Sarah Slaunwhite

Canada-wide Day of Action for Reproductive Justice – Equal Access Now

Sarah Slaunwhite — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:04:18 +0000

(K'JIPUKTUK) HALIFAX – “Equal abortion access is just one part of reproductive justice, but it is a vital part, and we should not have to keep fighting for it” said Jennie Donovan to the crowd gathered at Victoria Park on September 20th, 2014.

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Black Rock Bandits claim victory over Dead Ringers at Anchor City Rollers' season opener

Sarah Slaunwhite — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 01:57:01 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Anchor City Rollers, Halifax’s flat-track derby league, opened up the 2014 season this Saturday with a face-off between the two home teams: the Black Rock Bandits and the Dead Ringers.

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Non-Discrimination in Legal education in Canada

Miles Howe — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:03:28 +0000

Nova Scotia Barristers Society is Canada's first to undertake public consultation on recognizing Trinity Western U

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Halifax Rally in Solidarity With New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Protest

Sarah Slaunwhite — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 05:51:48 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Over 250 people rallied in Halifax on October 18th, after the Mi'kmaq Warrior Society made a call out for action. The rally stood in solidarity with the blockade in New Brunswick where hundreds have been defending the land, water, and resources from South Western Energy for nearly five months.

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Students Launch Politician Apathy Campaign

Sarah Slaunwhite — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 23:13:58 +0000

Dalhousie Student Union responds to the lack of political feedback on their student platform

Students at Dalhousie University are taking action to voice their demands for the upcoming provincial election.

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Colouring the Concrete: PlaceMaking Halifax

Sarah Slaunwhite — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 19:13:20 +0000

PlaceMaking Halifax is a community arts project that aims to bring neighbours together and build community.

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Exploring the transition out of youth homelessness

Robert DeVet — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 14:37:53 +0000

Little is known about how youth get off the street, nor how to properly support the process

Things can be very difficult for homeless youth who have decided to leave their old life behind.

You can learn more about this during a Cafe Scientifique on July 14. Café Scientifique allows people to learn about a variety of topics in a non-academic and inclusive environment.

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Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes Threatened with Suburban Sprawl

Sarah Slaunwhite — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 18:31:11 +0000

K'jipuktuk (Halifax) - On June 4, 2013, Susan Murray of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Nova Scotia led an open hike to Susies Lake in order to share with the community the magnificent wilderness Haligonians have at their fingertips - wilderness that could be taken away at any moment due to the growing pressure of developers in the area.

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The Right To Know: Monsanto, GMOs, and International Solidarity

Sarah Slaunwhite — Sun, 26 May 2013 06:34:50 +0000

Hundreds marched through Halifax on Saturday, May 25th to protest against multinational agribusiness Monsanto's aggressive promotion of GM foods, among other practices. Read Jon Grant's account of the march and rally here.

The Voice of Youth In Care Newsletter Project Launch

Sarah Slaunwhite — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:39:31 +0000

K'jipuktuk (Halifax) - The 13th edition of The Voice was launched on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013. The Voice is an annual newsletter project put together by youth in care, former youth in care, and youth on income assistance.

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May Day 2013: Halifax Marchers Rally for a Fairer World

Sarah Slaunwhite — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:14:04 +0000

K'jipuktuk (Halifax) - May Day is an annual celebration of the international labour movement.It began with the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago when a bomb was thrown at the workers protesting for eight-hour work days, followed by police opening fire on the demonstrators. Today, May Day is marked in over 80 countries.

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