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The future of the Occupy movement

meagan@rabble.ca — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:41:19 +0000

Celebrated professors and authors Cornel West and Frances Fox talk about the future of the Occupy movement, and their opinions on a changing America during the 2012 Left Forum, held at Pace University, in New York City in March.

Michael Moore on the six-month anniversary of Occupy Wall Street

meagan@rabble.ca — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:19:06 +0000

Speaking as the keynote for the Left Forum at Pace University on March 17, 2012, Michael Moore, the filmmaker responsible for such documentaries as Bowling for Columbine and Capitalism: a love story, talked hopefully about fundamental changes he sees taking place in America. The podcast was recorded by Kim Elliott.

Needs No Introduction: Aboriginal law conference

meagan@rabble.ca — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:59:39 +0000

The aboriginal law conference in Vancouver B.C. brought together Bruce Granville Miller, who has written about oral tradition in the courtroom, Sophie McCall, an associate professor of English at SFU who has written about aboriginal storytelling and Darlene Johnston, a professor of law at UBC who has been recognized by the Indigenous Bar Association.

They discussed how to go about respecting aboriginal culture in the courtroom.

Winona LaDuke speaking at Growing Local conference in Winnipeg, Man.

meagan@rabble.ca — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 03:33:58 +0000

Winona LaDuke, the the executive director of Honor the Earth and the White Earth Land Recovery Project, was in Winnipeg on Feb. 24, 2012 to talk at the Growing Local conference.

During her lecture she talked about the importance of sustainability, indigenous knowledge and independence.

Needs No Introduction: The politics of climate change

meagan@rabble.ca — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:40:53 +0000

Pat Mooney is the author and co-author of several books on the politics of biotechnology and biodiversity, and the award-winning director of the ETC Group. This week he spoke about whether we should trust the system that broke our planet to fix it.

Needs No Introduction: The future of Canadian health care

meagan@rabble.ca — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:33:59 +0000

Needs No Introduction: Prof. Saskia Sassen on globalization

meagan@rabble.ca — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:38:11 +0000

In this lecture, Columbia University professor Saskia Sassen discusses the concept of the diminishing importance of national borders and the increasing dominance of something she calls the "transversal bordered space"; a result of the increasing interaction between government and private entities.

Women in science and engineering

meagan@rabble.ca — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:47:32 +0000

An interview with Annemieke Farenhorst, the University of Manitoba professor who has just been named the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council Chair for Women in Science and Engineering (prairie region). Farenhorst talks about the lack of women in classrooms, faculty and the professional world, and how we can begin to address this problem.

MMD 2011: Media Policies for a Democratic Future panel

meagan@rabble.ca — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:58:55 +0000

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, Liberal MP Hedy Fry and NDP MP Libby Davies take part in the Media Policies for a Democratic Future panel at Media Democracy Day 2011. Moderated by Vancouver City Councillor Andrea Reimer, the panel tackled issues such as sexism in the media, mainstream versus independent media and the value of public media.

Judy Rebick's Media Democracy Day 2011 keynote

meagan@rabble.ca — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:30:35 +0000

During her keynote at 2011's Media Democracy Day Judy Rebick discussed the origin of rabble.ca -- which she co-founded in 2001 -- and how technology has changed the face of activism over the past 10 years.

Interview with Joseph Heath

meagan@rabble.ca — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:33:23 +0000

On the eve of Buy Nothing Day, Joseph Heath, author and professor of philosophy, was in Winnipeg, Manitoba to talk about consumerism.

Before his talk Heath gave an interview to rabble, during which he talked about the Occupy movement, the political spectrum in Canada and anti-consumerism.

A conversation with Joan Kuyek

meagan@rabble.ca — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:56:31 +0000

On Nov. 8, 2011 Greg Macdougall got the opportunity to sit down with Joan Kuyek, author of Community Organizing: a Holistic Approach. He talked to her about her new book, how it related to other books she has published, and how her experiences in the '60s and '70s have influenced her outlook on 21st-century activism.

Raffi: 'No Wall Too Tall'

meagan@rabble.ca — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:45:24 +0000

The inspirational ballad, No Wall Too Tall, by folk singer and social change advocate, Raffi, calls for reform of the financial system. This song and many others are available for free download or streaming at the website of the organization Centre for Child Honouring.

People say it’s hopeless, money rules the world

It rules with an iron hand, and we’re helpless in its hold

What Canada can learn from Norway and Russia

meagan@rabble.ca — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:49:57 +0000

Norway's ambassador to Canada, Her Excellency Else Berit Eikeland, recently spoke in Winnipeg on the subject of Arctic policy, detailing Norway's recent treaty with Russia and our possibly outdated view of the post-Cold War Super Power.

Changes in the Canadian Arctic

meagan@rabble.ca — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:22:04 +0000

Did you know that some researchers are predicting that the Arctic could be seasonally ice-free as early as 2013? In this talk, University of Manitoba-based Arctic climate researcher David Barber takes listeners through some of the changes he's observed in Canada's High North during his 30-year career.

Raffi sings Layton's 'Letter to a Nation'

meagan@rabble.ca — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:05:00 +0000

Inspired by Jack Layton's letter to Canadians, Raffi, West Coast singer, song-writer and founder of Centre for Child Honouring, turned it into a song:

"Layton's last words gave Canada a historic moment. His message of love, hope, and optimism transcend politics -- these are enduring values for young and old to embrace."

Listen to the song here and read Beyond Protest, Raffi's blog on rabble.ca.

Exploring ethno-cultural diversity in the media

meagan@rabble.ca — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:05:47 +0000

Panel from the event: "Represent?! Exploring Ethno-Cultural Diversity in Ottawa's Media." The official Ottawa english-language project launch of United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada)'s Multimedia & Multiculturalism (M&M) project.

Moderated by Chelby Marie Daigle, M&M Ottawa project coordinator

Panelists:
• Manjit Basi, Host of Trailblazers with Rogers Community Television
• Aliaa Dakroury, Communications Professor at the University of Ottawa
• Ian Keteku, 2010 World Poetry Slam Champion
• Vanessa Lee, CTV Ottawa Reporter

Panel recorded by Greg Macdougall and produced by Ellie Gordon-Moershel

Equity in times of economic crisis: Addressing First Nation people's access to education

meagan@rabble.ca — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:57:36 +0000

This talk was from a session titled Equity in Times of Economic Crisis and was part of the 2011 Congress of the Humanities. David Perley is a sociologist, educater and PhD candidate. He specializes in aboriginal education, race relations and the analysis of social problems. David lectures at the Mi'Kmaq-Maliseet Institute at the University of New Brunswick, St. Thomas University, and the University of Maine.

This talk was recorded on June 2, 2011 by Milena Stanoeva and produced by Ellie Gordon-Moershel.

First Nations education: Can we afford to miss out?

meagan@rabble.ca — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:51:39 +0000

The Femme Monologues: An interview with Marusya Bociurkiw and Terri Roberton

meagan@rabble.ca — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:46:51 +0000

The Femme Monologues is a graphic memoir series, written by Marusya Bociurkiw with graphics by Terri Roberton, that appears monthly in Xtra! Toronto and in Capital Xtra! (Ottawa).
The series presents short vignettes from a queer/femme/feminist archive, covering such topics as feminist publishing, women's dances, the new queer cinema and the re-emergence of butch/femme culture in the 1990s. It features a wide-eyed femme discovering lesbianism, vegetarian food, women's music and butches for the first time.

Indigenous Knowledge and Indigenizing the Academy

meagan@rabble.ca — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:08:53 +0000

This provocative talk was recorded at the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences on May 31, 2011 in Fredricton, New Brunswick and began with the question: "How do we bring Indigenous knowledge into the academy, while encouraging its production?" The responses may surprise you. Speakers, including: Malinda Smith, Shanne McCaffrey, Kiera Ladner, Dwayne Donald, D'Arcy Vermette, Andrea Bear Nicholas, addressed the ways in which the academy itself continued to play a part in colonization as well as the ways in which 'indigenizing the academy' may not, in fact, be benefical for aboriginal peoples and perserving aboriginal cultures.

Acting Today, Shaping Tomorrow: Libby Davies' first speech as NDP Health Critic

meagan@rabble.ca — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:04:04 +0000

'Acting Today, Shaping Tomorrow' was an international community health conference focused on improving population health and increasing the sustainability of health care systems. The conference was sponsored by the Association of Ontario Health Centres, the Canadian Alliance of Community Health Centre Associations and the National Association of Community Health Centers. It ran June 9 and 10, 2011 at the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Canada. NDP Deputy Leader Libby Davies made her first public statement as Health Critic for the Official Opposition at the final plenary.

Women's Worlds 2011 Profile: Samhita Mukhopadhyay

meagan@rabble.ca — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:24:28 +0000

Samita Mukhopadhyay is an activist, a writer, and executive editor of Feministing, recent winner of the 2011 Hillman Prize for Blog Journalism. She recently published a book entitled: Outdated: Why Dating Is Ruining Your Love Life.

Women's Worlds 2011 Profile: Nicole Schwab

meagan@rabble.ca — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:15:45 +0000

Women's World 2011 is a global conference to advance women's equality through research, exchange, leadership and action. The 30th anniversary will be held in Ottawa-Gatineau from July 3-7th. Nicole Schwab, co-founder of The Gender Equality Project, a Swiss Foundation committed to creating a world where women and men are equally valued and respected in all aspects of economic, political and social life. Nicole is now launching a Gender Equality label (HR) for Fortune 500 corporations and will be speaking at the conference. Meghan Murphy spoke with her about the project, the glass ceiling, and how we can work towards getting more women into leadership positions globally.

Rhythm is healing: Kinnie Starr on identities and the future of feminism

meagan@rabble.ca — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:28:57 +0000

Women's World 2011 is a global conference to advance women's equality through research, exchange, leadership and action. The 30th anniversary will be held in Ottawa-Gatineau from July 3-7th. Juno award winner performer and musician Alida Kinnie Starr will be one of the performers at the upcoming conference. Ellie Gordon-Moershel interviewed her recently about her recent evolutions in music, exploration and representations of identities and what she hopes to see at the upcoming conference.

On taking down fences and the criminalization of dissent: An interview with Jaggi Singh

meagan@rabble.ca — Fri, 27 May 2011 22:27:46 +0000

On Thursday, April 28, activist Jaggi Singh was tried at Toronto's Old City Hall for statements he had made to the media about taking down the G20 "security fence." He had said to the press: "I'm here today to stand with people who question the legitimacy of this fence and support those who want to take down the fence -- to take down those fences and walls that separate us."

Barbara Marshall -- 'Sexualizing the Third Age: Medicalization and the Reconstruction of Sexual Life Courses'

meagan@rabble.ca — Thu, 12 May 2011 23:50:08 +0000

Barbara Marshall spoke at The Medicalization of Sex conference in Vancouver, B.C. on April 29, 2011. The paper and talk she presented was called: 'Sexualizing the Third Age: Medicalization and the Reconstruction of Sexual Life Courses.' This paper takes the medicalization of late‐life sexuality as a starting point for exploring some contemporary ways in which sexuality and gender are constructed and negotiated in aging bodies. She looks at the ways in which the pharmaceutical industry, the medical establishment, and the media play a role in revising standards of sexual functionality, encouraging compulsory sexuality,and reconstructing sexual life courses in ways that have forged new expectations around sexuality in mid‐ and later‐life (the 'third age').

Bearing witness, creating hope: rabble.ca's 10th anniversary

meagan@rabble.ca — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:13:15 +0000

On April 18 2011, rabble.ca turned 10! Bearing Witness, Creating Hope, a celebratory event was held at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto, featuring a panel discussion moderated by rabble founder Judy Rebick.

Noam Chomsky on the State-Corporate Complex: A Threat to Freedom and Survival

meagan@rabble.ca — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:37:02 +0000

Noam Chomsky was called, by the New York Times: "Arguably the most important intellectual alive today" and, for a man so closely aligned with anachism, the fact that he is cited more than any other living scholar is quite incredible. While Chomsky revolutionized the field of linguistics, he is now most well known for his work on corporate power, political economy, hierarchy, capitalism, and the media. A prolific author, he has penned numourous works, including: Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media , Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance, and Failed States: The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy.

'Prostitution and Women's Equality: Imagining More for Women' -- Part 2

meagan@rabble.ca — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:53:59 +0000

EVE (formerly Exploited Voices now Educating) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization composed of former sex-industry women dedicated to naming prostitution "violence against women" and seeing its abolition through political action, advocacy and awareness-raising that focuses on ending the demand for paid sexual access to women and children's bodies. EVE operates under a sex-positive feminist model, acknowledging that prostitution is born out of sexism, classism, racism, poverty and other forms of systemic oppression. They invite women with personal experience in the sex industry or with sex-trafficking to connect with them.