“The loosening of shackles”: Understanding Emancipation Day
August 1 marks Emancipation Day, a commemoration of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. Actualized on August 1, 1834, the ...
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“It’s not a metaphor”: Strawberries, forgiveness, and renewal
This year, June 21st marked the night of the “strawberry moon” - a full moon that glows smoky pink. To ...
Nakba survivor and former PLO member recounts the history of Zionism
On Saturday, June 22, Ahmed Abu Shawish spoke at the student encampments at Western University. A Nakba survivor who served ...
Colombia’s coal embargo on Israel is a model to follow
Editor's note: NB Power has long been a buyer of Colombian coal. The coal is burned at the Belledune Generating ...
Fredericton Pride parade led by Palestinian, Jewish groups went ahead despite setbacks
The Pride festival in Fredericton concluded recently with a parade led by Fredericton Palestine Solidarity and Independent Jewish Voices. It ...
Why Palestinian voices cannot be silenced again
The list of Israel’s atrocities against the Palestinians grows longer every day. So far, Israel has killed about 38,000 people ...
The Elders call for bold action by world leaders to end Israel’s unlawful occupation
The Elders today call on political leaders worldwide, and especially those with influence on Israel, to enforce the historic ruling ...
In order for Canada to confront Israeli occupation, it must confront itself
Warning: This article contains disturbing details of sexual violence In a landmark decision on Friday, the International Court of Justice ...
“Under the rubble of our dreams”: Vigil honours university students killed by Israeli forces, as Western University graduation ceremonies unfold
It is June 12th. Western University hosts graduation convocations. Families fill the halls. Names reverberate. Students traverse the stage; gowns ...
Calls for arms embargo against Israel met with silence from Minister Petitpas Taylor [video]
On Thursday, activists called for a full and immediate arms embargo against Israel at a protest outside the office of ...
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