David Heap

David Heap is a parent of two and a life-long peace and social justice activist. A University of Western Ontario faculty member (French & linguistics), he is particularly interested in connecting with academics and students at the universities in Gaza. He hopes to help foster people-to-people links which build solidarity with Palestine.

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Oct 19, 2019

No UN Security Council seat for Canada without foreign policy change

David Heap

The Liberals' ongoing bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council provides an opportunity to send a message to whoever forms the next federal government.

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May 15, 2018

For Nakba Day, join Libby Davies and Ann Wright; meet the Gaza Freedom Flotilla participants!

David Heap

Canadian Boat to Gaza

Freedom Flotilla Coalition

We discuss current events in Gaza and the Freedom Flotilla 2018 with Ann Wright and Libby Davies, then introduce the five 2018 Freedom Flotilla participants from Canada.

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May 10, 2018

Freedom Flotilla boats are sailing -- Help us be part of this voyage!

David Heap

Wendy Goldsmith

Canadian Boat to Gaza

Freedom Flotilla Coalition

The Freedom Flotilla boat Al Awda (The Return) has left the Norwegian port of Bergen, to break the illegal blockade of Gaza. Canadians will be on board, but we need your help to pay for it.

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Dec 10, 2013

On Human Rights Day (and every day...), remember freedom of movement for Palestinians

David Heap

The fundamental right to freedom of movement is systematically denied to Palestinians, especially in Gaza.

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Sep 9, 2013

The Right to Live in Peace: Forty years on, the coup in Chile still has lessons for us today

David Heap

With the Conservatives' increasing political interference in our asylum adjudication system, it is far from clear whether those 1970s Chilean refugees would even be allowed into Canada today.

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Oct 18, 2012

Estelle in our hearts, Gaza on our minds

David Heap

like the Freedom Riders of the 1960s, our movement is not deterred by the violence of those who oppose us: we continue to return because our belief in civil rights demands no less.

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Oct 2, 2012

Staying Human: A Canadian reports from the Swedish Ship to Gaza in La Spezia

David Heap

Many supporters in northern Italy and around the world join him in filling Estelle's sails on her way to challenge the blockade of Gaza.

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Sep 21, 2012

Challenging the blockade of Gaza: Message from a Canadian on board the Estelle

David Heap

Where the governments of the world fail, engaged international civil society must act instead. We sail until the Palestinians of Gaza regain their freedom of movement.

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Jul 31, 2012

People's Tribunal on mining impacts: Why we found Goldcorp guilty

David Heap

Judy Deutsch

A panel of 12 judges from different countries with expertise in health, the environment and human rights, came together to hear testimonies and complaints from people affected.

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Jul 26, 2012

One year after Greece stopped Freedom Flotilla: The struggle to end Gaza blockade continues

David Heap

Ehab Lotayef

One year after the Greek government bowed to pressure and enforced he outsourced Israeli blockade of Gaza, the international movement to challenge the blockade is still very much afloat.

David Heap

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