Rally for
Peace & Justice: Marking the Anniversary
of the 1918 Canadian Army Mutiny
by Victoria Peace Initiative
In front of
the Canadian Forces Recruitment Centre there will also be a rally for
Peace and Justice, demanding that the Canadian government immediately
bring the troops home from Afghanistan and stop supporting imperialist
invasions, wars and occupations.
Conscripts marching to the wharf in Victoria, December 1918
Dr.
Ben Isitt speaks about the 1918 Canadian Army Mutiny here in Victoria. Were these
recruits timid and aimless "slackers" looking for paychecks and romance
in ports of call--until their fantasy ran dry? Or were they conscious
and principled patriots making a difficult choice?
Dr. Ben Isitt Speaks
Tues. Dec. 21
12:00 Noon
827 Fort St.
Peace on Earth - Goodwill to Humanity
Revealed in
the new and original research of his recently released book, From
Victoria to Vladivostok: Canada's Siberian Expedition, 1917-19,
Dr. Isitt talks about what led to this little mentioned, but momentous
local mutiny. He identifies the mutiny's ramifications on foreign policy
and it's relevance for working peoples' conditions today.
Tue. Dec. 21, 2010
12:00 Noon
827 Fort Street
Dr.
Ben Isitt speaks in front of the Canadian Forces Recruitment Centre
about the 1918 Canadian Army Mutiny here in Victoria. Were these
recruits timid and aimless "slackers" looking for paychecks and romance
in ports of call--until their fantasy ran dry? Or were they conscious
and principled patriots making a difficult choice?
Revealed in the new and original research of his recently released book, From Victoria to Vladivostok: Canada's Siberian Expedition, 1917-19,
Dr. Isitt talks about what led to this little mentioned, but momentous
local mutiny. He identifies the mutiny's ramifications on foreign policy
and it's relevance for working peoples' conditions today.
Victoria Peace Initiative
www.VictoriaPeaceInitiative.
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FMI: Larry Wartel, 250.388.3847
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Red Solstice Party
For people who want to change the world
TUES. DEC. 21
5:30 pm
BCGEU Hall
2994 Douglas St.
We will began with a Potluck @ 5:30pm. At 7:00pm we will have live
entertainment with the Rabbleberries, Art & Terry, the Raging
Grannies followed with stories, games and more. Fun for everyone. Admission by donation
