tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66383574064021185452011-08-28T04:57:00.778-04:00Grassroots childcare in the Montreal activist communityMontreal Childcare Collectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17601843434902941006noreply@blogger.comBlogger431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6638357406402118545.post-4964301546284340142011-05-05T09:26:00.002-04:002011-05-05T09:31:31.436-04:00

Ceci est un appel à ceux et celles qui seraient intéresséEs à participer à la garde d'enfants et aux activités de la Zone des enfants durant Le Salon du Livre Anarchiste. Il y aura une grande sélection d’activités radicales pour les jeunes (des activités de plein air, des sports, une salle de repos et d’artisanat, et des ateliers pour les enfants curieux et curieuses). Si vous désirez plus

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check out this line-up of kids' programming that Pop Montreal has lined up:http://www.popmontreal.com/kidsSPRING POP KIDS WORKSHOPS!June 5th & 6th, 5560 Hutchison SATURDAY 11:30 - 1: Living Art for kids - Moss Murals (Ages 6+)12 - 2: Pins and Badge Making (Ages 6+)1 - 2:30: Living Art for kids - Living Tapestries (Ages 6+)2:30 - 4: Picturing Personas; a Band's Story(Ages 6+) SUNDAY 12 - 1:

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KIDS ZONE Feel like wandering around the bookfair without your kid(s)? Are they itching for some games, fun activities and snacks?? Alternatively, do you guys need a quiet space to chill out? Bring your kid(s) to the KidZone for tons of radical childcare fun! There will be outdoor games, a craft/quiet room and fun activities for any interested kids. Parents welcome! KidZone is open 10 am

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Salut Tout le Monde!Le Salon du Livre Anarchiste cherche des personnes pour nous aider avec Zone d’Enfants. Il y aura une grande sélection d’activités radicales pour les jeunes (des activités de plein air, des sports, une salle de repos et d’artisanat, et des ateliers pour les enfants curieux). Si vous voulez faire du bénévolat avec les enfants et nous, n’hesitez pas à nous contacter pour plus d’

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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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MONTREAL'S 10th ANARCHIST BOOKFAIRSaturday, MAY 16, 10am to 6pmCEDA, 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

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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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MAY 1-31, 2009, MONTREALNo 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

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[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

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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"

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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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that's right, the current childcare suitcase (used to cart around toys and crafts to wherever they're needed) is pretty crapped out. we're looking for something with wheels that is big, but not too big. whatever that means.if you or someone you know has a suitcase lying around that is in good shape, let us know!childcarecollective at riseup dot net

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@ MUCS: 2000 Northcliffe #218, near maisoneuve, Metro VendomeNew and old childcare volunteers and collective members,You're welcome to join in a collective meeting next Monday 22 Septemberfrom 7:30 - 9:00pm. We'll start w/ a vegan/vegetarian dinner by the MUCSDining Coop ($2 donation) and meet upstairs after that.Definitely on the agenda:---Renewing QPIRG ConU. Working Group status---Free To

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what? a childcare collective meeting (all welcome!)when? sunday september 14th, 1pmwhere? QPIRG-C (1500 de maisonneuve o. suite 204)why? because it's been a while...you can bring: yourself, your ideas and renewed energy. snacks are cool too.

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The last Solidarity Across Borders/Childcare Collective Kids Day was July 20, 2008, in conjunction with a Solidarity BBQ with Kader Belaouni at the St-Gabriel's Church. Kader has been in sanctuary since January 2006.More photos from the Kidz Day are linked HERE.And, if you're interested, the pics from the Kids Day outing to the "Butterflies go free!" exhibit in April are linked HERE.

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thanks for the great day, everyone who came out to the SAB Kidz Day / Kader's solidarity BBQ yesterday!! there were more kids than we could count and plenty of good old fashion fun.highlights included:good eatsface paintingthe "lock up jaggi" gamesoccer soccer soccermarching band dance offspinata anarchythank you volunteers, families, kids and Kader for inspiring the event!(more pictures on the

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the SAB Kidz Day will be postponed until sunday july 27th.check-in with LIZ at 514 482 0980 on the 20th before noon if you're having doubts.

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Check out this interview about the CCC on CKUT radio's "Wednesday Morning After" (July 9th, 2008) with volunteer, Charlie!(the interview starts around the 35 minute mark)

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[français ci-dessous]Solidarity Across Borders Kidz Day!A day-long series of activities for childrenSUNDAY JULY 20, 1-6pmSolidarity Across Borders and the Montreal Childcare Collective, in collaboration with the Committee to Support Kader Belaouni, presents KIDZ DAY – a day-long series of activities and fun for kids (and their parents). SUNDAY, JULY 20, 1-6pmThe backyard of the St-Gabriel's

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There will be a collective meeting this Sunday, July 13th at QPIRG Concordia (1500 de Maisonneuve E. #204) at 12pm (noon).Come find out what's been happening with the Childcare Collective and see how you can get involved!There will be snacks ; )

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QPIRG Concordia is updating their library and they're especially looking to revamp their kids' stuff. If you have any book, zine, graphic novel, image work, CD, film/video recommendations, (or anything you'd love to get your hands on but are having trouble finding/affording), let us know and we'll pass on the word.Alternatively, you can contact Michel at library@qpirgconcordia.org or by calling (

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Thanks so much to all the kids, parents, families, friends, workshop faciliators and volunteers who helped out with the KidZone at the Anarchist Bookfair last weekend! We had a total blast and couldn't have done it without y'all.FYI we had over 80 kids come through our door on Saturday and Sunday, over 20 volunteers involved and 8 different workshops. Holy moly.Stay tuned for more pics!

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Saturday, May 17, 10am-6pm AND Sunday, May 18, 10am-5pmat the CEDA, 2515 Delisle (métro Lionel Groulx)Feel like wandering around the Bookfair without your kid(s)? Are they itching for some games, fun activities and snacks?? Alternatively, do you guys need a quiet space to chill out? Bring your kid(s) to the KidZone for tons of radical childcare fun! There will be outdoor activities, a craft/

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Samedi le 17 mai entre 10-18h et Dimanche le 18 mai entre 11-17hau CEDA, 2515 rue Delisle (métro Lionel Groulx)Ça vous tente de faire le tour du Salon du livre sans vos enfants? Vos enfants cherchent des activités amusantes, des jeux, et des collations? Amenez-les au Zone d'Enfants pour une grande sélection d'activités radicales pour les jeunes! Nous allons offrir des activités de plein air, des

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Solidarity Across Borders and the Childcare Collective organized a visit to the "Butterflys Go Free!" Exhibit at Montreal's Botanical Gardens and Insectarium (April 19, 2008). For more photos from the SAB Kidz Day, click HERE.Solidarité sans frontières, en collaboration avec le Reseau pour le soutien des enfants, a organisé une visit à l'exhibition "Papillons en liberté" au Jardin Botanique et

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Thanks to everyone involved for a fabulous SAB Kidz Day! Stay tuned for pictures and news about the next Kidz Day coming up in June (props to Jaggi for being our official photographer).Have any suggestions for what we should do? Ideas so far have included going to the farm for a day, or maybe Oka beach.

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Interested in volunteering for the SAB Kidz day on April 19th? Know some kids who would like to come along? It's not too late! For volunteering, contact lesliebagg@yahoo.ca. To register kids, call Jos at (514) 377-0109 or jocelyn.porter@gmail.com.Thank you to the People's Potato for providing lunch!!(for more details about the day, see post from April 1st)

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www.salonanarchiste.ca www.anarchistbookfair.ca

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The Montreal Childcare Collective and Solidarity Across Borders are organizing a "SAB Kids Day" for SATURDAY APRIL 19.We will be visiting the butterfly exhibit at the Botanical Gardens!!This day is entirely FREE! Kids can be dropped off at QPIRG Concordia (1500 de Maisonneuve O, #204) any time between 10am and 1pm. From there we will metro to the Gardens. Kids can be picked up at QPIRG at 5pm.

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Check out article "Daycare collective provides radical childcare" from the McGill Daily this week, in which Selena Ross and Leslie Bagg are interviewed about the Childcare Collective.(Selena and baby Fiona. Holy cute)

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To the next collective meeting: Saturday March 29th at 11am, QPIRG Concordia (#204 1500 de Maisonneuve O, at Mackay).All welcome!

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Sunday 9 March 2-5pm :: Grassroots Childcare in NDG@ MUCS: 2000 Northcliffe x. Maisoneuve, #218, Metro Vendome(enter by the driveway at the north side of the building)*All Ages Welcome; Free Childcare and Activities for Kids**Some snacks will be served, bring something to share if you like*The Montreal Childcare Collective is a group of volunteers who providefree childcare at community events and

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Sorry, guys, I couldn't get that link to work. Below is a copy of the policy:Policy and tips for using the Montreal Childcare Network’s listservesHi! This document has two main purposes: to fill members in about how the network functions, and to suggest ways of improving our communication in organizing.It’s a bit lengthy, but please take the time to look it over. Essential stuff is highlighted.

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Check it out! Laura Mac has written a great new listerv protocol. Yes folks, we are geeking-out pretty hard, but it's full of funny laura-icisms and will help us use the listservs as efficiently as possible. As she points it:"Being a group that relies heavily on email as an organizing tool, the more effectively we use it, the better organized we'll be and the more energy we'll have to put into

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Thanks to everyone who came out to the coffeehouse discussion on Sunday! It was great to see new and old faces alike, and to hear people share their thoughts and diverse experiences. Among other topics, we had some productive discussions about practical ways to be anti-authoritarian and gender inclusive in the work we do (questions that come up frequently!).Thanks for all the great ideas!If you

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At Kader's solidarity concert, Naeem's message is clear; the immigrant minister is seeing no/hearing no/speaking no justice!

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Dear Friends;The Montreal Childcare Collective invites you to our ‘coffeehouse discussion’Sunday February 3rd at the 2110 center (2110 mackay) from 1-4 pm.We welcome new volunteers, old volunteers, parents, kids, friends andallies to get to know us and engage in discussions over lunch and hot drinks.We will be opening up discussions around the practice of childcare, thepolitics of childcare, and

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Check out these photos from the "Reasonable Accommodations" pickets (courtesy of CMAQ):

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Here's an interesting piece from LeftTurn magazine from the States. Lotsof stuff we've been talking about and trying to practice in our work.

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On November 15th, Labour Radio interviewed Centres des Petits Enfants (CPE) workers about government cutbacks to subsidized daycares in Quebec, as well as Jocelyn Porter from the Childcare Collective. You can listen to it here.

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This Sunday December 9th from 1-5pm, we are hosting our fourth and final fall workshop: an open art studio for kids! It's an all ages event at the Ste. Emilie Skillshare (3942 Ste. Emilie, St. Henri), where kids can learn to make buttons, stickers, silkscreen and more!

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There will be a Childcare Collective meeting on Sunday December 9th at 11am at the St. Emilie Skillshare (3942 St. Emilie). Notice this is just before the final of our fall workshop series, "The Open Studio" at the Skillshare (all ages, from 1-5pm). That way if people feel like sticking around after the meeting to hang out with actual children, they can. So convenient! So come on out to the

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