Past Events & Media Coverage
Past Events & Media Coverage
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Red Deer for Palestine protests every Sunday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Past Events Hosted by Red Deer for Palestine
Past Events Hosted by Red Deer for Palestine
Candlelight Vigil at City Hall
Candlelight Vigil at City Hall
Red Deer for Palestine hosted a vigil on January 27, 2024, to memorialize the victims of the ongoing genocide in Palestine. We want to thank MLA Janis Irwin for her attendance and support and The Red Deer Advocate for their coverage of this significant story.
Flag Planting at City Hall
Flag Planting at City Hall
Red Deer for Palestine planted dozens of Palestinian flags in City Hall Park's flower beds on May 3, 2024, to represent tens of thousands of Palestinians lost to genocide and promote awareness in our community. Thank you to The Red Deer Advocate for covering this.
Film Screening at Pioneer Lodge
Film Screening at Pioneer Lodge
Red Deer for Palestine hosted a screening of the prominent documentary, Where Olive Trees Weep, on June 25, 2024, to raise funds for aid and relief efforts in Palestine. Thank you to the attendees for their support and to The Red Deer Advocate for their coverage of this story.
ONe year of genocide One year of resistance Rally and march
ONe year of genocide One year of resistance Rally and march
Thank you to those who joined us for our 'One Year of Genocide, One Year of Resistance Rally and March,' at City Hall Park on Sunday, October 6, 2024. We took it to the city's doorstep to commemorate the victims of genocide since October 7, 2023, and to demand an arms embargo, an end to Israeli occupation and apartheid. Several citizens of Central Alberta brought their Palestinian and Lebanese flags, signs, and keffiyehs in support of liberation.
We are so grateful to all who supported this event and were outspoken against Israel's violent war crimes and genocide.
BDS CALL TO ACTION AGAINST CHEVRON
BDS CALL TO ACTION AGAINST CHEVRON
On February 2, 2025, despite -40°C wind chill, Red Deer for Palestine joined a global protest against Chevron for supporting Israel. The BDS Campaign’s boycott is growing, with tens of thousands avoiding Chevron and divestments in at least 3 cities ahead of Chevron’s earnings call. The campaign condemns Chevron for fueling genocide by supplying energy and revenue to apartheid Israel. While local Chevron stations are franchises, activists urged owners to sign a letter demanding Chevron divest from Israel, display Palestinian solidarity signs, and/or switch brands entirely. The boycott mirrors past movements, including the 1960s and 70s campaigns that pressured companies like Shell to divest from apartheid South Africa.
Art Gallery Fundraiser for UNRWA
Art Gallery Fundraiser for UNRWA
On behalf of Red Deer for Palestine, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended our Art Gallery Fundraiser at the Pioneer Lodge. Thanks to your generosity and support, we raised $1,650.00 for UNRWA!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all attendees who contributed to this success. We look forward to continuing our efforts to make a positive impact in the lives of Palestinians.
We would like to thank:
Terrance, Cheryl, Heather, Katrina, Jihane, Kormakur, Tera, and all of our anonymous contributors from our GoFundMe who helped to make this event possible.
Abir from Cleopatra's for generously providing Lebanese baklava, Hassan from Lava Grill for kindly supplying Palestinian vine leaves, falafel, and tzatziki, and Suzanne from the Red Deer Arts' Council for thoughtfully lending us art display equipment.
Anja, Georgia, Jihane and family, Sarah, Tera, and our anonymous volunteers for donating their time and energy to support the cause.
Lara, our Palestinian speaker, our anonymous Indigenous speaker, Abigail, our Jewish speaker, and Terrance, our discussion emcee, for their thought-provoking insights, commitment to education, and dedication to countering misinformation.
Azriel, Barbi, Bonnie, Emma, Erin, Garth, Ginny, Kathleen, Margo, Tannis, Tlouey, Melrose, Beverley, and all of our anonymous artists and contributors. Your generosity played a vital role in the success of this fundraiser!
Christine, Volunteer Coordinator, Jessica, Art Coordinator, Tristan, Treasurer, Terrance, Discussion Coordinator, Austin, Concessions Coordinator, and Lara, our beloved Palestinian Voice. The success of this event was largely attributable to the collaboration and tireless efforts of our team, and we are incredibly proud of what we were able to accomplish together.
We are truly grateful for you all!
Red Deer for Palestine MEdia Coverage
Red Deer for Palestine MEdia Coverage
Art Gallery Fundraiser
Art Gallery Fundraiser
“We decided to host this event because art is inherently political, and our aim is to mobilize it as an instrument of resilience against adversity,” organizers said in a media release.
“In the face of ongoing apartheid and ethnic cleansing, these installations aim to directly confront and engage with the suffering of Palestinians, offering the public a profound and honest perspective.”
Sept 19, 2024 / By The Red Deer Advocate (RDA) /
We are so grateful for our community's unwavering support of the Palestinian liberation movement and their continued attendance at our events. We invite those interested to join our Facebook Group to stay updated on our future actions, including protests and events. We greatly appreciate local publishers, such as The Red Deer Advocate, for their consistent promotion of our message to citizens of Red Deer.
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