[Sust-mar] Events in Fredericton!

[tracy at jatam.org]

Upcoming Events!

1. 7pm, Tuesday, Oct 10: Forbidden Forest with special guest speakers

*State of the Acadian Forest with the Conservation Council’s David Coon  *
Film screening of Forbidden Forest * Post-screening discussion with film
maker and forest defender Kevin Matthews

Underground Café, 732 Charlotte St., Fredericton

"A tale of corporate greed, lax government oversight and people 
passionate about the places they love." -National Film Board.

Presented by the Conservation Council of New Brunswick & the UNB/STU
Social Justice Society. For more info, call: 458-8747, email
forest at conservationcouncil.ca, visit: www.acadianforest.ca

*This film is a must see. To screen the film in your community,   contact
the Conservation Council. To purchase  a copy, go to:  
http://www.nfb.ca/trouverunfilm/fichefilm.php?lg=en&id=51469

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2. 7-9pm (reception 6:30pm), Thurs, Oct 12: Countering “Global
CounterInsurgency.”  Tilley Hall, Room 102, UNB campus. A special event
with U.S. War Resisters, and speakers on Canada’s role in Afghanistan and
the Middle East, and the Academic-Military-Industrial Complex. Sponsored
by the Fredericton Peace Coalition, the Citizens’ Press and the UNB/STU
Social Justice Society. For more info on the newly established Fredericton
Peace Coalition, visit: www.frederictonpeace.org

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3. Oct. 13-15: Rural Renaissance
Rural Renaissance: Cultivating your community
Camp Ta-Wa-Si
Between Port Elgin and Cape Pelé, N.B.
Hosted by the New Brunswick Environmental Network

“During the weekend we will be inspired and learn from people with a wide
breadth of experience in conserving rural resources and communities. We
will join together to formulate new visions and action strategies for the
future. Developing and articulating a clear alternative are the first
steps in becoming proactive agents of change for a rural renaissance.”

For more information, an agenda and to register, visit:
http://www.nben.ca/whatsnew_index.htm

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4. 7:30 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 17: “Life, Money & Illusion” - Discussion with
author Mike Nickerson.

A discussion about our changing times. Mike Nickerson author of "Life,
Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if we want to stay," will be in
Fredericton, at the Underground Café, 732 Charlotte Street on October
17th, 7:30pm for a free public talk and discussion on these different
approaches to the future. The presentation is sponsored by the
Conservation Council of New Brunswick and the Citizens Against Atlantica
Caucus of the Fredericton Social Network. For more information, see:
http://www.SustainWellBeing.net/LMI/Welcome.html

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5. 1 pm, Saturday, Oct 28: Troops Out of Afghanistan March and Rally in
Fredericton.  Meet at Officer Square at 1pm. Part of the national day of
action calling for Troops Out of Afghanistan. Speeches, music and
information tables. For more information, visit:
http://www.acp-cpa.ca/en/index.html

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6. 7pm, Monday, Oct 30th: Missile Defence: Round One with Steve Staples of
the Polaris Institute and Ceasefire.ca  Venue TBA. For more info, email
tracy at jatam.org

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7. Indonesian Women on Canadian Mining Abuses - Atlantic Canadian Speaking
Tour Dates: Nov. 6 –St. John’s * Nov. 7 – Charlottetown * Nov. 8 –
Sackville * Nov. 9 – Fredericton. Details to follow. For more info, email 
tracy at jatam.org