August 8th marks the 20th anniversary of Burma's largest democratic uprising. Millions of civilians and Buddhist monks, led by university students, took to the streets to demand an end to oppressive military rule. The uprising ended with the massacre of thousands of peaceful protestors. Nobel Peace Prize winner, currently living under house arrest in Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi emerged as a national democratic leader and international icon in a struggle for democracy that continues today.
This day also marks the opening of the Beijing Olympics. China has long been the number one supporter of the Burmese junta.
Burmese democratic movements and supporters around the world will commemorate this historic day. In Toronto, Burmese Democratic Forces in Canada will be holding a Press Conference. The Honourable Larry Bagnell MP, Chair of Parliamentary Friends of Burma and Dr. Brain John, Myanmar Coordinator Amnesty International Canada will be in attendance.
Activities in Toronto are planned in coordination with the Tibetan community and the China Rights Network to honour those who have struggled for human rights in Burma, Tibet and China.
Program includes:
11:00am: Assemble at Queen's Park, main south entrance
China Rights Network Press Conference and Medal Ceremony
Speakers will include representatives from World Federalists of Canada, China Rights Network, Tibetan Community & Burmese Democratic Forces
Note: There will be a separate Press Release from the China Rights Network.
12:00pm: Burmese Democratic Forces Press Conference at Queen's Park
Speakers will include Chairman of the Parliamentary Friends of Burma, Myanmar Coordinator Amnesty International and Burmese Democratic Forces in Canada
12:30pm: March to the Chinese Consulate, 240 St. George Street, Toronto
1:00pm: Activities in front of the Chinese Consulate
Photo display
Dramatization of 8888 uprising
Speakers
For further information, media representatives may contact:
Zaw Wai Kyaw: 416.358.2318, zaw.w.kyaw@gmail.com
For PDF of the August 8th flyer, click HERE
Thursday, March 27th
2008
TIME:
6 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers,
Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street West, Toronto (map)
Six Month Commemoration of the Saffron Revolution
Honoring the monks who bravely
led protests against the brutal regime
Confirmed Speakers:
Award-winning essayist &
novelist John Ralston Saul,
Chairman of Parliamentary Friends
of Burma, Honourable Larry Bagnell
Other speakers, musicians and
performers to be announced.
Contact:
Paul Copeland [paulcope9@yahoo.com]
Zaw Kyaw [zaw.w.kyaw@gmail.com]
For Vancouver Events:
More info on events in Vancouver can be found here.
Events
So Far: 2008
Canadian Campaign for Free
Burma Community Forum
Saturday, February 2nd
2008 at 1 p.m.
340 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
Burma Hearing at the Parliament
Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development
Briefing on the violent reaction
of Burmese regime
Thursday, January 31st 2008,
3:30 p.m
Witness: Director Generals
- Asia South & Pacific Bureau, Human Security & Human Rights,
Commercial Relations Asia & Americas, Legal Advisor
Cultures of Resistance as
part of the World Social Forum Global Day of
Action
Saturday, January 28th
2008 at 7 p.m.
Ryerson University, Toronto
Performer: Ulla Laidlaw
Community Meeting with Hon
Larry Bagnell, Chairman Parliamentary Friends of Burma
Sunday, January 20th
2008 at 7 PM
Mahadhammikka Temple, Toronto
2007 ACTIONS
FOR BURMA
CANADA Supports BURMA'S
Courageous Monks and People of Burma
Thursday, September 27th,
2007 at 6 p.m. (one day after brutal crackdown in Burma)
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
City Hall
Photo Exhibition and Story-Telling
Sunday September 30, 2007 at
12p.m.
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall
Demonstration
Wednesday October 3, 2007 at
6p.m.
In front of the Consulate General
of the People's Republic of China, Toronto
Global March for the People
of Burma and Candlelight Vigil
Saturday October 6, 2007 at
6p.m
Beginning in front of the Consulate General of the People's Republic
of China and march to Queen's Park, Toronto
(2nd largest demonstration
after London, UK)
Burma and the Media: Media
Democracy Day Toronto
Thursday, October 18th, 2007
at 5 p.m.
Brunswick Theatre, Toronto
Panel discussion: Minthura Wynn, Ler Wah Lo Bo
One Month Commemoration
of brutal crackdown on courageous Monks and Honouring Aung San Suu Kyi
with candle vigil
Wednesday, October 24th
2007 at 6 p.m.
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
City Hall
Honorary Citizenship status
for Aung San Suu Kyi
October 17, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper
tabled a motion in the House of Commons to confer
Honorary citizenship status
on Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the democracy movement in Burma.
Canadian Foreign Minister
Hon. Maxime Bernier's visit and meeting with the community
Wednesday, November 14th
2007 at 9:30 a.m.
Mahadhammikka Temple, Toronto
Canadian Parliament
announces tougher sanctions on Burma
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071114/bernier_sanctions_071114/20071114?hub=Politics
Free Burma Concert
Producer: Jeremy Ledbetter
Sunday, December 2nd
at 7 p.m.
Lula Lounge, Toronto
Music/ Performances by: Adam Solomon, CaneFire, Faith Nolan, Fern Lindzon,
Russell Leon Band, DJ Billy Bryans, Ulla Laidlaw, Karen Connelly and
others.
Speakers: NDP Leader Jack Layton, Liberal Party Foreign Critic Bob Rae,
Chairman Parliamentary Friends of Burma, Hon. Larry Bagnell, Minthura
Wynn
Celebration of International
Human Rights Day with a discussion on the continuing disappearance
of civilians, human rights activists and trade
unionists in four key areas of the world including Burma
Sunday, December 9th 2007 at
2 p.m
Ontario Institute for Studies
in Education, University of Toronto
Panelists: Minthura Wynn and
Kyaw, Zaw Wai
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