bay, NS, February 22, 7:30 pm. Viewing of video by Frank Dorrel entitled" What I've Learned About U.S. Foreign Policy." This is an excellent compilation of 10 documentaries illuminating the destructive policies of CIA, Pentagon and US Government around the world. Good background for understanding present war in Afghanistan. The event will take place at The Mahone Bay Centre, (the former Mahone Bay School) in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. Contact:  randm.dahn@ns.sympatico.ca

Toronto, February 23, 9 am. Runs through February 24. YouCAN! International Youth Conference on Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution. Resolve It 2002 - A Peace Odyssey. See full listing February 21.

Calgary, February 23, 12 pm. Rally for Peace and Against Racism. Do you believe that war is not a solution to the horrible loss of life on September 11, 2001? Are you concerned about the racism and discrimination that is happening in our communities? Do you want the bombing of Afghanistan to stop? We hold weekly rallies 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). Weekly. Contact: Andrew Bruce, Calgary Coalition for Peace and Against Racism, 403-244-7559 or ccpar@canada.com.

Toronto, February 23, 1 pm. "Borders: Open for Business, Closed to People," Mob4Glob PopEd Workshops - Wartime Security: the New Face of Globalization. Do you have questions about Canada’s Bill C-36 and other post-September 11 security measures? Are you concerned about the erosion of civil liberties? Do you want to know more about the global context in which these bills have been implemented? What kinds of legislation are being passed around the world — and why? This workshop series is a chance to learn about and discuss both the local and global impacts of the new security measures which are sweeping the western world. Come out and get the big picture in a small and interactive group setting! Come learn what you can do to make your views heard, and plan for action! Admission is free. But space will be limited, so pre-registration is strongly encourages. Please contact Mob4Glob A.S.A.P. to register. Metro Hall, 55 John St (South of King St). mob4glob@tao.ca, 416-208-0785, www.mob4glob.ca.

Ottawa, February 23, 3 pm. Paying The Price: Killing The Children Of Iraq. Documentary on Iraq Sanctions by John Pilger and Dennis Haliday. Did you know? Every hour seven children die of malnutrition and preventable diseases because Iraq lacks clean water and medicine (WHO). Over 1.5 million children are dead in Iraq as a result of the economic sanctions (UNICEF 1997). Location: Ottawa Public Library, 120 Metcalf St. (Corner of Metcalf and Laurier) DATE: Saturday Feb. 23, 2002 Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm. A discussion will follow… Organized by: The Canadian Network to End Sanctions on Iraq-Ottawa canesi-ottawa@yahoo.ca, National Council on Canada Arab Relations canarab@iosphere.net, Canadian-Arab Students Association-Carleton University casa@monisys.ca, Arab Students Association-University of Ottawa uottawaasa@yahoo.ca.

Montreal, February 23, 7:30 pm. Dans le cadre des "Samedis anti-imperialistes" organisés par Le Drapeau Rouge, quatrième et dernière conférence sur le thème: "La participation du Canada dans la guerre imperialiste: de quel mouvement avons-nous besoin pour la combattre?" Au 2125, avenue De Lasalle, à Montreal (pres du metro Pie IX). Francais anglais. Pour renseignements: (514) 854-4890, redflag37@hotmail.com.

Toronto, February 23, 7:30 pm. Mob4Glob is hosting a G8 mobilization launch party at the Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. (south of Bloor St.) featuring report-backs from the New York City WEF demonstration, from Patty Barrera of Common Frontiers on the World Social Forum in Brazil, and others. DJs, live music, etc. Doors open at 7:30 pm, everyone is invited to attend come!

Toronto, February 24, 9 am. Runs through February 24. YouCAN! International Youth Conference on Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution. Resolve It 2002 - A Peace Odyssey. See full listing February 21.

Toronto, February 24, 10 am. Regional meeting of anti-globalization groups. This meeting is an opportunity for anti-globalization organizations or coalitions that organized around Quebec City or that have been formed since that time to share information and strategies (it is not a decisional meeting), with a particular focus on G8. To that end, groups that have plans in the works or assessments they would like to circulate are invited to send them in advance of the meeting so they can be distributed ahead of time. Delegates that require billeting should contact Sid Lacombe, 416-536-0994 or e-mail sid_lacombe@yahoo.com (please specify which nights you would like billeting for). AGENDA: 1. Introductions/ Go-around. 2. Agenda. 3. Report from Red Deer spokescouncil. 4. Report from Ottawa consulta. 5. Report from Porto Alegre. 6. G8 organizing roundtable. Location: DEC Bookroom, 836 Bloor St. West.

Toronto, February 24, 12 pm. Seeds of Peace Fundraiser and Information Session. Poetry, Art Show, Tarot cards, Ayurveda, Sketchings, Henna, Pietry, Refreshments. Location: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. (S. of Bloor, W. of Runnymede). For more info call 416 762-5867.

White Rock, BC, February 24, 3:30 pm. To Afghanistan With Love: A Benefit Dinner for the Women of Afghanistan. This event is sponsored by the Surrey Teachers' Peace and Global Educators, the B.C. Afghan Association, and the Vancouver chapter of Women 4 Women Afghanistan . Proceeds will go to  Women 4 Women Afghanistan to support educational centers in Afghanistan. The speaker for this event is Khadija Shah an Afghan woman who is living in Canada. Khadija will outline the current situation  in Afghanistan and provide concrete examples of ways that Canadians can help to improve the living conditions for Afghan people.  Khadija is related to Dr. Sima Samar who is the current Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan.  A short video of Dr. Sima Samar¹s speech given at SFU Vancouver in Dec. 2001 will be shown. Dinner will be served at 4:30. There will be a vegetarian option. Sunday, February 24th at the Hungry Heart Cafe, 15182 Buena Vista Ave. Tickets are $18.  To buy a ticket please call Beata Hittrich 604-433-9765 or Bev Ford 604-531-0276. Space is limited, so please buy your ticket soon.  The B.C Afghan Association would like to request donations of school supplies to send to Afghanistan. Donations of school supplies can be brought to this event.

Victoria, February 24, 7 pm. Democracy and Social Justice: A conversation among neighbours. This will be the first of our anticipated neighbourhood discussion groups. Place: Garry Oak room. Fairfield Community Place, 1330 Fairfield Rd (behind Sir James Douglas School). Date: Sunday, February 24. 7-8:30 pm. Victoria Peace Coalition http://vicpeace.ca/.

Vancouver, February 24, 7:30 pm. Peace in the City. A Celebration of peace through music, chant, scripture readings, reflection, healing and silent meditation. Music of George Harrison, Ron Klusmeier, Julie blue and Taize will be performed by Peace in the City Band. Canadian Memorial Church & Centre for Peace, West 15th and Burrard, Vancouver. An offering will be collected in support of the ongoing work of the Centre for Peace.

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, February 25, 12:30 pm. Weekly Vigil for Peace and Justice. Location: Bridgewater Post Office. Info: Margery Dahn, Lunenburg, N.S., randm.dahn@ns.sympatico.ca.

Victoria, February 26, 7:30 pm. An Analysis of Responses in the Middle East. Speakers: Dr. Andrew Rippin, Dept. of History and Dean, Faculty of Humanities, and Dr. Martin Bunton, Dept. of History, UVic. Location: Murray and Anne Fraser Building, Room A159. Info: Free, but must register at 250-472-4747, quoting course code: ASPI 183 2002S1 C01.

Vancouver, February 27, 7 pm. IWD Community Forum. Women Resist Neo-liberal Globalization! - a community forum to build our understanding about the US-led wars of aggression, the cuts in BC, and building grassroots organizing. Location: Kalayaan Centre, 451 Powell St. Contact: Grassroots Women grassrootswomen@aol.com.

Victoria, February 27, 7 pm. Peace and Justice Vigil. Cenotaph, Legislative grounds. Weekly. Contact: Alison, 250-480-4854 or vigil@justicewalk.ca.

Sechelt, BC, Febuary 28, 7 pm. Weekly Peace Vigil. Cenotaph Park, corner of Wharf and Cowrie Streets. Contact: Sunshine Coast Peace Group, 604-885-4353 or roger_lagasse@dccnet.com.

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