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As Canada continues to ship arms to Israel, despite a supposed arms embargo, human rights advocates in Vancouver host a vigil and rally for martyred journalists
Israel’s systematic targeting of journalists is a war crime, yet Canada refuses to sever ties and continues to materially support the ongoing genocide in Gaza. xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and […]
Gaza Sit-In Escalates: Pots, Music, and Pleas for Family Reunification
Vancouver, BC – Following Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s announcement that just 11 Canadians – children traveling with their mothers – have been assisted in leaving Gaza, Gazan Canadians are deeply […]
“ISRAEL IS STARVING GAZA” A Stark Message About the Man-Made Famine to Fly Over Vancouver Fireworks Show Prior to Festival Finale
As Canada Continues to Fail to Implement Any Meaningful Action Against Israel, 2 Million Innocent Palestinians in Gaza are Facing Stage 5 Famine xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) […]
Independent Jewish Voices Responds to Former BC MLA Selina Robinson’s Baseless Accusation of Antisemitism against Vancouver Candidate Sean Orr
Independent Jewish Voices (IJV)-Vancouver is deeply concerned by former BC MLA Selina Robinson’s recent comments on Facebook labelling Vancouver city council candidate Sean Orr as antisemitic. This accusation appears to […]
Independent Jewish Voices Condemns Bad Faith Attacks on Vancouver City Councillor Sean Orr
Vancouver, Unceded Coast Salish Territories – April 8, 2025 – Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) strongly condemns the disingenuous attacks launched today by the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver and the […]
Jewish Protestors Condemn Israeli Consul’s Presence at the JCC
Vancouver, Unceded Coast Salish Territories — April 2, 2025 – A statement by the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) Pacific Region, and […]
Starvation, Ethnic Cleansing, Genocide; Vancouver Citizens of Conscience to Storm the Streets as Israel Bombs a School of Sheltering Civilians
Aid has not entered Gaza for over a month as Israel continues to starve millions of people while espousing American talking points about cleansing Gaza of its population. When will […]
Vancouver Jews Protest Presence of Israeli Consul General
Vancouver, Unceded Coast Salish Territories — Tuesday April 1, 2025 – Jewish residents of the Lower Mainland came together today to voice their outrage at the presence of the Israeli […]
As Israel Kills Two Journalists and Over a Dozen Paramedics, Citizens of Conscience Take to the Streets to Honour Palestinian Land Day
The Canadian Government reneges on its commitment to no new arms sales to Israel and media continues to turn a blind eye to the massive toll on civilians and free […]
In Response to Israel’s Flagrant Violation of International Law Against Gaza and Yemen, Concerned Citizens Take to Streets to Demand the End to US-Backed Genocide
As the world and news outlets look away, “Israel” resumes its onslaught on Gaza and Yemen, killing hundreds of civilians, including women and children, in only a few hours. Vancouver […]
In Response to Israel’s Flagrant Violation of International Law Against Gaza and Yemen, Concerned Citizens Take to Streets to Demand the End to Us-Backed Genocide
As the world and news outlets look away, “Israel” resumes its onslaught on Gaza and Yemen, killing hundreds of civilians, including women and children, in only a few hours. Vancouver […]
Israeli War Refuser Tour Comes to Vancouver: Events with Gabor Maté, Avi Lewis & Palestinian Organizers – March 21-22″
March 13, 2025 – Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) Vancouver is proud to host two Israeli war resisters, Tal Mitnick and Einat Gerlitz, as part of their nationwide “Refuseniks” tour. These […]
VPL Guest Author Speaks out Against VPL’s Controversial Staff Ban on Palestinian Symbols
Vancouver, BC, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səlilwətaɬ/ – March 10, 2025 – Award-winning VPL guest author Omar El Akkad will speak against the VPL’s controversial enforcement of workplace policies that target […]