Carol Shields Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Millennium Library

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives with the support of the Joseph Zuken Memorial Association present:

Together We Have CLOUT

A CCPA-MB film by Carole O’Brien about the uncommon working methods of an inner-city coalition. CLOUT is a unique coalition of nine community-based organizations who tell a different story of Winnipeg’s north end and inner city. The 15 minute film will be followed by a panel discussion with representatives from CLOUT, CCPA and the labour movement.

25 Years Later – Remembering Joe
A presentation to celebrate of the legacy of Joe Zuken

For more information please contact Jill at CCPA. 927-3200 ccpamb@policyalternatives.ca

Aqua Books, 274 Garry Street
Free Admission

In honour of the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day the United Jewish People’s Order (UJPO) will be holding a meeting on “Jewish Radicalism: The Role of Women in the Struggle”. UJPO President, Roz Usiskin, will examine the lives and work of two important Winnipeg activists, Freda Coodin and Kitty Harris and their role in the labour struggles of the 1920’s and 30’s.

For further information call Dora at 338-3448

Ukrainian Labour Temple, Pritchard & McGregor
Tickets: $10

The Association of United Ukrainian Canadians celebrates the arrival of spring in dance and song with AUU C School of Folk Dance, Yunist
Dance Ensemble, the new adult dance group and the Festival Choir under the direction of Vasilina Streltsov with music by the Mandolin Orchestra.
For more information contact: Ukrainian Labour Temple at 582-9269

Ukrainian Labour Temple, Pritchard & McGregor
Tickets: $15
The Winnipeg Mandolin Orchestra of the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians celebrates its 90th Anniversary in 2011.

The Mandolin Orchestra, one of Manitoba’s artistic treasures, performs at the Ukrainian Labour Temple as part of MayWorks. The Mandolin Orchestra is Manitoba’s oldest orchestra – it pre-dates the Winnipeg Symphony – and the oldest one of its kind in Canada. The Mandolin Orchestra, under the direction of Annis Kozub, will present “Festival of Mandolins” an evening of music that should not be missed. For more information contact: Ukrainian Labour Temple at 582-9269

Ukrainian Labour Temple, Pritchard & McGregor
Tickets: $28

Hosted by Friends of Victoria Park this 1900’s style cabaret reminiscent of the Winnipeg General Strike era will take place in the Ukrainian
Labour Temple one of Winnipeg’s National Historic Sites. It will feature a variety show and a buffet supper. This exciting event kicks off an 8 year count down to the 100th anniversary of the General Strike in 2019.

Proceeds go toestablishing a heritage site to commemorate the national historic significance of the Winnipeg General Strike, the early laborers and the Park where they rallied. With comedian and emcee Paul Rabliauskas, magician Joe Kaufert and music by Dan Frechette, Emma Cloney, What’s Left and Three Blind Mice.

For tickets: Glenn Michalchuk 479-7026 or Sandra Gessler 770-9298. Tickets are also available at Winnipeg Labour Council 942-0522, Workers Organizing Resource Centre 947-2220 or Mondragon Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 91 Albert.