Winnipeg Copwatch

This workshop was organized by Winnipeg Copwatch with research and bookwork done by Pro Bono Students Canada. This event was attended by over 60 community members and we came to learn how the law is written vaguely in order to give police more discretion.

Winnipeg Copwatch organized two events in June/07 to raise funds for equipment and supplies. June 17, 2007 We organized a vegan-dinner at the Mondragon which consisted of lasagna, garlic bread, salad, and dessert. There was also a silent auction with prizes donated by Canadian Dimension, Giant Tiger, G7 Welcoming Committee, Ragpickers, Organic Planet, Natural Cycle, [...]

Organized by Winnipeg Copwatch, the International Day against Police Brutality first began in 1997 undertaken by the Montreal group Collective Opposed to Police Brutality and the Black Flag collective in Switzerland.