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Calendar of events to commemorate September 11

and oppose violence and war

September 2001

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Last updated: September 26, 6 pm ET.

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

Other links to events pages:

• Victoria Peace Coalition, http://justicewalk.ca
• Toronto Mobilization for Global Justice, www.mob4glob.ca/events.html
• Halifax, Be the Change, http://protest.net/bethechange

Toronto, Friday September 21, 7:30 pm   "Don't let tragedy turn into war"   OISE, 252 Bloor St W, Fri Sept 21 7:30 pm with Judy Rebick, Grace-Edward Galabuzi, Jorge Hurtado and Pam Frache. For more info call 416-537-1538

Vancouver, September 22, 9:30 am to 6 pm Antiwar Teach-in at Simon Fraser University held by MobGlob.

Halifax, September 22, 11:30 am. Peace and Anti-Racism Demonstration, Spring Garden Library. Please join us in a diverse and inclusive demonstration against the blind racism which fuels nationalistic anger and against beginning a war which can only be seen as an act of terrorism itself and indeed will breed more terrorist acts. There are solutions which do not involve violence. Let's make our vioces heard! For more information, please contact Craig Jeffery at 425 7857 or by e-mail at redroom99@hotmail.com.

Toronto, September 22, 12 pm   A Call for Non-Violence! Saturday September 22, 2001 12pm - Queen's Park. Join us as we gather at Queen's Park at noon and walk to the Liberal Party Headquarters at Yonge and St. Mary Street. Wear white to symbolize a commitment to non-violence. "The Liberal government has recently stated that Canada will stand with the US in retaliation for the brutal Sept 11th terrorist attack. We believe that we need to find other solutions, ones that will wage a real 'war' against terrorism by attempting to put a stop to violence of all kinds: economic, social, political, religious, and personal. Violence is the problem, not the solution." For more info, contact: Lauren Carter - 416.203.3573, or Roberto Verdecchia 416.535.2094. Organized by the Humanist Movement Centre of Cultures. Cross Canada Peace Project petition will be at Queen's Park (www.crosscanadapeaceproject.ca).

Vancouver, September 22, 1:30 pm March for Truth and Reconciliation begins at First Baptist Church Burrard and Nelson (Indigenous peoples and Chinese Christians in Action).

Vancouver, September 22, 2 pm Grandview Park Peace Caravan - displays - caravan starts at Victoria BC and goes across Canada.

Vancouver, September 22, 7:00 pm. A benefit evening for the Cross -Canada Caravan against sanctions and war. Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street (15th & Main) antiwar event -food, music, videos, speakers. $10 or by donation. There will be a short video on Iraq and a couple of very brief presentations. This is time for like minded people to get together and enjoy some music and lots of good vibes. Refreshments will be available. Organized by the Campaign to End Sanction Against the People of Iraq.

Winnipeg, September 23, 1 pm Rally for Peace and Against Racism and Intolerance. At the Legislature. Organized by an Ad Hoc group of community (labour, students-UM-UW-CMU, individual members of peace organizations, members of the Islamic community, members of the Mondragon collective) activists after an informal meeting at the Mondragon cafe which focused on the aftermath of the September 11 tragedy. You can help shape the message by bringing your own sign. Even if you can't make it, please help spread the word.

Toronto, September 23, 1:30-5:30 pm. We Must Plan to Stop the Terror of War Please come to a Spokescouncil meeting in the OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor St W (St. George Subway) to plan the event and to map out further actions for the fall - against vicious governments, against transnational corporate greed, and against war.  A better world is necessary!! Contact: Pam (campaigns@cfsontario.ca) or Jonathon (jonathon_hodge@yahoo.com).

Vancouver, Sunday September 23, 3 pm   This is a time for us to seek peace and to build a world of justice. We must call on our government to reject military retaliation. A Gathering for Peace in Vancouver BC on Sunday September 23rd at the Vancouver Art Gallery at 3:00 pm. We hope that other organizations and our members and supporters across the country will join us in organizing your own local Gathering for Peace on Sunday September 23rd. Cross Canada Peace Project petition will be in attendance (www.crosscanadapeaceproject.ca).

Toronto, Sunday September 23, 3 pm Toronto Residents in Partnership. The horror and devastation of recent events requires a renewal of FAITH IN THE CANADIAN WAY. This is an invitation to join with all Faiths, communities and residents of the City of Toronto to demonstrate the Canadian belief in the respect for the dignity of every person and to bring that message to our children. Please join Faith and justice leaders, including the Honourable Chief Justice Roy McMurtry, to help get the message to our children. At Metro Hall Square (55 John St.) - 3pm sharp.

Toronto, September 23, 7-9 pm. Meeting to discuss and organize agaisnt the racist backlash and war hysteria following the events of september 11th in the US. Location: metro hall, 55 john street, rooms 308/309.

Vancouver, September 24 9:30 am. Caravan Send Off at the Peace flame south end of Burrard bridge. Come out in support of our media event. Participate in escorting the caravan over the Burrard bridge in decorated vehicles, or join with those waving goodbye from the side-walk of the bridge. Svend Robinson will be speaking at the "send off" event. These events are organized by the Campaign to End Sanction Against the People of Iraq. For more information: Linda 604 904-2412, Ghada 604 669-3026, Lavina 604 942-2184.

Toronto, September 24, 6:30 pm. Coalition Against War and Racism meeting. 588 Queen St W ("The Meeting Place"), near Bathurst.

Toronto, September 26, 8 am. Vigil and leaflet to Stop War and Racism. Bathurst and St. Clair (morning rush hour). Toronto Action for Social Change, 416-651-5800.

Toronto, September 26, 5 pm. Vigil and leaflet to Stop War and Racism. Bloor and Spadina (evening rush hour). Toronto Action for Social Change, 416-651-5800.

Victoria, September 26, 7 pm. Peace Vigil at Legislature. To continue weekly and the night the bombing starts.

Victoria, September 27, 12-2 pm. "Terrorism and the USA: A Community Dialogue." With Greg Blue, Dr Mary-Wynne Ashford, Joe Moore and other resource people. Centennial Square (City Hall).

Yellowknife, September 27. Bridges not Bombs. Part reflection, part facilitating peoples to respond to the military build-up. Contact Suzette Montreuil for time and location, suzettemon@hotmail.com.

Toronto, September 28, 6:30 pm. Stop the War. Join other Canadians to demand an end to the war hysteria sweeping Canada. British anti-war activist Tariq Ali will speak at the OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor St W. Admission $5. For more information, e-mail Faline Bobier at fbobier@hotmail.com or call Tarek Fatah at 905-428-9669.

Toronto, September 28, 7 pm and Satuday September 29, 9 am. PEACE BRIGADES INTERNATIONAL 20th Anniversary Reunion. PBI is a non-governmental organisation which maintains international observer/accompaniment teams in areas of conflict (at the request of local organisations). The objective is to protect the political space of those who suffer repression due to their non-violent work in favour of human rights. Also: peace education & information. Sliding scale. Quake Meeting House, 60 Lowther. Info/register if possible: Rob Thompson pbican@web.ca 416-324-9737 http://www.web.net/~pbican/ .

Vancouver, September 29, 11 am Peace March, Victory Square (Cambie and Hastings), MobGlob.

Washington, DC, September 29, 12 pm. National March Against War and Racism. Meet at Lafayette. Join a new anti-war coalition: ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism). For more information: http://www.iacenter.org/.

Toronto, September 29, 1pm. Walk for Peace & Global Solidarity. Queen's Park, North Side. Part of a pan-Canadian Day of Action Against War and Racism. Toronto Mobilization for Global Justice, www.mob4glob.ca.

Toronto, September 29, 3 - 6 pm. Science for Peace 'Board Plus' meeting (all wecome) to discuss further activites for the peace movement. At OISE, 252 Bloor St W, room #8214.

To Canadian Peace Alliance Statement on Sept 11

To CPA Press Release on Sept 11 tragedy

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