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Debt: Our Common Problem documentary film series, Jan & Feb 2015

December 8, 2014
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From mortgages to payday loans to student debt to moral obligations, how does debt shape our lives and our society? And how can we overcome it? Join us for provocative films, followed by moderated discussion. A collaboration between The Radical Imagination Project and the Cinema Politica Network and the Halifax Public Libraries. More information: http://radicalimagination.org/debt-our-common-problem/ Check out…

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Radical Imagination Festival 2014

August 15, 2014
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Join us for two days of discussion about social movements, the radical imagination and the struggle for a better world. Details September 19, 2014: 4:30 – 9 pm September 20, 2014: 10:30 am – 4 pm Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen St. Free. Please pre-register (below) for lunch. Schedule and speakers September 19 5-6:30 pm,…

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Against and Beyond: Movements, Another Politics, and the Radical Imagination (Ottawa book launches)

August 8, 2014
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Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/347212052100749 Join us at the People’s Social Forum in Ottawa for a joint book launch and discussion with the authors! ANOTHER POLITICS: Talking across Today’s Transformative Movements, by Chris Dixon (http://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520279025) THE RADICAL IMAGINATION: Social Movement Research in the Age of Austerity, by Max Haiven and Alex Khasnabish (http://radicalimagination.org/book) UNDOING BORDER IMPERIALISM,…

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On to Ottawa!: A discussion and fundraiser for the Halifax delegation to the Peoples’ Social Forum (August 9)

July 8, 2014
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FB event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/1458571954401513/ The Peoples’ Social Forum (peoplessocialforum.org) promises to be the largest gathering of social movements in recent Canadian history. From August 20-24 tens of thousands of activists and organizers will be in Ottawa to discuss common issues and build stronger solidarities, including a sizable delegation from Halifax. Join us on the evening…

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Discussion: “Beyond the trap of electoral politics,” July 12

June 8, 2014
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The Radical Imagination Project, in cooperation with the Nova Scotia Public Interest Research Group (NSPIRG) presents: Beyond the trap of electoral politics Discussing “Initiating Movement Towards Socialism in Canada” with Antoni Wysocki No matter which party wins the 2015 federal election, the Canadian government will continue to offer unwavering support for the ecologically suicidal machinations…

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Film Screening (Honour Your Word) and Book Launch (Screening Truth to Power), June 12

May 8, 2014
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On June 12, at 7pm, we’re pleased to be co-sponsoring an exciting event: A screening of Halifax-based film-maker Martha Stiegman’s new film Honour Your Word (more info here: http://honouryourword-film.ca) (trailer here: http://vimeo.com/71470916) and The launch of Cinema Politica’s new collection Screening Truth to Power: A Reader on Documentary Activism (click here for more info: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/documentaryactivismbook). The location: the NSCAD…

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Re-Imagine Motherhood, May 10

April 8, 2014
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The Halifax Motherhood Collective is organizing this great event: Come join us to talk about the state of motherhood today, its challenges, its social place, and strategies for creating change. 2pm presentation and discussion 3pm informal talk and snacks Childcare provided on site For more information contact the Halifax Motherhood Collective at halifaxmotherhoodcollective@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/events/1500770863480227/

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