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events archive
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December 3 (Friday) - Film / Video
Bhopal: The Search for Justice
In observation, DEC 3RD: GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION FOR JUSTICE IN FOR BHOPAL, we are screening the new documentary Bhopal: The Search for Justice produced by Natioanl Film Board of Canada, CBC, and Nadeem Uddin, a NW based filmmaker. Nadeem will be present at the screening.
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December 2 (Thursday) - Film / Video
Affluenza
With the annual shopping season just around the corner, come join us for a counter-cultural view of this American custom as we screen the film, "Affluenza". "Affluenza" is a one-hour television special that explores the high social and environmental costs of materialism and overconsumption. There will be a discussion following the film. more...
December 2 (Thursday) - Film / Video
The Fourth World War
Seattle Premiere of the documentary The Fourth World War, with directors Richard Rowley and Jacqueline Soohen in attendance. The Fourth World War is the untold human story of men and women who resist being annihilated in the current global conflict. more...
November 30 (Tuesday) - Protest / Demonstration
Nov 30th-WTO Protest 5th Anniversary Events
The Weapons of Mass Distraction Project will stage a mock television news broadcast complete with roving reporters, anchorpersons and a giant television during the 5th anniversary of the protests against the 1999 World Trade Organization in Seattle. Weapons of Mass Distraction is an on-going art project featuring the work of sculptors, writers, actors, filmmakers, sound artists and musicians in a multi-media setting. more...
November 29 (Monday) - Lecture / Talk
Activists and the Occupation: Solidarity and Resistance in Israel and Palestine.
Israeli human rights lawyer Yael Berda and returned International Solidarity Movement activist Aaron Kuller of Seattle will speak at the University Friends Meeting House. November 29 is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. more...
November 28 (Sunday) - Other
CANDLE & SILENCE FOR PEACE
Silent Peace Gathering Every Sunday Evening at 7 pm. Bring a candle and Peace in your Heart for your own Inner Peace and World Peace. Just standing in Silence holding the space in Seattle for Peace. Every Sunday Evening at 7 pm til 9 pm. more...
November 27 (Saturday) - Film / Video
"The Take" - Film & discussion with Director Avi Lewis
Written and produced by NO LOGO's Naomi Klein and directed by noted radio commentator Avi Lewis, THE TAKE is one of the first pieces of journalism in North America to take on the fascinating, alarmingly-inspiring developments among the workers of Argentina. Once a prosperous nation on the cusp of the first world, economic deregulation bankrupted the country almost overnight, leaving an entire country out of work. In the past two years, however, these armies of unemployed workers have begun a major movement to retake their factories and start up production once again. more...
November 26 (Friday) - Film / Video
THE TAKE by Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis - with Avi Lewis in person!
Once a prosperous nation on the cusp of the first world, economic deregulation bankrupted the country almost overnight, leaving hundreds and hundreds of abandoned factories. In the past couple years, however, the armies of unemployed workers have started a major movement to retake these factories and start up production. The Nation's Naomi Klein and liberal radio commentator Avi Lewis' documentary THE TAKE is an alarmingly inspiring film that looks at this movement on both personal and national levels. Lewis will be in town to present the film, which runs from Nov. 26 - Dec at the non-profit Northwest Film Forum on Capitol Hill. more...
November 25 (Thursday) - Protest / Demonstration
CORRECTION/RETRACTION
The March & Rally called by Not In Our Name, A.N.S.W.E.R., Hate Free Zone, Veterans Against the War & others that is described here for Nov 25th was held on Novemebr 6th. Since then, Not In Our Name has been at Westlake every saturday afternoon and many have been protesting the war, occupation and increased assault on Falujah.
This duplicate posting was an error and several attempts were made to remove it. However, since it has been posted for several weeks, there might well be a protest on this day/time... just not the one described.
In solidarity,
Not In Our Name-Seattle more...
November 22 (Monday) - Meeting
Impeach Bush Meetup
Join forces with Seattle for the Impeach Bush Meetup this coming Monday the 22nd. Strategize to break the hypnotic trance that seems to have overcome the media and the public over the war crimes and impeachable offenses of Bush and Company.
http://impeachbush.meetup.com/123/ more...
November 21 (Sunday) - Film / Video
PALESTINE: THE PEOPLE Film Series: "Paradise Lost", Ebtisam Mara'ana, 2003
PALESTINE: THE PEOPLE Film Series: "Paradise Lost", Ebtisam Mara'ana, 2003. Presenting the rarely heard voice of an Arab Israeli, this important film offers valuable insight into the contradictions and complexities of modern womanhood and national identity in the Middle East. Followed by the short film "And A Woman of Determination". Post Film discussion with Nuha Mousa. more...
November 18 (Thursday) - Other
Transgender Day of Remembrance Poetry Reading & Vigil (Trans Awarenss Week Event)
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Poetry Reading & Memorial Vigil
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November 17 (Wednesday) - Lecture / Talk
Holding the Thread of Life
HOLDING THE THREAD OF LIFE PULLS AT THE UNCOMMON THREADS THAT CONNECT MYTHIC IMAGES AND TRADITIONAL STORIES WITH THE TROUBLE THAT PLAGUE OUR WORLD.
JOIN US ON THE SUBTLE GROUND WHERE YOUTH AND ELDERS, WOMEN AND MEN AND PEOPLE OF DIVERSE ORIGINS FIND RENEWED MEANING AND LIVING IMAGINATION IN THE POETIC GROUND WHERE LANGUAGE FORMS AND PEACE, HEALING AND JUSTICE BECOME POSSIBLE AGAIN.
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November 17 (Wednesday) - Workshop / Training
Mothertongue: Healing From Patriarchy and Colonization (Trans Awareness Week Event)
Theater of the Oppressed workshop for people of color/mixed-race/non-white identified people to address historical trauma and langauge restoration. more...
November 17 (Wednesday) - Film / Video
Affluenza
With the annual shopping season just around the corner, come join us for a counter-cultural view of this American custom as we screen the film, "Affluenza". "Affluenza" is a one-hour television special that explores the high social and environmental costs of materialism and overconsumption. There will be a discussion following the film.
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November 14 (Sunday) - Other
Seattle Youth Garden Works Annual Auction
Come support Seattle Youth Garden Works efforts to empower homeless and at-risk youth. Along with special guest KUOW host Patricia Murphy, enjoy an evening of great food, music, and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $50 and all proceeds directly benefit SYGW. more...
November 14 (Sunday) - Meeting
Gathering & Wisdom Council of Our Elders, Allies & Young People
Come share YOUR wisdom and vision for progressive change. Listen to others’ voices. And reflect together on what is asked of us today.
OUR wisdom WILL BE passed on to younger generations. more...
November 14 (Sunday) - Other
Soiree at the Salon: A Benefit for Push Magazine
Literary Event and Silent Auction to Benefit "Push Magazine: Queer Feminist Subversions." more...
November 14 (Sunday) - Film / Video
PALESTINE: THE PEOPLE Film Series: " 500 Dunam on the Moon", Rachel Leah Jones, 2002
PALESTINE: THE PEOPLE Film Series: Sundays through Nov 21, 7pm Ethnic Cultural Theater. " 500 Dunam on the Moon" 7:00 PM, Rachel Leah Jones, 2002. Jones' filmmaking debut is a critical look at the art of dispossession and the creativity of the dispossessed. Post Film discussion with Aaron Kuller, recently returned from the West Bank.
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November 13 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
Stop The Assault on Fallujah!
STOP THE ASSAULT ON FALLUJAH
Not In Our Name!
Rally and March
Saturday, November 13, 2004
1:00 p.m., Westlake Park - 4th & Pine
Let's join together to:
** Demand an immediate end to the assault and the war, and show that Bush has NO MANDATE from the American people for this illegitimate war for empire.
** Give the war a human face by displaying images of the citizens of
Fallujah--images the American media aren't showing.
** Show our solidarity with the Iraqi citizens who are being killed, maimed and psychologically devastated, and with American soldiers who refuse to fight.
Sponsored by the Not In Our Name Project
www.notinourname-seattle.net (local)
www.notinourname.net (national)
206-322-3813
seattle@notinourname.net
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