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Migrant Spring March - Sun, March 17 at 1
Working people are too worried about paying bills to stop and smell the flowers. And we are being divided, the richest few are blaming immigrants for rising costs. But migrants live here, have deep roots, grow and care for our communities and are excluded from basic rights. This Migrant Spring, join this march to unite against racism, and win equality and permanent resident status for all. Join the Vancouver rally Sunday, March 17 at 1 p.m. at CBC Plaza, 700 Hamilton St, V6B 2R5. For folks outside Vancouver: You can organize an event of your own! Plan a march or rally, host a letter-writing event, hold a forum or community gathering, etc. Register your event using the button below or email info@migrantrights.ca to get more information or talk through ideas.
Building a Movement - Youth Climate Corps
Monday, March 18 at 4 p.m. PT - Canadian youth are long overdue for a program that would get them directly involved in the fight against the climate crisis. That's why we're hosting a multi-party town hall to discuss the future of youth, build support for MP Laurel Collins’ motion for a Youth Climate Corps, and talk about how we can win this historic program. Town Hall with MPs across Canada - Building a Youth Climate Corps This event is co-hosted by Climate Emergency Unit & the office of MP Laurel Collins, and will be broadcast live online with watch parties in communities across the country. Join a watch party in your area (or host one yourself!) so you can build and cultivate the people-powered movement needed to secure a Youth Climate Corps. If you can't find a party near you, you can sign up to watch the livestream yourself.
Nourishing the Blossoming Place Fundraiser for PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ - Sat, March 23
6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Ave in Victoria - Gather to celebrate and raise money for PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ (https://pepakenhautw.land), an education and hands-on program that brings people together to restore and cultivate traditional W̱SÁNEĆ food systems and sovereignty, and the revitalization of native ecosystems on W̱SÁNEĆ homelands. The event will have: -Live music from a variety of different local artists -Indigenous and non-Indigenous artisans and vendors with fantastic crafts -A 50/50 raffle -Drinks for purchase (alc and non) - and heaps of other fun stuff like door prizes! Bring your friends and your ÍY, ŚḰÁLEȻEN/ʔay̓ šqʷeləqʷən (good heart and mind) to the Fernwood Community Centre on Saturday, March 23! The main entrance will be at the back of the building.