Armageddon at the Top of the World: Not! A Century of Frenzy over the North-West Frontier By Juan Cole, Tomdispatch.com, July 27, 2009 Despite being among the poorest people in the world, the inhabitants of the craggy northwest of what…
Americans asked to “Rethink Afghanistan”
These are selections from the 17-part “Rethink Afghanistan” series produced by Brave New Films. For the entire series, go here.
Fund education, not war!
Alanna Makinson is VP External, University of Manitoba Students Union. Following the June 13, 2009 Winnipeg Walk for Peace, she spoke on the negative impact of the war in Afghanistan and increased military spending on post-secondary education in Canada. Makinson…
Support Iraq War resisters
When Desertion is a Duty: in support of Iraq war resisters Film Screening of “Sir! No Sir!” and Panel discussion Time: 7:00-9:30 p.m. Date: Sunday, August 9, 2009 Place: Crescentwood Fort Rouge United Church (Nassau at Wardlaw) Admission: Free (donations…
Yves Engler: A Canadian foreign policy for peace
Yves Engler is the author of The Black Book of Canadian Foreign Policy. He spoke in Winnipeg, June 13, 2009, at the conclusion of the 28th annual Walk for Peace, on the need to reorient Canadian foreign policy. Engler’s proposals…
Lanterns for Peace – Brandon
Second Annual Japanese Lantern Ceremony for World Peace Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009 (Rain Date: August 8 , 2009) Time: 7:30 to 9:30 pm Place: Keystone Centre YMCA Pool. 1000 Block, 13th Street, Brandon, Manitoba Sponsors: Brandon Labour Council, Brandon…