Category: Activism
War On Earth, Ill-Will to All, Ho-hum.
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on December 28th, 2008 in Activism
Hello Winnipeggers! Event: RALLY TO PROTEST ISRAEL'S MASSACRES IN GAZA, PALESTINE What: Rally Host: Canada Palestine Support Network (Winnipeg) Start Time: Saturday, January 3 at 2:00pm End Time: Saturday, January 3 at 3:30pm Where: Manitoba Legislature Not Unrelated.
Second Day of Summer!!
Posted by The Rod on June 21st, 2008 in Activism
As promised, yesterdays World Refugee Day was a great time! Today is another important day to participate in... Saturday June 21st.. Aboriginal Day! Time to celebrate The First Nations people and the first culture on this continent! It's a great opportunity to go to a powow at The Forks in Winnipeg at 1:00! ... (more) World Refugee Day!
Posted by The Rod on June 18th, 2008 in Activism
Friday, June 20th is World Refugee Day. In Winnipeg the festivities will take place at 5:15 pm in Central Park! Last year was a blast and this year should be even more fun! Come on down. I swear it's great. See you there! 5:15 pm ... (more) Thanks muthas!
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on June 8th, 2008 in Activism
Thanks to everyone who stepped up with pledges for this year's Run For Rights. The stud-quotient was almost through the roof as all four members of Propagandhi unveiled their marbled thighs along the sidestreets of North Main for the event. Special mad props to Marty G., Caitlin N., Johnny T., Salvadore ... (more) Propagandhi and the 7th Annual Run for Rights
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on May 12th, 2008 in Activism
kee-rist, it's already that time of year again?? yes ladies and germs, propagandhi will be dragging our decrepit bodies to kildonan park next month to participate in the 7th annual Run for Rights to raise money in support of Winnipeg organizations working for social justice and human rights. the idea ... (more) You Don’t Know What You Got Until It’s Gone.
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on February 23rd, 2008 in Activism, Commentary
If you have an extra second today, please go here and consider the urgent funding appeal from our tireless pals at ZNet. While you're there, check out the testimonials from journalists and activists from around the globe testifying to the "inestimable importance" of ZNet in the ongoing struggle against ... (more) Winnipeg, Walk 4 Darfur…
Posted by The Rod on September 20th, 2007 in Activism
Hello, Dirty Winnipeggers and others! I have two things to announce here in Winnipeg that will be happening in early October. First of all is the return of the mighty K'Naan. October 4th at the West End Cultural Center. Check this out as well.... Also this(start is ... (more)
HAITI TODAY: ECONOMIC CALAMITY, FOREIGN INTERFERENCE
Posted by Jordy-boy on September 11th, 2007 in Activism
Hello Concerned Citizens!! If you happen to be around the Winnipeg area, consider coming to this speaking event tonight. Roger Annis will drive another nail into the coffin of the notion of Canadian humanitarianism and benevolent foreign policy this evening, as he relays information gathered during his recent visit to Haiti. ... (more) It’s Official!
Posted by The Rod on June 19th, 2007 in Activism
Here's the "official" World Refugee Day announcement for Winnipeg (below). Come and Celebrate! We invite you to join us in celebrating World Refugee Day June 20, 2007, beginning at 4:00 until 8:00 pm in Central Park. Featuring Rabi the Caribbean Drummer, Burundi dancers, a drama by Somali playwright Muuxi Adam, performance by Mijok aka Hot ... (more)
Local Stuff
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on April 28th, 2008 in Activism, Band News, Commentary
This pretty neat. My long time pal Paul Burrows (co-founder of the A-Zone and Mondragon here in Winnipeg) just got his first peer-reviewed paper published in the journal of the Manitoba Historical Society. It's called "Apostle of Anarchy: Emma Goldman's First Visit to Winnipeg in 1907". Very interesting stuff ... (more)