CitizenShift
Updates from the basement, courtesy of the CITIZENShift team.
Archive of October, 2007
On November 28th at 7:30PM there will be a benefit concert held at the Bell Centre in Montreal (Quebec) to raise awareness about AIDS.
In support of UNICEF and Unite For Children Unite Against AIDS campaign, the concert will feature both English and French Canadian artists. Hosted by Ben Mulroney and presented by ALDO Fights AIDS a portion of (the cost of) the tickets will be going towards the cause. Purchase tickets ahead of time as the event is selling out quickly.
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November 9th marks the Montreal (Quebec) release of Darfur Now. Playing at the AMC it is a documentary tackling the ongoing circumstances in Darfur.
The Ted Braun production follows six people from all over the world and of different walks of life as they address the situation head on. Get involved and find out how you can help put an end to this atrocity. Also visit the website for more information.
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Elecia
October 30, 2007
The Media Democracy Day Fair took place on Friday evening and was met with great success. One of the most interesting and inspiring aspects of the fair was the variety of participants it brought out. Citizen journalism giant NowPublic to revolutionary recycling Free Geek to Victoria Street Newz to independent online acts like the Vancouver Observer, to name just a few, mingled, networked and shared ideas on why independent media is important and how to make it thrive.
CitizenShift, like the other media-related tables, received a lot of attention from the constant crowd that was interested in making connections and building a community of writers, editors, distributors, and concerned citizens. The fair was lucky to have the Union for Democratic Communication conference happening at the same time, which brought about media scholars, creators and consumers from all over the globe.
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Starting November 1st through November 11th, The UJA Federation of Greater Toronto will be supporting the 27th annual Holocaust Education Week with the Holocaust Centre of Toronto located at 4600 Bathurst Street (4th Floor). Although the Holocaust of the Second World War ended in 1945, the aftermath can still be felt today. This is why The Holocaust Centre feels it is important to preserve this memory in order to prevent another one from happening. The Centre holds lectures, conferences and many other programs to honour those that were lost. Join the survivors and their decendants in their retelling of the tragedy that swept over Europe.
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It may be expected. It may even be downright obvious. Nevertheless, it must be announced that CitizenShift now has our very own group on Facebook.
It actually happened quite some time ago, but given that we’ve been totally preoccupied by the development of our new website and several film festivals, we’ve neglected to let you know. Fortunately for us a couple hundred people have already found us there, and the good news for you is that it’s not too late to join them. Mosey on over to Facebook, join our group, and get in on the conversation.
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Lisa
October 24, 2007
Celebrate Media Democracy Day on Friday, October 26th in Vancouver at the
Media Democracy Fair at the main Concourse at SFU Harbour Centre
(515 West Hastings Street) - CITIZENShift will be there!
It`s FREE!
A special Media Democracy Day presentation of A Little Bit of So Much Truth in room 1600 at 4:30pm (same place… 515 West Hastings Street)
It`s FREE!
“When the people of Oaxaca decided they’d had enough of bad government, they didn’t take their story to the media…They TOOK the media.”
This screening will be presented by filmmaker Jill Freidberg, who will also be available for discussion after the film.
Also The Union For Democratic Communication is having their conference in this very building, at the same time…AND the keynote will also take place here!
So, if democratic communications is your thing…drop by!
email Faiza Zia Khan - faizak@sfu.ca for even more info
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Today at Concordia University V. Tony Hauser’s work Living with Land Mines will be presented in the Library Building Atrium. The exhibition made up of 16 life-size photos of young Cambodian land mine victims will be stationed from 8:00AM to 7:30PM. Concordia is just one of the 15 universities that will exhibit the collection.
Visit The Cambodia Land Mine Museum Relief Fund to make donations.
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Jamie Benidickson will be at Concordia University to promote the launch on his book The Culture of Flushing: A Social and Legal History of Sewage. Held in the Hall Building room 1225 at 4:00PM. Benidickson, the Professor of Environmental Law (University of Ottawa) will not only discuss the book but read an excerpt as well. Arrive early seating is limited and look out for The Honourable Clifford Lincoln former MP and Secretary to the Minister of Environment to introduce the author’s book.
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Lip Zine and Throw Collective will be hosting a jam session October 26, 2007. The event features all kinds of acts including performance, music and dance. The get-together begins at 9:30PM (poets sign up at 9:00PM) at the Apathy is Boring headquarters 10 des Pins suite # 412. The mission is to raise awareness and support the Abantu-Rowa Ghanaian Women’s Rights Organization.
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Shelly Low is a multidisciplinary artist based in Montreal who will be discussing her body of work in relation to what it means being a Chinese-Canadian citizen. She will address some of the stereotypical concerns with the theme of identity in relation to food, work and art. Low’s presentation takes place this afternoon (October 23, 2007) at Concordia University located in the Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Complex auditorium E.V. 1.615 (main floor) from 2:00-3:00PM.
For more information on what to expect or to catch a glimpse of Shelly Low’s previous works visit Self Serve at La Pagode Royale or Redress Express.
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