#Halifax

Legacies150 exhibit now open

CMIP21 — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:18:30 +0000

Subhead:

An interactive photo essay display in partnership with NFB

Tue Jun 27 - Thu Sep 14

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Hall of Tribute

Address:

1055 Marginal Road, Halifax NS B3H 4P7

Cost:

Free with admission

organizer contact:

bhouston-gilfoy@pier21.ca

Space Accessibiity:

Fully accessible

Map link:

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Canadian+Museum+of+Immigration+at+Pier+21/@44.6383455,-63.5673559,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4b5a224a3072acdd:0x17e3719543389b20!8m2!3d44.6383455!4d-63.5651672?hl=en

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Link:

http://www.pier21.ca/temporary-exhibits

Introducing “Legacies150” a new interactive exhibit in partnership with NFB is on display at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. This beautiful exhibit combines photo essays, animated text and music to tell the stories and perspectives of 13 fascinating Canadians. “Legacies150” is on display in the Hall of Tribute until September 14th.

Marxism and Identity Politics

inkmoustache — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 14:41:11 +0000

Subhead:

Reading Group (3 weeks)

Sun Sep 11 - Sun Sep 25

city:

Halifax, NS

Venue:

Shatford Room, University of King's College

Address:

6350 Coburg Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 2A1

Cost:

free

organizer contact:

halifax@platypus1917.org

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Link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/170383890037116/

How have changes in social group identity affected the politics of capitalism and the Left's responses to it? Com

Lindell Smith campaign launch a success

Rana Encol — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 23:19:35 +0000

The Mi’kmaq honour song filled the air as people from all walks of life – and all corners of Halifax – convened at the Halifax North Memorial Public library to help Lindell Smith launch his campaign for City Councilor last Thursday.

Smith, 26, is running for Halifax District 8 in the upcoming October election.

District 8 is where the party is at!

Fidel: The Untold Story

Charles Spurr — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 17:44:13 +0000

Subhead:

Film Presentation by Nova Scotia Cuba Association

Thu Jul 23

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Halifax Central Library, room 201

Address:

5440 Spring Garden Road

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Nova Scotia Cuba Association

Space Accessibiity:

Elevator or stairs

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Link:

Http://www.nscuba.org

FIDEL! The Untold Story 6:30pm, Thursday, July 23Room 201, Halifax Central Library5440 Spring Garden RoadCome and see the acclaimed film, Fidel: The Untold Story by award winning film-maker Estela Bravo. Fidel Castro is one of the most influential figures of our time.

Picket at the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

Charles Spurr — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:39:35 +0000

Subhead:

DOWN WITH THE CULTURE OF MILITARIZATION!

Wed Jul 1

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Corner of Barrington and Duke Streets

Cost:

Free

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The War on Water in Harrietsfield, Nova Scotia - Part Three

Miles Howe — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 15:45:20 +0000

Councillor Steve Adams, toxic water and broken promises

HARRIETSFIELD, NOVA SCOTIA -- Residents of the Harrietsfield community were surprised when Steve Adams showed up to their community meeting on May 22, 2015.

"We have been asking him over the last 6 years to come to our meetings,” says Marlene Brown. "He never came to the other ones."

Africa Called, Cuba Answered: Cuba’s Critical Contribution to the Fight against Ebola

Charles Spurr — Thu, 14 May 2015 13:49:32 +0000

Tue May 19

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Room 1058, Mona Campbell Building, Dalhousie University

Address:

1459 Le Marchant Street Halifax

Cost:

Free with donations accepted

organizer contact:

Nova Scotia Cuba Association and Canadian Network on Cuba

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Link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/933685076683677/

Public Lecture by Dr. José de Jesús Portilla García

The Nova Scotia Cuba Association & the CNC proudly Present:

Africa Called, Cuba Answered: Cuba‚s Critical Contribution to the Fight against Ebola

Free event/donations accepted. All funds raised go to CNC's Cuba for West Africa Fund.

A New Master Work in Our Midst

Joannelight — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 14:24:13 +0000

Sandra Barry's "Lifting Yesterday: Elizabeth Bishop and Nova Scotia" Has International Scholars Excited

Hear ye! Hear ye! Nova Scotian citizens! International literary scholars, cultural mavens, poets, writers of fine prose, Acadia University buffs, Baptist Church members, genealogists, historians, village green preservation societies and fans of super writing are hailing a master work by a Nova Scotian literary scholar and writer!

Local author publishes story to help save a species

Joannelight — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 22:45:35 +0000

"Suzie, an Orphan Orangutan A Very Sad and a Little Bit Happy Story"

Help me save a special species!

Files attached to this post:

Brochure and order form for "Suzie, an Orphan Orangutan" Print, fill out, send in the mail or you can wire me the money

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Public Discussion: No Canadian Participation in U.S.-led Wars of Terror!

Charles Spurr — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 00:58:39 +0000

Subhead:

No to the Criminalization of Dissent!

Mon Nov 3

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Just Us! Caffee

Address:

5896 Spring Garden Road

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

No Harbour for War

Space Accessibiity:

May be a problem for those with mobility issues

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Exploiting the tragic events earlier in October in Quebec and Ottawa, the Harper regime declared war last week on "Islamic extremism" in Iraq under the leadership of the Obama administration. But, now that this country has become an open warmonger in the U.S. camp, what is to become of Canadians' rights? Join us in an important public discussion.

Cats Glare Back at Street Harassment and Sexual Violence

Sarah Slaunwhite — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 00:03:56 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) –Haligonians hollered back at street harassment on Saturday, September 27th.

Canada-wide Day of Action for Reproductive Justice – Equal Access Now

Sarah Slaunwhite — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:04:18 +0000

(K'JIPUKTUK) HALIFAX – “Equal abortion access is just one part of reproductive justice, but it is a vital part, and we should not have to keep fighting for it” said Jennie Donovan to the crowd gathered at Victoria Park on September 20th, 2014.

Cuban Film Representation

Charles Spurr — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 08:20:15 +0000

Subhead:

Fidel! A documentary by Saul Landau

Fri Jul 25

city:

Halifax

Venue:

JustUs Coffee house

Address:

5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Nova Scotia Cuba Association

Space Accessibiity:

w/c accessible

Link:

http://www.nscuba.org

FIDEL! A Saul Landau Film

5pm, Friday, July 25
Just Us! Cafe
5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax

MONCADA DAY COMMEMORATION

Charles Spurr — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:14:36 +0000

Subhead:

Celebrate Cuba's national holiday with Nova Scotia Cuba Association!

Sat Jul 26

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Victoria Park

Address:

Spring Garden Road at South Park

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Nova Scotia Cuba Association

Space Accessibiity:

Ground level and open

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Link:

http://www.nscuba.org

Celebrated throughout Cuba on 26 July, Moncada Day commemorates the attempt to storm the Moncada military barracks in 1953 by a group of patriots led by Fidel Castro who were trying to overthrow the military dictatorship of Fulgencio Bapista. Although unsuccessful this attempt is thought to be the beginning of the Cuban Revolution.

Black Rock Bandits claim victory over Dead Ringers at Anchor City Rollers' season opener

Sarah Slaunwhite — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 01:57:01 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Anchor City Rollers, Halifax’s flat-track derby league, opened up the 2014 season this Saturday with a face-off between the two home teams: the Black Rock Bandits and the Dead Ringers.