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A Time to Rise - Leaflet for the 1981 NFB film by Anand Patwardhan and Jim Munro.
Produced and directed by Anand Patwardhan and Jim Munro, with assistance from the National Film Board, this documentary tells the story of the birth of the CFU. This leaflet announces the screening at Toronto's Festival of Festivals.
Grootendorst Flowerland Nursery - Open Letter to All Workers
An update on collective bargaining negotiations for a first contract. Outlines the difference in wages between CFU and employer.
Grootendorst Flowerland Nursery Ltd - Letter
CFU letter in regards to the July 17, 1981 agreement to re-instate a worker with payment of back pay.
A Time to Rise - Poster for the 1981 NFB film by Anand Patwardhan and Jim Munro.
Produced and directed by Anand Patwardhan and Jim Munro, with assistance from the National Film Board, this documentary tells the story of the birth of the CFU.
Canadian Farmworkers Union Benefit - Fete au Benefice du Syndicat Canadien des Travailleurs Agricoles
Cultural evening with speaker, Jean Claude Parrot, president Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Silkscreen poster two diferent colour versions produced (orange or blue).
Canadian Farmworkers Union Benefit - Fete au Benefice du Syndicat Canadien des Travailleurs Agricoles
Cultural evening with speaker, Jean Claude Parrot, president Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Silkscreen poster two diferent colour versions produced (orange or blue).
Canadian Farmworkers Union Benefit - Fete au Benefice du Syndicat Canadien des Travailleurs Agricoles
Cultural evening with a speech 'Racism at Work' by CFU executive member Sarwan Boal and screening of the film A Time to Rise and Reggae music performances.
At The Vancouver Public Library - Canadian Farmworkers Union - Photo Story by Craig Berggold
A photocopy poster for the exhibit of 'I would like to tell you a story...Health and Safety Regulations Now!' a photo dramatization of true farmworker accidents and deaths. The eleven 20" x 24" photos (combining staged actors and documentary images) with large text panels traveled and exhibited across Canada. The premiere exhibit was at the November 1985 29th BC Federation of Labour Convention in Vancouver. Also shown at the Canadian Labour Congress Convention in Ottawa, A Space Galley,…
Art for Organizing - Canadian Farmworkers Union Poster
A visual art show at A Space Gallery, Toronto, curated by Craig Berggold, in conjunction with the first 1986 Toronto Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts. The show included 'I would like to tell you a story...' photo narrative and installation by Craig Berggold, documentary photos of tobacco workers by Carole Conde and Karl Beveridge. ESL Banner by David Jackson, 'To pick is not to choose' video by John Greyson 'A Time to Rise' film by Anand Patwhaden and Jim Munro. Bhangra dance…
An Evening with Farmworkers Benefit Dinner and Dance
Our common food - our common struggle'. 500 people attended the CFUs 8th annual fundraising benefit at the Scottish Cultural Centre. Guest speakers Marion Moses, MD, California specialist in farmworkers health and pesticides. Cliff Andstein, Secretary Treasurer, BC Federation of Labour. Punjabi songs and Bhangra dance performed by the Richmond Punjabi Arts Association. Music by Ginger Group.
Earth(ling)
Greyscale image of a space suit with the following text superimposed: earth(ling). October 21st & 22nd, 2005. Great Northern Way Campus. Vancouver, BC. Youth arts activism. Festival highlights. Friday night. Hip hop/spoken word/gallery opening. Saturday workshops. Activist video-making/breakdancing/street theatre. Saturday night. Wild caberet/art installations. Afterparty with Beats Without Borders. Call for tickets: 604-404-6425 Early bird ticket sales available.…
EARTH=home
Stylized image of a forest with clearing and a hut with the following text superimposed: Choreography/direction: Judith Marcuse Music composition: Hal Beckett. Set & visual design: Jamie Griffiths. Lighting: Jonathan Ryser Costumes: Reva Quam. Produced by the critically acclaimed Judith Marcuse projects. EARTH=home. Premiering at Earth: the world urban festival. June 16th through 25th, 2006. Sneak previews June 16th-18th and 20th. Performances from June 21st. Great Northern Way Campus. A…
BC Hydro presents: Fire...where there's smoke
Drawing of a match on sepia background with the following text: BC Hydro presents Fire...where there's smoke. Ignited by the insights of 400 youth. A Dancearts Vancouver production. Judith Marcuse director/choreographer Hal Beckett composer. Kathleen Oliver/Kevin Kerr writers Spencer Herbert assistant director Val Nelson videographer Gerald King lighting designer. James Pollard set director David Cooper photographer Jennifer Eves costume designer Shaun Phillips assistant choreographer.…
Fire...where there's smoke
Drawing of a match and image of a young woman with the following text: Davie street ignites with music and dance. BC Hydro presents: Fire...where there's smoke. Fueled by the insights of 400 youth. Strong language and mature content. Hip hop Electronica Break beats Break dancing Trance House New rock Progressive. In your face. October 18-November 10. Scotiabank dance centre 677 Davie St. (at Granville St.). Box office 604.689.0926 Student/senior/group rates available. A Dancearts Vancouver…
DanceArts Vancouver presents: Fire...where there's smoke
Stylized images of dancers with photograph of a dancer superimposed and the following text: DanceArts Vancouver presents: Fire...where there's smoke. Award winning high-impact multi-media show gets real about the violence all around. Move over Canadian Idol. It's a spectacle for change. Be there! Matinees & evenings November 22-28. Massey Theatre New Westminster. Groups (10 or more): $11 each. Single tickets: $12 to $18. Call 604.606.6425 Call 604.280.3311 [emblems of sponsors]