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GroundWire | January 15

GroundWire Production — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 02:27:25 +0000

Security brings insecurity to uWinnipeg

This episode of GroundWire was produced by the GroundWire National Coordination Team in Montreal on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishnabee nations.

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“We have a country full of people who care and want to help”

Robert DeVet — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 17:55:49 +0000

Group invites Nova Scotians to candlelight vigil in support of refugees

KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – This Sunday evening Nova Scotians will gather at Victoria Park in Halifax for a silent vigil to remember the refugees who have lost their lives trying to reach safe havens in Europe and elsewhere.

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Labour Day 2015 – Workers and refugee supporters combine forces

Robert DeVet — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 19:33:47 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Labour Day celebrations in Halifax are always big, but this year's event seemed just a bit bigger.

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Refugees denied healthcare in Canada

Robert DeVet — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 20:05:17 +0000

Halifax joins national day of action to stop cuts to refugee healthcare

A trip to the doctor or visit to the pharmacy is nothing special to most Canadians, but for many refugees the question of healthcare comes at a much higher cost.

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Halifax activists support Salvadoran refugee facing deportation

Robert DeVet — Fri, 23 May 2014 15:02:06 +0000

Vigil to draw attention to Canada's aggressive anti-refugee stance

K'JIPUKTUK, HALIFAX - For Jose Figueroa this Monday may well mark the end of a Canadian journey that started over fifteen years ago.

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Bhutanese youth adjust to Canadian life together

Natascia Lypny — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 17:06:26 +0000

They want to show off a song they wrote. First, they have to get through some quibbles over who gets the guitar and who plays the drums.

“We only have four lines,” says Rupesh Dhungana. “So the lyrics is about, ‘I am son of Bhutan, but I speak Nepali and I wear Nepali hat and Canadian coat.’”

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Refugee & Immigrant Rights Groups Occupy MP Offices to Oppose Bill C-31

nat gray — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:54:52 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE NATIONAL RELEASE
APRIL 4, REFUGEE RIGHTS DAY

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Local Family of Five Faces Deportation to Pakistan

bsichel — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:04:14 +0000

Packed courtroom expected in support of Chaudhry family

HALIFAX – A local family could learn Wednesday if they will be deported to Pakistan.

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The Chaudhrys' Ongoing Struggle to Settle in Halifax

Erica Butler — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:44:16 +0000

An Interview with David Parker of No One is Illegal Halifax

In this interview for CKDU's morning news show, Operation Wake Up, David Parker talks about No One is Illegal Halifax, and the group's support of the Chaudhry family, who currently face deportation by Canadian government authorities. The Chaudhrys are a family of five who have lived in Halifax for 7 years.

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Lawyers and Newcomers in Conversation

Kaley — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:56:52 +0000

Annual meeting discusses issues of settlement and integration in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX - On May 28, nearly 100 people filled the St. Andrew’s Community Centre Gymnasium to take part in the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society’s (NSBS) annual public forum, called “Council in the Community,” on timely issues impacting Nova Scotians.

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