25 March 2011
6pm – 8pm (includes food)
St Lukes United Church, 353 Sherbourne Ave
Sisters and brothers: We are in the same situation as you are and, from New York, we can see the cause and culprit of the exploitation of human beings as cheap labor, which is the political-economic system...The capitalist system moves its money from country to country and from one continent to the next. There are no walls or borders or immigration laws for money. For money, there are no problems. The ally of this monster is the political system, which is used like a tool to destroy our communities, to change laws that allow for further exploitation and enslavement of humanity.
Like the vast majority of the IMMIGRANT community, the members of Movement for Justice in El Barrio also suffer the consequences of the savage exploitation of our labor.
In exchange for our work, they impose upon us new racist, anti-immigrant laws and walls on our borders, fences on the Evros river, floating detention centers, Euro-Army forces on the Aegean Sea, assault battalions in the cities, and massive deportations. They attempt to convince the workers that we are a threat to them, that we are the reason for oppression that their very governments inflict upon them. They implement all of this to deny us our right to a dignified life fit for a human being...
Like the vast majority of the IMMIGRANT community, the members of Movement for Justice in El Barrio also suffer the consequences of the savage exploitation of our labor.
In exchange for our work, they impose upon us new racist, anti-immigrant laws and walls on our borders, fences on the Evros river, floating detention centers, Euro-Army forces on the Aegean Sea, assault battalions in the cities, and massive deportations. They attempt to convince the workers that we are a threat to them, that we are the reason for oppression that their very governments inflict upon them. They implement all of this to deny us our right to a dignified life fit for a human being...
-From Movimiento por Justicia del Barrio, 'Declaration of Support for Our Immigrant Sisters and Brothers in Greece' (http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org/node/582 )
Movimiento’s members, at over 600 strong, have never taken on a battle they have not won. In addition to taking on and defeating greedy landlords and multi-national corporations, they also target the city institutions and politicians who facilitate gentrification and displacement. Of the many organizing tactics and strategies members utilize to build solidarity with other organizations and advance their struggle, include Zapatista-inspired community consultations (consultas) and gatherings (Encuentros).
Talks and Film Screenings
Gentrification and Resistance
24 March 2011, 4pm – 6pm
Sidney Smith Hall Rm. 5017B, 100 St. George
El Barrio is Not for Sale, It is to be Loved & Defended with speakers
from OCAP and NOII-TO
25 March 2011, 6pm – 8pm (incl. Community dinner)
St Lukes United Church, 353 Sherbourne Ave
El Barrio is Not for Sale & The Other Campaign with speakers from Barrio Nuevo
26 March 2011, 4pm – 6pm
Accents Bookstore, 1790 Eglinton West
Videos from their actions:http://www.youtube.
Inspired by these amazing talk take to the street on On April 1 to Raise the Rates! (http://ocap.ca/node/944) & on May 1, March for Status for All! (http://toronto.
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El Movimiento por Justicia en el Barrio de Nueva York: El Barrio NO ESTA EN VENTA y debemos Amarlo y Defenderlo
24-26 de marzo 2011, Toronto
Venga a escuchar a Juan Haro y Maria Mercado del Movimiento por Justicia en el Barrio, activistas en East Harlem en la ciudad de Nueva York. Estarán en Toronto compartiendo las historias de sus luchas, conectarse con organizaciones y recoger fondos.
El Movimiento por Justicia en el Barrio es una organización compuesta principalmente por residentes inmigrantes en la ciudad de Nueva York luchando por dignidad humana y en contra del desplazamiento de sus comunidades. Su lucha es por la liberación de cada grupo marginalizado, incluyendo a los inmigrantes y personas de color, mujeres, personas de la comunidad LGBTQ y los pobres de la tierra.
Mas de 600 personas hace parte de el Movimiento y nunca han tenido una batalla que no hayan ganado. Ademas de enfrentarse a la codicia de los duenos de las propiedades y corporaciones multi-nacionales, tambien han desafiado las instituciones en Nueva York y politicos que han facilitado el desplazamiento de los inquilinos.
Inspirados por las luchas de liberación Nacional de los Zapatistas en Chiapas, Mexico, los miembros del Movimiento utilizan tácticas y estrategias para construir solidaridad con otras organizaciones y fortalecer sus esfuerzos incluyendo consultas y encuentros con las comunidades.
Conferencias y proyección de películas
Gentrificación y resistencia
24 de marzo 2011, 4pm-6pm
Sidney Smith Hall Rm. 5017B, 100 St. George
El Barrio no se vende! Se ama y se defiende!
(con ponentes de OCAP y NOII-TO)
25 de marzo 2011, 6pm – 8pm (incluye cena communitaria)
St Lukes United Church, 353 Sherbourne Ave
El Barrio no se vende & La Otra campaña
(con ponentes de Barrio Nuevo)
26 de marzo 2011, 4pm – 6pm
Accents Bookstore, 1790 Eglinton West
Videos de sus acciones: http://www.youtube.
Inspirados/as por estas presentaciones, tomen la calle:
- 1er de abril para exigir una subida de los prestamos de asistenica social -- (Raise the Rates! http://ocap.ca/node/944
- 1er de mayo para exigir papeles para todos y todas -- (March for Statusfor All! http://toronto.nooneisillegal.
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