General Assembly – May 15th
Posted By kellydawn ~ 15th May 2012
General assembly 6pm the Hub Barrington st.
MAY 19TH – OCCUPY 2.0
Posted By kellydawn ~ 12th May 2012
As groups around the world make their Re-Occupation attempts Occupy Nova Scotia will hold a rally in Global Solidarity.
Locally, we’ve made no secret since the vindication in court this week that we are all looking at the options to sue Halifax Regional Municipality.
On May 19th, not only will we be making the decision, but we will announce it.
But we need YOU!
At about 12:30pm on May 19th, we will how a General Assembly to discuss the possible law suite and the Pro’s and Con’s associated with it. We invite every citizen in this wonderful city and province to join us in this discussion. And then we will decide. We want everyone who cares about whether we do or don’t to come down to Grand Parade and respectfully TELL US!
12pm – Speeches from Occupiers, Supporters and Commentators.
12:30pm – Democratic General Assembly so the public can help us decide if we will sue the City for their actions on November 11th.
1:30pm – We will create a physical representation of our movement.
Dress for the weather. Bring your walking shoes, and your thinking cap.
May 12th – *Special* General Assembly
Posted By kellydawn ~ 10th May 2012
EDIT TO ADD:
THE LIBRARY EVENT IS NOW MOVED TO MAY 12TH. 2PM AS OPPOSED TO THE 15TH.
May 12th is a big important day in the international Occupy movement.
May 12th is the international call to re-occupy the occupations that have been so brutally evicted. You can’t kill an IDEA!
At this time Occupy NS does not have full plans to commence a full occupation, however we want to discuss why occupation, and Occupy are important with you. We want to hear your views, your ideas, and what you want to see changed locally and globally. We all want change in the system, why not express what you want changed to a group who desires change too?
On May 12th, Occupy Nova Scotia will be hosting a Public Assembly and Live viewing of Re-Occupation events at the North Branch Public Library located in Halifax, Nova Scotia from 4pm – 6pm. This, like all of our events, is open to everyone.
We want to hear from YOU!
We want to know what bothers you about our world today. We want to hear your concerns about government, economy and community. We want to hear your concerns about laws, corruption and inequality. And we want to hear your ideas for change.
And we want to hear what you think everyone should do next?
Please join us, May 12th for discussion and live viewing of global re-occupation events.
Vindication
Posted By kellydawn ~ 9th May 2012
A victorious legal precedent was set for the Occupy movement in Nova Scotia.
Today, May 9, 2012, in courtroom six the third Crown prosecutor on the case Mr. R. Woodburn, in less than five minutes reviewed then withdrew all charges in regards to the wrongful and violent eviction of Occupy on November 11, 2011 by Halifax Regional Police officers.
The police were under instruction from HRM’s Police Chief Frank Beazley and HRM’s mayor Peter Kelly to evict the protesters from Victoria Park on Spring Garden Rd. & South Park St. after Occupy had moved their encampment from Grand Parade out of respect for our Veterans for Remembrance Day services. All 14 individuals arrested faced charges of Obstruction and Breach of Conditions for protesting, and have stood their ground in court with restorative justice, but can all now breathe a sigh of relief after months of uncertainty on whether criminal records would have limited them throughout their lives. The charges stemmed from participating in a peaceful protest which demands accountability from all tiers of government in bed with corporate interests and the 1% INSTEAD of representing citizens’ interests from sea to sea to sea.
“It’s a great day; a day of vindication and a day when justice was served. We did not deserve what happened nor having to be dragged through the legal system for six months,” says formerly-accused Occupier John Thibeau
“Leaving the courts today almost felt surreal and we can now focus on the important issues at hand: the actual injustices taking place every day in our society and to fight the real criminals who are being left alone to do as they please while the rest of us suffer. Today we can move forward.” says formerly-accused Occupier James Wiseman
“I did the right thing according to my own moral code. Unfortunately, too many families and individuals continue to suffer at the hands of this racist and illegitimate ‘justice’ system, so my relief is limited. We haven’t forgotten that none are free until all are free!” says formally-accused Occupier Sarah Ovens
This opens the door to those individuals associated with the Occupy movement who were wrongly charged in this matter to pursue legal action against the Halifax Regional Municipality but have yet to come a to formal decision on their intent.
Solidarity,
Occupy Nova Scotia
Media Coverage
All Charges Against Occupiers in Nova Scotia Have Been Dropped – Media Co-Op
Occupy NS Charges Dropped – News 95.7
Occupy NS Charges Dropped – CBC NS
Nova Scotia Crown Drops Charges Against Occupy Protesters – Chronicle Herald
Charges Dropped Against Occupy NS Protesters – Metro Halifax
Prosecutor Drops Charges Against Occupy Nova Scotia Members – OpenFile Halifax
Dates and Notes
Posted By kellydawn ~ 9th May 2012
Dates to remember:
Resource Working Group meeting> Wednesday May 9th 6pm Paperchase Blowers St
May 19th Event Discussion Group> Thursday May 10th. 6pm Grand Parade (Rain location to be discussions + online conference call to be determined)
Events and Action> Friday May 11th, Dal Student Union Building Second Floor couches
Media, Outreach and Communications> Monday May 14th 6pm Paperchase
Special General Assembly> May 15th 6pm grand parade
Key to note: May 15th is the international call to re-occupy. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of the globe Occupying that day. SOLIDARITY!
KEY DATE: MAY 19TH! GRAND PARADE! Keep posted for more information or email occupyns@gmail.com to stay in the loop faster!
NOTE: We are re-organizing the web site slightly. Minutes are being moved to a different location. Sorry for any issues..
Occupy NS : May Day General Strike
Posted By kellydawn ~ 2nd May 2012
May Day was an all out success!
Occupy N.S. returns for Halifax May Day event (Halifax Metro News) - There were no tents and fewer drum circles, but Occupy Nova Scotia returned to Grand Parade on Tuesday.(Read More…)
May Day March Reclaims Halifax Streets (Media Co-Op) - Halifax – About 200 May Day marchers took to the streets of downtown Halifax today, meandering their way through a route that was part planned and part impromptu. The excitement of claiming, by sheer number of marchers, some of the main arteries and thoroughfares of Halifax was infectious, and under balmy spring conditions it was a march that many were loath to finish. (Read More…)
May Day is Tomorrow
Posted By kellydawn ~ 30th April 2012
Called out by Occupy Wall Street and Occupy LA, Occupations around the word are taking the streets to demand justice and equality for workers in a tradition that will not die.
From MayWorks 2012
May 1st is marked throughout the world as International Workers’ Day. A day when the workers of the world take to the streets in every major city around the globe demanding justice, fairness and dignity for all. In North America, Mayday has not been as prominent as it is in other countries, but it is still celebrated in most major cities with a variety of political and community actions. Mayday, unlike Labour day, is a rallying call against our current economic system. The Labour Council believes in telling it like it is, so in plain language, “Capitalism Isn’t Working For Workers”.
No Work. No School. No Shopping. No Banking. No Housework. The winter slumber is over. Time to take the streets!
Documented or undocumented. Paid or unpaid. We are Workers. We are Students. We are Families. We are the 99%. The 1% carry out war, throw us in prisons, make us poor, destroy public services, attack unions, and poison the environment. They deny us freedom and dignity.
So We Fight and We Resist.
On May 1st, 2012, inspired by 126 years of workers’ struggles, the Arab Spring, the protests in Spain and Greece – the global fights against austerity, and the Occupy movement, we take to the streets again!
On International Workers Day, join us and our allies in Solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street Movement’s call-out for General Strike. There will be speeches, open mic, music (bring instruments), food, fire spinners, art, kids activities, literature, and a MARCH!
This is a new beginning!!
Schedule
12pm Rally
12:30pm march
3:00 Speakers, Performances, Open Mic, May Pole and Discussion Groups
6:00 PM General Assembly/InterOccupy General Assembly call (register at http://www.interoccupy.com/ons)
7:00pm Open Mic
May Day Meeting Minutes:
Posted By kellydawn ~ 30th April 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Emergency Planning Meeting for May Day
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May 1st is May Day; May 1st is International Workers Day
Posted By kellydawn ~ 28th April 2012
Called out by Occupy Wall Street and Occupy LA, Occupations around the word are taking the streets to demand justice and equality for workers in a tradition that will not die.
From MayWorks 2012
May 1st is marked throughout the world as International Workers’ Day. A day when the workers of the world take to the streets in every major city around the globe demanding justice, fairness and dignity for all. In North America, Mayday has not been as prominent as it is in other countries, but it is still celebrated in most major cities with a variety of political and community actions. Mayday, unlike Labour day, is a rallying call against our current economic system. The Labour Council believes in telling it like it is, so in plain language, “Capitalism Isn’t Working For Workers”.
No Work. No School. No Shopping. No Banking. No Housework. The winter slumber is over. Time to take the streets!
Documented or undocumented. Paid or unpaid. We are Workers. We are Students. We are Families. We are the 99%. The 1% carry out war, throw us in prisons, make us poor, destroy public services, attack unions, and poison the environment. They deny us freedom and dignity.
So We Fight and We Resist.
On May 1st, 2012, inspired by 126 years of workers’ struggles, the Arab Spring, the protests in Spain and Greece – the global fights against austerity, and the Occupy movement, we take to the streets again!
On International Workers Day, join us and our allies in Solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street Movement’s call-out for General Strike. There will be speeches, open mic, music (bring instruments), food, fire spinners, art, kids activities, literature, and a MARCH!
This is a new beginning!!