CANADIAN ANARCHIST MOVEMENT-EDMONTON:

THE EDMONTON ANARCHIST BOOKFAIR:

Less than a week to go until the Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair, beginning Friday, Oct. 2. Here's the promo from their website.

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Welcome to Edmonton!
A city where the most dangerous weapon to those in power is knowledge, ideas and discussion. Anarchism draws on all of these things to advocate that we need not be content with the status quo, that positive change is possible, that we need not be slaves to economic or political masters. From this comes the concept of the Anarchist Bookfair, a place where knowledge and ideas are made available, especially those one might not encounter every day.
Learn, Share, Connect!
Since 2002 the Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair has provided the public with the opportunity to share ideas and connect with others over a free three-day event. Each year upwards of 1000 people are able to access radical books, see independent documentaries and participate in skill-share workshops. The event attracts vendors, speakers and participants from all over Western Canada and USA. We received very positive full-page articles in both of Edmonton's mainstream newspapers, reviews of our feature film presentation in both arts weekly magazines, and multiple interviews on independent radio stations.
Bookfair 2009
This year's Anarchist Bookfair will be taking place October 2-4, 2009 at the Edmonton Ukrainian Center (map and address). We're looking forward to seeing you there!

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This year the keynote speaker will be Victoria law, author of 'Resistance Behind Bars:The Struggles of Incarcerated Women'. Here's the promo. Drop by the website for more news as the time draws even nearer.

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Latest News
The keynote speaker for 2009's Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair is Victoria Law, an activist and author of Resistance Behind Bars: The Struggles of Incarcerated Women.

She will be talking about the issues faced by incarcerated women in Canada and the US, as well as women's resistance and organizing in prison. She will also facilitate a discussion on how people on the outside can support women in prison.

She will be speaking Friday October 2nd at 7 pm at the Ukrainian Hall (11018-97 Street, Edmonton).2009-09-07

CANADIAN ANARCHIST MOVEMENT-EDMONTON:

EDMONTON ANARCHIST BOOKFAIR REPORT BACK:

The following report on the recent Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair was published yesterday on the A-Infos website. Yes, I know, it is very sparse and personal and hardly makes an effort to describe what happened there, but the images are great. Check out the links for those if for no other reason.

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Canada, Edmonton Anarchist Book fair 2008 - reportback by Paula:

I spent most of last weekend at the 2008 version of the Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair. Despite the negative associations many people have with anarchism, this event had nothing to do with violence or discord and more to do with organizing, peace, and community. Numerous vendors from across North America had information tables selling books, music, and videos of all kinds. I ended up buying some lapel buttons from ThoughtCrimeInk and a book about making it as an indie musician written by David Rovics [the well known anarchist troubadour], from PM Press. I also bought a graphic novel that was co-written and drawn by a bunch of local artists/activists concerning organizing in the workplace.

The most fun part of the weekend for me was playing my guitar to provide ambient background. I knew in advance I would not have a sound system, so I brought my 12-string which has a very bold sound. Still, when I was on stage at the Ukrainian Centre the sound was not carrying well. When another musician played he carried better, most likely due to a heavier strum and the fact he was using a pick. I tend to go pickless. On Sunday I brought a pick and it made a difference. I also played quite a bit in the front lobby. Since I had no microphone, I did not even bother to try to sing. This was my first all-instrumental performance, and I got good feedback so I will hopefully do it again at some point.

Here are some photos from the weekend at RaiseMyVoice.com http://www.raisemyvoice.com/anarchist08/anarchist08.html (34 images) and Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/raisemyvoice/sets/72157607776336853/ (32 images).

CANADIAN ANARCHIST MOVEMENT:

EDMONTON ANARCHIST BOOKFAIR COMING SOON:

It's almost here, the last Canadian anarchist bookfair of the year, the ever popular Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair, now in its seventh season. last year the event drew over 1000 people, and this years promises to be even better.

When:

Oct. 3 -5

Where:

Ukrainian Centre

11018- 97 St.

Edmonton, Alberta

http://edmontonanarchistbookfair.ca

http://edmontonanarchistbookfair.blogspot.com

Here's a brief announcement from their website. Go there for more details.

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Welcome to Edmonton!
Our annual Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair gives anarchists, allies and other friendly people throughout western Canada and beyond a chance to meet, share stories and ideas, and gather new literature and learn, education being the heart and soul of anarchist projects. We have been putting on the Bookfair annually since 2001.
Learn, Share, Connect!
In 2007, the Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair provided the public with the opportunity to learn, share ideas and connect with others over a free three-day event. Close to 1000 people were able to access radical books, see independent documentaries and participate in skill-share workshops. The event attracted vendors, speakers and participants from all over Western Canada. We received very positive full-page articles in both of Edmonton's mainstream newspapers, reviews of our feature film presentation in both arts weekly magazines, and multiple interviews on independent radio stations.
Bookfair 2008
This year's Anarchist Bookfair will be taking place October 3-5, 2008 at the Edmonton Ukrainian Center (map and address). We're looking forward to seeing you there!

CANADIAN ANARCHIST MOVEMENT:

COMING SOON- THE EDMONTON ANARCHIST BOOKFAIR:

It's coming soon, one of the proliferating anarchist bookfairs in Canada. This time it's the long running Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair, due to be held from October 3 to 5 in the Ukrainian Centre, 11018 97th Street, Edmonton, Alberta. It's become quite the tradition since 2002. Why not attend ? Here's the preliminary announcement and the call for venders.

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Canada, Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair - Call for Vendors - Please forward widely!

October 3rd - social evening (specific events TBA)

---- October 4th-5th (bookfair component)

---- Ukrainian Centre, 11018 97th Street Edmonton,Alberta

http://edmontonanarchistbookfair.blogspot.com/

---- Call for Vendors ----

Since 2002, the Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair has provided Anarchists, activists, and the simply curious the opportunity to learn, share ideas and connect with others. Vendors and speakers from across North America attend each year, with around a thousand attendees passing through during the event. Previous vendors have included AK Press and thoughtcrimeink. Previous speakers have included Ward Churchill and Allan Antliff.

The 2008 Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair will again provide a forum to explore ideas and learn. It will be a festival of humanity and liberation,a warming beacon on the prairie.

We are inviting vendors, alternative/independent publishers and social justice/radical groups to offer:

1. Literature - books, pamphlets, zines, etc.

2. Merchandise - clothing, art, crafts, etc.

3. Awareness of and information on your group

Notes:

* Preference will be given to vendors that provide anarchist/activist literature or merchandise.

* Limited assistance for travel and billeting may be available for out of town vendors.

* We are able to accept merchandise from vendors who are unable to attend the event, but only on a limited basis.

Instructions to submit an application:

* Complete the attached form and email it to edmontonanarchistbookfair@gmail.com

* Include your name, affiliation if any, the number of tables required, and contact information

* Submission deadline is September 15th, 2008

* Only submissions by email are accepted

Submit proposals (email only) to:

2008 Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair Committee

Email: edmontonanarchistbookfair@gmail.com

2008 Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair

October 3rd - social evening (specific events TBA)

October 4th-5th (bookfair component)

Ukrainian Centre, 11018 97th Street, Edmonton, Alberta

http://edmontonanarchistbookfair.blogspot.com/

TABLE REQUEST FORM

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: September 15th 2008

Name:

Affiliation (if any):

Address:

City:

Prov or State:

Postal Code:

Telephone: Fax:

Email (required):

Date:

How many tables will you require?:

Brief description of what your table(s) will offer the public:

Travel Information:

1. Where will you (and your co-presenters) be traveling from, and by what method?

2. If you will be driving, can you drive other people that need rides in your area? If so, how many spaces can you provide?

3. If you are not driving, can you ride with other people? How many spaces will you need?

4. Do you require a travel subsidy? If so, how much?

Billeting:

1. Will you need a place to stay while you are in Edmonton? If so, for how many, and for how long? Please provide dates

.2. Other concerns or considerations, including smoke or pet allergies?

Childcare:

Will you require childcare? For how many children?

-- Vexilla regis inferni prodeunt!

EDMONTON

ANNOUNCING THE EDMONTON ANARCHIST BOOKFAIR:

Here's the first announcement of the upcoming Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair. The website referenced is the same as that for the 2007 bookfair, and it will be updated as the event draws near.

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Edmonton Anarchist Bookfair 2008

Western Canada's Largest Anarchist Bookfair!

Looks like the 2008 fair will be the first weekend of October, at the Alberta Ave Community Center (same place as last year). We will update this page: http://edmontonanarchistbookfair.blogspot.com/ as we know more details.

Where: Alberta Avenue Hall 9210 - 118 Ave., Edmonton

When: Oct 4th and 5th, 2008

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