The Saskatoon Peace Coalition continues to work for an end to violence against women.
You are invited to see the movie “Why we fight” at the Roxy at 7.00 p.m. on November 11th. Sponsored by the Saskatoon Peace Coalition and Cinema Politica this 97 minute film is a damning indictment of the influence of the Military-Industrial Complex on American foreign policy and has many messages for us in Canada at the present time.
Admission is free but donations to defray expenses will be collected at the door.
You may view a trailer of the movie at: www.cinemapolitica.org/filmwhy-we-fight.
The winners of the raffle were:
“Prairie Summer” Watercolour painting: Amanda Gourlay, Saskatoon
Tee-pee Coat: Barbara Sambastivan, Saskatoon
Station Place Gift Certificate: B. Heinz, Handel
Thank you to everyone who supported peace work by purchasing raffle tickets and congratulations to the winners!
Multi-Faith Saskatoon and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon are pleased to present this year’s 27th annual Festival of Faith. Since 2011 marks the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s interreligious “Prayer for Peace” encounter in Assisi, our theme is “Pilgrims of Peace”, an opportunity to bring people of different faiths together in prayers for peace. The event will include a water ceremony and music and dance presentations. It will involve members of various faith groups in Saskatoon: Christian; Jewish; Hindu; First Nations; Muslim and more. A reception will follow.
The Festival will be held at St. Patrick’s Parish, 3330 Centennial Drive, on Sunday, October 30th, at 3:00 p.m. There is no admission charge but donations will be welcome.
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For more information please contact Patricia Pavey: 668-7629 e-mail: pavey@sasktel.net
It’s been ten years since we began education and acting for peace in our families, communities, and our world. So let’s celebrate!!!
10th Anniversary Banquet
Friday, 21 October 2011
6:30 PM at the Mandarin Restaurant (245 20th Street West. )
Nettie Wiebe, will be the after-dinner speaker. Her topic will be “Building Peace in our City”.
The eight-course banquet provided by the Mandarin will be delicious! (There are a couple of vegetarian items on the menu.) We’ll also be drawing for the SPC raffle prizes that night.
Tickets:
Must be purchased in advance
$15 .00
or
$10.00 for students/low income.
To purchase tickets, phone Anne at 978.1363.
Thank you to the Mandarin Restaurant for supporting our peace work and giving us such a great deal!Cinema Politica and the Saskatoon Peace Coalition present:
Myths for Profit a film by Wide Open Exposure
Showing at the Roxy Theatre on Sept. 21 only (7:30 PM)
Admission: suggested donation of $6.00
Take Back the Night is an international movement designed to raise awareness about violence against women and to support the well-being of those who have been and are in abusive situations.
The Saskatoon Take Back The Night march is sponsored annually by the Saskatoon Women’s Community Coalition, of which the USSU Women’s Centre and other community organization’s are members.
This year, the march will start at the River Landing Amphitheatre on September 22, 2011. We’re asking everyone to gather at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start time for the march. The march will finish at the White Buffalo Youth Lodge where we will have some wonderful live music and refreshments.
A Saskatoon Transit bus will be transporting attendees from on campus at the University at 6:30pm, and then following the march for attendees with any mobility issues.
Please join us and help spread the word by inviting your friends! Don’t forget your noise maker and/or poster!!
From: “paul.dewar@parl.gc.ca” <paul.dewar@parl.gc.ca>
To: Michael Murphy
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:17:46 -0600
Subject: RE: Please oppose extension of Canadfa’s military mission in Libya
Dear Michael,
Thank you and the Saskatchewan Peace Coalition for writing me about the ongoing situation in Libya. I appreciate having the benefits of your comments on this important matter.
My New Democrat colleagues and I supported the United Nations Resolution 1973 in March, authorizing member states to take “all necessary measures [.] to protect civilians and civilian populated areas under threat of attack [.] while excluding a foreign occupation force of any form on any part of Libyan territory.” Furthermore, the UN resolution mandates the establishment of a “no fly zone”, the immediate establishment of a cease-fire and a complete end to violence and the abuses of civilians.
The United Nations was urged by the African Union and the Arab League to help stop Muammar Gaddafi’s savage treatment of civilian Libyans and rebel forces. That is why we supported Parliament’s motion to join other countries like the United Kingdom, France, Norway, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, Jordan and Morocco in this UN mission.
While we support the UN efforts in protecting civilian lives and resolving this conflict, we continue to be concerned about the potential of the mission to creep beyond its mandate. We clearly said that Canada should take a strong role in ensuring that diplomacy and humanitarian assistance are Canada’s top priorities. I pushed these views as the New Democrat Foreign Affairs Critic by tabling a number of substantive amendments to the government’s July 14th motion to extend Canadian involvement for another 3 ½ months. To achieve transparency on Canada’s goals in Libya, we believe that it is crucial to:
- Make clear that the goal of the UN-mandated mission is to protect civilians and not regime change, while wholly excluding the possibility of Canadian ground troops.
- Secure an increase to Canada’s support for humanitarian assistance.
- Strengthen our diplomatic role with the acknowledgment that only a Libyan-led political transition will end this conflict.
- Ensure improved oversight of Canada’s involvement, including parliamentary committee meetings and better information sharing.
My New Democratic colleagues and I did not support this extension lightly nor will we support any further extensions of the current mission. I have attached a copy of the entire motion, with NDP amendments in bold, and a link to my speech found here.
As you mentioned, a ceasefire needs to be established. The political crisis that preceded the humanitarian one cannot begin to be addressed until a ceasefire is achieved. We have been calling on the government to increase diplomatic efforts for finding a resolution to the conflict. But underlining this all is the need to intensify efforts to find a solution to the crisis which responds to the legitimate demands of the Libyan people and leads to the political reforms necessary to find a peaceful and sustainable solution.
The Conservatives’ lopsided focus on combat has proven ineffective in Afghanistan, and New Democrats will continue to press for a smarter approach there and in Libya. Canada must be a constructive force for peace, human rights and social justice in the world. We will continue to work with other parties to ensure that Canada’s role in Libya is clear, responsible and accountable.
Again, thank you for writing and please don’t hesitate to contact me again over this or any other matter.
Sincerely,
Paul
Paul Dewar, MP | Député Ottawa Centre
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic
Porte-parole du NPD pour les affaires étrangères
519 Confederation Building
Tel: 613.996.5322 www.pauldewar.ca
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