Organizing for Just Transition

Posted April 18th, 2024

Featuring Kevin MacKay – Professor from Mohawk College and author of Radical Transformation – Oligarchy, Climate Crisis and Collapse of Civilization

Supported by Peace Alliance Winnipeg and Marianne Cerilli – Change Agent

Date: Wednesday, May 8

Time: 7:00 pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86344727215?pwd=bXQxbUkxQlI4d1pHU3hHMHRreVdyZz09

Meeting ID: 863 4472 7215

Passcode: 254636

How can we transform ecologically destructive, oligarchic political structures and align Canadian society with the values of democracy, equality, and ecological sustainability?

Discuss with other activists how progressive movements can reject the politics of division, and instead, organize to build new shared narratives, collective identities, and effective strategies to unify the diverse working class and to win transformative change. Co-create a clear agenda for “Green Labour” or how workers must organize for just transition.

Who should attend? People concerned and active for peace, climate justice, social equity to reduce poverty, organizing labour and improving democracy. 

Winnipeg Mandolin Orchestra performing with special Guest, French Canadian singer/accordionist Anne-Marie Williot

Posted April 18th, 2024

Date: Saturday, May 11

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Ukrainian Labour Temple – 591 Prichard Avenue

Tickets: Eventbrite: $20 +fees; $25 at the door

The Winnipeg Mandolin Orchestra will perform an eclectic mix of music ranging from the music of our Ukrainian roots to contemporary pieces composed by Piazzolla and Leon Dubinsky.  This is a concert people of all ages will enjoy.  Wheelchair accessible.

ult-wpg.ca/Winnipeg-mandolin-orchestra

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On to Ottawa Peace Caravan

Posted April 18th, 2024

Date: Saturday, May 18

Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Location: CUPE Training Centre, 7th Floor Union Centre – 275 Broadway

Event is free, donations accepted

On May 29th and 30th, activists from across the country will be in Ottawa to protest CANSEC, North America’s largest weapons fair. Hundreds of people will be coming to the capital to demand the Federal government stop all weapon sales and wars, and to appeal for peace and conversion to a green care economy. Join us to hear from a group traveling from Vancouver to Ottawa, and how we can support their call for peace.

presented by Harold Shuster, IJV-Winnipeg, with the support of Community Solidarity Manitoba, Labour 4 Palestine, and Peace Alliance Winnipeg.

Strawberry and Chocolate/Fresa y chocolate

Posted April 18th, 2024

Film screening (with English subtitles) and discussion presented by the Manitoba-Cuba Solidarity Committee

Date: Sunday, May 19

Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: West End Commons – 641 St Matthews (at Maryland)  Enter through McGee Street door

Refreshments, including popcorn.  Pay What You Can.  No one will be turned away.

Manitoba-Cuba Solidarity Committee will show the award-winning Cuban film, followed by a discussion of the impact this film had when it was released in 1993 and the situation with LGBTQ+ rights in Cuba today.  It will include information on the ground-breaking Family Code amendments which were enacted in 2022 following a nation-wide referendum. 

manitobacubasolidarity@gmail.com or call 204 783-9380

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Doors Open at The Labour Temple

Posted April 18th, 2024

Date: Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26

Time: 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm

Location: Ukrainian Labour Temple – 591 Pritchard Ave (corner of Pritchard & McGregor)

No charge for admission

Once again, our building will be participating in Heritage Winnipeg’s “Doors Open”.  Opened in 1919, just months before the Winnipeg general strike began (with the Ukrainian Labour Temple playing an important role) our “Hall” has been a gathering place for culture, education, and community activism for over 100 years!

NOTE: Saturday’s tours will be in conjunction with our “North End Neighbours” Culture Fest.