Winnipeg Copwatch

“Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance” Documentary Screening: Wednesday, July 20th Rudolf Rocker Cultural Centre, 91 Albert St. (3rd floor), 7 PM Launch of “The Canadian War on Queers: National Security as Sexual Regulation” with co-author Gary Kinsman Thursday, July 21st Mondragon Bookstore and Coffeehouse 91 Albert St. 7 PM Dance Party and Art Auction Friday, [...]

An (almost) Fortnightly Fundraiser for Winnipeg Copwatch’s International Conference featuring the following films: June 1: Serpico starring Al Pacino directed by Sidney Lumet “The true story about an honest New York cop who blew the whistle on rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him.” June 15: The Departed starring Matt Damon, [...]

Winnipeg Copwatch is hosting a free workshop on how to safely and effectively witness police interactions. It will include sections on camera and recording skills, de-escalation techniques, knowing your rights, and more. Whether you’re interested in witnessing on your own to prevent police misconduct, starting a copwatching group with friends, participating in Winnipeg Copwatch patrols, [...]

International Day Against Police Brutality Saturday March 13th, 2010 12:00 – March and rally in solidarity with those who have experienced violence by police and in celebration of community power. meet at the park next to Ndinawe (472 Selkirk). March to 430 Langside for hot beverages, delicious food and a movie. Return Bus tickets will be [...]

Winnipeg Copwatch is hosting a free workshop on how to safely and effectively witness police interactions. It will include sections on camera and recording skills, de-escalation techniques, knowing your rights, and more. Whether you’re interested in witnessing on your own to prevent police misconduct, starting a copwatching group with friends, participating in Winnipeg Copwatch patrols, [...]

photo by greg.g A presentation and discussion on police, power and justice Wednesday, October 22, 7pm Crossways in Common 222 Furby Street at Broadway Featuring: Tamar Hopkins (Melbourne, Australia) Tamar Hopkins is an Australian lawyer who has been working on police violence issues faced by newly arrived African and Afghani Australian communities for the past [...]

March 15th will mark the 2008 International Day against Police Brutality. It first began back in 1997 as an intiative by Montreal Collective Opposed to Police Brutality and the Black Flag group in Switzerland. The march was organized by numerous people and they ask that people meet at the Red Road Lodge (631 Main Street) [...]

Sharing Our Stories Sharing Circle on Police Violence and Community Issues organized by the Manitoba Aboriginal Justice Equality Coalition. Have you ever felt victimised by the police? Are you concerned about neighbourhood safety or police response? Do you feel vulnerable or powerless? Tell your story so healing can begin. Saturday February 9th 1pm-4pm Magnus Eliason [...]

Do You Know Your Rights When Interacting with Police? Come to a free workshop with defence lawyer Jeff Gindin. Mr. Gindin has been a defence lawyer for 36 years and has been teaching at the law school for 30 years. Come learn about your rights and what you should do when involved with the police. [...]

Winnipeg Copwatch has been invited to speak on at a public forum organized by the the Winnipeg Anarchist Black Cross(ABC). It will consist of a re-introduction to the Anarchist Black Cross, followed by a look at the history, goals, visions and projects. Afterwards there will be a short discussion with members of ABC, Copwatch, Elizabeth [...]