PUBLIC FORUM The NDP has made historic gains in this federal election with its largest ever caucus in the House of Commons and official opposition status. But Harper's conservatives benefited from the equally historic collapse of the Liberals to win a majority with only 40% of the vote. The Orange Wave has raised the hopes of millions … Continue reading NEXT STEPS FOR THE ORANGE WAVE: How can we stop Harper?
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Women of Canada: It’s Time we Broke Up with Steven Harper
Thanks Manani and elizabeth for sharing. I'm tempted to do one on disability issues, we shall see...
#Harper’s #Canada – a list of defunded organizations
Unofficial tentative list of organizations whose funding has been cut or ended by the Harper government, including government agencies that supported civil society groups. * *Organizations/ watchdogs whose staff have been fired, forced out, publically maligned, or who have resigned in protest: * · Canada Firearms Program (Chief Supt. Marty Cheliak, … Continue reading #Harper’s #Canada – a list of defunded organizations
Disability Rights’ Report On Treatment of People With #Disabilities in Mexican Institutions, This Sunday on Contact
It is a story where words fail to adequately describe the horror. Tune in this Sunday at 7.30 p.m. when Contact presents an interview with Eric Rosenthal, director of Disability Rights International (DRI) regarding its scathing, ground-breaking report describing abusive and decrepit conditions in Mexican institutions for the developmentally and physically disabled. The … Continue reading Disability Rights’ Report On Treatment of People With #Disabilities in Mexican Institutions, This Sunday on Contact
Women with Disabilities – Loud, Proud, and Passionate!!!
Ok I might be overdoing it on the video sharing today, but this just couldn't wait. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this video. Please share with any loud proud and passionate woman with a disability or ally!!! Check out WILD's website.
Some follow up to the post I made earlier about the #disabled man who stood up for #student rights in the #UK
Following the interview I posted earlier this week, complaints have been made to the BBC. McIntyre has posted his thoughts on the interview to his blog, and says he finds the whole situation not that surprising. As for me, the whole situation has inspired me to keep tabs on how austerity measures are impacting people … Continue reading Some follow up to the post I made earlier about the #disabled man who stood up for #student rights in the #UK
#Disabled Man w #CP gives #BBC a reality check! #solidarity @jodymcintyre
This video made my morning. Setting aside some CP solidarity bias, this guy is awesome. The BBC clearly wanted to seek public support against the protests against this video, but McIntyre did not let that happen. I wish I could shake your hand man. Here in Canada, we experienced similar incidents during and … Continue reading #Disabled Man w #CP gives #BBC a reality check! #solidarity @jodymcintyre
Redefining Apathy – Dave Meslin TEDxToronto
I wish I could show this video to every activist, social worker, and fellow citizen I know. Time to start re-thinking the way we look at important issues in our communities.
Malalai Joya in #Toronto
The TRUTH about CANADA's mission in AFGHANISTAN Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Doors open 6:30 p.m. | Talk begins 7:00 p.m. Trinity-St. Paul's United Church, 427 Bloor Street West | TTC: Spadina Admission: Adult - $10 Student, youth, senior - $5 Unwaged - pay what you can Former Afghan MP Malalai Joya has been described as … Continue reading Malalai Joya in #Toronto
Making My Issues Count: #Women with #Disabilities & The #Toronto Municipal #Election Event
On October 25th our new city council and mayor will be decided. The Ethno-Racial People with Disabilities Coalition of Ontario & the Toronto Women’s City Alliance are hosting a discussion for women with disabilities to talk about the upcoming election and what it means for you. Join us for a discussion about how you can … Continue reading Making My Issues Count: #Women with #Disabilities & The #Toronto Municipal #Election Event
Sit Down, Fight Back 