Halifax • Link to WTO Panel Cancun S9 + Solidarity March S13
http://www.canadians.org

RESPONDING TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION MINISTERIAL MEETING IN CANCUN, MEXICO, SEPTEMBER 10-14:

I. WORLD CAFÉ ON THE WTO - TUESDAY, SEPT. 9

Dalhousie University Student Union Building, 6136 University Avenue, Room 303

There will be a panel discussion on trade followed by a satellite feed to Maude Barlow, Vandana Shiva etc... broadcast from Cancun, Mexico at 7 PM in Room 303 of the Dalhousie University Student Union Building, 6136 University Avenue, Halifax on Tuesday, Sept. 9. There will be refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event to learn more about what's happening at the WTO.

7 pm: Explore the World Trade Organization in a café-style setting.
All viewpoints welcome! Refreshments provided.

9 pm: Link-up to Maude Barlow and friends in Cancun.

Another World is Possible

II. ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE MARCH & RALLY - SATURDAY, SEPT. 13
Join in a Global Day of Protest against the WTO!

On Saturday, Sept. 13 there is a global day of action calling for fair and green trade with events happening in cities around the world. In Halifax, there will be a peaceful march from the Halifax South Commons at 1pm. Followed by a family-friendly rally at the Grand Parade Square with special guest speakers, vendors, and music and theater performances. Well-known folk artist, TIM MACNEIL, and popular East Coast African show band, AFRO-MUSICA will be playing. All welcome! If you are not in Halifax, Oxfam or the Council of Canadians can tell you what is happening where you are: http://www.oxfam.ca/ AND http://www.canadians.org/

To find out more about fair trade, go to: www.maketradefair.com

1 pm: Peaceful March from Halifax South Commons

2 pm: Family-friendly rally at Grand Parade Square with special guest speakers, vendors, and music and theater performances.

Featuring acclaimed folk artist, TIM MACNEIL, popular East Coast African show band, AFRO-MUSICA, and others!

Contact: The Council of Canadians at 422-7811, or Oxfam Canada at 425-7877

Sponsored by the Trading Options Coalition:
Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
Council of Canadians (CoC)
Oxfam Canada
Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
Nova Scotia Union of Public Employees (NSUPE)
Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU)
Halifax Dartmouth District Labour Council (HDDLC)
Saint Mary's Activist Coalition (SMAC)
Education and Development in a Global Environment (EDGE)
Canadian Crossroads International (CCI)
Corporate Environmental and Social Responsibility (CESR)
Mobilization for Global Justice (MobGlob)
Student Union Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (SUNSCAD)

World Cafe co-sponsored by the Nova Scotia Public Interest Research Group (NSPIRG)

Download event poster: http://www.canadians.org/documents/Halifax.pdf

III. CAN YOU GIVE US A HAND? If you can help with either of these events, please email Rene Ross. She's the new Oxfam Volunteer Coordinator and Youth Mine Action Ambassador vol_coor_oxfam [vol_coor_oxfamathotmail.com]. The tasks we need help with are the following:

1. Site set up on Sept. 13, such as putting up tables and assisting with vendors, please contact Ingrid at ingridsinginggrassatyahoo.ca or home phone number is 425-5168

2. March marshals on Sept. 13, please contact Rene: vol_coor_oxfamathotmail.com or phone 425-7877

3. If you can help with postering around Halifax and if you can work at the Saturday Brewery Market on Sept. 6 from 10:30am-12:00pm leafleting, please contact Tamara at: tlorinczatdal.ca

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