tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59985782580715881132024-11-05T18:48:49.094-08:00The UBC Chapter of STAND Canada. STAND Canada is the leading national youth-based organization dedicated to inspiring activism and advocacy addressing genocide.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-52990990209472335242009-09-21T20:31:00.000-07:002009-09-21T20:37:14.106-07:00

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the club and spread the word about genocide in Darfur. It's also a great way to meet lots of interesting people and to practice speaking in public. Clubs days are the 23rd, 24th, and 25th (this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) and STAND will be tabling like crazy so we really need help! To sign up go to http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=

STANDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08397098372351393957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-62275915483278523272009-09-11T12:23:00.000-07:002009-09-14T19:29:21.737-07:00

Are you a new member of STAND looking for a way to get involved? Come out and VOLUNTEER! With the beginning of a new school year and our upcoming Firewood Run we have plenty of opportunities available, with different levels of commitment. Positions include Firewood Run Volunteer (come help out on the day of the race), Rec Representative, Fundraising, Journalism, Media/Promotions, Clubs Liaison

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Because every death has a name. And every name has a story.Stand UBC, in conjunction with Stand Canada, is launching a campaign to bring attention to the lives of Darfuri victims of genocide. Stand wants to look beyond the numbers, and recall the lives of those who have been lost.Click here to learn more

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Fuel give me fire and Let it Burn!STAND UBCs Firewood Run (FWR) will be a cross-country running event that will take place at Jericho Beach Park on Sunday September 27, 2009 from 9am-1pm. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness for the situation of refugees in Darfur and funds to bring some relief from that situation. Fuel for cooking fires is an essential resource for refugees in Darfur,

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Because every death has a name. And every name has a storyStand UBC, in conjunction with STAND Canada, is launching a campaign to bring attention to the lives of Darfuri victims of genocides. Stand wants to look beyond the numbers, and recall the lives of those who have been lost.Click here to learn more

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-21646508694327832192008-08-29T01:09:00.000-07:002008-09-11T11:47:13.251-07:00

Come out and learn more about the crisis in Darfur! On September the 16th, STAND is presenting 'The Devil Comes on Horseback' in the Norm Theatre, at 7:00pm, for FREE!There is also a march being planned on September 19th, starting at the grassy knoll and heading down to the Flagpole on Main Mall. Join us in our march against genocide!

Caithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15597254889269711694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-69440971614678326842008-04-26T13:25:00.001-07:002008-04-26T13:44:06.371-07:00

Hey guys! The rally that STAND UBC has been planning all year is taking place TOMORROW at 1pm outside of the Vancouver Art Gallery!!The speakers:- Senator Mobina Jaffer- Hedy Fry (Liberal M.P)- Libby Davies (NDP M.P.)- Dan Grice- Mr. Clive Ansley- Scott Sandison- Tenzin Lhalungpa- Devin TuckerThe performers:- Tambura Rasa- Jarimba- Connor McguireThe exhibits:- Waging Peace Canada: Children of

STANDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08397098372351393957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-51182965800022741302008-04-04T14:24:00.000-07:002008-04-04T14:26:24.375-07:00

Click here to go to the Outdoor Adventure Relay for Darfur event website.

Jeremy Frimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771410840353057571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-23091694616320729912008-03-30T21:38:00.000-07:002008-04-01T18:59:07.733-07:00

On Tuesday, April 1st, and Wednesday, April 2nd, STAND UVic will be facilitating a Film Festival focusing on past genocides, and the mass-murder campaign that is currently taking place in Darfur. The three countries focused on will be Germany, Rwanda, and Darfur. After the movies, Dr. Zimmerman and Dr.M. Engineer of the University of Victoria will host a discussion about genocides, their root

Caithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15597254889269711694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-58787118764073595012008-03-14T19:59:00.000-07:002008-03-16T12:45:26.265-07:00

STANDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08397098372351393957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-32794831831631807132008-03-07T01:01:00.000-08:002008-03-07T01:08:56.858-08:00

Hey guys! Next Monday, Thursday, and Friday STAND is once again going to be at the SUB. We will have postcards to send, directed to Joyce Murray, calling on politicians to 'Do more for Darfur'. It would be great if you could come out and sign one! We'll be there from 8am to 5pm, and as always we'd love some company, so stop by if you have a chance in your busy schedules. :) See you,Cait

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Amnesty International Canada is showing Darfur Now at SFU Harbor Centre, Room 1700, on February 29th. It will be playing from 6 to 9pm, and the suggested entry donation is $5. This is a great movie showing what's being done to help solve the crisis in Darfur; I really recommend seeing it if you haven't yet. There will also be panel discussions after the showing of Darfur Now, and prizes, but it

STANDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08397098372351393957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-74508016344014686902008-02-02T23:58:00.000-08:002008-02-03T19:00:10.140-08:00

STAND:UBC is at the SUB this Monday and Tuesday (Feb 4&5)!What's going on:- T-shirt selling (look below for a pic): $15/members, $18/non-members- Petitions- Postcard-writing campaign- General info about what we're doing this year!We're gonna be there from 9am-4pm on Monday and 8am-4pm on Tuesday. See you there :)- Cait

STANDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08397098372351393957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-34533487444720978782008-01-28T00:17:00.000-08:002008-02-01T01:02:57.298-08:00

We have a couple of exciting events coming up! (Okay granted, one of them is just about t-shirts, but they are absolutely fantastic t-shirts so they are allowed to be in this post.)First, the Ski and Bike Relay for Darfur. A brilliant event devised by Jeremy, it is a [LED] torch-passing relay that will run from Whistler Village to Downtown Vancouver, 'with the aim of raising awareness and

Caithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15597254889269711694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-35223393981457556292008-01-27T23:49:00.001-08:002008-01-28T00:13:11.956-08:00

Jeremy recently emailed Maxime Bernier, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, asking him and his government to take a more active role to end the conflict in Darfur. Here is the email he received back. Please check it out, and the website he gives below. We'd love to hear your comments too. :)"Dear Mr. Frimer:The Office of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister, has forwarded to me

Caithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15597254889269711694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-56121847139640592532008-01-27T11:34:00.000-08:002008-01-27T12:47:01.475-08:00

On Tuesday the 17th of January, members of UBC's STAND had a meeting with MP Dr Hedy Fry. We spoke of China's relationship with Sudan, the Conservative approach (or, more accurately, lack of approach) to resolving the conflict in Darfur, ways to raise awareness about Darfur (petitions, rallies, and letters are key), and peace negotiations and methods, among other things.Dr Fry gave us some good

Caithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15597254889269711694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-83524979186687723232008-01-23T14:55:00.000-08:002008-02-01T01:00:53.172-08:00

Hey everyone!So yesterday (January the 22nd) we had the STAND Executive elections, annnnd here are the results!:Co-Presidents: Jacqueline Patterson and Kat SorfleetDeputy Rep: Jeremy FrimerPromotions & Media Coordinator: Aneil JaswalDivestment Campaign Chair: Jacqueline Patterson and Kat SorfleetInternal Administrator: Cait MurphyWeb Manager: Cait

Caithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15597254889269711694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-61342281172368259342008-01-18T23:54:00.000-08:002008-01-18T23:55:42.345-08:00

POSITIONS:Campus Rep/President: responsible for coordinating chapter activities and communication with project manager.Deputy Rep: 2nd in command - advises on policy and focuses on relations between the chapter and other clubs.Policy/Advocacy Coordinator: keeps chapter updated with news, reports from Darfur; gets current events updates and initiatives in school news (every 2 weeks min.).‏

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Have a look at this: http://ubc.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6747563946And this! www.darfur2008.org.

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Someone just introduced me to Google Reader--it's amazing! It basically encourages me to read up on Darfur more frequently--it can really simplify the task. What Reader does is it lets you select various blogs and news sites that you will receive updates from on a regular basis--without clogging your email inbox. Just do a search for "reader" and you'll find it (and it's by no means the only

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The Devil Came on Horseback7:00 pm, Thursday Nov. 29 The Norm theatre, UBC$5 admissionTHE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK exposes the tragedy taking place in Darfur as seen through the eyes of an American witness who has since returned to the US to take action to stop it.**Winner**Best International documentary, Jury Prize- Brit DocsBest Documentaty, Nomination, 2007 IFP Gotham AwardsBest Female

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-1793534609728600082007-11-20T13:20:00.000-08:002007-11-20T22:53:07.782-08:00

"Genocide Oil? Darfur and Oil Exploitation in Sudan"a lecture by Philippe Le Billon Thurs, Nov. 22 at 12pmNORM THEATRE, S.U.B. Free! Refreshments provided! This lecture looks back at the impact of oil exploitationon war and genocide in the Sudan. It first looks atthe role played by oil in the initiation ofhostilities in Southern Sudan, and the resolution of that conflict in 2005. It then

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-49082118020099126902007-11-16T09:30:00.000-08:002007-11-16T09:31:00.892-08:00

 For some reason Blogger hates me right now.  I'm trying to do some updating, but it is thwarting that ambition.  Stay tuned--I'll figure this out...

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NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY OCTOBER 23rd in the SUB 215.12-1pm.Upcoming Events:AWARENESS WEEK, Oct. 22-26We need a lot of "tablers" to mind the display over the week in the SUB Concourse. We are doing this together with Oxfam and Amnesty, so we'll only need one STAND rep there at a time. If you can help out, please email ubc@standcanada.org witha) The times you would be available (between 8:30-4

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998578258071588113.post-50526040612240883292007-10-08T12:59:00.000-07:002007-10-08T13:04:51.683-07:00

There will be a CBC Documentary airing this week on ThursdayOctober 11, 2007 at 9pm on CBC-TV, repeating Saturday October 13 at10pm ET on CBC Newsworld. It's called Darfur: On Our Watch.http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/darfur/Here is an excerpt from the documentary:http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/media/darfur_excerpt.wvx-from Mark Moraes of STAND UVic

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