Farmers’ Land Occupations in Bajo Aguan, Honduras
7.30pm Wednesday February 15
Black Rose Books Anarchist Library & Social Centre. 22 Enmore Rd Newtown
Short video presentation and discussion about the violence in the 3,000sq mile, Aguan River “Valley of death” in northeastern Honduras. Within the last two years more than 50 Farmers have been killed and 1,500 peasant families have lost their homes, schools and communities by forceful eviction. The Farmers’ struggle for resources stolen by large-scale, Bio-fuel production facilities set up as Carbon Credit initiatives for Europe and Asia.
Please email jellygoblin [at] yahoo.com before the night with ideas of what we might be able to put together at this event to send (electronically) to farmers in Honduras as a solidarity gesture.
Also, come early for dinner provided by the Peoples’ Kitchen at 6.30pm
“Area recovered by the MUCA,” which stands for United Peasant Movement of Aguan.
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TJ HICKEY: 8yrs No Justice
TJ died in Waterloo in February 2004 when a Police Vehicle clipped his bicycle.
From the fence where TJ was impaled, cnr George & Phillips St Waterloo. March to the Block.
Tuesday Feb 14, 10:30am
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Hollis Park Film Screening. But I’m a Cheerleader
7.30pm Saturday February 11 in Hollis Park, Newtown.
But I´m a Cheerleader. Jamie Babbit (1999), 85min.
A funny movie with a serious theme But I’m a Cheerleader explores the journey of some young people exploring their GLBTI (gay lesbian bi transgender intersex) coming out experiences against all odds.
There will be food and drinks available by donation. Money raised will go to Black Rose Anarchist Library and Social Centre for rent and supplies.
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Contagious Strikes - Workers’ Struggles in China
Friday 10th February, 7.00-9.00pm,
Jura Books, 440 Parramatta Rd, Petersham
In mid-2010, a strike wave rolled through China’s factories, the most widespread and militant struggle of China’s internal migrant workers so far. The struggle shook the Chinese regime and provoked a world-wide debate: Is this the beginning of the end of the low-wage-model that stands behind China’s rise to the “factory of the world” and provides the rest of the world with cheap consumer products? The strikes continued in 2011, and together with riots and peasant uprisings they are indicators for the increasing pressure for social change in China.
This talk/discussion (including a ten-minute film) will focus on the strikes, the formation of a new working class movement in China, and the implications for social struggles around the world.
Jura is pleased to host this presentation by Ralf Ruckus, labour researcher/activist with a focus on the conditions and struggles of migrant workers in China (www.gongchao.org)
image altered from source
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Mutiny Zine 63
online now in both web and print format. Big ups the to editors Syzygy, Black Beard, L Dog & Dumpster Twin!
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The Coconut Revolution. Film Screening
image by azucrina collective
This is the modern-day story of a native peoples’ remarkable victory over Western Colonial power. A Pacific island rose up in arms against giant mining corporation Rio Tinto Zinc (RTZ) - and won despite a military occupation and blockade. When RTZ decided to step up production at the Panguna Mine on the island of Bougainville, they got more than they bargained for. The island’s people had enough of seeing their environment ruined and being treated as pawns by RTZ.
RTZ refused to compensate them, so the people decided it was time to put an end to outside interference in the island’s affairs. To do this they forcibly closed down the mine.
The Papua New Guinea Army (PNGDF) were mobilised in an attempt to put down the rebellion. The newly formed Bougainville Revolutionary Army (BRA) began the fight with bows & arrows, and sticks & stones. Against a heavily armed adversary they still managed to retain control of most of their island. Realising they were beaten on the ground, the PNGDF imposed a gunboat blockade around Bougainville, in an attempt to strangle the BRA into submission. But the blockade seemed to of had little or no effect.
With no shipments getting in or out of the island, how did new electricity networks spring up in BRA held territory? How were BRA troops able to drive around the island without any source of petrol or diesel?
What was happening within the blockade was an environmental and spiritual revolution. The ruins of the old Panguna mine where being recycled to supply the raw materials for the world’s first eco-revolution.
Review Source
The Coconut Revolution. Dom Rotheroe, Stampede Films 1999. 52mins Watch Online
Sunday February 5th
Black Rose Anarchist Library and Social Centre
22 Enmore Rd, Newtowm
Dinner at 6.30pm
Film Starts at 7.30pm
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Occupy this Invasion. An Art Exhibition
image by nicola moir
Occupy this Invasion: : An art Exhibition examining Social and Economic inequality
Little Fish Gallery is proud to present its latest group show inspired by the global occupy movement and marks the Jan 26th indigenous Invasion day. This exhibition transcends political “i…sms” and welcomes people with an array of different views to participate in creative dialogue whilst building community through the processes of art.
The exhibition delves into issues pertaining to land rights; the widening gap between the rich and the poor; unequal access to resources such as health and shelter; and the continuation of discrimination against the poor.
List of exhibiting artists:
Anita Shirley, Alyx Guidi, Azlan McLennon, Andres Jose Garcia, Anthony Sawrey, Devorah Harkham, Bern Ellis, Creative Action Occupy Sydney, Elaine Syron, Frachesco Newman, Gordon Syron, Jacquelene Drinkall, Hugo Velasco, Luisa Velasco, Nicola Moir, Paul Carson, Sandy Parsons, Tessa Ramsey, The Juice Media, Tom Loveday, Van Than Rudd, Plus a lot more!
Exhibition date: Wed 1st Feb 6pm
E. littlefishgallerycrew@gmail.com
A. 22 Enmore Rd, Newtown
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Invasion Day Gig at Jura Books
If your not going to Canberra this Thursday for the 40th Anniversary of the Tent Embassy then you will probably need another way to avoid the nauseating nationalist numbskullery that is australia day. Here is a great option..
Thursday 26th January, 3.00-7.00pm, Jura Books. 440 Parramatta Rd, Petersham
Melbourne’s A Commoners Revolt will be bringing their revo folk punk to Jura, alongside the BLAST from Sydney, and Death Ghat from Aotearoa.
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Jura end of year Party
Not much is known about this event but Jura Books is having a party this weekend. The bands are pretty cool, managed to catch both of them at the latest Occupy Sydney Fundraiser. Found this line on their website about it.
Jura end of year party featuing music from Paul Spencer, the BLAST, and others.
Sat Dec 17, 7pm-11pm
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