Category Archives: events

things that happen that people like to attend

ending violence

Posted on May 14, 2011 by jamie

this weekend i am going to participate in “slutwalk vancouver”. while i do not feel the need to reclaim this oppressive word- i DO feel the need to stand up against victim blaming, victim shaming, violence against women, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, events, passion, vancouver | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

International Day for the Elimination of Racism

Posted on March 11, 2011 by jamie

On March 20th, join us in a march to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racism and show our communities’ collective strength in challenging racism. Sunday, March 20th, 2011 at 2pm. Location: Waterfront Skytrain Station, Downtown Vancouver, Coast … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, events, vancouver | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Amnesty IWD Film Festival

Posted on March 9, 2011 by jamie

Looking for something to do tomorrow evening to celebrate International Women’s Day? Come out to Amnesty International Vancouver and Oxfam Vancouver’s screening of “A Powerful Noise” at Langara! Doors will open at 6:30 pm, with the program getting under way … Continue reading →

Posted in events, vancouver | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

IWD Parade & Festival

Posted on March 3, 2011 by jamie

hiya internets! as you can probably tell, i’ve been pretty busy since arriving home in vancouver. among other things, i’ve had the honour to volunteer on the Vancouver International Women’s Day Parade & Festival Outreach committee! the parade is this … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, events, vancouver | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

finally!!

Posted on June 9, 2010 by jamie

At long last, I have finally had the time to export, compress and upload the film that Emily, Jeremy and I did for ANTH478- Ethnographic Film. Making this film has been an incredibly challenging learning experience from pre-production all the … Continue reading →

Posted in academia, activism, events, vancouver | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

sunday happenings

Posted on February 15, 2010 by jamie

yesterday was amazing. i walked with the mourners at the 19th annual women’s memorial march and was so humbled by the families’ strength, unity and peaceful power. i can still hear the women’s warrior song repeating through my head. it … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, events, vancouver | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

action packed

Posted on February 8, 2010 by jamie

happy monday! this weekend was very busy for me, starting with a quick trip to seattle to see alice in chains play at the paramount theatre. followed by a day walking around the beautiful city, browsing pike place, and taking … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, events, informed choices, vancouver | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment