- University Centre Guelph, ON N1G 1Y4
- Septemper 21-22
People's Conference for Palestinian Solidarity
GUELPH, ON
Let’s come together to learn, mobilize and show support for the Palestinian people
Conference Speakers
About this event
Welcome to the People’s Conference for Palestinian Solidarity!’
As we continue to bear the horrors happening in Gaza and the West Bank, this moment calls on us to sharpen our strategies and tactics and build unity. Join us as organizations, collectives, movement leaders, community members, students, labour organizers, healthcare workers, teachers, parents, cultural workers, and activists for a two-day conference.
Together, we will engage in meaningful conversations, learn and share lessons and resources, and continue to propel efforts to support a free Palestine.
Register now to participate in this event and support the movement during this critically important time.
Date and time
Location
University Centre
University Centre Guelph, ON N1G 1Y4
Free Admission
Agenda
Saturday Breakout Sessions | ||||
8:30 | Registration and Light Breakfast | |||
9:00 | Welcome and Land Acknowledgement | |||
9:15 – 9:30 | Opening Remarks — Rev. Keyanna Jones | |||
Breakout 1 (10-10:50) | Labour and the Canada-Israel Arms Trade – Facilitated by Moe Alqasam (Labour for Palestine) and Simon Black (Labour Against the Arms Trade) | Israeli Settlements: A Challenge To Justice – Facilitated by Omar Ramahi | Intro to the Occupation – Facilitated by Suhaila Salah (Sporas) | Determining Canadian Corporate Complicity in War Crimes: Research tactics for the Canadian charitable, pension, and financial sectors facilitated by Dr. Miles Howe |
Breakout 2 (11-11:50) | Community Acupuncture Drop-In facilitated by Lisa Baird | Analyzing Corporate Involvement in the Occupation – Facilitated by Kevin Ranney | The Case of the Jewish National Fund: Abuse of Canada’s Charitable Status by Zionist Organizations – Facilitated by Rabbi David Mivasair | |
LUNCH 12-1:30 | ||||
Panel 13:30 – 14:50 | Solidarity Between the Paths of Struggle – Moderated by Shatha Mahmoud (Palestinian Youth Movement) Speakers: Keyanna Jones Moore (Stop Cop City Atlanta), Sudan Solidarity Collective, Palestinian Youth Movement | |||
Breakout 3 15:00-15:50 | Interconnected Justice: Palestine Liberation and Migrant Justice – Presented by Vasanthi Venkatesh (Justicia 4 Migrant Workers) | Mobilizing Healthcare Workers for Palestine – Moderated by Dr. Rabia Khan, Speakers: Dr. Nahla (@imdoctornahla), Dr. Yasser Khan (Global Initiative for Vision and Empowerment) and Dr. Tarek Loubani (Glia) | Stewards of the Land of Palestine – Facilitated by Robert Massoud (Zatoun) Moderated by moderated by Leslie Moskovits and Madeline Marmor of The National Farmer’s Union | High School Student Meet Up: Introduction to the Student Ambassador Program – Facilitated by Suhaila Salah (Sporas) |
Breakout 4 16:00-16:50 | The New Fight Against the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Definition of Antisemitism – Facilitated by Sheryl Nestel and Guelph Independent Jewish Voices | A De-populated Paradise: Recovering Palestine by Decolonizing Environmentalism – facilitated by Ghada Sasa | Ethical Solidarity Practices with Palestine: The Case of White Feminist Gaslighting Facilitated by Wafaa Hasan | |
17:00 -17:15 | Closing Remarks and Announcements with Labour for Palestine | |||
17:30-19:00 | Fundraiser Dinner | |||
19:30-21:30 | Gaza Fundraising Concert: NARCY, Roula Said, Maryem Tollar PWYC – all money goes to organizations on the ground in Gaza | |||
Sunday Breakout Sessions | |||
8:30 | Light Breakfast | ||
9:00 – 9:25 am | Welcome and Address from the Palestinian Youth Movement | ||
Breakout 1 9:30-10:20 | Divestment Now! A Reportback from Campus Divestment Campaigns Across the Region – Moderated by Ehab Mustapha – Speakers: Waida (University of Guelph), Nick Joseph (University of Waterloo), Leila (University of Windsor), Yasser Haddara (McMaster University) | Palestine in the Classroom: Teacher and Parent Info Space – Facilitated by Stephen Ellis (Legal Centre for Palestine) and Amina Ally (Labour for Palestine) Featuring resources from Toronto Palestinian Families | Art Therapy for Movement-Builders – Facilitated by Tasha Nadia Matar |
Breakout 2 10:30-11:20 | Mask off Maersk – Facilitated by the Palestinian Youth Movement | ||
closing remarks | Closing Remarks with Rabbi David Mivasair and Prof. Yasser Haddara | ||
FAQ
The conference is free for all attendees, except for the dinner on Saturday evening which will require a separate ticket. You are welcome to add a donation at check out to help cover the costs of the conference. Any additional funds will be sent directly to organizations on the ground in Gaza.
A light breakfast on both days and a lunch on Saturday will be free for all participants. Donations are welcome but not required. Saturday dinner will require a separate ticket. There will be complimentary lunch on Sunday only for Speakers, Faculty, Volunteers, G4P, Encampment Students, etc.
Please follow the link to this campus map to find parking and the University Centre: https://www.uoguelph.ca/maps/
The University Centre is accessible via Go Transit and Guelph Public Transit. Go Transit: https://www.gotransit.com/en/find-a-station-or-stop/00201/station-details Guelph Public Transit: https://guelph.ca/living/getting-around/bus/schedules/transferring-at-the-university-centre/
The venue is scooter and wheelchair accessible. Masks will be handed out at the registration desk. Please stay home if you are getting sick.
Together, we will engage in meaningful conversations, learn and share lessons and resources, and continue to propel efforts to support a free Palestine. Register now to participate in this event and support the movement during this critically important time.
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