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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) […]
Local Palestinian solidarity groups call for cancellation of light display celebrating Israel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 13, 2024 / Vancouver, Unceded Coast Salish Territories Local Vancouver residents are decrying the City of Vancouver’s plan to illuminate city hall and the Burrard […]
Port Moody Council Denies Freedom of Speech for Pro-Palestine Supporters and Allies at City Council Meeting
After waiting two weeks to hear from Port Moody City Council and the Mayor’s new motion on peace and unity, Free Palestine Tri Cities BC and our allies were silenced […]
40,000 Palestinian flags erected in installation in Devonian Park in Vancouver’s West End
March 30, 2024 – Vancouver, BC – Early Saturday morning, 40,000 Palestinian flags were erected in Devonian Park in Vancouver’s West End to symbolize the significant loss of civilian life […]
Port Moody Walks Back Ceasefire Motion, giving in to online bullying and Zio pressure
On March 26th, 2024 Port Moody, BC was presented a motion by Free Palestine Tricities BC similar to that of Langley City. 16 members of our community spoke out detailing […]
Dr. Gabor Maté and Naomi Klein are joining film-maker, Erin Axelman, and star, Simone Zimmerman, of the acclaimed, controversial and unprecedented film Israelism for a widely attended series of screenings in Vancouver, hosted by Independent Jewish Voices Vancouver.
Vancouver – Unceded Territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – will be a main hub for the film’s winter promotional tour of North America, […]
Jewish Community at UBC Pickets Outside Speech by IDF Soldier with Vancouver Connection
Jewish students, faculty, staff and community members at UBC are protesting a talk put on by Hillel UBC, that features an active-duty soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The […]
Jewish Community Organizes Hanukkah for Ceasefire and Justice event
Independent Jewish Voices and allies mark eighth night of Hanukkah with public event calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the occupation. December 13, 2023 – Independent Jewish […]
Mayor Ken Sim’s Ignorant Rhetoric Has No Place in OurCity – Independent Jewish Voices Vancouver
Independent Jewish Voices Vancouver condemns Mayor Ken Sim’s self-serving attempt to pander to the Jewish community in the wake of the deadly attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas. Members of […]