MAKING PEACE VIGIL Newsletter - August 22, 2024

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MAKING PEACE VIGIL Newsletter - August 22, 2024


GOOD READING & LISTENING & VIEWING:

SASK. 'MOVING FORWARD' WITH $1.15B LAKE DIEFENBAKER IRRIGATION PROJECT DESPITE INCOMPLETE FEASIBILITY STUDY
[ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatch ... -1.7296727 ]


AFTER CRITICISM, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REVERSES PLAN TO LIMIT FUNDING FOR RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL GRAVE SEARCHES
[ https://leaderpost.com/news/canada/resi ... cea8533dd2 ]


WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES & VIOLENCE
[ https://www.dawncanada.net/main/wp-cont ... y-2014.pdf ]


THE LEADED GENERATION: THE EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO LEAD ON CHILDREN
[ https://www.facebook.com/reel/793936949538535 ]


REVOCATION OF JNF’s CHARITABLE STATUS INDICATES MASSIVE SHIFT IN HOW CANADA VIEWS ISRAELI OCCUPATION
[ https://mondoweiss.net/2024/08/revocati ... ccupation/ ]


GLOBAL NEWS REFUSED TO AIR ANCHOR’S REPORTS ON ISRAEL
[ https://www.readthemaple.com/global-new ... newsletter ]


CANADA REFUSES TO COMMENT ON US SALE OF CANADIAN MADE WEAPONS TO ISREAL
[ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/2 ... -to-israel ]


CANADIAN FOREIGN POLICY HOUR, with Yves Engler
[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIZit3-Am3A ]


US AMONG NATIONS 'BRAZENLY' FLOUTING ARMS TRADE TREATY, 10 YEARS ON: AMNESTY
[ https://www.commondreams.org/news/arms-treaty-us-israel ]


SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINE MUST BE ABOUT DECOLONISATION, NOT JUST CEASEFIRE
[ https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024 ... -ceasefire ]


A TURNING POINT OR MORE OF THE SAME? THE ICJ ADVISORY OPINION ON PALESTINE AND ITS GLOBAL IMPACT
[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOYQcTd5GJs&t=2s ]


VIETNAM THEN, GAZA NOW: BILL AYERS & JUAN GONZÁLEZ ON 1968 AND 2024 ANTIWAR PROTESTS AT CHICAGO DNC
[ https://www.democracynow.org/2024/8/19/bill_ayers ]


GLOBAL WEALTH TAX COULD RAISE $2.1 TRILLION ANNUALLY FOR CLIMATE ACTION AND MORE
[ https://www.commondreams.org/news/global-wealth-tax ]


EVENTS, WEBINARS, TV PROGRAMS, & FILMS:

THURSDAY AUGUST 22 – TUESDAY AUGUST 27: CRUSHED—AN ART INSTALLATION ON CLIMATE ANXIETY, FIFTH PARALLEL GALLERY, UNIVERSITY OF REGINA
Hours: Tues/Thurs/Sat/Mon 2-6; Wed 5-9
Reception: 5:00-6:30 August 27th
Crushed is an art installation on the topic of climate anxiety. Amy Snider's MFA Graduating Exhibition is a full disclosure of her own distress over the state of the environment due to the climate crisis. Through this work, she shows others that such feelings are legitimate and shared. She works towards de-stigmatizing this topic, believing that we need everyone who cares to be able to say. Connecting with others and taking action together are the two best means of staving off despair, as Amy has experienced herself.


TUESDAY AUGUST 27, 7 pm: CLIMATE ANXIETY CONVERSATION & SUPPORT, FIFTH PARALLEL GALERY, UNIVERSITY OF REGINA
In conversation with artist Amy Snider: Certified counsellor Russell Charlton and counseling psychologist Amber Klatt will co-facilitate a conversation on distress caused by environmental crises. They will also teach coping strategies and talk about opportunities for support and community. Registration requested by Aug 26th; email ecostresssask@gmail.com.
For more information about the show and event, see [ https://amysnider.ca/reflective-writing/ ].


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


WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 4:30 pm: SENIORS FOR CLIMATE 2ND CROSS COUNTRY MEETING
[ https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/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 ]


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/ ]


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.


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


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 OF BC CCPA
Details to follow.


NEW PETITIONS & OTHER ACTIONS:

TO MINISTERS FREELAND & KHERA: MAKE THE CANADIAN DISABILITY BENEFIT NON-REPORTABLE FOR TAXES
[ https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/make-t ... for-taxes/ ]


REINSTATE WILDLIFE PERMITS FOR BLACK BEARS IN SASKATCHEWAN
[ https://www.change.org/p/reinstate-wild ... skatchewan ]


CALL ON THE COMPANIES MAINLY RESPONSIBLE FOR CLIMATE TO HOLD THEMSELVES ACCOUNTABLE
[ https://www.thepetitionsite.com/en-gb/8 ... te-change/ ]


TELL JOLY: STOP SHIPMENT OF EXPLOSIVES TO ISRAEL
[ https://www.cjpme.org/stop_shipment_explosives ]


CONDEMN LIBERALS FOR BOYCOTTING CAPITAL PRIDE PARADE
[ https://actionnetwork.org/letters/liber ... rect_link& ]


CALL FOR IMMEDIATE HUMANITARIAN CEASEFIRE AND POLIO VACCINATION PROGRAM IN GAZA
[ https://ujoin.co/campaigns/3226/actions/public ]


- Making Peace Vigil