Monthly Archives: November 2012

Winds of Change – Tamara Herman and Plenty’s Paradox, Ben Isitt, Mickey Z

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Janine Bandcroft

Just returned from Africa where they were documenting peoples’ reactions to mining, Tamara Herman and Susi Porter-Bopp are now in production thanks to their recent Cuban Hat victory.  In addition to the complexities surrounding the exploitation of African people and … Continue reading →

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November 11 MacKenzie-Papineau Remembrance

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Janine Bandcroft

Every year, a group of stalwarts stand at the statue, ‘Spirit of the Republic’ to honour the memory of those Canadians who faced the Fascist threat in Spain. It is in the spirit of peace and hope for the end … Continue reading →

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Winds of Change – Ben Isitt (From Victoria to Vladivostok), Mickey Z (Occupy & Hurricane Sandy), Remembering Jade Hood

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Janine Bandcroft

When Ben Isitt was working on his undergrad degree, he happened upon a fascinating bit of history exposing Canada’s imperialistic efforts to overthrow the people’s revolution in Russia in the early 20th century.  His book, From Victoria to Vladivostok, outlines the … Continue reading →

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