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AB-TO Solidarity Message for PAWIS 10th Anniv

A short greeting and solidarity for The Pilipino Association of Workers and Im/migrants (PAWIS) for its 10th Anniversary, to be celebrated on December 19. PAWIS is a Filipino workers’ rights organization that began from a campaign for the rights of immigrant airport screeners in the early 2000s, and continues to work today with caregivers and … Continue reading AB-TO Solidarity Message for PAWIS 10th Anniv

TORONTO FILIPINO YOUTH: EMBODY THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF BONIFACIO IN HIS 150TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY.

The significance of Andres Bonifacio’s revolutionary life story is not lost on history books. Youth group Anakbayan-Toronto (AB-TO) lead the 150th birth anniversary of the working class hero Andres Bonifacio on November 30 in the University of Toronto. Simultaneously, the local chapter also celebrates the first year anniversary together with over a hundred chapters around … Continue reading TORONTO FILIPINO YOUTH: EMBODY THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF BONIFACIO IN HIS 150TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY.

Toronto Filipino youth celebrate Hero Andres Bonifacio’s 150th Anniversary

Reference: Rhea Gamana,  Chairperson – Anakbayan-Toronto  rheagamana@gmail.com TORONTO-On November 30, Filipino youth around the world celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, the working class hero who led the resistance movement during the Spanish colonial period before the turn of the 20th century Philippines. Youth group Anakbayan will lead the celebrations in Toronto to … Continue reading Toronto Filipino youth celebrate Hero Andres Bonifacio’s 150th Anniversary

Undocumented in Canada (Anakbayan Toronto’s presentation at the International Assembly for Migrants and Refugees (IAMR4)

Undocumented in Canada Non‐status immigrants or undocumented are people who do not have the legal status that would allow them to live permanently in Canada. They are defined as women and men & children who actively participate in the Canadian labour force. Majority of whom have entered the country with some legal status. Due to … Continue reading Undocumented in Canada (Anakbayan Toronto’s presentation at the International Assembly for Migrants and Refugees (IAMR4)

Anakbayan-Toronto on the detention of Canadian student Kim Chatillon-Meunier Press Statement

Press Statement September 9, 2013 We, progressive Filipino students and youth in Toronto, strongly denounce the detention of Kim Chatillon-Meunier by the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Kim, a 24-year old student, was denied to board her flight back to Canada Friday night Manila-time. She is being held in the BI detention center in Taguig city. … Continue reading Anakbayan-Toronto on the detention of Canadian student Kim Chatillon-Meunier Press Statement