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> Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 02:51:05 -0400 (EDT)
> From: lombrenoire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: san: Montreal: Over 1000 Protest Against War and Racism in
Montreal
>
>
> OVER 1000 PROTEST AGAINST WAR AND RACISM IN MONTREAL
>
> MONTREAL -- September 23, 2001 - Over one thousand people demonstrated
> this afternoon against war and racism in downtown Montreal. The protest,
> called by the Emergency Coalition Against War Hysteria and Racism, was
> organized within one-week, and only publicized for a few days. It is part
> of ongoing grassroots anti-war events that have emerged here since
> September 11. Many more demonstrations and public events are planned in
> the upcoming weeks.
>
> The demonstration began with a gathering at the Norman Bethune statue at
> Concordia University. Speakers on the outdoor sound system included a
> member of the local Afghan community, a member of a group organizing
> against the sanctions policy in Iraq (Voices of Conscience), and a
> representative of the South Asian Women's Community Center. The speakers
> voiced clear opposition to war, racism and some spoke too of the context
> of US imperialism in the world. There were many fears voiced by speakers
> about the human ramifications of any military intervention in the Middle
> East and South Asia.
>
> Protesters, some chanting, took to the downtown streets, marching along
> Ste-Catherine Street. At its high point, the demonstration occupied
> several city blocks, and bystanders on the sidewalk were especially
> curious of the open and public display of dissent, with many expressing
> sympathy, and a few others expressing hostility.
>
> The demonstration stopped at the American consulate on Ste-Alexandre
> Street, and heard from more speakers, including representatives of a
> Palestinian human rights group, the Jewish Alliance Against the
> Occupation, and another member of the Afghan community. From there, the
> protest marched to the Guy-Favereau Complex on Rene-Levesque Boulevard.
> The complex is the site of several major Canadian government offices. An
> open-air speak out was held, while others mingled and a group of
> Palestinian and Arab demonstrators danced and sang in a circle.
>
> Today's protest is one of what will be weekly, and potentially much
> larger, demonstrations against war and racism. Next Saturday (September
> 29), the Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) group is
> organizing a protest against the Israeli occupation of Palestine, and
> against the climate of war hysteria and racism. This demo is was
> re-scheduled from their planned demo on September 15 that was cancelled.
> They expect thousands.
>
> Another demo, also in opposition to war, especially US foreign policy in
> Latin America, will start on the same day from the east end of Montreal,
> and converge with the SPHR demonstration at the US Consulate. The latter
> demo will also address the economic devastation of institutions like the
> World Bank and International Monetary Fund, in solidarity with those
> groups that are courageously going ahead with anti-war and anti-IMF/WB
> demonstrations in Washington, DC.
>
> As part of ongoing actions, a Palestinian and Jewish Unity (PAJU)
> coalition is holding weekly vigils, every Friday, at the Israeli
> Consulate. Meanwhile, an affinity group -- tentatively named Montreal
> Action Against War, Imperialism and Racism -- is organizing a public forum
> on October 3. Another forum, "Against War and Racist Backlash", is to be
> held at a local library on September 30, with a particular focus on
> Afghanistan and South Asia. [Details about all these events, including
> contacts, are attached below.]
>
> The Emergency Coalition Against War Hysteria and Racism, which has met
> twice since September 11, is next meeting this Monday, September 24 at 6pm
> at 1710 rue Beaudry in Montreal. For more info, contact
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> -- reported for Indymedia Montreal and the Quebec Alternative Media Center
> (CMAQ)
>
> ===> Upcoming Anti-War, Anti-Racist Events in Montreal (not a
> comprehensive list)
>
> -- September 24 --
> The EMERGENCY COALITION AGAINST WAR HYSTERIA AND RACISM, which has met
> twice since September 11, is next meeting this Monday, September 24 at 6pm
> at 1710 rue Beaudry in Montreal. For more info, contact
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> -- September 28 --
> VIGIL by PALESTINIAN AND JEWISH UNITY (PAJU)
> at the Israeli Consulate between 12-1pm
> 1155, boulevard Rene-Levesque West
> info: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> all persons are welcome to participate
>
> -- September 29 --
> DEMONSTRATION FOR PALESTINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS
> organized by Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR)
> Saturday, September 29, 2001
> Rendez-vous at Concordia University (1455, de Maisonneuve West),
> metro Guy-Concordia, at 2:00pm,
> with march to the US and Israeli consulates
> info: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> -- September 30 --
> FORUM AGAINST WAR AND RACIST BACKLASH: Focus on Afghanistan and South Asia
> Presentations by representatives of concerned organizations and open
> discussion
> Sunday, September 30, 2001
> 3-5:30pm
> Atwater Library
> 1200 Atwater Street
> Atwater Metro
> Organized by CERAS (South Asia Research and Resouce Centre), SAWCC (South
> Asian Women's Community Centre) and Teesri Duniya Theatre
> For more info: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 514-982-6606, ext. 2248
>
> -- October 3 --
> AMERICA'S NEW WAR: Perspectives on War and Imperialism
> Wednesday, October 3, 7pm
> 1455, de Maisonneuve West Room H-110
> invited speakers include: Lillian Robinson, Dolores Chew, Santbir
> Singh, Samer Elatrash and others
> organized by Montreal Action Against War, Imperialism and Racism (AGIR)
> info: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 514-848-7970
>
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Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 02:51:05 -0400 (EDT)
From: lombrenoire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: san: Montreal: Over 1000 Protest Against War and Racism in Montreal
OVER 1000 PROTEST AGAINST WAR AND RACISM IN MONTREAL
MONTREAL -- September 23, 2001 - Over one thousand people demonstrated
this afternoon against war and racism in downtown Montreal. The protest,
called by the Emergency Coalition Against War Hysteria and Racism, was
organized within one-week, and only publicized for a few days. It is part
of ongoing grassroots anti-war events that have emerged here since
September 11. Many more demonstrations and public events are planned in
the upcoming weeks.
The demonstration began with a gathering at the Norman Bethune statue at
Concordia University. Speakers on the outdoor sound system included a
member of the local Afghan community, a member of a group organizing
against the sanctions policy in Iraq (Voices of Conscience), and a
representative of the South Asian Women's Community Center. The speakers
voiced clear opposition to war, racism and some spoke too of the context
of US imperialism in the world. There were many fears voiced by speakers
about the human ramifications of any military intervention in the Middle
East and South Asia.
Protesters, some chanting, took to the downtown streets, marching along
Ste-Catherine Street. At its high point, the demonstration occupied
several city blocks, and bystanders on the sidewalk were especially
curious of the open and public display of dissent, with many expressing
sympathy, and a few others expressing hostility.
The demonstration stopped at the American consulate on Ste-Alexandre
Street, and heard from more speakers, including representatives of a
Palestinian human rights group, the Jewish Alliance Against the
Occupation, and another member of the Afghan community. From there, the
protest marched to the Guy-Favereau Complex on Rene-Levesque Boulevard.
The complex is the site of several major Canadian government offices. An
open-air speak out was held, while others mingled and a group of
Palestinian and Arab demonstrators danced and sang in a circle.
Today's protest is one of what will be weekly, and potentially much
larger, demonstrations against war and racism. Next Saturday (September
29), the Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) group is
organizing a protest against the Israeli occupation of Palestine, and
against the climate of war hysteria and racism. This demo is was
re-scheduled from their planned demo on September 15 that was cancelled.
They expect thousands.
Another demo, also in opposition to war, especially US foreign policy in
Latin America, will start on the same day from the east end of Montreal,
and converge with the SPHR demonstration at the US Consulate. The latter
demo will also address the economic devastation of institutions like the
World Bank and International Monetary Fund, in solidarity with those
groups that are courageously going ahead with anti-war and anti-IMF/WB
demonstrations in Washington, DC.
As part of ongoing actions, a Palestinian and Jewish Unity (PAJU)
coalition is holding weekly vigils, every Friday, at the Israeli
Consulate. Meanwhile, an affinity group -- tentatively named Montreal
Action Against War, Imperialism and Racism -- is organizing a public forum
on October 3. Another forum, "Against War and Racist Backlash", is to be
held at a local library on September 30, with a particular focus on
Afghanistan and South Asia. [Details about all these events, including
contacts, are attached below.]
The Emergency Coalition Against War Hysteria and Racism, which has met
twice since September 11, is next meeting this Monday, September 24 at 6pm
at 1710 rue Beaudry in Montreal. For more info, contact
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
-- reported for Indymedia Montreal and the Quebec Alternative Media Center
(CMAQ)
===> Upcoming Anti-War, Anti-Racist Events in Montreal (not a
comprehensive list)
-- September 24 --
The EMERGENCY COALITION AGAINST WAR HYSTERIA AND RACISM, which has met
twice since September 11, is next meeting this Monday, September 24 at 6pm
at 1710 rue Beaudry in Montreal. For more info, contact
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
-- September 28 --
VIGIL by PALESTINIAN AND JEWISH UNITY (PAJU)
at the Israeli Consulate between 12-1pm
1155, boulevard Rene-Levesque West
info: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
all persons are welcome to participate
-- September 29 --
DEMONSTRATION FOR PALESTINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS
organized by Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR)
Saturday, September 29, 2001
Rendez-vous at Concordia University (1455, de Maisonneuve West),
metro Guy-Concordia, at 2:00pm,
with march to the US and Israeli consulates
info: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-- September 30 --
FORUM AGAINST WAR AND RACIST BACKLASH: Focus on Afghanistan and South Asia
Presentations by representatives of concerned organizations and open
discussion
Sunday, September 30, 2001
3-5:30pm
Atwater Library
1200 Atwater Street
Atwater Metro
Organized by CERAS (South Asia Research and Resouce Centre), SAWCC (South
Asian Women's Community Centre) and Teesri Duniya Theatre
For more info: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 514-982-6606, ext. 2248
-- October 3 --
AMERICA'S NEW WAR: Perspectives on War and Imperialism
Wednesday, October 3, 7pm
1455, de Maisonneuve West Room H-110
invited speakers include: Lillian Robinson, Dolores Chew, Santbir
Singh, Samer Elatrash and others
organized by Montreal Action Against War, Imperialism and Racism (AGIR)
info: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 514-848-7970
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