February 23, 2010
2010 Olympics: gold medal for activism
In this podcast: Why protest the Olympics, Aboriginal activists speak out, talking diversity of tactics, and all about Vancouver’s Red Tent campaign for housing.
In this podcast: Why protest the Olympics, Aboriginal activists speak out, talking diversity of tactics, and all about Vancouver’s Red Tent campaign for housing.
We’re talking a hundred! A centenarian shares advice, cancelling highway plans, and remembering the birth of the aged rabble radio. You could also win an ipod nano!
The Canadian Labour Congress’ Joel Harden describes the agenda for action on its “Retirement Security for All” campaign.
From Ottawa, Whitehorse and Toronto, we hear speeches, statements and songs of protest against the Conservative party’s prorogation of Parliament.
As we enter a new decade, Steven Shrybman explains why water activists should be hopeful about the future.
An aid worker shares stories of cooperation from Haiti, audio from Canada’s anti-prorogation demonstrations, and Dr. Julia Agwu on what Africa sees in climate change.
Online activism and activism on the street. What is the difference? Regent Park is changing, and so are women’s rights worldwide. Listen in to find out more.
Maude Barlow discusses how governments are responding to the call for water to be recognized as a universal human right, followed by a discussion with other delegates of the Blue Summit.
Last September, cultural producers from around the world came together in the Toronto Declaration, to protest the Toronto International Film Festival’s highlighting of the Brand Israel campaign.
Sport can demolish stereotypes and promote diversity but it can also harbour bigotry and discrimination.
The author, broadcaster and journalist gave his opinion on the document’s relevance at an event presented by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives in October.
The CCPA’s chief economist took the stage in Saskatoon to discuss the continuing importance of the historic document to social democracy in Canada.