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National workers’ conference set to advance the role of workers as central to ongoing movements for social change

For immediate release June 11, 2012 Toronto,ON—The Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) and its allies call on all to take action and participate in the national workers’ conference titled “Workers’ Struggles Amidst Neoliberal Globalization” set to take place inTorontoon August 11 and 12. As recent mobilizations on the local and global scale have shown—from… Read More National workers’ conference set to advance the role of workers as central to ongoing movements for social change

FCYA/UKPC Ontario

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

Building a movement for social change: Filipino Canadians and allies gathered in Toronto for the 3rd Counterspin conference

Conference Communiqué December 9, 2011 With over 120 participants, “Counterspin 3: Building a movement for social change” Ontario-wide conference, once again, heightened, with militancy, the pivotal and crucial role of marginalized communities in Canada, such as the Filipino Canadian community, to intensify the building of a genuine progressive movement that will bring about social change… Read More Building a movement for social change: Filipino Canadians and allies gathered in Toronto for the 3rd Counterspin conference

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

Registration now open for “Counterspin: Building a Movement for Social Change”

Second Announcement Ontario’s growing Filipino Canadian community buzzes with excitement as the Magkaisa Centre prepares to host Toronto’s first ever Counterspin conference. Determined to carry on the successes of previous Counterspin conferences in Montreal and Vancouver, the progressive Filipino Canadian movement towards genuine integration and settlement in Canada will accelerate into high gear on November… Read More Registration now open for “Counterspin: Building a Movement for Social Change”

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Ontario-wide conference to advance the movement towards genuine settlement and integration

Conference Announcement Toronto, ON – The growing Filipino Canadian community from across Ontario and beyond will teem eagerly with life as they take great strides towards transforming history and settling and integrating into Canadian society as the Ontario-wide “Counterspin: Building a Movement for Social Change” conference takes place this November 19th and 20th (venue TBA).… Read More Ontario-wide conference to advance the movement towards genuine settlement and integration

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

NAPWC Executive Director to present at globalization and migration conference

Globalization and Migrant Labour Conference Focus on South Asia November 25-November 27 SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC Coast Salish Territory Globalization is a complex phenomenon grounded in the flow of capital, mainly from the North to the South, and the flow of labour, mainly in the counter direction. Within the global… Read More NAPWC Executive Director to present at globalization and migration conference

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario