If we look back to October the 15th, when the world began Occupying public spaces and raising awareness of the difference in wealth distribution, we see that people in this country were far more complacent than others. Over the near seven months that we have been running, things in this country have become much more Dire. As we watch our elected officials declare war on the First Peoples of Canada, Declare Canada’s resources open season to the world market, and blatantly lie to the people. As we watch fraud sweep across this country and it’s legislative assembly, we, the citizens of this country have been left to idly watch our voices get stripped by a fraudulent election. It has long since grown to be the time for us to Take back our country.

On May 1st Occupy Nanaimo will hold a Grand General Assembly . We have been in a lull, as the winter put us into Hibernation, but it has come time to take action again. At this Assembly, which is open to all people, we will discuss moving forward. We will discuss the change that is so badly needed and the steps that we will take to achieve it. It is far to late for armchair activism and shouting chants. Now is the time for action.

NO WORK!

NO SCHOOL!!

NO SHOPPING!!!

TAKE TO THE STREETS!!!!

What: Occupy Nanaimo May Day General Assembly

When: May 1st @ 3:00-5:00 PM

Where: Diana Krall Plaza

- Kara

General Assembly Proposed Agenda
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Opening:
Introduction Go-round – 5 mins.

Intro: Brief Consensus Process Review – 10 mins.
- Review of Roles, Hand Signs & Ground Rules

Working Group Reports: (List of groups reporting will be set at start of GA)
- 30 mins. (based on # of groups)

Proposals:

#1 – Title: Weekly GAs – Presenter: Kara – 30 mins

#2 – Title: 12 Suggestions for Group Unity – Presenter: TBA – 30 mins

Evaluation: (of the meeting) What went well? What didn’t go well? – 10 mins

Closing: Suggestions for closing the meeting? – 5 mins

BCTF is calling for mediation and, if necessary, binding arbitration instead of legislation.

They will hold rallies around BC on Monday and we hope to show the government that the teacher’s have broad support.

If you support the BCTF and not forced legislation by the government (also their employers, which is a major conflict of interest obviously) then show them your support and head to Bowen Road in front of the Beban Recreational Centre today at 3:30pm. Bring signs if you can but more importantly bring yourself and show your support for our teachers. In solidarity.

On Saturday February 25th, Occupy Nanaimo will be joining in Solidarity to protest against Island Timberlands plans to log Cortes Island. We are joining in this protest with Occupy Powell River and Occupy Vancouver, who will be holding 24 hour occupations against Island Timberlands plan to clear cut the Beautiful forests of Cortes Island. For those that aren’t aware, Island Timberlands is owned by Brookfield Asset Management. Brookfield Asset Management also owns Zuccotti Park, aptly renamed “Liberty Park” by Occupy Wall-St, the Heart of the Occupy Movement and the Location of their September 17th Occupation.

After members of Occupy Vancouver/Powell River went to New York to meet up with Occupy Wall St.  to present a petition against the gross logging plans. This petition has since travelled across the sea to; London, England; Hong Kong, China; Down to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil; and also Toronto, Ontario and  here at home in Nanaimo BC. The goal of this petition, which was presented to Brookfield Asset Management buildings directly, is to encourage them to cease their campaign to log the old growth forests on Cortes Island.

We, of Occupy Nanaimo, will meet at DKP at 11am and march to I.T. offices where a 24hour vigil will be held in honour of the old growth forest of Cortes. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to show up and support any time during the 24hours…This is our chance to stand up for our right as the people of British Columbia not to lose some of the last of the remaining percentage of old growth forest left in Canada. We demand respectful and responsible handling of our precious natural resources, so again we ask you to please join if you can!!

What: March and 24 hour Vigil in solidarity against Island Timberlands

When: Saturday February 25th 2012 @ 11:00 am-12:00pm Sunday February 26th

Where: Meet @ Diana Krall Plaza at 11:00 then March to Island Timberlands for 24 hr Vigil

Why: To exert our right as citizens of BC to demand the preservations of the old growth forests on Cortes Island

Don’t forget to vote on our new poll!

Dancing Goat Coffee Kabin

75 Front Street, Nanaimo BC.

Thursday February 9th

6:00 Pm – 8:00 Pm

Here’s the Agenda:

Intro to Assembly

Intro to Livestream

Working Group reports

Proposals

Working Group Revision

Mandates for working groups
Address possibility for rotation
Collection of questions and concerns

Occupy Liberal Party

Letter presentation and process of distribution
Contacts of interest
Call-outs
letters to the editor

Bill C-10 Rally

Rally/March to educate
Handouts/ flyers/
Signs
potential speakers

Announcements

Mayday Call-out (update)
B.C.F.E.D. action (update)

Branding of the Occupy Logo (SUBMIT YOUR DRAFTS)
Submit your W.G. Choices, and contact info

Closing of General Assembly

Facilitator(s):________________________________________

Stack Taker:_________________________________________

Minutes Keeper:______________________________________

Time Keeper:_________________________________________

Livestream Interpreters:________________________________