Duct tape, handcuffs and some willing participants: Occupy Edmonton came out to raise awareness of Ashley Smith and prisoner mistreatment, at the new Remand Center opening. Song: Propagandhi – Last Will And Testament For more information on Ashley Smith, click here.
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Occupy Edmonton News and Updates
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Sep
12
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDMONTONIANS RALLY IN SUPPORT OF NATION WIDE CALL OUT FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Edit: Due to the unforeseen passing of Peter Lougheed, it has been requested that Occupy Edmonton does not march to the Legislature on Sunday, where families will be mourning. Instead, Occupy Edmonton will march downtown and return to Canada Place, where speakers will take the podium at 3:15 PM. Edmonton, Alberta, September 13, 2012: Occupy …
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Aug
25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Occupy Edmonton To Host Another Free BBQ
Occupy Edmonton will be holding its 2nd free BBQ on August 26th, from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Veterans Park (10013 102 Street NW), which is open to the public. There will be live and recorded music, games, and other festivities. Beyond providing free food, Occupy Edmonton is working to build community and solidarity …
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May
01
General Strike Today! May Day
Edmontonians to march in honor of May Day, International Workers Day Marchers will rally and take to the streets to defend the rights of workers and defend the rights of all EDMONTON- On Tuesday May 1st Edmontonians will gather at 112th Street and 82nd Avenue, joining millions demonstrating internationally in defense of the rights of …
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Feb
20
Action Alert – Nick Driedger phase two
Where is nick driedger phase two On the day that Occupy Edmonton in cooperation with U of A students attempted to protest high fees and tuition increases on campus but were blocked by police, a postal worker and CUPW shop steward, drove by and honked his horn in support of the students and Occupy. The postal …
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Feb
20
General Assembly Minutes – February 18, 2012
General Assembly February 18th, 2012 Agenda Updates May Day Finance WCB Nestle March of Solidarity Kirk’s cleaning party Greater Edmonton Food Other Proposals Media and communications issue discussion Discuss GA process for the new faces at the meeting Introductions Updates May Day (NAME) – May 1, 2012 – Occupy be present in solidarity with all …
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Feb
15
Talk of the Town: Occupy Edmonton Re-Surfaces
Alberta PrimeTime More than two months have passed since Occupy Edmonton’s eviction from its downtown camp, but the movement has re-surfaced at the University of Alberta campus. The latest occupation protests rising tuition, student debt and what the camp is calling, “corporatization of education”. How do students fit into the 99 per cent? How long …
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Feb
15
General Assembly Minutes – February 11, 2012
Agenda Saturday February 11th 2012 minutes Intro – Many new faces so we had an introduction for everyone Updates – This GA was recorded a contact sheet was handed out and we will get a copy of the video. It is being compiled for a film festival U of A update – Presence of University …
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Feb
15
Vue Weekly: Necessary research
The University of Alberta has the capability to ban and remove people from its property. It’s a part of the legislation and bylaws that all universities in Alberta operate under. The institution’s properties are private. The University has its own security force, colloquially known as Campus 5-0. And, to get into the minutiae of policing, …
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Feb
13
Action Alert for Canada Post Employee
ACTION ALERT IN SUPPORT OF NICK DREIDGER: On February 1, Occupy Edmonton, in cooperation with U of A students, attempted to protest high fees and tuition increases on campus but were blocked by Edmonton police. At one point in the protest, a postal worker and CUPW shop steward, drove by and honked his horn in …
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