News And Announcements

Bill C-393 -MARCH 22, 2011

Bill C-393 is currently before the Senate and is first scheduled for debate TODAY.   With the threat of election looming, Bill C-393 runs the risk of dying in the Senate if our Senators do not pass it before the Governor General declares an election.  The Senate can pass this humanitarian bill within a matter of days – but only if there is enough political will to do so.  We have confirmed that Liberal Senators will support the bill itself and passing it quickly.  We are unsure of what the Conservative government will do in the Senate since it opposed the bill in th

Lecture in Saskatoon--Tim Wise: White like me

When: Thursday, March 17, Doors @ 6:30pm | Talk @ 7:00pm

Where: Third Avenue United Church

304 3rd Avenue North

 

Tickets $10 | $5 Student/Low Income

(No one turned away due to lack of funds)


Tickets are available at AIDS Saskatoon (1143 Ave F N)

Lecture in Saskatoon--Tim Wise: White like me

When: Thursday, March 17, Doors @ 6:30pm | Talk @ 7:00pm

Where: Third Avenue United Church

304 3rd Avenue North Saskatoon, SK

 

Tickets $10 | $5 Student/Low Income

(No one turned away due to lack of funds)


Tickets are available at AIDS Saskatoon (1143 Ave F N)

Lecture in Vancouver--Health Care in Post-Earthquake Haiti: An evening with Donna Barry of Partners In Health

When: Tuesday, March 22, 7:30 pm

 Where: Downtown Vancouver

Harbour Centre, 515 W. Hastings St. (Waterfront Skytrain) 

Organized by: Haiti Solidarity BC 
Free admission         

Lecture in Vancouver--Public Health and Social Justice: Partners in Health reports on post-earthquake Haiti

When: Wednesday March 23, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Where: University of British Columbia

Room 200, Hennings Bldg, 6224 Agricultural Rd , UBC, (across the Main Mall from the Student Union Building)

Call for Proposals to organize an IPHU short course

We are very keen to broaden our planning process for the activities of the International People's Health University (IPHU) during the coming five years (2011-2015). This will be partially through  including proposals for IPHU courses from PHM-affiliated groups and networks as well as regional or country circles.

Please find attached a 'Call for Proposals' which includes guidelines that would be helpful in submitting requests to organize an IPHU short course in your country/region.

People's Health Radio

The Organizing Centre for Social and Economic Justice has launched a new radio show entitled People's Health Radio on  Vancouver Co-op Radio CFRO 102.7 Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:00. 

Immigrant and Refugee Series- Alliance for People's Health, Vancouver

The workshops in the PHS is aimed towards immigrants and refugees who are living in Vancouver, however, people from all  backgrounds are invited to help out with putting on the series.

Immigrant and Refugee Health Series – Now Accepting Applications!

Voices-Voix Coalition- How to Act

Dear Voices-Voix Supporters,

 We are ready to ACT.

ACT NOW: High Level Summit on the Millennium Development Goals

 To all people's rights, health rights, reproductive justice, SRHR, & economic and social justice advocates:

 

Women's Worlds 2011. Call for Participation

This is a deliberate Call for Participation, more than a call for papers. Why? Because WW 2011 is as much about grassroots activism as it is about academic achievement. We know that important insights come from various communities – that’s why we are striving to make WW 2011 a space for all kinds of conversations and connections between diverse people.

Proposals for presentations can come from individuals, groups, coalitions, networks, teams – everything will be considered.

President Benigno Aquino III – Free the Health Workers Now!

President Benigno Aquino III – Free the Health Workers Now!

30 health workers, teachers, community organizers, and allies gathered outside the Philippine Consulate in Vancouver on the eve the Philippines Presidential Inauguration to the demand the release of 43 health workers that have been detained since February 6, 2010.