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posted by max haiven in on Jul 25, 2014 - View profile
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On to Ottawa!: A discussion and fundraiser for the Halifax delegation to the Peoples' Social Forum
Join us for a discussion of the potentials for this, the largest gathering of social movements in recent Canadian history
7:00pm
- 9:00pm
Saturday August 9 2014
Venue: The Company House
Address: 2202 Gottingen St
Cost: Sliding scale $5-10 (no one will be turned away for lack of funds)
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On to Ottawa!: A discussion and fundraiser for the Halifax delegation to the Peoples' Social Forum
The Peoples' Social Forum (peoplessocialforum.org) promises to be the largest gathering of social movements in recent Canadian history. From August 20-24 tens of thousands of activists and organizers will be in Ottawa to discuss common issues and build stronger solidarities, including a sizeable delegation from Halifax.
Join us on the evening of August 9 at the Company House (2202 Gottingen St.) to help raise funds for our delegation, and to participate in a discussion of the potentials and possibilities the Peoples’ Social Forum.
- What can we hope for coming out of the Peoples' Social Forum?
- What role will the Forum have in struggles here in Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia)?
- What are the limits of social forums like these, and what can we learn from the experiences of others?
Our panel includes:
- El Jones, Halifax Poet Laureate
- Billy Lewis, Mi’Kmaq elder
- Alex Khasnabish, professor, co-director of the Radical Imagination Project
- Tori Ball, Solidarity Halifax
Suggested donation/sliding scale: $5-10. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Organized by:
- The Radical Imagination Project (radicalimagination.org)
- The Peoples' Social Forum Halifax Expansion Committee (http://facebook.com/PSFNovaScotia)
Would you like to attend the People’s Social Forum? Sign up or get more information about the Halifax delegation here: http://www.jotform.ca/form/41868906191262
Organizer:Max Haiven (mhaiven[at]nscad[dot]ca
Topics: Solidarity
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