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Youth in celebration of resistance

Land is Life, Anakbayan Toronto’s fifth annual Diwa ng Kasarinlan (Spirit of Independence) event held on Saturday, July 16 at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education was a cultural celebration of resistance in Philippine history and current society. The event was also a fundraiser for Sulong Kabataan, a Canada wide conference for youth this … Continue reading Youth in celebration of resistance

12 “K” Points why Filipino youth in Canada call to Stop K-12

As Canadian students graduate high school, their Filipino counterparts are about to start their classes June to March. Yet, the quality of education is in no doubt in question in the Philippines. The number of years of formal schooling in the Philippines used to be one of the shortest in the world. In 2011, major … Continue reading 12 “K” Points why Filipino youth in Canada call to Stop K-12

Anakbayan-Canada Statement on Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) Review

“We can’t keep on relying on others winning, we need to change the game” Anakbayan-Canada Statement on Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) Review Migrant power on the rise/ Now’s the time to organize! No more bosses, tricks & lies/ Give our children better lives! We are children of migrants, students, intern labourers, youth advocates, the … Continue reading Anakbayan-Canada Statement on Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) Review

Canada Filipino youth condemn massacre of Kidapawan farmers

For immediate release April 2, 2016 References: Rhea A. Gamana, Member, Preparatory Committee of Anakbayan-Canada Sarah Salise, Chairperson, Anakbayan-Toronto Tel: 647.281.0652; Email: anakbayan.canada@gmail.com The national preparatory committee of Anakbayan-Canada strongly condemns the massacre of farmers and Lumads in Kidapawan City. In broad daylight on April 1st, the Philippine National Police (PNP) opened fire on unarmed protesters which resulted … Continue reading Canada Filipino youth condemn massacre of Kidapawan farmers