[Red Star Club - YCL] Left Film Night - "Persepolis" - November 30th

Our next Left Film Night will be on Sunday, Nov. 30, 7 pm, at the CSE, 706 Clark Drive, Vancouver. We're showing "Persepolis" (France/USA, 2007, directors Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi, 96 minutes)

Here's a bit about the film:

Traditionally animated in black and white flashbacks, this Oscar-nominated film tells the story of a girl’s childhood and young adulthood in Iran and in Vienna during the 1980s and ’90s. Marjane Satrapi grew up in a family of revolutionaries opposed to the Shah’s regime and then the Islamic government which took power in 1979. Persepolis literally illustrates her feelings and thoughts as a little girl, following her as fundamentalist control in Iran becomes more strict. When her parents insist she leave the country, we see her struggling to deal with adolescence and missing her beloved family; when she returns, she has to cope with the increasing repression of her freedoms as a woman. Persepolis beautifully balances both the historic and personal issues and pulls the threads together into a compelling narrative, made a bit quirky by the style of presentation, resulting in work that is altogether touching. Along with intelligence and humor, a deep and strong sense of truth infuses every part of the film.

BY THE WAY - at our Oct. 26 showing of "Incident at Restigouche", we collected $87.25 for John Graham's family. Thanks to all who donated!

REVOLUTION THEN AND NOW: 1917 to 2008

REVOLUTION THEN AND NOW: 1917 to 2008

Video on the Russian Revolution, followed by discussion on the working class response to the current global capitalist crisis.

Saturday, November 1, 1-3 pm
Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave., Vancouver

Everyone Welcome!

Organized by the BC Committee, Communist Party of Canada

For information, call 604-254-9836 or 604-255-2041

Lower Mainland Action Update, October 17, 2008

Lower Mainland Action Update, October 17, 2008

In this Update:

1. Left Film Night: "Incident at Restigouche."
2. Red Star Club Meeting
3. Upcoming Events

1. Left Film Night: "Incident at Restigouche."

The next Left Film Night will be on Sunday, Oct. 26, 7 pm, at the CSE, 706 Clark Drive. The film will be "Incident at Restigouche," a 46-minute documentary by Alanis Obomsawin.

On June 11 and 20, 1981, the Quebec Provincial Police raided the small Restigouche Reserve in Quebec, one of seven districts of the Mi’kmaq Nation located in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Gaspe Peninsula, after commercial fisheries and sport fishermen had challenged the salmon fishing rights of the Mi’kmaq people. Because salmon has traditionally been a critical source of food and income for the Mi’kmaq, the Quebec government’s decision to restrict fishing aroused consternation and anger. Written and directed by the celebrated Alanis Obomsawin, a filmmaker of Abenaki descent, Incident at Restigouche is highly relevant during the present period of Aboriginal struggles to defend their traditional territories and inherent national rights. The documentary puts the justice system itself on trial, examining the police raids through news clips, photographs, and interviews, including one with former Quebec Minister of Fisheries Lucien Lessard.

All proceeds from a collection taken at this Film Night will be donated to the family of Aboriginal anti-uranium mining activist John Graham, to help with the expenses of attending his trial. John Graham was extradited from Canada earlier this year to stand trial in the United States on trumped-up murder charges. For more information on this case, visit www.grahamdefense.org.

2. Red Star Club Meeting

The next Red Star Club meeting will be Monday, October 26th at 5pm. It will be at the Centre for Socialist Education (706 Clark Dr.). The discussion will centre around the successes and failures of last years plan of action and what we want to collectively do over the next year. We will also begin discussing club elections. Pizza and drinks will be provided by donation to Rebel Youth magazine and if you haven't picked up your new copy yet... there will be some there as well.

Please RSVP your attendance on or before October 22nd. This is very important because it indicates how much pizza we need and also whether we should re-schedule or not based on who is available. Thanks.

The meeting will be followed by the Left Film Night.

3. Upcoming Events

If you know of an event missing from this list, e-mail us and we can add it for next time.

October 18 (Saturday), 1-2pm, City Wide Housing Coalition picket of City Hall.
October 19 (Sunday), 2pm, Stopwar.Ca Rally and March to End the War in Afghanistan @ Vancouver Art Gallery
October 25-26 (Saturday-Sunday), Why Resist 2010? Conference. Details at http://resist2010.blogspot.com/
October 26 (Sunday), 5pm, Red Star Club meeting @ Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr.
October 26 (Sunday), 7pm, Left Film Night: "Incident at Restigouche." Fundraiser for John Graham Defense Fund @ Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr.
October 26 (Sunday), 2pm, SCRAP Fashion Show. Details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=28622145291 @ 2 W. Hastings St.

Lower Mainland Action Update, October 3, 2008

Lower Mainland Action Update, October 3, 2008

In this Update:

1. Miguel Figureoa to visit Vancouver
2. Election time
3. Upcoming Events

1. Miguel Figueroa to visit Vancouver

Comrade Figueroa will be in Vancouver on October 5th and 6th. These will be two highly important events during this time for YCLers to attend.

On Sunday, October 5th at 5pm. Communist Party leader Miguel Figureoa will speak at the Centre for Socialist Education (706 Clark Dr.) at the "Vote for People's Needs, not Corporate Greed!" Election social.

and

On October 6th Miguel will be at SFU where there will be a joint CPC-YCL info table set up. YCLers are encouraged to join us.

2. Election time

Federal, Provincial and Civic elections are coming up over the next year and Communists in B.C. and around the country are getting ready. We have an opportunity to rid ourselves of three anti-worker governments: the Harper Tories, Campbell Liberals and Sullivan's NPA. If you are interested in running as a candidate or helping out with an election campaign please e-mail cpbc@telus.net

For more on the Communist election campaigns check out www.communist-party.ca

A public forum titled "Vote for People's Needs, not Corporate Greed!" is being held on Sunday, October 5th, 5pm, with Communist Party leader Miguel Figureoa. It will be at the Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr. All YCLers are strongly encouraged to attend!

Lower Mainland Communist candidates are:
George Gidora (Burnaby Douglas)
Kimball Cariou (Vancouver Kingsway)
Harjit Daudharia (Newton-North Delta)

3. Upcoming Events

If you know of an event missing from this list, e-mail us and we can add it for next time.

October 4 (Saturday), 1pm, Stand for Public Housing @ Main & 36th.
October 4-5 (Saturday-Sunday), "More Power to you" Conference on public power. Details: www.citizensforpublicpower.ca
October 5 (Sunday), 5pm, Public Forum with Communist Party leader Miguel Figueroa, Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr.
October 6 (Monday), 10pm, CPC-YCL table set up at SFU. Miguel Figueroa to visit and attend rally from 1pm-3pm.
October 6 (Monday), following SFU activities, leafleting for CPC election campaign.
October 26 (Sunday), 7pm, Left Film Night: "Incident at Restigouche." Fundraiser for John Graham Defense Fund @ Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr.

Lower Mainland Action Update, September 26, 2008

Lower Mainland Action Update, September 26, 2008

In this Update:

1. Miguel Figureoa to visit Vancouver
2. Election time
3. Upcoming Events

1. Miguel Figueroa to visit Vancouver

Comrade Figueroa will be in Vancouver on October 5th and 6th. These will be two highly important events during this time for YCLers to attend.

On Sunday, October 5th at 5pm. Communist Party leader Miguel Figureoa will speak at the Centre for Socialist Education (706 Clark Dr.) at the "Vote for People's Needs, not Corporate Greed!" Election social.

and

On October 6th Miguel will be at SFU where there will be a joint CPC-YCL info table set up. YCLers are encouraged to join us.

2. Election time

Federal, Provincial and Civic elections are coming up over the next year and Communists in B.C. and around the country are getting ready. We have an opportunity to rid ourselves of three anti-worker governments: the Harper Tories, Campbell Liberals and Sullivan's NPA. If you are interested in running as a candidate or helping out with an election campaign please e-mail cpbc@telus.net

For more on the Communist election campaigns check out www.communist-party.ca

A public forum titled "Vote for People's Needs, not Corporate Greed!" is being held on Sunday, October 5th, 5pm, with Communist Party leader Miguel Figureoa. It will be at the Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr. All YCLers are strongly encouraged to attend!

Lower Mainland Communist candidates are:
George Gidora (Burnaby Douglas)
Kimball Cariou (Vancouver Kingsway)
Harjit Daudharia (Newton-North Delta)

3. Upcoming Events

If you know of an event missing from this list, e-mail us and we can add it for next time.

September 26 (Friday), 7pm, People's Co-Op Bookstore AGM @ People's Co-Op Bookstore
September 26 (Friday), 6pm, Canwest Media Bully, Rhizome Cafe, 317 E Broadway
September 26 (Friday), 7pm, The State of the Media Today: Creating Alternative Media @ Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr.
September 27 (Saturday), 11am, Palestinian Political Prisoners Conference @ SFU Harbour Centre, 555 W. Hastings St
CANCELED September 28 (Sunday), 5pm, Mauricio Fuenes, Future President of El Salvador @ Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St. Organized by FMLN Vancouver
September 28 (Sunday), 2pm, U.S., Canada and the War on Terror @ Room 7000, SFU Harbour Centre
October 4 (Saturday), 1pm, Stand for Public Housing @ Main & 36th.
October 4-5 (Saturday-Sunday), "More Power to you" Conference on public power. Details: www.citizensforpublicpower.ca
October 5 (Sunday), 5pm, Public Forum with Communist Party leader Miguel Figueroa, Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr.

Lower Mainland Action Update, September 19, 2008

Lower Mainland Action Update, September 19, 2008

In this Update:

1. New Website on the way
2. Election time
3. Upcoming Events

1. New Website on the way

A new website is coming! In the meantime you can check out YCL updates on our blog at http://ycl-ljc.blogspot.com/
The old website will remain online with occasional updates until the new one is up and running.

3. Election time

Federal, Provincial and Civic elections are coming up over the next year and Communists in B.C. and around the country are getting ready. We have an opportunity to rid ourselves of three anti-worker governments: the Harper Tories, Campbell Liberals and Sullivan's NPA. If you are interested in running as a candidate or helping out with an election campaign please e-mail cpbc@telus.net

For more on the Communist election campaigns check out www.communist-party.ca

A public forum titled "Vote for People's Needs, not Corporate Greed!" is being held on Sunday, October 5th with Communist Party leader Miguel Figureoa. It will be at the Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr. All YCLers are strongly encouraged to attend!

Lower Mainland Communist candidates are:
George Gidora (Burnaby Douglas)
Kimball Cariou (Vancouver Kingsway)
Harjit Daudharia (Newton-North Delta)

4. Upcoming Events

If you know of an event missing from this list, e-mail us and we can add it for next time.

September 20 (Saturday), 7pm, Chilean Independence Day @ Peretz Centre, 6184 Ash St
September 20, 21 (Saturday, Sunday), Changing Militarism Conference hosted by Women's International League for Peace and Justice, SFU Women's Studies and Vancouver Status of Women. For more info e-mail joandgord@shaw.ca
September 21 (Sunday), COPE Policy Conference, TBA
September 23 (Tuesday), VDLC Workers Cabaret @ The End Cafe, Commercial Dr.
September 25 (Thursday), 9:30am, CCPA Living Wage Press Conference @ SFU Harbour Centre, Room 1425 - 555 W. Hastings St
September 26 (Friday), 7pm, People's Co-Op Bookstore AGM @ People's Co-Op Bookstore
September 26 (Friday), 6pm, Canwest Media Bully, Rhizome Cafe, 317 E Broadway
September 26 (Friday), 7pm, The State of the Media Today: Creating Alternative Media @ Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr.
September 27 (Saturday), 11am, Palestinian Political Prisoners Conference @ SFU Harbour Centre, 555 W. Hastings St
September 28 (Sunday), 5pm, Mauricio Fuenes, Future President of El Salvador @ Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St. Organized by FMLN Vancouver
September 28 (Sunday), 2pm, U.S., Canada and the War on Terror @ Room 7000, SFU Harbour Centre
September 30 (Tuesday), IMPORTANT Communist Election Campaign Event, details TBA
October 4 (Saturday), 1pm, Stand for Public Housing @ Main & 36th.
October 4-5 (Saturday-Sunday), "More Power to you" Conference on public power. Details: www.citizensforpublicpower.ca
October 5 (Sunday), 2pm, Public Forum with Communist Party leader Miguel Figueroa, Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr.

Lower Mainland Action Update, September 5, 2008

Lower Mainland Action Update, September 5, 2008

In this Update:

1. Central Committee Report Back
2. New Rebel Youth!
3. Election time
4. Upcoming Events

1. Central Committee meets this weekend

The Central Committee met on August 24th in Toronto, Ontario. Attending from B.C. was YCL BC Organizer and Central YCL Organizer Stephen Von Sychowski. Also in attendance were Marianne Breton-Fontaine: LJC Organizer, Drew Bowering: CC member from Edmonton, Johan Boyden: YCL General Secretary, Katharine Carmichael: YCL member from Edmonton, David Tymoschuck: YCL Manitoba Organizer, Asad Ali: YCL Hamilton Organizer, and a number of observers from the Ontario YCL.

Comrade Katharine Carmichael was added to the CC as an alternate member and two comrades were removed for inactivity. The CC discussed the Leagues work and direction in peace, jobs, education and international solidarity - particularly Cuban solidarity.

A number of resolutions were adopted with regards to our priorities of work in these fields. These will be circulated sometime after the next Central Executive meeting. In other exciting news, we can expect a newly designed and frequently updated website in the future.

2. New Rebel Youth

The new issue of Rebel Youth has arrived and is available to be picked up from the Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr., and soon from the People's Co-Op Bookstore and Spartacus Books. If you don't have your copy yet, they will be distributed to members at our next Club meeting. Additionally, subscriptions can be bought for $12. To find out how, just reply to this e-mail.

3. Election time

Federal, Provincial and Civic elections are coming up over the next year and Communists in B.C. and around the country are getting ready. We have an opportunity to rid ourselves of three anti-worker governments: the Harper Tories, Campbell Liberals and Sullivan's NPA. If you are interested in running as a candidate or helping out with an election campaign please e-mail cpbc@telus.net

4. Upcoming Events

If you know of an event missing from this list, e-mail us and we can add it for next time.

September 16 (Thursday), 6pm, VDLC Pizza Educational @ Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St.
September 16 (Tuesday), 7:30pm, VDLC Monthly Meeting @ Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St.
September 20 (Saturday), 7pm, Chilean Independence Day @ Peretz Centre, 6184 Ash St
September 20, 21 (Saturday, Sunday), Changing Militarism Conference hosted by Women's International League for Peace and Justice, SFU Women's Studies and Vancouver Status of Women. For more info e-mail joandgord@shaw.ca
September 21 (Sunday), COPE Policy Conference, TBA
September 23 (Tuesday), VDLC Workers Cabaret @ The End Cafe, Commercial Dr.
September 26 (Friday), 7pm, People's Co-Op Bookstore AGM @ People's Co-Op Bookstore
October 4-5 (Saturday-Sunday), "More Power to you" Conference on public power. Details: www.citizensforpublicpower.ca