Category Archives: vancouver

all about, in and/or around our fair city of vancouver, bc canada

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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International Women’s Day

Posted on February 28, 2011 by jamie

February 28, 2011 For immediate release (event listing below) A Powerful Noise on International Women’s Day Everyone is invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Woman‘s Day at a special screening of A Powerful Noise, a stunning documentary film … Continue reading →

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20th Annual February 14th Women’s Memorial March

Posted on February 11, 2011 by jamie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATTENTION: ALL NEWS EDITORS 20th ANNUAL WOMEN’S MEMORIAL MARCH PRESS CONFERENCE: MON FEB 14th 10:30 AM IN CARNEGIE (3RD FLOOR) February 11, 2011. VANCOUVER, Coast Salish Territories- The February 14th Annual Women’s Memorial March is held on … Continue reading →

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writing & editing & enjoying myself

Posted on November 15, 2010 by jamie

although i am still having a blast in manchester, checking out the sites and hanging out with new friends, most of my time this last week has been spent writing my grad school application and editing photos. i have lots … Continue reading →

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