meeting this saturday - all welcome!

there will be a meeting this saturday, january 23rd at 1pm for all interested and available childcare volunteers. new volunteers welcome!

the meeting will take place at the 2110 Centre (2110 Mackay, metro Guy-Concordia).

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final details for...

MONTREAL'S 10th ANARCHIST BOOKFAIR
Saturday, MAY 16, 10am to 6pm
CEDA, 2515 rue Delisle
(near the Lionel-Groulx metro)

-> Part of the month-long Festival of Anarchy (May 2009).
-> Followed by a full day of Anarchist Presentations and Workshops (May 17, 2009).
-> Bring your kids! Kids activities and free childcare on-site.
-> For anarchists, allies, and those who are interested or curious about anarchism.
-> Free! Welcome to all!

[The main space is wheelchair accessible. For more information or to inquire about other accessibility needs, see our accessibility policy: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca/en/node/6 or contact the collective.]

No gods, no masters; no bosses, no borders!
Curious about anarchism? Come check us out!

Highlights:

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE MONTREAL ANARCHIST BOOKFAIR?: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca/en/node/3


MAIN HALL: The Bookfair features over 100 booksellers, distributors, independent presses, zines and political groups from all over Montreal, Quebec and North America, and abroad (on May 16 only). This year’s out-of-town vendors come from Marseilla, Paris, Reims & La Bussière in France; Oakland, Portland, Chicago, Bloomington, Pittsburgh, New York City, New Jersey, Maine, Massachusetts & Vermont; Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Fredericton, Guelph, London Hamilton, Toronto, Kingston & Ottawa; Trois-Rivières, Drummondville, Saguenay-Lac St-Jean & Quebec City; and more! For a full list of vendors, visit: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca/en/node/10


INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS TO ANARCHISM: Anarchism's Principles and Prefigurative Practices; Demanding the Impossible: Sharing Visions of Anarchism; What do Anarchists mean by decentralism and why do we advocate it? For workshop times and descriptions: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca/en/node/57


ART & ANARCHY: Art & Anarchy brings together the creations of dozens of anarchist-inspired artists and organizers. This year’s exhibition will include sculptures, paintings, posters, banners, murals, drawings, sound, installations and other multi-media forms. Art & Anarchy will be displayed over two days (May 16-17) at the CEDA, whose walls, hallways and stairwells will be transformed into an exhibition of our collective creativity and resistance. For full descriptions: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca/en/node/12


AUTONOMOUS MEDIA ROOM: Workshops include: Video Editing and Online Distribution; How to set up a live remote broadcast!; Guerilla Filmmaking 101; Alternative Media 101. More info here: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca/en/node/86


OUTDOORS: Breaking the Fourth Wall: Theatre Performation/Workshop; Every town needs a Radical Street Marching Band! (with the Chaotic Insurrection Ensemble) Info: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca/en/node/57


KIDZ ZONE: A program for kids and their parents. More info here: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca/en/node/88


FILM ROOM: The film program includes: From Beirut to those...who love us; Transitions; Une résistance oubliée (1954-1957), des libertaires dans la guerre d’Algérie; Tierra, Libertad, y Capitalismo; Tierra, Libertad, y Capitalismo; Shelter: A Squatumentary; Voix d'une église occupée; Un statut pour Kader; Homeless Nation Compilation; Montreal Independent Media Centre films; The Angry Brigade; Compilation Funambules Médias; I'm You, You're Me - Women Surviving Prison, Living With AIDS; Negotiating Sex in an Age of Panic. For full information: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca/en/node/11


ANARCHIST CABARET: The Bookfair is preceded on FRIDAY, MAY 16 by the Anarchist Cabaret at l’Alizé (900 Ontario est, métro Berri-UQAM). For the full line-up and more details: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca/en/node/91


DAY OF ANARCHIST WORKSHOPS: The Bookfair is followed, on SUNDAY, MAY 17, 10am-5pm, by the Day of Anarchist Workshops and Presentations, including 12 workshops: The Crisis in Anarchist Publishing, Urban Struggles and Social Change, Anarchism and Ableism: Radical Disability Politics, Inclusion and Resistance, Understanding political criminalization using the experiences of Canada, Colombia and beyond; Women and political violence: The examples of Assata Shakur and Ann Hansen; Popular resistance and anarchist autonomy; Strategizing queer insurgency!: Re-centering marginalized queer issues from an anarchist perspective; Anti-capitalist organizing in the student milieu; Polinizaciones: A cross pollination of arts and activism with youth in Colombia; An anarcho-communist analysis of a costly crisis. As well, three discussions: Anarchist People of Colour Networking Session; Regional Infoshop Networking Session; Squatting: Legal considerations in occupying a building and our rights vis-à-vis the police. Full information, including descriptions: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca/en/node/57

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Kids at the Bookfair

There will be childcare at the Anarchist Bookfair again this year (May 16 &17)! For more info or to help out, please email:

strausska@gmail.com or heyhea@gmail.com

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THE FESTIVAL OF ANARCHY

MAY 1-31, 2009, MONTREAL

No gods, no masters; no bosses, no borders!
[Full calendar of events below]

* Theatre Festival * Art Exhibitions * Squat! * Films * Poetry Nights * Parties * Benefit Shows * Workshops * BBQ * Book Launch * Demonstrations * Guerilla Gardening * Community Dinners * Discussions and Roundtables * Anarchist Cabaret * Bookfair * Day of Anarchist Workshops & Presentations * and more! *

The entire month of May in Montreal is part of the Festival of Anarchy, with diverse anarchist-themed events occurring at different venues all over the island of Montreal. The Festival of Anarchy is organized as part of the 10th Montreal Anarchist Bookfair. The Festival of Anarchy is the largest anarchist event in North America.

Festival of Anarchy event venues include:
* Comité d’éducation aux adultes de la Petite-Bourgogne et de St-Henri (CEDA) * Parc Cabot * Petit Café Campus * Divan Orange * Quai des Brumes * Carrefour d'éducation populaire de Pointe-St-Charles * Cagibi * Casa del Popolo * Théâtre D.B. Clarke * Alizée * Rhizome * Il Motore * DIRA Anarchist Library * Independent Media Center (IMC) * Maison de l’amitié * Parc Extension Community Center * Jardin de la Liberté * Bar Populaire * and … the (new) Autonomous Social Center (Centre social autogéré)! *

Curious about anarchism?

Check out the Montreal Anarchist Bookfair and the Festival of Anarchy.

Welcome to all!

For more info:
www.anarchistbookfair.ca
514-679-5800
info@anarchistbookfair.ca
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FESTIVAL OF ANARCHY SCHEDULE

(updated April 15, 2009)

-> Friday, MAY 1, 5:30pm
Demonstration Against Capitalism
Parc Cabot (corner Atwater and Ste-Catherine – métro Atwater)

As part of the growing worldwide demonstrations against the crisis, a demonstration against capitalism is being organized as part of the May 1st workers holiday. Gathering at 5:30pm, march at 6:30pm. The demonstration will march to the main offices of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in the heart of the business district (1000, place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, in Vieux-Montréal). We will not pay for their crisis! Info: 1ermai2008@gmail.com


-> Friday, MAY 1, 8:30pm
Spectacle anticapitaliste
Petit Café Campus, 57 Prince-Arthur East

With: Paul Cargnello and the Frontline, Fred Dubonnet, Chaotic insurrection ensemble, members of Nomadic Massive, Micros Armés, Son un poco politicas. Doors at 8:30pm; suggested donation: $5. Info: 1ermai2008@gmail.com


-> Friday, MAY 1 to Sunday, MAY, 31
Exhibition of the art of Tournesol Plante
Divan Orange, 4234 St-Laurent, corner Rachel

Throughout the month of May, during the Festival of Anarchy, local anarchist artist Tournesol Plante’s works will be on exhibit. The vernissage takes place on May 1 from 5-7pm. Info: anartiste1984@yahoo.ca


-> Monday, MAY 4, 7pm
Piracy and the Anarchist Movement: Between Myth and Reality
Carrefour d'éducation populaire, 2356 rue Centre (métro Charlevoix)

Today's anarchist movement often makes reference to the piracy of the17th and 18th centuries, in its discourse, its lifestyle and its symbolism. However, what was the reality of this piracy? Do the egalitarian practices amongst pirates justify the references of today's anarchists? This workshop aims to provide a quick overview of the interesting and less interesting historical elements of piracy for today's anarchists. Organized by the popular education committees of the Autonomous Social Center and the People's Global Action (PGA) Bloc. Info: www.centresocialautogere.org


-> Tuesday, May 5 & Wednesday, May 6, 7pm
Anarchist Poetry Nights
at Quai des Brumes, 4481 rue St-Denis (métro Mt-Royal)

Each evening will have two parts: the first with invited poets, the latter with an open-mic. Free. Info: amouranarchie@live.ca


-> Tuesday, MAY 5 to Sunday, MAY 31
JUSTSEEDS Visual Resistance
Cagibi, 5490 St-Laurent

This month-long print show will cover the walls of Cagibi with over a hundred print works by members of the JUSTSEEDS Visual Resistance Artists' Cooperative. Info: www.justseeds.org


-> Saturday, MAY 9, 5:30pm
Immigrant Workers Center Mayworks Dinner
Parc Extension Community Center, 419 St-Roch (métro Parc)

Join the IWC and allies as they celebrate one year of immigrant worker struggles. Food, performances and presentations. Free. Info: iwc_cti@yahoo.com


-> Sunday, MAY 10, 8pm till late.
Vernissage, Art Appreciation and Dancing
Cagibi, 5490 St-Laurent

The official vernissage of the JUSTSEEDS exhibit at Cagibi. A coming together of artists, anarchists and friends. Welcome to all! Info: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca/en/node/12


-> Monday, MAY 11, 5-7pm
Book Launch: “Lunch for Insurgents”
Casa del Popolo, 4873 boulevard St-Laurent

Author and performer Norman Nawrocki's newest collection of poetics in his 'Brain Food Trilogy'. Info: www.nothingness.org/music/rhythm


-> Wednesday, MAY 13 & Thursday, MAY 14, 7:30pm
The 4th Annual International Anarchist Theatre Festival
D.B. Clarke Theatre, 1455 de Maisonneuve West (métro Guy-Concordia)

The fourth annual Montreal International Anarchist Theatre Festival proudly presents two nights with New York’s legendary “The Living Theatre”. Wednesday night’s program also includes Maikan, the Innu giant puppet theatre troupe from Mali-Utenam (Québec). Thursday night’s performance includes Geneviève Letarte and La Chorale de la Maison La Virevolte et ses musiciens et musiciennes. Tickets are $15 at the door or in advance at L’Insoumise, 2033 boul St-Laurent (tel: 514- 313-3489). Info: anarchistefestival@yahoo.ca


-> Thursday, MAY 14, from 6pm
"Living as anarchists": From the "free milieux" to current practices
Rhizome, 1800 Létourneux, coin Lafontaine (métro Pie-IX)

At the close of the 19th century anarchists in France -men and women- "individualists", "communists", "naturists", created collective spaces, "free milieux" or anarchist colonies. Putting into practice communism, getting rid of all forms of authority, opting out of work, but also overturning different aspects of daily life: family, love, education, contraception, nutrition. These practices elicited a lot of questions on the ways and possibility of in the immediate, "living as anarchists". Workshop given by Céline, a French anarchist activist. Organized by la Mauvaise Herbe. Info: mauvaisherbe@riseup.net


-> FRIDAY, MAY 15, 8pm
ANARCHIST CABARET
L’Alizée, 900 Ontario est
Featuring anarchist stylin's from Montreal and abroad, including Benoît Tremble, Micros Armés, Testament, the Outspoken Wordsmiths, Willow and Mishka, FIE, and Don’t Put Charles on the Money, and many more still to be confirmed. The space is wheelchair accessible. Info: info@salonanarchiste.ca or 514-679-5800.


-> SATURDAY, MAY 16, 10am-6pm
MONTREAL’s 10th ANARCHIST BOOKFAIR
CEDA, 2515 rue Delisle (métro Lionel-Groulx)

The Bookfair includes: films, art exhibits, introductory workshops, as well as over 100 distributors and tables from all over Montreal, Quebec & North America (and elsewhere). Free and welcome to all! What happens at the Montreal Anarchist Bookfair?: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca/en/node/3

-> Saturday, MAY 16, 7pm
Party and BBQ after the Bookfair
behind 2033 St-Laurent (métro St-Laurent)

An after-Bookfair gathering for food, discussion and other festivities. In the courtyard of the Independent Media Center and the DIRA Anarchist Library. Info: http://www.cmi-imc.info


-> SUNDAY, MAY 17, 10am-5pm
DAY OF ANARCHIST WORKSHOPS
CEDA, 2515 rue Delisle (métro Lionel-Groulx)

A full day of anarchist-themed workshops, panels and presentations. Confirmed topics and presentations include: The Crisis in Anarchist Publishing * Polinizaciones: Pollinating the North & South (with the Beehive Collective) * Anarchism and Ableism: Moving Towards Inclusion and Accessibility * Strategizing queer insurgency!: Re-centering marginalized queer issues from an anarchist perspective * Women and political violence: Assata Shakur and Ann Hansen

French workshops (with translation towards English): Résistance populaire et autogestion: Une stratégie pour les libertaires * Luttes urbaines et changement social * Économie politique d'un capitalisme en crise * Comprendre la criminalization de la contestation politique à partir des expériences au Canada, en Colombie et ailleurs * Organisation anti-capitaliste en milieu étudiant

Info: www.anarchistbookfair.ca


-> Sunday, MAY 17, 10pm
Glamarchist Lookfair: Q-Team Party and Fundraiser
Il Motore, 179 rue Jean-Talon Ouest
info: qteam@riseup.net


-> Monday, MAY 18, from 9am onwards
Jardin de la Liberté: Guerrilla gardening
Rendez-vous: at the end of rue Island

(beside the Lachine Canal in Point-St-Charles)

Guerrilla gardeners are gathering in Point-St-Charles, for a third direct action. The action will happen from 9am until the evening, with lunch served during the day. Info: http://www.lapointelibertaire.org/jardindelaliberte


-> Monday, MAY 18, 7:30-10pm
JUSTSEEDS Slideshow Presentation
Cagibi, 5490 St-Laurent

A multi-media slideshow presentation of radical and engaged print practices as well as the work of JUSTSEEDS Visual Resistance Artists' Cooperative, with presentations by Josh McPhee, author of Stencil Pirates: A Global Survey of Street Stenciling, and Erik Ruin, member of JustSeeds. Prints will be on sale. Info: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca/en/node/12


-> Wednesday, MAY 20, 6pm
Roundtable: Research and Resistance
Cagibi, 5490 St-Laurent

A roundtable discussion on grassroots knowledge and struggle. Join us for an evening of short presentations by members of le Collectif de recherche sur l’autonomie collective (CRAC), the Community-University Research Exchange (CURE) and other groups, followed by a group discussion. Info: www.crac-kebec.org


-> Friday, MAY 22, 6pm.
Solidarity Across Borders (SAB) Community Dinner
At the Maison d'amitié, 120 Duluth East (métro Sherbrooke)

Welcome to all friends, allies and supporters of Solidarity Across Borders & migrant justice struggles in Montreal. Our community dinner will include a menu of tasty foods (both meat and vegetarian) prepared by members and supporters of Solidarity Across Borders. Don't hesitate to bring food to share. Dinner is served at 6pm (sharp!). Party and discussion to follow. Bring your kids! Kids activities planned on-site. Free. Info: 514-848-7583, www.solidarityacrossborders.org


-> Saturday, MAY 23, 7pm
Polinizaciones: Pollinating the North and South
Bar Populaire, 6584 St-Laurent (métro Beaubien)

A multimedia workshop on collective struggles in the North and South, with Projet Accompagnement Solidarité Colombie and the Beehive Collective. Info: www.pasc.ca


-> Wednesday, MAY 27, 8pm
Political documentaries under the stars
2033 St-Laurent (métro St-Laurent)

A presentation of two politically charged, locally produced full-length documentaries: “Myths for Profit: Canada's Role in Industries of War and Peace” and a sneak preview of 'H2Oil' about the Alberta Tar Sands. The screening will take place outside under the stars. Bring your blankets and enjoy two brand new critical and engaging films, both of which examine Canadian political and economic policies and realities. Rain or shine. Info: www.wideopenexposure.com , http://h2oildoc.com/home/


-> Friday, MAY 29, 5:30pm
Demonstration in support of the Autonomous Social Center
Rendez-vous: Parc-St-Gabriel, at métro Charlevoix

The Autonomous Social Center (Centre social autogéré) will be occupied and opened in an abandoned building in Pointe-St-Charles. A child-friendly demonstration. Info: www.centresocialautogere.org


-> Saturday, MAY 30, 8pm
Opening Party of the Autonomous Social Center
Location tba!

Various revolutionary musicians and artists will be performing at the newly opened Autonomous Social Center. Come and support the opening of a squat! Info: www.centresocialautogere.org


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For more info about the Montreal Anarchist Bookfair and the Festival of Anarchy:

www.anarchistbookfair.ca - 514-679-5800 - info@anarchistbookfair.ca

The Montreal Anarchist Bookfair Collective is a solidarity group of the QPIRG-Concordia.

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Sunday December 7th - SAB/CFAD kidz day!

[English below]

Journée des Enfants!

Le Réseau de soutien des enfants de Montréal avec Solidarité sans Frontières et CFAD vous offrent une Journée des enfants, dimanche le 7 décembre. Nous allons faire des macarons et des pièces au St-Emilie skillshare et après nous allons nous baigner à la piscine de la Petite Bourgogne !

Les détails:

• Les activités sont GRATUITES,
• Les parents et leurs enfants de tout âge qui sont impliqués avec le Réseau de soutien des enfants de Montréal/ Solidarité sans Frontières /CFAD sont le bienvenue, ainsi que leurs ami(e)s et leurs allié(e)s. Les parents peuvent accompagner leurs enfants mais les enfants sont également le bienvenue sans leurs parents.
• Dîner et collation seront fournis
• Le transport sera fourni si nécessaire
• Veuillez amener avec vous votre mailot de bain, une serviette et un bonnet de bain (si vous n'avez pas de bonnet de bain, on le fournira pour vous).

Lieu où vous pouvez déposer vos enfants: 10h00 au Partage de savoir St-Emilie, 3942 Ste. Emilie (metro Place St-Henri)


Lieu où vous pouvez chercher vos enfants: 15h00 au Centre sportif de la Petite Bourgogne, 1825 Notre-Dame Ouest (metro Georges Vanier). Pour les directions, veuillez consulter:


La piscine nous oblige de lui dire d'avance combien d'enfants nous amenerons, alors veuillez vous inscrire avec nous par couriel : lesliebagg@yahoo.ca ou téléphone : 514-848-7583.

Nous ésperons de vous voir la semaine prochaine!
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[PHOTOS:
Journée des enfants (20 juillet 2008; BBQ avec Kader): http://photos.cmaq.net/v/kidzdaykaderbbq/
Journée des enfants (19 avril 2008; les papillons au Biodome): http://photos.cmaq.net/v/kidzdayapril19/ ]

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Kids Day!

The Childcare Collective is teaming up with Solidarity Across Borders and CFAD to offer a Kidz Day on Sunday December 7th. We'll be making pins and patches to take home at the St-Emilie Skillshare then going swimming at the Little Burgundy Sports Center!

The details:

• The day is free,
• open to parents and kids of all ages within the Childcare Collective/Solidarity Across Borders/CFAD networks, as well as their friends and allies. Parents are welcome to accompany their kids, but kids may also attend without their parents.
• lunch and snacks will be provided
• transportation will be provided if needed
• please bring your bathsuit, towel and a bathing cap if you have one (if you don't have a bathing cap, we will provide one)

Drop off: 10:00am at the St-Emilie Skillshare, 3942 Ste. Emilie (metro Place St-Henri).


Pick up: 3:00pm at the Little Burgundy Sports Center, 1825 Notre-Dame West (metro Georges Vanier).


Because the pool requires us to know how many kids will be participating, please register by sending an email to lesliebagg@yahoo.ca or calling 514-848-7583.

Hope to see you there!
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[PHOTOS:
Kidz Day (July 20, 2008, BBQ with Kader): http://photos.cmaq.net/v/kidzdaykaderbbq/
Kids Day (April 19, 2008, Butterflies go free!): http://photos.cmaq.net/v/kidzdayapril19/ ]

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The Montreal Childcare Network is pleased to announce it's first event of the fall!

Join us on Friday October 17th at 5:30pm for a screening of the Albany Free School's "Free to Learn" at the 2110 Centre (2110 Mackay).

The film will be followed by a discussion. Food will be provided.
All welcome - bring your kids!



About the film:

Free to Learn is a 70 minute documentary that offers a "fly on the wall" perspective of the daily happenings at The Free School in Albany, New York. Like many of today's radical and democratic schools, The Free School expects children to decide for themselves how to spend their days.

The Free School, however, is unique in that it transcends obstacles that prevent similar schools from reaching a economically and racially diverse range of students and operates in the heart of an inner-city neighborhood.

For over thirty years in perhaps the most radical experiment in American education, this small inner-city alternative school has offered its students complete freedom over their learning. There are no mandatory classes, no grades, tests, or homework, and rules are generally avoided. As a last resort, rules are created democratically by students and teachers, often at the prompting of a student. At a time when our educators are mandated to march forward with no child left behind, the students of the Free School, many of whom would have fallen through the cracks of today's failing public school system, have managed to slip out of education's back door and have run away free.

Free to Learn follows a handful of these children courageously meeting the daily challenges of hope, acceptance, loss, friendship, conflict, and the difficult task of deciding, for themselves, what to do with each day.
Source:
www.freeschoolmovie.com/menu1.htm

Information on free schooling and how it started:
A free school, often intentionally spelled free skool, is a decentralized network in which skills, information, and knowledge are shared without hierarchy or the institutional environment of formal schooling. The open structure of a free school is intended to encourage self-reliance, critical consciousness, and personal development.
To read more go to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_school

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alternative orientation

childcare volunteers liz and charlie (alongside the lovely helen and the political prisoners calendars) tabling at Concordia's Alternative Orientation last week!

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