UPCOMING EVENTS
Gideon Levy in Edmonton
Friday, September 24 at 7:30 pm
Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex (ETLC) 1-001
(Off 116 Street, between 91st and 92nd Avenues)
As part of a seven-city tour organized by Canadians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East, award-winning Israeli journalist Gideon Levy will be speaking in Edmonton on his new book, The Punishment of Gaza.
Tickets are $15 / $10 for students
Antisemitism: Criticize Israel, Go to Jail?
with Professor Michael Keefer, author of Antisemitism Real and Imagined
September 27 (7:00 pm)
Telus Building Room 236/238, U of A Campus
Free
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PAST EVENTS
PSN Teach-ins on Gaza
PSN presents two teach-ins on the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the ongoing efforts to end the Israeli blockade. The same teach-in will be offered twice this week:
Tuesday, June 8
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Business Building, Room 4-13 (U of A Campus)
(Map)
Help us spread the word. Invite friends to the Tuesday Facebook event page.
Thursday, June 10
Noon – 1:00 pm
Central Academic Building (CAB), Room 281 (U of A Campus)
(Map)
Help us spread the word. Invite friends to the Thursday Facebook event page.
Canada and Israel: Building Apartheid
March 31, 2010, 4:30 pm
Telus Building 236/238
Author and activist Yves Engler will present his new book Canada and Israel: Building Apartheid as part of his national book tour.
The Sixth Annual ISRAELI APARTHEID WEEK
“Solidarity in action: Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions”
March 1 – 6, 2010 in Edmonton
Go here for a full schedule of events and more information.
International Solidarity Movements in Palestine:
Reports from the Field
Friday, February 5 (1:00 PM – 1:50 PM)
TELUS Centre 134
Sheryle Carlson, Scott Harris and Ev Hamdon, Palestine Solidarity Network
International solidarity movements continue to play a key role in supporting Palestinian human rights and self-determination. Through photos and short films three Edmontonians who have recently travelled to Palestine to volunteer and work with solidarity movements in the Occupied Territories will explore the reality of the situation in Palestine and the role of Canadian solidarity movements in ensuring human rights for the people of Palestine.
The full program guide for iWeek 2010 is available online.
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“Eyes in Gaza” with Dr. Mads Gilbert
Wednesday, January 27
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex (ETLC) 1-007, University of Alberta Campus
Dr. Mads Gilbert, internationally acclaimed doctor, head of the department of emergency at the University of North Norway, Professor, and local politician embarks on a journey to describe his experiences last winter, during “Operation Cast Lead.” During the Israeli Offensive against the people of Gaza, Dr. Mads Gilbert and Dr. Erik Fosse were the only two foreign doctors allowed into the region, spending days and nights at the busy and over-crowded Al-Shifaa Hospital in a region forbidden to the rest of the world. With a complete blockade on Gaza, including medical aid and media, Dr. Mads Gilbert became a common face, keeping the world informed of the atrocities taking place in the virtual prison known as Gaza. As such, he was seen on Al-Jazeera, BBC, CBS, ABC, CNN and more.
Dr. Mads Gilbert described his experience in Gaza as the most horrific, terrible thing he has ever witnessed. A long time activist and solidarity worker for the rights of Palestinians, he co-authored the book Eyes in Gaza with Dr. Erik Fosse on the realities of this offensive. And now, Dr. Gilbert has kindly taken the time to embark on an SPHR North American tour on 14 different campuses to continue sharing his experiences and the stories of Palestinians silenced. This tour is taking place approximately one year after 1300 Palestinians perished, with thousands more injured, and the stories and experience that Dr. Gilbert will share is like no other. As a leading medical expert and moving speaker, Dr. Mads Gilbert will share with us stories and experiences we are likely to never forget.
Help spread the word by inviting your friends through the Facebook event page.
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Palestine Reading Circle
First meet-up:
Thursday, November 19 (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm), Location TBD
Book: Israeli Apartheid: A Beginner’s Guide by Ben White
Email psnedmonton@gmail.com to be added to the reading circle list
In order to deepen our collective understanding of the situation in Palestine and the Palestinian people and to give Edmontonians the opportunity to discuss Palestinian issues, the Palestine Solidarity Network-Edmonton is forming a Palestine Reading Circle, which will explore books focused on Palestinian history, the reality of the occupation and Palestinian culture. Our intention is to read and discuss a variety of works, including fiction, non-fiction and poetry. People with all levels of experience and understanding are welcome.
Depending on interest, we plan to initially meet in an informal setting like a coffee shop or someone’s home about every six weeks for a couple of hours. The books we will read will be decided upon by the group and two or three will be decided ahead of time to ensure people are able to order the books ahead of time.
If you are interested in being part of the Palestine Reading Circle, please email psnedmonton@gmail.com and we will add your name to the list to receive updates about upcoming books and times/locations for meet-ups.
To kick off the Palestine Reading Circle, we’ve decided on the first book we’ll discuss: UK-based journalist Ben White’s new book, Israeli Apartheid: A Beginner’s Guide. The gathering to discuss the book is the evening of Thursday, November 19 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The location will be set at a later date depending on the interest we receive and will be sent out over the list about a week prior.
The book is 144 pages, and is a quick read which gives a good introduction to the political and human rights situation in Palestine. Information about the book is available here.
The book can be ordered through Amazon.ca, but we strongly encourage you to support local independent bookstores (Audreys downtown or Greenwoods on the southside) by asking them to special order the book if they don’t have it in stock. The Edmonton Public Library does not currently have a copy of the book in their collection, but you can request a copy.
Publishing information is:
Title: Israeli Apartheid: A Beginner’s Guide
Author: Ben White
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK) (August 2009)
ISBN-10: 0745328873
ISBN-13: 978-0745328874
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PSN General Meeting
International House Meeting Room
(8801-111 Street), U of A Campus
Thursday, October 22
4:30 – 6:00 pm
We’d like to invite all Palestine Solidarity Network supporters and those interested in getting more involved in activities in Edmonton in support of the people of Palestine to come to the first PSN general meeting of the year.
The meeting will be an opportunity to discuss PSN’s plans and events for the upcoming school year, volunteer opportunities and other ways to get involved with PSN. It will be an informal gathering, and new ideas for events or initiatives are always welcome.
If you have an idea that you think might fit into PSN’s work, please email psnedmonton@gmail.com so we can make time for discussion in the agenda.
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Report from Palestine
Friday, September 18, 2009
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
BUS 1-5 (Business Building, University of Alberta)
Member of Parliament for Vancouver East Libby Davies, and rabble.ca publisher Kim Elliott will share stories and photos from their August 2009 delegation to the West Bank and Gaza in Occupied Palestine.
*FREE*
(donations accepted to fund Edmonton participation in the January 1, 2010 Gaza Freedom March)
Presented by Palestine Solidarity Network and the U of A Campus NDP
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PUMP YOUR FIST! Rap and Resist!
With special guests straight outta Palestine! DAM
Thursday, October 1
Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm
The ARTery (9535 Jasper Avenue), $10
with: Hip Hop Beats by DJ DICE, Politic Live, people’s poets
Hosted by Kaz Mega
Spread the word by inviting friends to the Facebook event.
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A Clash of Civilizations? Israel-Palestine in Context
A panel discussion on Israel-Palestine will be held during the Towards the Dignity of Difference—Neither the ‘Clash of Civilizations’ nor ‘the End of History’ conference being held at October 2 – 4 at the University of Alberta.
A Clash of Civilizations? Israel-Palestine in Context
Saturday, October 3 (3:30 pm)
Aurora Room, Lister Centre, University of Alberta
with
Ghada Hashem Talhami
D.K. Pearsons Professor of Politics, emerita at Lake Forest College
Mustafa Abu Sway
Professor of Philosophy and Islamic Studies, and Director, Islamic Research Center at Al-Quds University in Jerusalem
Ben White
Freelance journalist and author on the Israel-Palestine conflict
The panel is free and open to the public.
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