Council of Canadians CONF: Saskatoon, SK- Oct. 24-27, 2013

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Council of Canadians CONFERENCE: Saskatoon, SK - Oct. 24-27, 2013

Groundswell: Grassroots Power in the Age of Extreme Energy

[ http://www.canadians.org/conference ]

Press Release August 27, 2013

The Council of Canadians' Annual Conference and Business Meeting - October 25 - 27, 2013, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

This year, our Annual General Meeting moves to the prairie plains in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We will bring together members, chapter activists, supporters and allies for a dynamic weekend event that includes a public forum, workshops, panels and more. On behalf of our Saskatoon Chapter and regional hosts, Board members Rick Sawa, Bill Moore-Kilgannon and Lois Frank, we invite you to join us in Saskatoon for this inspiring event.

Groundswell: Grassroots Power in the Age of Extreme Energy will look at the power of communities in Saskatchewan and across Canada to stand up to corporations and governments to protect our shared environment, our jobs and the democratic process.

We hope to see you there!

Friday, October 25, 2013 - 7:00pm to Sunday, October 27, 2013 - 12:00pm
Advance registration
[ https://donate.canadians.org/conference ]
Closes at 5:00 p.m. EDT October 17.

Thursday, October 24
Gasland and Gasland II Screening
Broadway Theatre, 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Join us, and Academy Award nominated director Josh Fox, for a special screening of Gasland and Gasland II

Friday, October 25
Public Forum: Groundswell
Delta Bessborough, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Admission: Pay what you can. (Suggested donation of $10.) All welcome.

Keynote speakers:
•Maude Barlow, National Chairperson, The Council of Canadians
•Josh Fox, Documentary filmmaker and environmental activist
•Erica Lee, Student, and Idle No More activist
•Larry Hubich, President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour
•Welcome from Tribal Chief Felix Thomas

Saturday, October 26
Groundswell Conference (registration required)
[ https://donate.canadians.org/conference ]
Delta Bessborough
Join us for a day of interactive workshops and plenary panel discussions that will inform, inspire and motivate you to take action!

Sunday, October 27
The Council's annual business meeting
See agenda:
[ http://www.canadians.org/conference-agenda ]
Delta Bessborough Hotel
601 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon, SK