Category: Event Announcement

Conference announcement: Switching up the neoliberal agenda by switching onto social change

Conference announcement April 24, 2012 Toronto, ON—Amidst the engulfing impacts of the economic crisis on workers’ lives, a national conference aims to spark up vital discussions towards generating a wave of resistance for genuine social change. The Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC), its member organizations and allies invite all to participate in “Workers Struggles… Read More Conference announcement: Switching up the neoliberal agenda by switching onto social change

SIKLAB Ontario

Registration now open for upcoming conference “Workers’ Struggles Amidst Neoliberal Globalization”

Toronto, ON—The Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) and its allies welcome and invite all to participate in “Workers’ Struggles Amidst Neoliberal Globalization,” a North American conference which will be held on August 11th – 12th at the United Steel Workers Hall in Toronto. The conference aims to put forth a critical and dynamic dialogue amongst progressive organizations, groups… Read More Registration now open for upcoming conference “Workers’ Struggles Amidst Neoliberal Globalization”

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance–Ontario to speak at the Diamonds in the Rough youth forum

Objectives: Address the unique struggles and challenges of East and Southeast Asian youths Exchange and develop ideas on youth development between different ethnic groups and community sectors Explore methods and community resources to nurture youth’s potential   Panel: Youth representatives from Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese community, community leaders from education, economy, sociology, mental health and government… Read More Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance–Ontario to speak at the Diamonds in the Rough youth forum

FCYA/UKPC Ontario

PWC-ON chairperson to speak at Violence Against Women fundraiser

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario (PWC-ON) Chairperson to speak on violence against women under Canada’s Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) at “Break the Silence: The Purple Ribbon Campaign” fundraiser. The event is organized by the 2012 class of Women’s Studies 4502: Violence Against Women. It will be held on March 19th, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM… Read More PWC-ON chairperson to speak at Violence Against Women fundraiser

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Opening the way towards genuine women’s liberation: International Women’s Day forum calls on all women to take the revolutionary road

For immediate release March 3, 2012 Toronto, ON—For this year’s International Women’s Day, members of the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario (PWC-ON) call on everyone to celebrate women’s historic role in social change by heightening militancy and gathering at their forum titled “Taking the Revolutionary Road: Heightening Women’s Resistance Against Neoliberalism.” Organized in collaboration with… Read More Opening the way towards genuine women’s liberation: International Women’s Day forum calls on all women to take the revolutionary road

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Taking the Revolutionary Road: Heightening Women’s Resistance Against Neoliberalism

TAKING THE REVOLUTIONARY ROAD: HEIGHTENING WOMEN’S RESISTANCE AGAINST NEOLIBERALISM A forum by the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario to celebrate International Women’s Day GUEST SPEAKERS: Cecilia Diocson, Executive Director of the National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada Rachel Gorman, Professor at York University Tania Das Gupta, Professor at York University Evelyn Encalada, Researcher and… Read More Taking the Revolutionary Road: Heightening Women’s Resistance Against Neoliberalism

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Countdown to “Counterspin” speeds up as conference fast approaches

Fifth Announcement November 16, 2011 Toronto, ON – In just a few days, Ontario’s Filipino Canadian community will readily advance their struggle for a just and genuine settlement and integration to greater heights as “Counterspin: Building a Movement for Social Change” commences. Only several days remain in the countdown to this historic two-day conference that… Read More Countdown to “Counterspin” speeds up as conference fast approaches

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Filipino Canadians continue to create tools for social change as builders of Canada’s history

Fourth Announcement November 15, 2011 Toronto, ON – The progressive Filipino Canadian community are gearing up to take the next steps toward genuine settlement and integration in Canadian society as the Ontario-wide conference titled “Counterspin: Building a Movement for Social Change” boldly asserts the community’s role in helping build Canada’s history. It will take place… Read More Filipino Canadians continue to create tools for social change as builders of Canada’s history

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Building a home by building a movement for social change at “Counterspin” conference

Third Announcement November 7, 2011 Toronto, ON – As the deepening crisis of neoliberal globalization is becoming increasingly apparent, the Filipino Canadian community across Ontario is readily countering their marginalization through “Counterspin 3: Building a Movement for Social Change.” Organized under the auspices of the Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC), this historic gathering will… Read More Building a home by building a movement for social change at “Counterspin” conference

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario