51st Commemoration of the 1959 Tibetan National Uprising
This March 10, 2010 marks the 51st anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day, a fateful day in 1959 when Tibetans took to the streets of Lhasa to protest China's invasion and illegal occupation of their country. One week later the Dalai Lama was forced to flee to India. In the months following his escape, tens of thousands of Tibetans were killed as Chinese troops brutally crushed the uprising.
Despite more than half a century under Chinese rule, Tibetans still hold on to hope. Inside Tibet, people continue to take huge risks in their struggle for freedom, while outside, Tibetans and supporters are constantly confronting the Chinese government with the issue and demanding a resolution. These efforts are bringing real change for Tibet.
Events commemorating Tibetan National Uprising Day across Canada:
Ottawa
Event: Rally and Procession
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Time: 12pm - 3:30pm
Location: Rally will start at the main steps of Parliament Hill, followed by a march to the Chinese Embassy at 1:30pm
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Toronto
Event: Rally and Procession
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Time: 10:30am - 12:45pm
Location: Queen's Park (University and Wellesley), with a procession to the Chinese Consulate (240 St. George Street) at 11:30am
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Calgary
Event: Protest
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Chinese Consulate (1011 6th Avenue SW)
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Vancouver
Event: Protest
Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Chinese Consulate (288-1338 West Broadway)
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Event: Candle Light Vigil
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Location: Chinese Consulate (288-1388 West Broadway)
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Victoria
Event: Rally and Procession
Date: Saturday March 6, 2010
Time: 12:30-2:00pm
Location: Will begin at Centennial Square and proceed to the back steps of the B.C. Legislature where a rally will be held from 1-2pm
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Stop Mining in Tibet: Continental Minerals Annual General Meeting Protests, June 20th & 24th
Tibetans and their supporters are planning protests in the lead-up to and during Vancouver-based Continental Minerals annual shareholders’ meeting on Wednesday, June 24th to intensify pressure on the company to cease mining operations in Chinese-occupied Tibet. The protests closely follow reports that Tibetans in Tibet have successfully stopped a Chinese mining company from moving forward with plans to drill at a sacred mountain in eastern Tibet. Tibet advocacy groups are calling on Continental Minerals to withdraw from Tibet until Tibetans are in a position to freely consent to the exploitation of their land and resources, an internationally recognized right denied to them under Chinese rule.
Tibetans and Tibet supporters from across British Columbia, and from Portland and Seattle, will converge in Vancouver for a rally on Saturday, June 20th. A protest is also planned at Continental Minerals annual shareholders’ meeting on June 24th.
Tibetans and their supporters in Toronto will also protest on June 24th in front of the Toronto Stock Exchange to call on Continental Minerals shareholders to divest from the company. Continental Minerals, a subsidiary of Vancouver-based Hunter Dickinson, is a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
VANCOUVER:
RALLY TO STOP CANADIAN MINING IN TIBET
WHO: Tibetans and supporters from Victoria, Vancouver, Portland, and Seattle.
WHAT: Rally to call on Continental Minerals and Canadian mining companies to withdraw from Tibet.
WHERE: Vancouver Art Gallery (Robson Street side)
WHEN: Saturday, June 20th: 1pm-4pm
PROTEST AT CONTINENTAL MINERALS SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING
WHAT: Protest and political theatre outside Continental Minerals annual shareholders’ meeting.
WHERE: Metropolitan Hotel, 645 Howe Street
WHEN: Wednesday, June 24th: 1pm-4pm
TORONTO:
FLASH MOB PROTEST AT THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
WHO: Tibetans and their supporters.
WHAT: Protest to call for Canadian divestment from mining operations in Tibet.
WHERE: Toronto Stock Exchange
WHEN: Wednesday, June 24th: 12:15pm-1pm
www.stopminingtibet.org
TIBETAN REVOLUTION: An Evening With Lhadon and Tendor
**SFT Canada and SFT International's Grande Fundraiser**
SFT Canada is very excited to host SFT International's Lhadon Tethong (Executive Director) and Tendor (Deputy Director) for a special evening in Toronto, Ontario.
4 - 6 PM Talk by Lhadon and Tendor (FREE)
6:30 - 3AM Tibetan dinner, concert with Tendor and others, silent auction and more!
Saturday, May 16th, 2009
40 Titan Road, Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre
Tickets: $20 advance / $25 at the door
Available for purchase at: Shangrila Produce, Tibet Kitchen, Tibet Emporium, Le Tibet.
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CANADIAN EVENTS FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1959 TIBETAN NATIONAL UPRISING
More cities' events coming soon! Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
OTTAWA EVENTS:
Monday March 9th: Screening of "Leaving Fear Behind", followed by Lobby Day
The Canada Tibet Committee will host a screening of Leaving Fear Behind on Monday, March 9 at 9:00 AM for parliamentary staff and the
Parliamentary Press Gallery.
Event: Screening – Leaving Fear Behind
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: 131 Queen Street, Room 07-52, Ottawa
Tuesday March 10th - Tibetan National Day - 50th Anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising
Event: Rally at Parliament hill, main steps, and march to Chinese Embassy
Where: Mains steps, Parliament Hill, followed by Chinese Embassy (515 St Patrick)
WHEN: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009. 12 noon - Speeches and rally at the Hill. 1:30 pm - march to Chinese embassy
CALGARY EVENTS:
Monday March 9th - 7pm: Screening of Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion
Location: University of Calgary (Earth Science) ES162
Free!
Tuesday March 10th
Spray Paint “the Rock” @ UofC
Time: 9:00-11:00am
Where: University of Calgary, outside Mac Hall
Freeze for Tibet
Where: Downtown TD Square, all 3 levels
Time: 12:00 Noon
Protest
Time: 4:30pm Start
Where: Chinese Consulate
Contact us for any questions, concerns or further details:
Dekyi (403)891-4366
Pam (403)470-7774
VANCOUVER TIBET MONTH EVENTS:
Organized by CTC Vancouver, SFT Vancouver and the Tibetan community of Vancouver. Contact: Coree Tull at
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or Hayfa Abichahine at
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Sunday March 8 – 1:00pm to 2:30pm - Tibet Month Opening Rally
Vancouver Art Gallery (Robson Street Side).Speeches by Libby Davies, MP, and representatives Canada Tibet Committee, Students for Free Tibet, Amnesty International, and the Tibetan community of British Columbia. SFT letter-writing booths. Featuring the Tibetan Children’s Music Ensemble of British Columbia.
Tuesday March 10 – Tibetan National Day - 50th Anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising
Rally and Protest
11:30am – Rally at the Chinese Consulate (3380 Granville Street, at 16th Ave)
2:00 pm - Protest march from the Chinese Consulate to Downtown Vancouver
Candle-light Vigil
6:00pm to 8:00pm – Candle-Light Vigil at the Chinese Consulate (3380 Granville Street)
Saturday, March 14 –One year Anniversary of the 2008 Uprising
11:00am to 1:00 pm – Prayer Vigil at the Chinese Consulate (3380 Granville Street, at 16th Ave).
Mourning for those who have been killed since March 2008, and in honour of all those who had the courage to speak up for Human Rights and Self-Determination for Tibetans.
*PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF VANCOUVER*
WHEREAS, Tibetans throughout the world will gather in March, in their host countries to commemorate this month, the 50th anniversary of Tibetan's remembrance and mourning.
WHEREAS, we affirm the determination of the Tibetan people in Tibet and in exile to retain their heritage and protect it from destruction against overwhelming odds through non-violent and peaceful means.
WHEREAS, we in the multicultural City of Vancouver, respect the importance of historic events to the many diverse communities that comprise our urban dwelling.
WHEREAS, the Tibetan community is a significant contributor to the cultural life and activities of Vancouver.
Now therefore, I, GREGOR ROBERTSON, Mayor of the City of Vancouver, do hereby proclaim March, 2009 as "TIBET MONTH" in the City of Vancouver.
TORONTO EVENTS:
Organized by the Candian Tibetan Joint Action Committee (TWA, TYC, DCGS, CTC, SFT, CTAO). Contact: Tsering Lama, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Bhutila Karpoche, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Movie Night: Tibet Today
Sunday, February 22and at 1:30pm
Venue: Parkdale Library (Basement)
Losar – Tibetan New Years – Candle Light Vigil
Wednesday, February 25th from 6pm – 8pm
Venue: Parkdale Collegiate Institute
Prayer Ceremony & HHDL Speech
Saturday, February 28th, 10am – 6pm
Venue: Tibetan Community Cultural Centre, 40 Titan Road
Stop Mining in Tibet! Protest Against Hunter Dickinson
Sunday, March 1 at 10am
Venue: Toronto Metro Convention Centre (South Building)
Mass Prayer Ceremony
Monday, March 9th from 10am-9pm
Venue: Tibetan Community Cultural Centre, 40 Titan Road
50th Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day - Ottawa
Departure for Ottawa
Tuesday, March 10th at 3am via bus
Meeting point Parkdale Collegiate Insitute
50th Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day - Toronto
Rally and protest from Parkdale to Chinese Consulate
Tuesday, March 10th, 9:30 am – 4pm
Meeting Point: Masaryk Cowan Park
Candle-light Vigil, Tibetan Women’s Uprising Day
Thursday, March 12th, 6pm
Gather at Parkdale Collegiate Institute and march in Parkdale
MONTREAL EVENTS:
No Losar Vigil
When: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25TH, 2009
What time: 5H30 PM to 6H40 PM
Where: PLACE DES ARTS (near the steps on Saint Catherine street)
We would like to invite all Montreal Tibetans and Tibet supporters and friends to join us on this day to partake in this vigil. Place des Arts is a central location in Montreal, an emblem for cultural expression through arts (Opera, Ballet, Museum, Concert Hall) something Tibetans in Tibet have been deprived of, not being able to express their own culture and freely speak out.
Stop Mining Tibet Rally: Vancouver, Sunday Jan 25th 7:30am - 12 noon
Please join Canada Tibet Committee (CTC: www.tibet.ca) and Students for a Free Tibet (SFT: www.sftcanada.org) to show your opposition to mining operations in Tibet.
Date:Jan 25, 2009
Time: 7:30 am to 12:00 noon
Location:Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre - 999 Canada Place (outside the Convention Centre)
On January 25 and 26 hundreds of Mining Professionals and Investors from around the world will gather in Vancouver for the “2009 Vancouver Resource Investment Conference”. Some companies represented at the conference have projects in Tibet, in collaboration with the Chinese Government. A primary focus of this protest is Continental Minerals, a subsidiary of Vancouver based Hunter Dickinson (HDI). Continental Minerals is currently leading the charge to mine gold and copper at the Xietongmen Project in Chinese occupied Tibet.
PLEASE JOIN THE PROTEST ON JANUARY 25, THE OPENING DAY OF THE CONFERENCE, TO APPEAL TO MINING COMPANIES AND INVESTORS TO ADHERE TO FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF “CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY”, AND STOP MINING TIBET
December 10th: International Human Rights Day
Toronto:
Freeze for Tibet! Tibetans and supporters will be "Freezing" in place in major city landmarks in downtown Toronto.
Where: Dundas Square
When: 3:45pm sharp
What: Bring your flags and raise a salute to Tibetan freedom fighters!
Candle Light Vigil & Screening of Leaving Fear Behind. In conjunction with TWA and CTC, we will hold a solemn vigil with prayers followed by a powerful 20 minute documentary made by Tibetans inside Tibet.
Where: Gather Parkdale Collegiate Institute. Followed by screening at Parkdale Library.
When: 6pm
What: Vigil and film screening
Vancouver:
Contintenal Minerals Out of Tibet! Leafleting and protest at Continental Minerals Headquarters.
Where: 1020 - 800 West Pender Street, Continental Minerals Head Office
When: 1-2pm
What: Flyering and protest
Candle Light Vigil. Organized by CTC Vancouver.
Where: Vancouver Art Gallery (Robson St. Side)
When: 6- 8pm
Nov 17: Rally Upon Premier McGuinty's Return from China, Toronto, ON. More details coming soon.
Nov 14-16: SFT Canada Eastern Regional Leadership Conference, Toronto, ON.
For more information visit: http://www.sftcanada.org/index.php/component/content/article/2-grassroots/34-register-for-sft-canadas-east-coast-conference
