See you all Thursday.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
{UVic Poverty Law Club} PLC meeting!
Hey team!
PLC meeting this Thursday at 12:30 in room 152 (probably... I'll nail down
the room soon).
We're talking about (among other things) DUMPSTER DIVING! It's going to be
really cool. Come.
-Maddy
Sunday, October 2, 2011
{UVic Poverty Law Club} CLA UVic
Hi Everyone!
This is Anna and Jessica from the Canadian Lawyers Abroad (CLA) UVic Chapter.
We are a student club at UVic Law and are hoping to collaborate with other
student clubs to host events centred around this year's CLA theme:
Indigenous Rights and Increasing Access to Justice for Canada's First
Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples.
The LSS has been kind enough to give us $150 and we are putting this
towards two themed events (one in each semester).
If anyone is interested, please send me an email and hopefully we can
arrange a time that works for everyone who is interested to discuss
possible events.
PS: CLA's website is www.cla-ace.ca.
Thank you!
Anna Beatch and Jessica Gagne
CLA UVic Chapter
Monday, September 26, 2011
{UVic Poverty Law Club} First Meeting of the PLC!
Hi all,
Just a reminder that our first meeting of the year will be held tomorrow
(Tuesday, September 27th) in room 152 at 12:30. We'll be discussing what
we hope to achieve as a club, potential projects for the year, and
available executive positions.
YOU SHOULD COME!
-Maddy
Monday, March 21, 2011
{UVic Poverty Law Club} Fwd: [cracks-in-concrete] Cracks in the Concrete: Learn-In Update!
here is the info for the teach in/ learn in for those interested....
Hello Victoria anti-poverty groups and collectives,
We're writing to update you on where the learn-in is at. For those of you who want the essentials, here they are:
DATE: May 13 - May 15th
LOCATION: BCGEU at 2994 Douglas St.
WEBSITE: http://cracksintheconcrete.org/
The weekend is coming together! So please circle May 13-15 on your calendars and make plans to head down to the BCGEU to talk strategy, learn and share skills, and build a stronger anti-poverty community.
We are a diverse set of people organizing the learn-in, and an even more diverse community working to bring a systemic analysis to combating poverty. We hope the content of the learn-in will reflect this rich body of practices and perspectives from which we approach our work.
With an emphasis on diversity in mind, the learn-in will revolve around hands-on skill learning, thematic discussions, and closing plenary sessions that attempt to bring together the cumulative insights of participants expressed throughout the day.
In the next week we will be sending out specific requests for workshop proposals. These will range from doing anti-colonial indigenous solidarity work to issues related with land, housing, health and community support.
We will kick the weekend off on Friday night with an opening panel, food and entertainment. We're excited to announce that Harsha Walia from No One Is Illegal Vancouver will be one of our opening panelists, and there's more to come. You'll also be seeing a poster around town soon and hearing from us in person!
But don't wait for us to come to you! If you would like to get involved with outreach, or with organizing entertainment or food, come to our next general organizing meeting. Our next meetings are:
* March 28th
* April 11th
* April 25th
Meetings are at 7 pm at Camas Books, 2590 Quadra (@ Kings). Camas is a wheelchair-accessible space, but the washroom regrettably is not. Bus tickets will be available for those who need them. A children's play area is available.
To get onto the announcement list, visit: http://vancouvercommunity.net/lists/subrequest/cracks-in
We're writing to update you on where the learn-in is at. For those of you who want the essentials, here they are:
DATE: May 13 - May 15th
LOCATION: BCGEU at 2994 Douglas St.
WEBSITE: http://cracksintheconcrete.org/
The weekend is coming together! So please circle May 13-15 on your calendars and make plans to head down to the BCGEU to talk strategy, learn and share skills, and build a stronger anti-poverty community.
We are a diverse set of people organizing the learn-in, and an even more diverse community working to bring a systemic analysis to combating poverty. We hope the content of the learn-in will reflect this rich body of practices and perspectives from which we approach our work.
With an emphasis on diversity in mind, the learn-in will revolve around hands-on skill learning, thematic discussions, and closing plenary sessions that attempt to bring together the cumulative insights of participants expressed throughout the day.
In the next week we will be sending out specific requests for workshop proposals. These will range from doing anti-colonial indigenous solidarity work to issues related with land, housing, health and community support.
We will kick the weekend off on Friday night with an opening panel, food and entertainment. We're excited to announce that Harsha Walia from No One Is Illegal Vancouver will be one of our opening panelists, and there's more to come. You'll also be seeing a poster around town soon and hearing from us in person!
But don't wait for us to come to you! If you would like to get involved with outreach, or with organizing entertainment or food, come to our next general organizing meeting. Our next meetings are:
* March 28th
* April 11th
* April 25th
Meetings are at 7 pm at Camas Books, 2590 Quadra (@ Kings). Camas is a wheelchair-accessible space, but the washroom regrettably is not. Bus tickets will be available for those who need them. A children's play area is available.
To get onto the announcement list, visit: http://vancouvercommunity.net/lists/subrequest/cracks-in
{UVic Poverty Law Club} Theatre Workshop opportunity
Hello all,
If any of you will continue to be in Victoria in May, there is a great opportunity to be involved as a participant in a forum theatre workshop that will be held at the Anti-poverty Teach-in. The workshop explores experiences and resistance to police brutality, and frames this as part of Copwatching initiatives. The brochure is attached and the first workshop will be held this Saturday.
If any of you will continue to be in Victoria in May, there is a great opportunity to be involved as a participant in a forum theatre workshop that will be held at the Anti-poverty Teach-in. The workshop explores experiences and resistance to police brutality, and frames this as part of Copwatching initiatives. The brochure is attached and the first workshop will be held this Saturday.
Take care,
Emily
Emily
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
{UVic Poverty Law Club} Fwd: Greater Victoria Anti-Stigma Week- February 7-14th
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Harm Reduction Victoria <victoria.harmreduction@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Subject: Greater Victoria Anti-Stigma Week- February 7-14th
To: Harm Reduction Victoria <victoria.harmreduction@gmail.com>
Monday 7th:
'Damage Done: A Drug War Odyssey', 6:30 pm at Movie Monday, Eric Martin Pavilion, 1900 Block of Fort St. Movie will be introduced by member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), and followed by a community dialogue.
Tuesday 8th:
1) UVSS Harm Less Club presents Drug War Shorts MovieFest and Dialogue, 11:30-12:30pm, Hickman Building (HHB), Room 110.
2) Stigma and Drug Use Panel and Discussion with Dr. Cecilia Benoit PhD, Dr.Susan Boyd PhD, Lynn Belle-Isle MA; chaired by Philippe Lucas MA, Victoria City Council. 7-9pm, Fernwood Community Association (1923 Fernwood Rd.).
Wednesday 9th:
1) Committee To End Homelessness Dessert Discussion on Stigma and Drug Use, 1:30pm, Our Place Chapel (919 Pandora Ave.).
2) SOLID Meet & Greet Open House! 5:30pm - 6:30pm, 857 Caledonia Ave. Come see 'RIG DIG' - a film about SOLID.
Thursday 10th:
Presentations & Personal Accounts of Stigma Shared With Victoria City Council, 7:30pm, Victoria City Hall.
Friday 11th:
1) SOLID/HRV Anti-Stigma Vigil for Drug War Survivors, 6pm, Centennial Square.
2) SOLID/HRV Anti-Stigma Coffee House, 7-9:30pm. St. John the Divine Parish Hall.
Saturday 12th:
Beddow Centre First Annual General Meeting, 2-4pm, Downtown Activity Centre (755 Pandora Avenue).
Related Event on Sunday 13th:
Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, 12 pm Meet at Pandora & Vancouver at 1pm, march to Thunderbird Park. Organized by the UVic Native Students Union.
February 2, 2011, Victoria, Lekwungen and WSANEC territories- A collective of local individuals and groups will launch the first ever "Greater Victoria Anti-Stigma Week" from February 7th to February 14th. The goal of the week is to expose the impacts of stigma on the health and well being of our communities and transform stigma into dignity for all. Anti-Stigma Week has been officially declared by the City of Victoria and daily events throughout the week will reflect this year's theme of "Drug Use, Dignity and Human Rights." A host of events will include panel discussions, film screenings, an art walk, and an anti-stigma vigil.
"Our hope is that this week will start the conversation around stigma and drug use in Victoria. Public engagement is crucial for understanding the dehumanizing effects of stigma, and for the full acknowledgement of human rights and dignity for all people in our city," says organizer Philippe Lucas.
"People who use illicit drugs face incredible stigma and discrimination which stands as a barrier to accessing basic needs such as health care and housing," states organizer Heather Hobbs. "We want people in Victoria to consider how their attitudes and actions impact the people that they see on the streets and get involved to transform stigma into actions that reflect a more engaged, open community."
Participating organizations include: The Beddow Centre, the Committee to End Homelessness in Victoria, Harm Reduction Victoria, PEERS, Society of Living Intravenous Drug Users (SOLID), UVSS Harm Less Club, Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group (VIPIRG), the Victoria Coalition Against Poverty (VCAP), Faith in Action, Center for Addictions Research of British Columbia (CARBC), and Our Place.
A full list of events is attached and is also posted at www.harmreductionvictoria.ca. All events are free or by donation.
From: Harm Reduction Victoria <victoria.harmreduction@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Subject: Greater Victoria Anti-Stigma Week- February 7-14th
To: Harm Reduction Victoria <victoria.harmreduction@gmail.com>
Hello Harm Reduction Victoria and Beddow Centre (Victoria Harm Reduction Resource Centre Society) supporters!
We invite you to take part in the first annual 'Greater Victoria Annual Anti-Stigma Week', Feb 7-14. This year's theme is 'Drug Use, Dignity and Human Rights.' Please see the HRV website (harmreductionvictoria.ca) or the attached event list for more information on all of the events taking place (also listed below). Please send this message on and bring your friends!! All events are free or by donation.
Greater Victoria Anti-Stigma Week has been created by a collective of individuals who seek to expose the impacts of stigma on the health and well-being of our communities and transform stigma into dignity for all. Anti-Stigma Week has been officially declared in the City of Victoria as February 7-14, and this year's theme is 'Drug Use, Dignity and Human Rights.'
Other Participants Include: The Committee to End Homelessness in Victoria, PEERS, Society of Living Intravenous Drug Users (SOLID), UVSS Harm Less Club, Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group (VIPIRG), the Victoria Coalition Against Poverty (VCAP), Faith in Action, Center for Addictions Research of British Columbia (CARBC), and Our Place.
We invite you to take part in the first annual 'Greater Victoria Annual Anti-Stigma Week', Feb 7-14. This year's theme is 'Drug Use, Dignity and Human Rights.' Please see the HRV website (harmreductionvictoria.ca) or the attached event list for more information on all of the events taking place (also listed below). Please send this message on and bring your friends!! All events are free or by donation.
Greater Victoria Anti-Stigma Week has been created by a collective of individuals who seek to expose the impacts of stigma on the health and well-being of our communities and transform stigma into dignity for all. Anti-Stigma Week has been officially declared in the City of Victoria as February 7-14, and this year's theme is 'Drug Use, Dignity and Human Rights.'
Other Participants Include: The Committee to End Homelessness in Victoria, PEERS, Society of Living Intravenous Drug Users (SOLID), UVSS Harm Less Club, Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group (VIPIRG), the Victoria Coalition Against Poverty (VCAP), Faith in Action, Center for Addictions Research of British Columbia (CARBC), and Our Place.
Monday 7th:
'Damage Done: A Drug War Odyssey', 6:30 pm at Movie Monday, Eric Martin Pavilion, 1900 Block of Fort St. Movie will be introduced by member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), and followed by a community dialogue.
Tuesday 8th:
1) UVSS Harm Less Club presents Drug War Shorts MovieFest and Dialogue, 11:30-12:30pm, Hickman Building (HHB), Room 110.
2) Stigma and Drug Use Panel and Discussion with Dr. Cecilia Benoit PhD, Dr.Susan Boyd PhD, Lynn Belle-Isle MA; chaired by Philippe Lucas MA, Victoria City Council. 7-9pm, Fernwood Community Association (1923 Fernwood Rd.).
Wednesday 9th:
1) Committee To End Homelessness Dessert Discussion on Stigma and Drug Use, 1:30pm, Our Place Chapel (919 Pandora Ave.).
2) SOLID Meet & Greet Open House! 5:30pm - 6:30pm, 857 Caledonia Ave. Come see 'RIG DIG' - a film about SOLID.
Thursday 10th:
Presentations & Personal Accounts of Stigma Shared With Victoria City Council, 7:30pm, Victoria City Hall.
Friday 11th:
1) SOLID/HRV Anti-Stigma Vigil for Drug War Survivors, 6pm, Centennial Square.
2) SOLID/HRV Anti-Stigma Coffee House, 7-9:30pm. St. John the Divine Parish Hall.
Saturday 12th:
Beddow Centre First Annual General Meeting, 2-4pm, Downtown Activity Centre (755 Pandora Avenue).
Related Event on Sunday 13th:
Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, 12 pm Meet at Pandora & Vancouver at 1pm, march to Thunderbird Park. Organized by the UVic Native Students Union.
- Media Advisory -
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
FIRST EVER ANTI-STIGMA WEEK LAUNCHED IN VICTORIA
Week-long series of events addresses stigma against people who use drugs and promotes human rights and dignity for all.
February 2, 2011, Victoria, Lekwungen and WSANEC territories- A collective of local individuals and groups will launch the first ever "Greater Victoria Anti-Stigma Week" from February 7th to February 14th. The goal of the week is to expose the impacts of stigma on the health and well being of our communities and transform stigma into dignity for all. Anti-Stigma Week has been officially declared by the City of Victoria and daily events throughout the week will reflect this year's theme of "Drug Use, Dignity and Human Rights." A host of events will include panel discussions, film screenings, an art walk, and an anti-stigma vigil.
"Our hope is that this week will start the conversation around stigma and drug use in Victoria. Public engagement is crucial for understanding the dehumanizing effects of stigma, and for the full acknowledgement of human rights and dignity for all people in our city," says organizer Philippe Lucas.
"People who use illicit drugs face incredible stigma and discrimination which stands as a barrier to accessing basic needs such as health care and housing," states organizer Heather Hobbs. "We want people in Victoria to consider how their attitudes and actions impact the people that they see on the streets and get involved to transform stigma into actions that reflect a more engaged, open community."
Participating organizations include: The Beddow Centre, the Committee to End Homelessness in Victoria, Harm Reduction Victoria, PEERS, Society of Living Intravenous Drug Users (SOLID), UVSS Harm Less Club, Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group (VIPIRG), the Victoria Coalition Against Poverty (VCAP), Faith in Action, Center for Addictions Research of British Columbia (CARBC), and Our Place.
A full list of events is attached and is also posted at www.harmreductionvictoria.ca. All events are free or by donation.
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