Panel Discussion: Afghanistan: Canada's March of Folly?
Our commitment to the Afghanistan military campaign may be extended to 2011, but would our continued presence serve the interests of the Afghani people? Does our mission possess legitimate and viable objectives? Are the objectives being met on the ground?
Speakers:
Abigail Bakan -Political Studies and Women's Studies (Queen's)
Doug Bland -Chair of Defence Management Studies, Policy Studies (Queen's)
Joel Sokolsky -Politics and Economic (Royal Military College)
Eric Walton -International Affairs Shadow Cabinet Critic, Green Party of Canada.
Tuesday Nov. 20, 2007
7pm-9pm BioSciences 1102
12 Mar 2007
Lots going on in March:
1. P3--Political Parties Party (hosted by Queen's Greens)
Guest speakers from the Green, New Democrat, Liberal and Conservative parties as well as representatives from all the campus political clubs will help you find your political niche.
Tuesday, March 13
6pm - 8pm
Clark Hall Pub
2. Wal-Town Video Showing
Queen's New Democrats and the SGPS are proud to be hosting the Queen's University premiere of Wal-Town: The Film, a thought provoking new documentary about young activists taking on Wal-Mart. The film-maker, Sergeo Kirby, will be in attendance and available for some Q and A after the show.
Thursday, March 15
Stirling (auditorium D)--(first floor of the big round building across from the Grey House)
7pm - 10pm
3. Earth Week EcoFair
Come check us out at the March 12th Earth Week EcoFair!
9:30am to 4:30pm
Lower JDUC
We will have a info booth set up and circulating a petition to have Elizabeth May included in the televised leaders' debates.
4. Anti-War Rally
Pan-Canadian Day of Action against the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
Saturday, March 17
Meet at Stauffer Library for the Peace March
10:30am
5. Green Pub Night
Come out for a brief talk on Green politics from Bridget Doherty (Green Party Provincial Candidate for Kingston) and a time of discussion. This is an informal event--a great time to meet people involved in the Green Party and find out if you are interested in getting more involved with Canada's fastest growing political party.
Thursday, March 22
The Grad Club
7pm - 9pm
28 Feb 2007
Symposium for Kyoto: "Is Kyoto for Canada"?
Location: Miller Hall, Rm 201
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Participants:
Brian Cumming (Biology professor, Head of Environmental Studies, Queen's University)
Kim Nossal (Head of Political Studies, Queen's University)
Bruce Pardy (Faculty of Law, Queen's University)
Eric Walton (Green Party of Canada, federal candidate for Kingston and the Islands)
4 Feb 2007
Elizabeth May will be visiting Queen's Briefly on Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 to speak at the School of Policy Studies Westcoast Lecture Series on "The Green Revolution - What it Means for Canada". It will take place from 12pm-1:15pm at the Policy Studies Building, room 202. For more information please refer to Policy Studies.
29 Jan 2007
Queen's Greens Presents
Mass of Distraction
and Infotourist
with openers The Backyard Sex Band
Thursday, February 1, 2006
Alfie's @ 9pm, $5 Cover (19+)
Congratulations to Queen's Greens members Jared Giesbrecht and Gwen May on their election victories in the first Young Greens Council election. Jared is taking on the role as Organizing Chair and Gwen as Managing editor of The Understory. (New issue here: The Understory, Issue 4.)
10 Jan 2007 - 1ST MEETING OF 2007 this Thursday, January 11, usual time and place.
Young greens of Canada election - good luck Jared and Gwen! Registration to vote ends JAN 10, 2007 and voting ends JAN 12, 2007. More on their election platform and the other 26 candidates here.
10 Nov 2006 - Don't forget to vote in the municipal elections on Monday November 13th. Queen's students can go to the JDUC, where a shuttle will be operating throughout the day to and from poll stations.
The AMS Municipal Affiars Commision website has details on shuttle times and a map of the electoral districts. Also, please check out the campaigns for Vicki Schmolka in the trillium district and Rob Matheson in the Loyalist-Cataraqui district.
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05 Nov 2006 - So, it's been all arranged - the first Queen's Greens (Party) Party is
happening on Thursday!
Date: Thursday, Nov. 9th.
Location: Shoeless Joe's (Princess St.)
Time: 8:00pm
Note: Ask a server to direct you to the QGreen's Party VIP area when you
get there. (oh and it's 19+ only).
Be sure to bring some money along for an extra good time! Also, feel free
to bring any friends along (especially if you feel that they can be
converted to our cause).
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3 Nov 2006 - London North Centre by-election - November 27
Elizabeth May will be running in the London North Centre by-election that was recently called for November 27th. This is a truly exciting opportunity; as it will be the first time our party leader is running for a for a seat in parliament, and a chance for that riding to elect the first Green party MP. We may be considering travelling to London for a couple days in November to help out with their campaign (we can stay with fellow Greens or friends while there). Anyone who is interested, let us know.
From Youtube: Green Party Nomination - One on One with Elizabeth May
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31 Oct 2006 - Just wanted to note that the October edition of The Understory is up on the web. Although it came out a few weeks ago (and up late at the fault of the webmaster!).. it is an EXCELLENT publication so please take a look.
Also, Queen's Greens will be setting up a booth at the STRIVE movie screening of An Inconvenient Truth this Thursday November 2nd at 8pm in Ellis Auditorium. There will be an organic bake sale and refreshments from the Tea Room.
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24 Oct 2006 - Next critical mass bike ride - this Friday, October 27 @ 4pm - Grey House.
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04 Oct 2006 - Minutes from last meeting are up. The policy discussion topic for next meeting will be "decentralized economics".
QGreens hosts our first Critical Mass Bike Ride - Friday, October 13, 2006 @4pm - meet in front of the Grey House (OPIRG building, 51 Bader Lane)
JOIN US for a good old fashioned protest. Queen's Greens will be leading our own Critical Mass (anti-car) bike ride. Get ready to have traffic yield to us: the bike riders. Spread the word and bring your friends - THE MORE THE BETTER!!!
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25 Sept 2006 - Minutes from the first meeting are up. Note the time change for this and all subsequent meetings - Thursdays 5:30 @ the Grad Club. The policy discussion topic for next meeting will be "sustainability".
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12 Sept 2006 - Look for Queen's Greens at AMS clubs night, which will be held on September 19-20 this year, 5-9pm in Grant Hall. Our first all-members meeting will take place on Thursday September 21 at 6pm at the Grad Club.
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08 Sept 2006 - The Understory: Volume 1, No. 1.
"The understory" is an exciting new monthly publication of the Young Greens of Canada that is calling for submissions of all types--articles, art, pictures, political
comics, ideas, book reviews, movie reviews, green campus club reports, etc. All your submissions should be sent to darcyhiggins@gmail.com.
Also, please check out the Young greens blog at http://generationgreenblog.blogspot.com. Please be aware that head office has further resources for your political pleasure (e.g. a manual for setting
up a new campus club) and they can be contacted at youth@greenparty.ca.
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21 Jul 2006 - Hello and welcome to the Queen's Greens' new website! Please check back as we continue to update and post upcoming events in the fall.
The Green Party of Canada 2006 National Convention is coming up next month (August 24-27, 2006) in Ottawa. A few of our executive members will be attending and volunteering at the event, where elections will be taking place for a new Party Leader and council positions.
events/important dates
Nov 20, 2007 - Afghanistan Panel Discussion, 7-9pm, Biosci1102- FREE!
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