About 25 people participated in a demonstration in Winnipeg yesterday at 5:00 p.m. in support of the people of Gaza. This was the fifth such rally to be held in Winnipeg this month. The rally was held at rush hour at…
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Gaza a modern day ghetto
Following is the text of speech given by student activist Yahya Ibrahim, in Winnipeg, Jan. 10, at a rally organized by Peace Alliance Winnipeg and the Winnipeg chapters of Canadian Muslims for Palestine and the Canada Palestine Support Network. By…
Winnipeggers rally for Gaza
About 200 Winnipeggers rallied outside the Canadian Grain Commission building at Water Avenue and Main Street today to demand an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. The action in Winnipeg was part of a world wide protest aimed at persuading the Israeli…
Winnipeg vigil for the people of Gaza
About 50 Winnipeggers gathered outside the Asper Jewish Community Centre in Winnipeg, Jan. 8, to to call for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Inside, one of a number of cross-Canada pro-Israel rallies was being held. The vigil was organized by…
Protests against the Israeli attacks on Gaza to continue in Winnipeg
According to Al Jazeera, at least 697 Palestinians have so far been killed and more than 3,085 injured since Israel began its war on Gaza. At this hour, a ceasefire may be in the offing, but there are no guarantees. Around…
Winnipeggers join the world protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza
About 450 Winnipeggers braved the snow and -20 degree temperatures yesterday to protest against Israel’s attack on the people of Gaza. Here are some photos of the event, taken by PAW chairperson Glenn Michalchuk. UPDATE: Here is some videoof the…
Winnipeg rally against Israeli attacks on Gaza
Palestine support group holds rally, denounces attacks on Gaza by Israel Sanctions against Israel called for as death toll climbs past 400 WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg chapter of the Canada-Palestine Support Network (CanPalNet) will convene a rally this Saturday, January…
Winnipeg protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza planned for Jan. 3
A family fled the scene of a missile strike at Rafah. Over the past two days, Israeli jets have destroyed at least 30 targets in Gaza. Photo: Hatem Omar/MaanImages, via Associated Press. Source: NY Times The Canadian Palestinian community held…
Peace Alliance Winnipeg: “a busy, productive year”
Peace Alliance Winnipeg Chairperson Glenn Michalchuk says it’s been a busy, productive year for PAW. Reporting to PAW’s annual meeting, Nov. 16, Michalchuk highlighted an increased organizational capacity and profile that he attributed to a revamped email newsletter and a…
Oct. 18 – Winnipeggers oppose the war in Afghanistan
Oct. 18, 2008. Winnipeggers march against Canada’s war in Afghanistan. Photo: Paul Graham Winnipeggers joined thousands of Canadians across the country in a day of protest against Canada’s war in Afghanistan, Oct. 18. The Winnipeg action began with a rally…