Festival for Falastin: Free Anti-Semitism Workshop 4pm - 6pm
Join Independent Jewish Voices for an anti-oppression informed discussion of antisemitism.
Part of the wider “Festival for Falastin” event - details available HERE
Festival for Falastin - August 14th 12pm- 6pm
Join us for a community building, consciousness raising day of workshops, music, and interactive activities.
Day time events are free to attend and open to all.
At 6pm there will be a paid fundraiser for which you need to buy tickets to attend. The evening fundraising event is our community’s way of raising life-saving direct aid for two Palestinian Families.
Daytime Schedule of Events (FREE):
12-6pm - Market- Outside & Inside the Buchanan Hall
Palestinian keffiyehs, olive oil, dates and Za’atar for sale
12- 2pm - Falafel food truck - Outside the Buchanan Hall
12-2pm - Arts & Creation- Outside and Inside the Buchanan Hall
Screenprint some screen Palestinian designs on paper or a t-shirt brought from home, get a henna design for your arm, read some Palestinian Children’s books, and create your own panel to add to a community Pennant Banner
12-1pm - CV4P Meet & Greet - Inside Buchanan Hall
Meet members of Comox Valley 4 Palestine. Hear about our past and present actions, and learn how you can help.
2-4pm - Direct Action Workshop - Inside the Buchanan Hall
Learn about the power direct action holds in changemaking and participate in an interactive direct action simulation to learn about the different roles needed to succeed
2-4pm - Kite Building - Outside the Buchanan Hall
Join this family friendly workshop and build your very own kite. Learn about the significance of kites in the Palestinian movement for liberation.
4-6pm - Anti-Semitism Workshop - Weird Church
Join Independent Jewish Voices for an anti-oppression informed discussion of antisemitism.
From Salish Sea to Palestine: Dinner Fundraiser on Interconnected Struggles for Collective Liberation - Tickets available
6pm-10pm at Buchanan Hall
Join us for an evening of community engagement, education, performance and dinner to raise funds for life-saving direct aid in support of two Palestinian Families
Dinner
3-Course Levantine inspired meal
Supplied by Farmer’s Kitchen
Vegan & Gluten free options
Silent Auction
Featuring locally made products and services
Speaker’s Panel
Featuring Palestinian and Jewish community organizers, social justice activists and Indigenous Voices
Dance Performance
by Cathy Stoyko & Arcana Dea Dance
Fusion belly dance choreography to a song by DAM, Palestinian hip hop group
Music by Air Above Mountains
A musical performance weaving live readings of Palestinian resistance poetry of both classic and current Gaza contexts, with instrumental, immersive, cinematic music.
Tickets
Tickets are required for the dinner fundraiser only.
Tickets available by cash at The Mustard Lady, Little Village Store, and Moss Grey Atelier
$40-$110 Sliding Scale Ticket Price
Childcare registration must happen with ticket purchasing
Pricing
Supported access: $40
Fair access (standard cost): $75
Rebalancing access (pay for someone’s supported access): $110
Want to get involved? Auction items? Volunteer? Please email comoxvalley4palestine@gmail.com