16 Days of Activism

This is a brief calendar of events for the 16 Days of Activism campaign, courtesy of RPIRG. The full schedule and event details are available at www.rpirg.org.

THURSDAY, Nov 25

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER. Organized by the Women’s Centre. Riddell Centre, U of R. All day.

MONDAY, Nov 29

International Women Human Rights Defenders Day

BUILDING MOVEMENTS OF RESISTANCE. Sharmeen Khan speaking about lessons from the G20 protests. 7:30 p.m. Selam Restaurant (upstairs), 2215 Broad St.

TUESDAY, Nov 30

MEN’S ASSOCIATION AGAINST VIOLENCE. Sponsored by RPIRG and organized by Oxfam, two free lectures. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., AD HUM 527 – U of R, and 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Room 305 – YMCA Regina.

WEDNESDAY, Dec 1

World Aids Day

FUNDRAISER DINNER. Organized by the Women’s Centre.  Fainting Goat.  6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. sittings. $30, call Jill for tickets: 535-5102. 

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY THROUGH THE ARTS. A full day of artistic discovery with free lunch. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Core Ritchie Neighbourhood Centre, 445 – 14^th Ave.

THURSDAY, Dec 2 

TAR SANDS: DIRTY OIL AND THE FUTURE OF A CONTINENT. An RPIRG screening and author talk with Andrew Nikiforuk.

2:30 p.m. Luther College Room 100 – U of R.

FRIDAY, Dec 3

IS CANADA IMPERIALST? An RPIRG sponsored presentation by Todd Gordon. 1:30 p.m. AD HUM PIT – U of R.

Saturday, Dec 4

FACILITATION TRAINING FOR YOUNG LEADERS. Workshop FREE for young leaders 18-30yrs. Register online at www.earthbeat.sk.ca. 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Luther College 100 – U of R.

Sunday, Dec 5

REGINA PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY ON CLIMATE JUSTICE. World cafe-style conversation about climate justice. For more info, email: reginapacj@gmail.com. 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lower Level, Knox Met United Church, 2340 Victoria Ave.

Monday, Dec 6 

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

VIGIL. Montreal Massacre Anniversary. 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Riddell Centre Crush Space – U of R.

Thursday, Dec 9

CINEMA POLITICA – KATRINA’S CHILD. Film screening, hosted by the Council of Canadians and RPIRG. 7:00 p.m. RI 119 (Research and Innovation Centre Theatre), U of R.

SCIC OPEN HOUSE. 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 2128 McIntyre St.

Friday, Dec 10 

International Human Rights Day

AMNESTY EVENT. Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre. Details at www.rpirg.org.