MAKING PEACE VIGIL Newsletter - September 12, 2024

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MAKING PEACE VIGIL Newsletter - September 12, 2024


GOOD READING & LISTENING & VIEWING:

SO MUCH MORE: NEW MURAL AIMS TO END STIGMA AROUND NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY
[ https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/ ... -community ]


HOW 'FINANCIALIZED' LANDLORDS MAY BE CONTRIBUTING TO RISING RENTS IN CANADA
[ https://www.cbc.ca/news/financialized-l ... -1.7307015 ]


DISTURBING AUDIO PLAYED IN COURT DURING WET'SUWET'EN' HEARING
[ https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/wet- ... -1.7312342 ]


NOVA SCOTIA RCMP APOLOGIZES TO BLACK COMMUNITY FOR WIDE-RANGING EFFECTS OF STREET CHECK (We need a few police apologizes in Regina)
[ https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/atl ... 259eb.html ]


MONTREAL KICKED CARS TO THE CURB & THRIVED
[ https://thewalrus.ca/montreal-kicked-ca ... d-thrived/ ]


HOW THE OPIOID CRISIS IS RAVAGING CANADA’S PRISONS
[ https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/how ... 2ff3d.html ]


CANADA’S TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM UNDER FIRE
[ https://theowp.org/history-repeats-itse ... nder-fire/ ]


CANADIAN FOREIGN POLICY HOUR, with Yves Engler
[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpNb_QCIb1s ]


ATOMIC BAMBOOZLE
[ https://watch.eventive.org/scnuclearfre ... a923de?m=1 ]


CANADA IS ENDING JEWISH NATIONAL FUND’S CHARITABLE STATUS
[ https://therealnews.com/canada-is-endin ... ble-status ]


CANADA SUSPENDS ARMS SALES TO ISRAEL THROUGH THE US
[ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/ ... ed-states/?
login=true ]


CIVIL SOCIETY COALITION CALLS ON CANADA TO STOP ALL ARMS TRANSFERS TO ISRAEL
[ https://www.ceasefire.ca/civil-society- ... to-israel/ ]


ISRAEL’s APARTHEID REGIME BEGINS TO FOCUS ITS GENOCIDAL RAGE ON LEBANON, with Dimitri Lascaris
[ https://dimitrilascaris.org/2024/09/10/ ... the-anger/ ]


TARIQ ALI ON U.S. & U.K. ARMING ISRAEL’S WAR ON GAZA, PAKISTAN PROTESTS & MACRON’S EMBRACE OF THE RIGHT
[ https://www.democracynow.org/2024/9/10/tariq_ali ]


“A HORRIFYING UNDERCOUNT”: RALPH NADER SAYS TRUE GAZA DEATH TOLL COULD BE MANY TIMES HIGHER
[ https://www.democracynow.org/2024/9/10/ ... death_toll ]


ROOTED AS THE OLIVE TREES: PALESTINIAN FARMERS’ FIGHT AGAINST LAND THEFT IN THE WEST BANK
[ https://therealnews.com/rooted-as-the-o ... -west-bank ]


TARTGETING CHILDHOOD: PALESTINIAN CHILDREN KILLED BY ISRAELI FORCES & SETTLERS IN THE OCCUPIED WEST BANK
[ https://www.dci-palestine.org/targeting ... _west_bank ]


FROM POLIO TO HEPATITIS, GAZA’S HEALTH CRISIS IS A TICKING TIME BOMB
[ https://therealnews.com/from-polio-to-h ... -time-bomb ]


RACHEL CORRIE’S PARENTS MOURN DEATH OF AYŞENUR EYGI, WARN OF ISRAELI MILITARY COVER-UP
[ https://www.democracynow.org/2024/9/9/a ... hel_corrie ]


JUSTICE FOR AYŞENUR EYGI: AS ISRAEL KILLS ANOTHER AMERICAN IN WEST BANK, WILL U.S. DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY?
[ https://www.democracynow.org/2024/9/9/aysenur_eygi ]


UN RIGHTS CHIEF: WORLD CAN'T ACCEPT ISRAEL'S 'BLATANT DISREGARD' OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
[ https://www.commondreams.org/news/volker-turk-israel ]


TOP EU DIPLOMAT WARNS ISRAELI IMPUNITY WILL LEAD TO WEST BANK BECOMING 'A NEW GAZA'
[ https://www.commondreams.org/news/josep-borrell-gaza ]


"UNTIL OUR LAST BREATH": JOURNALIST ANAS AL-SHARIF ON DOCUMENTING ISRAEL'S GENOCIDE IN GAZA EVERY DAY FOR 11 STRAIGHT MONTHS
[ https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/anas-al- ... thern-gaza ]


MASSIVE LONDON MARCH DEMANDS ISRAELI ARMS EMBARGO AFTER POLICE DROP RESTRICTIONS
[ https://www.commondreams.org/news/gaza-march-london ]


ATTACKS ON FRED HAHN ARE INTENDED TO DIVIDE THE LABOUR MOVEMENT
[ https://www.readthemaple.com/attacks-on ... newsletter ]


WHO CHIEF WARNS OF PERFECT STORM OF CRISES IN SUDAN AS WORLD TURNS ITS BACK
[ https://therealnews.com/who-chief-warns ... s-its-back ]


NATO—NOT A TENABLE OPTION, by David Swanson
[ https://www.pressenza.com/2024/09/nato- ... le-option/ ]


RICH COUNTRIES CRACK DOWN ON CLIMATE PROTESTS WHILE LECTURING ON RIGHTS ELSEWHERE: REPORT
[ https://www.commondreams.org/news/crack ... te-protest ]


EVENTS, WEBINARS, TV PROGRAMS, & FILMS:

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 11 am: WHAT IS THE STATE OF WELFARE IN CANADA?
[ https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/registe ... gistration ]


THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2 pm: UNDERSTANDING BILL 70—BEYOND A NATIONAL SECURITY STATE
[ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/registe ... gistration ]


THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 7 pm: JOIN CURATORS BERNARD FLAMAN AND TAK PHAM FOR A CONVERSATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXHIBITION ‘SPRING ON THE PRAIRIE: KIYOSHI IZUMI AND THE WORK OF IZUMI, ARNOTT AND SUGIYAMA,’ MACKENZIE ART GALLERY
Izumi, Arnott, and Sugiyama were the architects for our beautiful Central Library.
Spring on the Prairie: Kiyoshi Izumi and the work of Izumi, Arnott and Sugiyama celebrates the understated modernism of their buildings, highlighting the blend of durable materials and human-centric designs. The exhibition also features a selection of artwork from the MacKenzie’s Permanent Collection by significant Saskatchewan modernist artists—a selection that offers historical context and enriches the dialogue around Izumi’s architectural legacy.
[ https://mackenzie.art/event/spring-on-t ... -reception ]


SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 1-5:30 pm: DECOLONIZING OURSELVES. WE ALL DRINK FROM THE SAME WATER. ECHO VALLEY PROVINCIAL PARK, NEAR FORT QU’APPELLE
For further information:
[ https://secure.kairoscanada.org/index.p ... 213269_168 ]


SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 5 pm: AMNESTY BOOK CLUB PRESENTS CATHERINE HERNANDEZ
[ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/registe ... gistration ]

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17 NOON: ADDRESSING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SASKATCHEWAN THROUGH SECOND-STAGE HOUSING: AN OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH AND SETTING NEW DIRECTIONS
[ https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/registe ... gistration ]


TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 5:30 pm: HOUSING STRATEGY CALL
Join us as we kick off the next phase of our housing campaign! We'll share what we learned from Community Conversations and discuss the next steps for Leadnow in the fight for affordable housing for all.
[ https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/registe ... gistration ]


TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 5:30 pm: PHONE ZAP TO SUPPORT CLEAN ELECTRICITY
[ https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/pag ... petition/1 ]


TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 7 pm: AN EVENING TO CELEBRATE THE POSSIBILITY THAT IS EDUCATION, DARKE HALL, 2255 COLLEGE AVE - 6:30pm (doors open)
7pm-9pm Keynote speakers followed by open Q & A
9pm-10pm reception
Keynotes:
Dr. Cynthia B. Dillard, Dean of Education, Seattle University
Dr. Joel Westheimer, Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa
[ https://www.facebook.com/events/1156795555372601/ ]


TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 7 pm: ELDERS CLIMATE ACTION 10TH ANNIVERSARY—LEADING INTO THE FUTURE
[ https://secure.everyaction.com/2vgT3Hv3Zk6jdWOg0-8qcQ2 ]


WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 12:30 pm: ARMS EMBARGO AMBIGUITY—A DISCUSSION OF CANADIAN ARMS EXPORTS, HUMAN RIGHTS, & INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATONS
Sponsored by the Quakers, Canadian Friends Service Committee
[ https://pbicanada.org/2024/09/05/webina ... to-israel/ ]


WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 7 PM: SHOULD POLICE HAVE A LARGER ROLE IN INVESTIGATING SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES IN SASKATCHEWAN WORKPLACES? UNIVERITY OF REGINA, AD HUM 348
Presentation by Robert Stewart and Sean Tucker (University of Regina)
In nearly all cases where there is a serious injury or fatality in a Saskatchewan workplace, the related investigation is led by officers with the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. This presentation explores whether RCMP and local police services should have a greater role in investigating workplace health and safety incidents for potential criminal charges. The presentation begins with a review of the current regulatory enforcement measures and prosecution outcomes in Saskatchewan. Next, we provide an overview of the criminal code provision related to workplace safety, relevant police training, and developments in other jurisdictions related to police investigations of work-related safety incidents in Canada.


THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 9:30 am: SASKATCHEWAN SOLUTIONS- HUMAN TRAFFICKING ON THE PRAIRIES: BRINGING CONNECTIONS AND OPTIONS FOR SUPPORT
[ https://stopstoviolence.wildapricot.org/event-5794683 ]


FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 10 – 10:30 am: RAISING OF THE PEACE FLAG TO MARK INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY, REGINA CITY HALL
Come out and stand for peace and justice all year long.


TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, NOON: INVEST IN INDIGENOUS SOVEREIGNTY: A PANEL DISCUSSION WITH INDIGENOUS CLIMATE ACTION AT NYC CLIMATE WEEK 2024
[ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/registe ... gistration ]


WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 10 am: IN CONVERSATION WITH CANADA’S FIRST PRISONER OF CONSCIENCE: CHIEF DSTA’HYL
[ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/registe ... gistration ]


THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 6 pm: CATHERINE BLACKBURN ON HER EXHIBITION CALLED "NEW AGE WARRIORS," DUNLOP ART GALLERY, CENTRAL LIBRARY, LORNE ST & 12TH AVE
[ https://www.reginalibrary.ca/attend/programs/11790446 ]


SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 11:30 am: DEFENDING PEASANT RIGHTS
[ https://devp.org/en/campaign/reaping-our-rights/ ]


SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2 - 4:30 pm: ANTI-RACISM IN ACTION—A COMMUNITY WORKSHOP, UNITARIAN CENTRE, 2700 COLLEGE AVE - In-person at the Unitarian Centre
Ages 10 to 110 will discover ways to actively combat racism in daily life. Skilled speaker Melody Wood, Team Lead with Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan, will guide us to identify actions to help reduce interpersonal and systemic racism.
Details & REGISTER at [ https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/anti-racism ... 4133077257 ]
If you require Zoom access to participate, contact ufr.president@sasktel.net


TUESDAY OCTOBER 1, 4 pm: SENIORS FOR CLIMATE RALLY, SPEAKERS CORNER, ALBERT ST, NORTH END OF ALBERT ST BRIDGE
[ https://www.facebook.com/events/387585054171381/ ]


WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6 –FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8, 10 am – 5 pm EACH DAY: HUMAN RIGHTS TRAINING IN REGINA, MÂMAWÊYATITÂN CENTRE, 3355 6TH AVE
Stride Advocacy is hosting a three day intensive training in Regina to strengthen community-based human rights advocacy. Please share this opportunity with your networks!
This free training opportunity provides opportunities for advocates to strengthen their awareness and understanding of human rights and discrimination, network with other advocates and organizations, and build or enhance skills to advance the rights of communities/community members facing systemic barriers using the human rights mechanisms that exist for accountability.
To register: Human Rights Advocacy Training - Regina Tickets, Wed, 6 Nov 2024 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite
Lunch and snacks will be provided during the training. If you require any dietary needs or accessibility support to attend and be comfortable during the training, please reach out to our team at info@jhcentre.org and we’ll do our best to accommodate. There is no fee to participate; limited spots available.


THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7, 6:30 pm: VANDANA SHIVA GUEST SPEAKER AT BC CCPA
Details to follow.

NEW PETITIONS & OTHER ACTIONS:

JUSTICE FOR HASSAN DIAB
[ https://takeaction.ccla.org/justice-for-hassan-diab ]


A PARDON FOR JULIAN ASSANGE
[ https://www.action.assangecampaign.org.au/ ]


NIKE: PAY WORKERS IN THAILAND & CAMBODIA
[ https://action.eko.org/a/nike-just-pay-it ]


DEMAND THAT BAYER-MONSANTO STOPS SELLING TOXIC ROUNDUP!
[ https://action.foe.org/page/72761/action/1 ]


STOP TRUDEAU’S ANTI-PALESTINIAN HANDBOOK
[ https://www.cjpmecontent.org/stop_ihra_handbook ]


STOP FUELLING NETANYAHU’S WAR
[ https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/ca ... _gaza_1_1/ ]


OVERRIDE THE SECURITY COUNCIL & DEMAND IMMEDIATE PEACE IN GAZA
[ https://www.codepink.org/immediatepeace ]


TELL TRUDEAU & JOLY: DELIVER A TWO-WAY ARMS EMBARGO NOW
[ https://act.leadnow.ca/Trudeau-Joly-Arms-Embargo/ ]


END UNJUST DELAY: FINALIZE INIOLUWA'S CITIZENSHIP AND REUNITE HER WITH FAMILY IN ALBERTA
[ https://www.change.org/p/end-unjust-del ... in-alberta ]


- Making Peace Vigil