Shut Down Fascism Vancouver — Students Against Bigotry Contingent

https://www.facebook.com/events/804067573301605/

Friday, March 15, 2019 at 5:45 PM – 9 PM

Arbutus & King Edward

***This protest will take place on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Tsleil Waututh, and Squamish First Nations***

Join STUDENTS AGAINST BIGOTRY and others as we take a stand against fascism on Friday, March 15.

The Hellenic Community of Vancouver plans to welcome Stefan Molyneux and Lauren Southern — far-right extremists, white supremacists, "scientific" racists, Islamophobes, anti-immigrant crusaders, and guests of the so-called "Free Speech Club."

On Friday, March 15, individuals and groups from across Vancouver and beyond will come together to say NO to their ignorance and hate!

This event was originally to take place at UBC's Chan Centre, but was forced to move. Students Against Bigotry stands in solidarity with those fighting fascism anywhere and everywhere.

We encourage all who oppose the far right to attend and to contribute in their own way to the protest. Bring signs, megaphones, portable stereos, noisemakers, horns, whistles, flashlights, laser pointers, etc.

DISTURB THE FASCISTS! MAKE YOURSELF SEEN AND HEARD!

Students Against Bigotry (SAB) does not intend to directly confront the speakers, their supporters, or the police that defend them. However, other individuals and groups might. Please note that there is always a risk of verbal and physical aggression when fascists are present.

For your own safety and that of other protesters, we make the following suggestions:

- Bring a buddy or two, or find one at the protest. These things can be fun, but sometimes they're less fun, and in either case you'll be glad to have someone there.

- You may wish to make yourself more difficult to identify by wearing a mask, scarf, cheap sunglasses, baseball cap, or other accessories. Not only will you look cool, but you'll be less likely to be harassed by neo-nazis.

- Please do not take, share, or post photos that include protesters' faces or make it easier to identify them.

- Please do not engage in discussion or debate with those attending the event. They have already paid good money to extremists to hear them speak. This is not the time or place to educate them.

- Please avoid talking to the police. If push comes to shove, they're more likely to defend fascists than to defend us. Information you give them can be used against you and other protesters.

- We discourage anyone from soliciting or selling anything.

- Make sure to practice self-care before, during, and especially after the protest. Eat well, drink lots of water, and give yourself time to vent and recover afterwards. We need you!

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For more on Molyneux: https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/individual/stefan-molyneux

For more on Southern: https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2017/11/07/lauren-southern-alt-right%E2%80%99s-canadian-dog-whistler

For more on the alt-right "Free Speech Club": https://www.ubyssey.ca/culture/free-speech-club/

Date: 
Friday, March 15, 2019 - 17:45