As a part of Israeli Apartheid Week 2012 in Winnipeg, Paul Burrows and Cheryl-Anne Carr discussed the impact of colonialism on the indigenous peoples of Canada and Palestine. The similarities are disturbing and striking. The event was sponsored by: Students…
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Lester Pearson’s Peacekeeping – The Truth May Hurt
By Paul S. Graham Lester B. Pearson has been dead for four decades, but his imagined legacy, that of international peacekeeper, remains one of the defining myths of the Canadian identity. Horrified by our murderous behavior in the occupation of…
NATO’s Wars & the UN
From the Cold War to NATO’s “Humanitarian Wars” – The Complicity of the United Nations By Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya, Global Research, April 4, 2012 Humanitarian wars, especially under the guise of the “Responsibility to Protect (R2P),” are a modern form…
9/11: Blueprint for Truth with Richard Gage
Location: Room 4M31, University of Winnipeg After over a decade, controversy continues over the Sept. 11, 2001 destruction of the World Trade Centre in New York. Did the Twin Towers fall because they were hit by aircraft, or did they…
The impact of war and peace on women: through the eyes of a journalist
Location: Viscount Gort Hotel Admission: $30. Tickets can be bought at McNally Robinson Booksellers or the Manitoba’s Women’s Advisory Council. Emcee: Brenlee Carrington Special Entertainment: Keri Latimer Guest Speaker: Kathy Gannon Raffle and Prizes! Refreshments! Support UN Women- Winnipeg Chapter…
Human Rights Film Festival
Where: Various locations Come to Human Rights Film Festival hosted by the Mantioba Association for Rights and Liberties. This festival promotes discussion and films that address human rights issues and social inequalities. All events are FREE! To view the website with…
Names Instead of Numbers
Location: Westminster United Church- 745 Westminster Avenue The Remembrance Book Project for the Prisoners of Dachau Concentration Camp. When: March 18-April 15: 10-7 Monday-Friday, 10-3 Saturday/Sunday
Canadian School of Peacebuilding: Story and Song
Location: Canadian Mennonite University, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd (south side multi-purpose room/chapel) Canadian School of Peacebuilding is having an evening of Story + Song. As part of that evening, Piet will give an address, entitled Ukubuyisha – The Cleansing of the Spears:…
Eco-Friendly Dinner
Location: Sturgeon Heights United Church The theme for this years Eco-Friendly Dinner is ‘International Year of the Cooperatives’. Tickets are $15 dollars a piece. Please contact the Project Peacemakers office at info@projectpeacemakers.com or call us at 775-8178 to purchase your…
Dance Down Tha Wall 7 for a Free Palestine
Location: Lo Pub, 330 Kennedy Street, Winnipeg Presented by: The Canada-Palestine Support Network (Winnipeg) Music by: • DJ Co-Op • Clash & Cooks • Jonny Mexico (w/ DJ Memorable Wonder Borscht & DJ Pim) Admission: $10.00 Proceeds from this event…