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SUMMARY:Purple Poppy
DESCRIPTION:During human conflicts\, animals have been used as messengers\, for detection & scouting\, as beasts of burden\, on the front lines and more.  Roughly 16 million animals were used in WW1 alone; yet their lives and deaths have been largely ignored until recently.   \nThe purple poppy is a way to commemorate animals that were and are used during war. The purple poppy is not a replacement for the red poppy; it was created to be worn alongside the red poppy…. not to disenfranchise veterans or the casualties of the great wars\, but to remember the animals who lived and died along with them.   \nAnimals living in conflict zones had no choice; like many humans\, they were victims of wars not of their making and over which they had no control. On Remembrance Day\,  Niagara Action for Animals remembers these hidden victims….in memory of the millions of animals – including horses\, mules\, donkeys\, camels\, dogs\, pigeons and canaries who were (and are still) used and often killed during war.   \n“In the fitful periods of peace in the last century\, there was no armistice for animals\, and monuments to their efforts are few. These non-human casualties remain as an indelible stain on our conscience.”  Philip Hoare \nNiagara Action for Animals will provide purple poppies for the 2 weeks leading up to Remembrance Day.
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SUMMARY:RETHINKING CANID-HUMAN RELATIONS
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Department of Sociology\, Brock University; Niagara Action for Animals; Social Science & Humanities Research Council of Canada. \nOur relations with canids are particularly intense: we welcome some into our homes as family members but others are regarded as demonic creatures to be exterminated. What do these relations tell us about ourselves and our societies? What do our relations with canids mean for our relations with other animals? What efforts are being made to protect canids from exploitation?\nThis conference focuses on wild and domesticated canids and their relationships and interactions with humans but we encourage contributions that consider implications for human relations with other animals generally.\nPapers are welcomed on topics such as the following:\n• historical & contemporary relations with canids;\n• canids\, commodification\, capitalism;\n• canid behaviour\, cognition\, emotions;\n• canids in art & culture; representation;\n• canid conservation;\n• canids in captivity; zoos;\n• pet-keeping; breeding;\n• canid companions\, housing\, family\n• fighting\, racing\, other forms of exploitation;\n• abuse\, cruelty\, neglect\, violence & law;\n• rescue & sanctuary;\n• community/street dogs;\n• use of canids for food\, fur\, laboratory tools;\n• use of dogs as service & therapeutic tools;\n• cultural imperialism\, postcolonialism\, decolonization & canids.\nWe encourage papers that take a critical perspective and consider trans-species social justice.\nThe conference is organized around the launch of a new book\, Dog’s Best Friend? Rethinking Canid-Human Relations\, co-edited by John Sorenson and Atsuko Matsuoka\, from McGill-Queens University Press – MQUP book page: https://www.mqup.ca/dog-s-best-friend–products-97807735590… \nParticipants include contributors to the book as well as other academics and activists with a particular interest in canids.\nRegistration is free\, the conference is open to all.\nOur keynote speakers are:\nFrancis Battista\, co-founder of Best Friends Animal Society. BFAS operates the largest sanctuary for homeless animals in the USA and provides adoption\, spay/neuter and education programs.\nPeter J. Li\, University of Houston-Downtown. Dr. Li teaches comparative politics and is a specialist on China’s environmental and wildlife policies\, serving as a consultant for international animal welfare organizations.\nWe particularly invite participation from activists working in canid protection efforts\, such as dog rescue groups. Tables will be provided for interested groups\, as space allows.\nOrder vegan meals for conference!: animalconference@brocku.ca\nPayable by cheque to Department of Sociology\, Brock University\nLunch Thursday Lunch #1 is $13.55 including tax\nLunch #2 is $14.68 including tax\nDInner is $25.98 including tax  (Payment must be by cheque\, preferably in Canadian dollars.)
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/rethinking-canid-human-relations/
LOCATION:Brock University\, Pond Inlet\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way St. Catharines\, ON L2S 3A1 Canada
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SUMMARY:Vegan Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:A vegan cooking class is now confirmed for Saturday November 30th from 10 a.m. til 1 p.m. (it is being led by Melissa Aubertin\, dietician).  We are suggesting a small token fee of $10 which will help cover costs of food and of course you get to eat the results of the class.  So\, if you are interested in attending\, we still have a few places left; please p.m. nafa9@sympatico.ca for more details.\nI think it will be great fun and a chance to learn a few new things and spend time with folks who are looking for that vegan experience!
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