House Plant Sale - Valentines Edition!! <3 u="">3>
Monday, February 11 at 11:00am until February 12 at 6:00pm
Concordia University Greenhouse, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd
Give your valentine a gift that keeps on growing!
Abandon the cut flower industry this year, and support your local community greenhouse. What better way is there to say happy valentines day, than filling your home (and friends homes) with little green friends?!
Plants cost from $3-$10, and are varieties selected for indoor growing. FREE Veggie Love cards while supplies last. 11am - 6pm or until supplies last.
Please bring boxes and/or bags for carrying your plants home.
PLUS! Stay tuned for our Love Day crafternoon on the 14th!
Sex Week @ McGill
Monday, February 11 at 12:00pm until February 16 at 12:00am
McGill University, 845 rue Sherbrooke Ouest.
Get EXCITED because all week long, the Shag Shop and SHAG Team has an extravaganza of workshops, speaker events, and a charity event night at Gerts, called "One Night Shag" (Event info here: http://on.fb.me/VQBpLz).
The aim of Sex Week is to raise awareness about a variety of sexual health issues on-campus and to promote sex-positivity and the destigmatization of sex! Each day has a loose "theme" and you can pick and choose which events you want to attend....just by showing up! Simple, right?
HIGHLIGHTS (visit site for full event listings)
MONDAY, FEB 11: Sex Positivity
When: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Entrance to Redpath Library
Description: Contraception methods, STI testing, alternative menstrual products, and more.
What: The 'S' Word: Sex Positivity Workshop
Where: McGill Bookstore, 3420 Rue McTavish, 3rd floor
When: 5:30-7pm
Description: 'Should I, or shouldn't I? What do I like? What's normal? How do I ask for what feels good?' Come discuss and find out more about the mysteries of sex, sexuality and sexual well-being.
What: Pansexual Speed Dating Friending
Event link: http://on.fb.me/Wtys3I
When: 8:00 pm-onwards
here: Gerts Bar (Basement of SSMU aka Shatner Building)
Description: Co-hosted by Queer McGill and the Shag Shop. Whether you just want to meet new people, chat with friendly faces, are hoping to pick up some dates, or all of the above, come to pansexual speed dating for a fun night! Pansexual speed dating means that you will meet anyone at the event- regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Open to everyone - Come join us for a great night and mingle with awesome people!
What: Kink and Consent Workshop
When: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Brown Student Services Building, Room 3001
What: Polyamory Workshop by Marla Schreiber
When: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Brown Student Services Building, Room 3001
Description: What's this I hear about POLYAMORY? While it's not a word in the Oxford dictionary, it's about identity, communication, sharing, love, sexuality, negotiation, honesty, boundaries, consent and much more! Come join Marla Schreiber in an open discussion about open relationships. This workshop is for anyone, whether you've never heard the word before, or are already rocking it poly style.
UNITED STATES OF AFRICA - with director in attendance
Monday, February 11th, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Concordia University, Room H110
A refreshingly positive doc from Africa, this is a musical odyssey across African political history that you won't forget. The screening is a special collaboration with Black History Month Montreal. Director Yanick Létourneau will be in attendance for a post-screening discussion.
cinemapolitica.org/concordia
Cinema Politica McGill presents: Bad GirlTuesday, February 12, 6:00pm
Leacock 15 855 Sherbrooke West
I hope you're all having a lovely week, and it is a big one! Valentine's or V-Day, whatever you'd like to call it, any opportunity to take a moment to talk about sexuality. If you'll be enjoying the Shag Shop's Sex Week events or catching a showing of the Vagina Monologues, take some time out to come watch this week's documentary "Bad Girl." Talking about portrayals of women and their sexuality in the media, "Bad Girl" examines how the porn industry perpetuates a very narrow understanding of gender, identity, and desire.
More information on the film can be found here: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/screening/mcgill/bad-girl
We'll be in Leacock 15 (855 Sherbrooke West) Tuesday the 12th at 6pm with cupcakes!
Le Kiss off
Wednesday, February 13, 4:30pm until 5:30pm
Metro berri-uqam
Venez faire un pied de nez aux innombrables fêtes commerciales en vous joignant à nous de 16h30 à 17h30 à l'extérieur des tourniquets du métro Berri-Uqam.
Exténués par ce cirque loufoque qui nous pousse à consommer (Halloween, Noël, St-Valentin, Pâques et on recommence!) nous voulons nous réapproprier cette fête de l'amour, qui ne devrait pas avoir de date mais devrait se vivre tous les jours.
Au programme:séance de bizous et de câlins! Seul(e) ou accompagné(e), on vous invite aussi à briser les clichés hétéronormatifs, Pi même pas game de venir déguisé(e)s.
Women, Trans, and/or Queer Folks' night!
Wednesday, February 13, 5:00pm until 8:00pm
B-02, 3480 McTavish SSMU
The Flat hosts WTQF, for people identified as women and/or trans and/or queer, on the second Wednesday of every month. While The Flat's goal is to always be a welcoming and positive environment for fixing bikes and learning about bike mechanics, sexism, gender discrimination, and patriarchal BS can still happen. WTQF night is about trying to challenge those dynamics and about empowering more people to learn bike repair and use The Flat's space, tools, and resources to their advantage.
That said, queer folks, trans individuals and women are also encouraged to work on their bikes at the Flat during regular hours.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to help! If you have a bit (or a lot) of bike mechanic experience and want to help people fix their bikes, let us know.
e-mail us at theflat.bikecollective@gmail.com with WTQF in the subject line.
Sweet Nothings Workshop
Wednesday, February 13, 6:00pm
111 rue Roy
For an edible, poetic and local St. Valentine’s Day - “True love leaves no traces.” – Leonard Cohen
Sweet Nothings is a one-hour participatory event that emerges from an investigation of the backstage that supports the offering of a rose to our love on Valentine’s Day.
Vegetable weaver Lena Guézennec will lead participants in the creation of a personal rose for their sweetheart, made entirely from local root vegetables. Each person will take away a rose without thorns, and without a trace. This workshop will be presented in French.
The suggested donation for this event is $10 to $20 per person. All donations will go to benefit Santropol Roulant.
www.lesensorium.com
Gendered Violence and Trans’ communities
Wednesday, February 13, 6:00pm until 8:00pm
1500 de Maisonneuve West #404
This workshop will challenge your understanding of gender and shed light on some of the struggles faced by Trans people. We will discuss gender identities and expressions, terms, definitions as well as the role of allies in creating a safer, more inclusive environment for all. Workshop facilitated by Fabien.
The 2110 Centre for Gender Advocacy & CKUT 90.3FM present this event as part of the Dragonroot Project: a workshop series on gendered violence.
Join us every 2nd Wednesday from 6-8pm November 7th to April 10th
Full list of workshops: https://www.facebook.com/events/359664507461248/
Peaceful Revolutions and Participatory Constitutions - Hörður Torfason and the case of Iceland
Wednesday, February 13, 6:30pm
H-110 (Hall Building, Concordia - Entrance on the north side of de Maisonneuve)
Triggered by the financial collapse in 2008, surprisingly little has been said about the revolution in Iceland.Yet, this country, or rather this people, sustained protests that lead to:
- the resignation of their government
- the rewriting of their constitution (which contains a provision allowing 10% of the population to call a referendum on a given issue)
- the refusal to pay back loans of roughly $17 000 per person, $3.8 billion in total, to foreign powers. That is, they refused to bail them out.
- the indictment of their prime minister.
- imprisonment of banking officials.
- and more, all as a result of peaceful protest.
Of course, the story is much more complicated than that, which is why we invited Hörður Torfason, the one who initiated the protest movement that later triggered all of these events, to come share the story of the Icelandic Revolution as well as his own methodology and role in it.
http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/08/how-a-gay-rights-maverick-helped-topple-icelands-govt/
FREE
Workshop:Struggles Against Capitalist Colonialism: How Indigenous Feminisms Will Save the Earth and Destroy the State
Wednesday February 13th 5pm
4480 McTavish - Rm. 202 (Madeline Parent Room)
An introduction to some of the thoughts and work of indigenous feminisms and feminists on occupied Turtle Island (“North America”), and how the anti-colonialist struggles of indigenous women, queers, and two-spirited people are fundamentally and radically anarchic and anti-capitalist in their construction and organization. Colonialism, misogyny, and capitalism are deeply interconnected, and activists cannot engage in feminist or anti-capitalist struggle without also working to decolonize ourselves, our relations with one another, and the spaces & land we inhabit. These ideas and thoughts will be connected to the current happenings in Quebec, with discussion on how to create a truly revolutionary social movement.
Bob Marley Tribute Party and Food Drive
Wednesday, February 13, 8:30pm until 1:00am
L'Alize - 900 Ontario Est
Come join us for a tropical party, tribute to the King of Reggae Bob Marley! Headlining the show is HOUSE OF DAVID GANG FROM TORONTO AND NEW YORK CITY!
www.facebook.com/houseofdavidgang
with guests.. Michael Garrick, King Shadrock, Sister Julie, Frase W. of FM Hi LOW
Bring a can of food to donate to local food bank and get a discount! $8 w/ canned food donation to Montreal Food Bank / $12 without
Valentine's Day Crafternoon in the Greenhouse!
Thursday, February 14, 1:00pm until 5:00pm
Concordia University Greenhouse, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd
MAGIC TIME from 1 to 5 every Thursday, the Concordia Greenhouse tea atrium is where you want to spend your Crafternoon! But why is the Time so Magical, you might ask? Maybe because we refuse to see time, talent and limited resources as obstacles to creative thinking. The time has been set aside,the tea has been brewed, the materials are all offered to you, and the knowledge is there for the taking. Hooray for craftyness! We've got TWO craftivities for your Valentine's delight. And all for free!
UNO: Snail Mail Art Session
With Nina, Magic Time host
Collage, drawing, (visual) poetry, and awesome stamps. We bring mail art back to its former, pre-internet glory in the form of post-cardage. Make cards for friends, family, lovers and strangers!
DOS: Upcycled Bike Tube Floggers
with Sheena the Magnificent of www.radicalmontreal.com
Ever wondered what old bike inner tubes could be good for?
Yeah. Sexy toys. Come join in on this amazing upcycling workshop with all materials provided!
And join us every Thursday for ART-rium fun 1pm - 5pm! (PLUS - check out to our plants for sale for last minute gifts to loved ones, or yourself!
Memorial March for Missing & Murdered Women
Thursday, February 14, 6:00pm until 9:00pm
St. Laurent metro
Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (Missing Justice) invites you and yours to attend, spread the word about, and participate in this year’s Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Women on Thursday February 14th, 6pm at St. Laurent metro.
There will be a bus this year from Kahnawake, and back, organized by Kahnawake Shakotiia'takehnhas Community Services. The bus will leave the KSCS Parking lot at 4:30 pm and return at approx 9 pm. Start (drop off) at St Laurent metro and pick up (to return home) at Parc des Ameriques- St Laurent and Rachel street.****
Rock Against Racism #2 // Benefit for Families of Sisters in Spirit
Thursday, February 14, 8:00pm until 3:00am
Katacombes, 1635 St-Laurent
Une soirée bénéfice pour Families of Sisters in Spirit and the campaign for justice for missing and murdered Aboriginal women.
* Studfinder (Riot grrl home renovation)
* Dirty Boots (Like a synth organ flying through a cop car window)
www.myspace.com/dirtybootssynthproject
* We R Dying 2 Kill U (Anarchist dance performance art post-punk revelry)
https://www.facebook.com/WeRDying2KillU
Projections par Anitabreak - www.fortheloveoflightandshadow.org
Info on Families of Sisters in Spirit: www.facebook.com/pages/Families-of-Sisters-in-Spirit/
Social Justice Days
Friday, February 15, various times
McGill University
Intended to stimulate an alternative political culture in the McGill University community and beyond,Social Justice Days is about to mark its seventh year with a week of workshops, discussions, film screenings, and speakers engaging local and global issues. This is the 7th year of Social Justice Days on McGill campus, and we are very excited to have such a wide range of events organized by community and campus groups! We are going to be presenting on topics ranging from Black History in Montreal to Sex Workers Self-determination, and connecting global (such as anti-colonialism struggles in the Philippines) to local (migrant justice organizing in Montreal) struggles.
All venues on campus are wheelchair accessible (unless noted otherwise).
All events are free of charge except for the fundraiser.
For childcare or translation, please reserve 48 hours in advance at 514-398-7432 or qpirg@ssmu.mcgill.ca.
Check our website for full schedule, updates and room changes: http://qpirgmcgill.org/
Film Screening by Midnight Kitchen: Darwin's Nightmare
Friday, February 15th, 1:30pm
3480 McTavish (room B-29)
Come get some vegan lunch and watch Darwin's Nightmare with the Midnight Kitchen! We'll start serving at 12:30pm in room B-30 (remember to bring your own tupperware, or borrow a plate from MK on the 3rd floor) -- grab your food and head next door to watch this documentary while you eat.
A unique break from the traditional colonialist perspective of climate change and resource accessibility, Darwin's Nightmare uses the example of the Nile Perch fish of Lake Victoria in Tanzania to examine the political economy of the region and expose excruciating effects of global capitalism. This film can be viewed as a case study in the dynamics of neo-liberalism and neo-colonialism, particularly the oppression of the global south by way of natural resources.
Workshop:Counter Occupy! A not what you think movement
Friday, February 15th 5pm
3480 McTavish – Lev Bukhman room (203)
While western-based mass movements, albeit inspired by the “Arab Spring”, focus their discussions around occupying as a tactic to take back public spaces (whether symbolically or literally) from private hands, the mass movements and revolutionary movements of the south take on a counter-occupation strategy; one of national and social liberation movements.
The objective of the workshop/film screening is to discuss the politics behind US occupation particularly in the context of the Philippines. The Philippine-American War of 1899 and the ensuing US occupation and then neo-colonization of the Philippines has lasting effects. It is a reality faced by the millions of Filipino migrants and their children today. Members of Anakbayan and their project/working group Lakas Paggawa seek to address these lasting effects of occupation/colonization on the young immigrant workers exploited and discriminated in their workplace.
The discussions will touch upon the unequal and oppressive relations of US as well Canada on the one hand and the people of the Philippines on the other. The effects of these uneven relations are seen through the forced migration of Filipinos leaving the country each day and their continued oppression within countries like Canada that they face.
MONTREAL ROLLER DERBY PRESENTS: SEASON OPENER
Friday, February 15, 6:00pm
Taz skatepark, 8931, avenue Papineau
It’s that time of year again! Montreal Roller Derby is back! To kick off the 2013 season, the New Skids on the Block will be taking the track on February 15th against the Tri City Thunder! The action will start at 7pm at the TAZ. Come get out of the cold and watch your favorite neon ladies kick off the action packed season!
After the game is over, come join the teams for a drink at Bar Cou Cou, 1240 Bélanger, right down the street from the TAZ.
Tickets are available online and at the door : http://mtlrollerderby.com/matchs-et-billets-2/
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Saturday, February 16, 2:00pm
Burritoville 2055-B Bishop Street3>
Geek OUT!s are a fun, free celebration of the things that make us geeks. For an afternoon, you get to play board games, hear presentations of local projects, do arts and crafts, eat snacks and laugh in the company of other geeks.
The next Geek OUT! is 2:00 PM onwards, then at 8:00 PM we'll all head down to Brutopia for a few drinks and some more board games!
Arts & Crafts - Nina Slykhuis-Landry will be demonstrating how to make your own Dixit card game with personalized art! If you have card stock or drawing supplies, bring them! We'll have some on hand if you don't, but more is always better than not enough.
Board games galore! Killer Bunnies, Settlers of Catan, Scrabble, Clue, Hero Quest, Last Night on Earth, Illuminati, Battleship, Zombies, RISK, etc, etc. Join in on an already begun game, bring your own, watch and learn, make friends!
Brought to you by the Geek Montreal love brigade. http://www.geekmontreal.com/
Eden in stasis
Saturday, February 16, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Galerie Coatcheck. 5180 Notre-Dame Ouest
Amy Goh's greenhouse hibernation triptych will be presented alongside a 3 hour live organic soundscape by Vlad Constantinescu. Through the play of light, sound, and image, an immersive Edenic capsule will emerge in the heart of Winter wherein the hypnotic black and white drawings of Amy Goh's mental landscape coalesce and meld with layers of varying audio and visual textures.
PREVIEW: http://atlantisdreaming.tumblr.com/post/33297979559/hibernation-greenhouse-growing-triptych-to-be
Monday, February 11 at 11:00am until February 12 at 6:00pm
Concordia University Greenhouse, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd
Give your valentine a gift that keeps on growing!
Abandon the cut flower industry this year, and support your local community greenhouse. What better way is there to say happy valentines day, than filling your home (and friends homes) with little green friends?!
Plants cost from $3-$10, and are varieties selected for indoor growing. FREE Veggie Love cards while supplies last. 11am - 6pm or until supplies last.
Please bring boxes and/or bags for carrying your plants home.
PLUS! Stay tuned for our Love Day crafternoon on the 14th!
Sex Week @ McGill
Monday, February 11 at 12:00pm until February 16 at 12:00am
McGill University, 845 rue Sherbrooke Ouest.
Get EXCITED because all week long, the Shag Shop and SHAG Team has an extravaganza of workshops, speaker events, and a charity event night at Gerts, called "One Night Shag" (Event info here: http://on.fb.me/VQBpLz).
The aim of Sex Week is to raise awareness about a variety of sexual health issues on-campus and to promote sex-positivity and the destigmatization of sex! Each day has a loose "theme" and you can pick and choose which events you want to attend....just by showing up! Simple, right?
HIGHLIGHTS (visit site for full event listings)
MONDAY, FEB 11: Sex Positivity
When: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Entrance to Redpath Library
Description: Contraception methods, STI testing, alternative menstrual products, and more.
What: The 'S' Word: Sex Positivity Workshop
Where: McGill Bookstore, 3420 Rue McTavish, 3rd floor
When: 5:30-7pm
Description: 'Should I, or shouldn't I? What do I like? What's normal? How do I ask for what feels good?' Come discuss and find out more about the mysteries of sex, sexuality and sexual well-being.
What: Pansexual Speed Dating Friending
Event link: http://on.fb.me/Wtys3I
When: 8:00 pm-onwards
here: Gerts Bar (Basement of SSMU aka Shatner Building)
Description: Co-hosted by Queer McGill and the Shag Shop. Whether you just want to meet new people, chat with friendly faces, are hoping to pick up some dates, or all of the above, come to pansexual speed dating for a fun night! Pansexual speed dating means that you will meet anyone at the event- regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Open to everyone - Come join us for a great night and mingle with awesome people!
What: Kink and Consent Workshop
When: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Brown Student Services Building, Room 3001
What: Polyamory Workshop by Marla Schreiber
When: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Brown Student Services Building, Room 3001
Description: What's this I hear about POLYAMORY? While it's not a word in the Oxford dictionary, it's about identity, communication, sharing, love, sexuality, negotiation, honesty, boundaries, consent and much more! Come join Marla Schreiber in an open discussion about open relationships. This workshop is for anyone, whether you've never heard the word before, or are already rocking it poly style.
UNITED STATES OF AFRICA - with director in attendance
Monday, February 11th, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Concordia University, Room H110
A refreshingly positive doc from Africa, this is a musical odyssey across African political history that you won't forget. The screening is a special collaboration with Black History Month Montreal. Director Yanick Létourneau will be in attendance for a post-screening discussion.
cinemapolitica.org/concordia
Cinema Politica McGill presents: Bad GirlTuesday, February 12, 6:00pm
Leacock 15 855 Sherbrooke West
I hope you're all having a lovely week, and it is a big one! Valentine's or V-Day, whatever you'd like to call it, any opportunity to take a moment to talk about sexuality. If you'll be enjoying the Shag Shop's Sex Week events or catching a showing of the Vagina Monologues, take some time out to come watch this week's documentary "Bad Girl." Talking about portrayals of women and their sexuality in the media, "Bad Girl" examines how the porn industry perpetuates a very narrow understanding of gender, identity, and desire.
More information on the film can be found here: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/screening/mcgill/bad-girl
We'll be in Leacock 15 (855 Sherbrooke West) Tuesday the 12th at 6pm with cupcakes!
Le Kiss off
Wednesday, February 13, 4:30pm until 5:30pm
Metro berri-uqam
Venez faire un pied de nez aux innombrables fêtes commerciales en vous joignant à nous de 16h30 à 17h30 à l'extérieur des tourniquets du métro Berri-Uqam.
Exténués par ce cirque loufoque qui nous pousse à consommer (Halloween, Noël, St-Valentin, Pâques et on recommence!) nous voulons nous réapproprier cette fête de l'amour, qui ne devrait pas avoir de date mais devrait se vivre tous les jours.
Au programme:séance de bizous et de câlins! Seul(e) ou accompagné(e), on vous invite aussi à briser les clichés hétéronormatifs, Pi même pas game de venir déguisé(e)s.
Women, Trans, and/or Queer Folks' night!
Wednesday, February 13, 5:00pm until 8:00pm
B-02, 3480 McTavish SSMU
The Flat hosts WTQF, for people identified as women and/or trans and/or queer, on the second Wednesday of every month. While The Flat's goal is to always be a welcoming and positive environment for fixing bikes and learning about bike mechanics, sexism, gender discrimination, and patriarchal BS can still happen. WTQF night is about trying to challenge those dynamics and about empowering more people to learn bike repair and use The Flat's space, tools, and resources to their advantage.
That said, queer folks, trans individuals and women are also encouraged to work on their bikes at the Flat during regular hours.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to help! If you have a bit (or a lot) of bike mechanic experience and want to help people fix their bikes, let us know.
e-mail us at theflat.bikecollective@gmail.com with WTQF in the subject line.
Sweet Nothings Workshop
Wednesday, February 13, 6:00pm
111 rue Roy
For an edible, poetic and local St. Valentine’s Day - “True love leaves no traces.” – Leonard Cohen
Sweet Nothings is a one-hour participatory event that emerges from an investigation of the backstage that supports the offering of a rose to our love on Valentine’s Day.
Vegetable weaver Lena Guézennec will lead participants in the creation of a personal rose for their sweetheart, made entirely from local root vegetables. Each person will take away a rose without thorns, and without a trace. This workshop will be presented in French.
The suggested donation for this event is $10 to $20 per person. All donations will go to benefit Santropol Roulant.
www.lesensorium.com
Gendered Violence and Trans’ communities
Wednesday, February 13, 6:00pm until 8:00pm
1500 de Maisonneuve West #404
This workshop will challenge your understanding of gender and shed light on some of the struggles faced by Trans people. We will discuss gender identities and expressions, terms, definitions as well as the role of allies in creating a safer, more inclusive environment for all. Workshop facilitated by Fabien.
The 2110 Centre for Gender Advocacy & CKUT 90.3FM present this event as part of the Dragonroot Project: a workshop series on gendered violence.
Join us every 2nd Wednesday from 6-8pm November 7th to April 10th
Full list of workshops: https://www.facebook.com/events/359664507461248/
Peaceful Revolutions and Participatory Constitutions - Hörður Torfason and the case of Iceland
Wednesday, February 13, 6:30pm
H-110 (Hall Building, Concordia - Entrance on the north side of de Maisonneuve)
Triggered by the financial collapse in 2008, surprisingly little has been said about the revolution in Iceland.Yet, this country, or rather this people, sustained protests that lead to:
- the resignation of their government
- the rewriting of their constitution (which contains a provision allowing 10% of the population to call a referendum on a given issue)
- the refusal to pay back loans of roughly $17 000 per person, $3.8 billion in total, to foreign powers. That is, they refused to bail them out.
- the indictment of their prime minister.
- imprisonment of banking officials.
- and more, all as a result of peaceful protest.
Of course, the story is much more complicated than that, which is why we invited Hörður Torfason, the one who initiated the protest movement that later triggered all of these events, to come share the story of the Icelandic Revolution as well as his own methodology and role in it.
http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/08/how-a-gay-rights-maverick-helped-topple-icelands-govt/
FREE
Workshop:Struggles Against Capitalist Colonialism: How Indigenous Feminisms Will Save the Earth and Destroy the State
Wednesday February 13th 5pm
4480 McTavish - Rm. 202 (Madeline Parent Room)
An introduction to some of the thoughts and work of indigenous feminisms and feminists on occupied Turtle Island (“North America”), and how the anti-colonialist struggles of indigenous women, queers, and two-spirited people are fundamentally and radically anarchic and anti-capitalist in their construction and organization. Colonialism, misogyny, and capitalism are deeply interconnected, and activists cannot engage in feminist or anti-capitalist struggle without also working to decolonize ourselves, our relations with one another, and the spaces & land we inhabit. These ideas and thoughts will be connected to the current happenings in Quebec, with discussion on how to create a truly revolutionary social movement.
Bob Marley Tribute Party and Food Drive
Wednesday, February 13, 8:30pm until 1:00am
L'Alize - 900 Ontario Est
Come join us for a tropical party, tribute to the King of Reggae Bob Marley! Headlining the show is HOUSE OF DAVID GANG FROM TORONTO AND NEW YORK CITY!
www.facebook.com/houseofdavidgang
with guests.. Michael Garrick, King Shadrock, Sister Julie, Frase W. of FM Hi LOW
Bring a can of food to donate to local food bank and get a discount! $8 w/ canned food donation to Montreal Food Bank / $12 without
Valentine's Day Crafternoon in the Greenhouse!
Thursday, February 14, 1:00pm until 5:00pm
Concordia University Greenhouse, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd
MAGIC TIME from 1 to 5 every Thursday, the Concordia Greenhouse tea atrium is where you want to spend your Crafternoon! But why is the Time so Magical, you might ask? Maybe because we refuse to see time, talent and limited resources as obstacles to creative thinking. The time has been set aside,the tea has been brewed, the materials are all offered to you, and the knowledge is there for the taking. Hooray for craftyness! We've got TWO craftivities for your Valentine's delight. And all for free!
UNO: Snail Mail Art Session
With Nina, Magic Time host
Collage, drawing, (visual) poetry, and awesome stamps. We bring mail art back to its former, pre-internet glory in the form of post-cardage. Make cards for friends, family, lovers and strangers!
DOS: Upcycled Bike Tube Floggers
with Sheena the Magnificent of www.radicalmontreal.com
Ever wondered what old bike inner tubes could be good for?
Yeah. Sexy toys. Come join in on this amazing upcycling workshop with all materials provided!
And join us every Thursday for ART-rium fun 1pm - 5pm! (PLUS - check out to our plants for sale for last minute gifts to loved ones, or yourself!
Memorial March for Missing & Murdered Women
Thursday, February 14, 6:00pm until 9:00pm
St. Laurent metro
Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (Missing Justice) invites you and yours to attend, spread the word about, and participate in this year’s Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Women on Thursday February 14th, 6pm at St. Laurent metro.
There will be a bus this year from Kahnawake, and back, organized by Kahnawake Shakotiia'takehnhas Community Services. The bus will leave the KSCS Parking lot at 4:30 pm and return at approx 9 pm. Start (drop off) at St Laurent metro and pick up (to return home) at Parc des Ameriques- St Laurent and Rachel street.****
Rock Against Racism #2 // Benefit for Families of Sisters in Spirit
Thursday, February 14, 8:00pm until 3:00am
Katacombes, 1635 St-Laurent
Une soirée bénéfice pour Families of Sisters in Spirit and the campaign for justice for missing and murdered Aboriginal women.
* Studfinder (Riot grrl home renovation)
* Dirty Boots (Like a synth organ flying through a cop car window)
www.myspace.com/dirtybootssynthproject
* We R Dying 2 Kill U (Anarchist dance performance art post-punk revelry)
https://www.facebook.com/WeRDying2KillU
Projections par Anitabreak - www.fortheloveoflightandshadow.org
Info on Families of Sisters in Spirit: www.facebook.com/pages/Families-of-Sisters-in-Spirit/
Social Justice Days
Friday, February 15, various times
McGill University
Intended to stimulate an alternative political culture in the McGill University community and beyond,Social Justice Days is about to mark its seventh year with a week of workshops, discussions, film screenings, and speakers engaging local and global issues. This is the 7th year of Social Justice Days on McGill campus, and we are very excited to have such a wide range of events organized by community and campus groups! We are going to be presenting on topics ranging from Black History in Montreal to Sex Workers Self-determination, and connecting global (such as anti-colonialism struggles in the Philippines) to local (migrant justice organizing in Montreal) struggles.
All venues on campus are wheelchair accessible (unless noted otherwise).
All events are free of charge except for the fundraiser.
For childcare or translation, please reserve 48 hours in advance at 514-398-7432 or qpirg@ssmu.mcgill.ca.
Check our website for full schedule, updates and room changes: http://qpirgmcgill.org/
Film Screening by Midnight Kitchen: Darwin's Nightmare
Friday, February 15th, 1:30pm
3480 McTavish (room B-29)
Come get some vegan lunch and watch Darwin's Nightmare with the Midnight Kitchen! We'll start serving at 12:30pm in room B-30 (remember to bring your own tupperware, or borrow a plate from MK on the 3rd floor) -- grab your food and head next door to watch this documentary while you eat.
A unique break from the traditional colonialist perspective of climate change and resource accessibility, Darwin's Nightmare uses the example of the Nile Perch fish of Lake Victoria in Tanzania to examine the political economy of the region and expose excruciating effects of global capitalism. This film can be viewed as a case study in the dynamics of neo-liberalism and neo-colonialism, particularly the oppression of the global south by way of natural resources.
Workshop:Counter Occupy! A not what you think movement
Friday, February 15th 5pm
3480 McTavish – Lev Bukhman room (203)
While western-based mass movements, albeit inspired by the “Arab Spring”, focus their discussions around occupying as a tactic to take back public spaces (whether symbolically or literally) from private hands, the mass movements and revolutionary movements of the south take on a counter-occupation strategy; one of national and social liberation movements.
The objective of the workshop/film screening is to discuss the politics behind US occupation particularly in the context of the Philippines. The Philippine-American War of 1899 and the ensuing US occupation and then neo-colonization of the Philippines has lasting effects. It is a reality faced by the millions of Filipino migrants and their children today. Members of Anakbayan and their project/working group Lakas Paggawa seek to address these lasting effects of occupation/colonization on the young immigrant workers exploited and discriminated in their workplace.
The discussions will touch upon the unequal and oppressive relations of US as well Canada on the one hand and the people of the Philippines on the other. The effects of these uneven relations are seen through the forced migration of Filipinos leaving the country each day and their continued oppression within countries like Canada that they face.
MONTREAL ROLLER DERBY PRESENTS: SEASON OPENER
Friday, February 15, 6:00pm
Taz skatepark, 8931, avenue Papineau
It’s that time of year again! Montreal Roller Derby is back! To kick off the 2013 season, the New Skids on the Block will be taking the track on February 15th against the Tri City Thunder! The action will start at 7pm at the TAZ. Come get out of the cold and watch your favorite neon ladies kick off the action packed season!
After the game is over, come join the teams for a drink at Bar Cou Cou, 1240 Bélanger, right down the street from the TAZ.
Tickets are available online and at the door : http://mtlrollerderby.com/matchs-et-billets-2/
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Saturday, February 16, 2:00pm
Burritoville 2055-B Bishop Street3>
Geek OUT!s are a fun, free celebration of the things that make us geeks. For an afternoon, you get to play board games, hear presentations of local projects, do arts and crafts, eat snacks and laugh in the company of other geeks.
The next Geek OUT! is 2:00 PM onwards, then at 8:00 PM we'll all head down to Brutopia for a few drinks and some more board games!
Arts & Crafts - Nina Slykhuis-Landry will be demonstrating how to make your own Dixit card game with personalized art! If you have card stock or drawing supplies, bring them! We'll have some on hand if you don't, but more is always better than not enough.
Board games galore! Killer Bunnies, Settlers of Catan, Scrabble, Clue, Hero Quest, Last Night on Earth, Illuminati, Battleship, Zombies, RISK, etc, etc. Join in on an already begun game, bring your own, watch and learn, make friends!
Brought to you by the Geek Montreal love brigade. http://www.geekmontreal.com/
Eden in stasis
Saturday, February 16, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Galerie Coatcheck. 5180 Notre-Dame Ouest
Amy Goh's greenhouse hibernation triptych will be presented alongside a 3 hour live organic soundscape by Vlad Constantinescu. Through the play of light, sound, and image, an immersive Edenic capsule will emerge in the heart of Winter wherein the hypnotic black and white drawings of Amy Goh's mental landscape coalesce and meld with layers of varying audio and visual textures.
PREVIEW: http://atlantisdreaming.tumblr.com/post/33297979559/hibernation-greenhouse-growing-triptych-to-be