[OPIRG-EVENTS] (Feb/Mar2003) NOWAR/PAIX Events & Meetings Summary

[ottawa@activist.ca]

The following is a summary of upcoming NOWAR/PAIX meetings and events posted to the Activist Network:


** GROUP:
* NOWAR/PAIX: Network to Oppose War and Racism / Pacte contre l'agression, l'intolérance et la xénophobie
Website: <http://www.nowar-paix.ca/>
Email: nowar_paix@flora.org


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** civil disobedience skill sharing
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
5:30 PM

Civil disobedience (CD) training in preparation for February 14 Ottawa "sit in for love action" against (continued) war in Iraq.

** LOCATION(s):
room 125, Simard Hall (Wallard Street, University of Ottawa)
No pets or animals allowed.
No smoking.

** ACCESSIBILITY:
Cost: free
Ages: all-ages
No pets or animals allowed.
No smoking.

** CONTACT:
Email: ottawairaqaction@hotmail.com

<http://ottawa.activist.ca/view.php?id=0-5552>


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** Scenario Meeting: preparation for Feb 14 Ottawa peace action
Thursday, February 13, 2003
6:00 PM

Forum for in-town and out-of-town activists to go over Feb 14 Ottawa "sit in for love" action against (continued) war on Iraq

** LOCATION(s):
Wesley United Church (31 Graham (at Main and Lees, west side of Main))
No pets or animals allowed.
No smoking.

** ACCESSIBILITY:
Cost: free
Ages: all-ages
No pets or animals allowed.
No smoking.

** CONTACT:
Email: ottawairaqaction@hotmail.com

<http://ottawa.activist.ca/view.php?id=0-5557>


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** Silent Sit In for Love: Stop the War in Iraq
Friday, February 14, 2003

website: <http://www.nowar-paix.ca/documents/febr14callout.html>

Mass civil resistance to protest the war on Iraq. Occupation/Sit-in in the vicinity of the entrance to the War department (Department of National Defence) and the Mackenzie Bridge. In the midst of hate and violence, Love is the alternative.

** CONTACT:
Email: tasc@web.ca

<http://ottawa.activist.ca/view.php?id=0-5563>


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** International Day of Protest Against the War on Iraq
Saturday, February 15, 2003
1:30 PM

The march will pass winterlude at Jack Cartier, Major's Hill park and the Embassy. Bring your noise makers, puppets, etc.

** LOCATION(s):
Starting point: Parking lot at Maisonneuve and St. Laurent
Hull, Quebec, Canada
Map: <http://www.nowar-paix.ca/documents/feb15march.jpg>

<http://ottawa.activist.ca/view.php?id=0-5577>


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** Ottawa's Weekly March for Peace: Stop the War on Iraq
Saturday, February 22, 2003
Every week on Saturday, except February 15 - 12:00 PM

March through Byward Market, past the U.S. Embassy, to Parliament Hill. Spreading the word of peace for Iraq and resistance to war.

** LOCATION(s):
start at Byward Market (corner of Sussex and York)

<http://ottawa.activist.ca/view.php?id=0-5569>


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** Fundraiser for Ottawa's Iraq Peace Team
Sunday, March 2, 2003
evening

Fundraiser for Ottawa's Iraq Peace Team (activists working for peace in Iraq). Readings of poetry and peace, folk singers Terry Tuffs and Lynn White will perform.

** LOCATION(s):
Great Canadian Theatre Co (910 Gladstone Avenue)

** ACCESSIBILITY:
Cost: $10

<http://ottawa.activist.ca/view.php?id=0-5565>
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