[All] Guelph " March Against Monsanto" please share

[Norah Chaloner]

*Worldwide March Against Monsanto - Guelph*

Please come!  Please share this Global Call to Action and “March Against 
Monsanto”!


*When: *Saturday, October 12 - 2:00 p.m.

*Where: *Meet at City Hall - 1 Carden St.


*Contact*: MarchAgainstMonsantoGuelph at gmail.com 
<mailto:MarchAgainstMonsantoGuelph at gmail.com>

*Web: *https://www.facebook.com/events/680962981932406/ (please share!)

http://www.march-against-monsanto.com/


March Against Monsanto is a global call to action aimed at informing the 
public, calling into question long-term health risks of genetically 
modified foods, and demanding that GMO products be labeled so that 
consumers can make informed decisions.  We will be marching alongside 
concerned citizens and organizations in more than 250 cities, throughout 
36 countries, across 6 continents!  It's time to take back our food!


Why we march:

  * Protect our food supply from genetic pollution/contamination
  * Support and protect local and family farms
  * Protect our environment
  * Promote organic solutions
  * Demand labelling of GMO products
  * Explore and expose the cronyism between big business and the government
  * Bring accountability to those responsible for the corruption
  * Inform the public about the long term health risks of genetically
    modified food


We aim to make this event as accessible as possible - if you have needs 
that we can accommodate in any way, please feel free to contact us at 
any time!  We will meet up at City Hall at 2:00pm, march to Gordon and 
Wellington, then return to City Hall.  This route is short and 
wheelchair accessible, and there will be an opportunity for folks who 
prefer not to march to rally at City Hall while others take to the streets.


Following the march portion of the event, there will be an "open mic" 
opportunity back at City Hall for communtiy members and organizations to 
voice their concerns surrounding GMOs.  Feel free to speak up (in a 
family-friendly manner)!


*What to bring:*

  * BANNERS/SIGNS –- Do you have a message you want heard? Paint/draw it
    on a banner/sign and bring it! We will have a community sign-making
    day prior to the event, keep your eyes peeled!
  * WATER -- We will be marching, bring your water bottle to keep hydrated!
  * NOISEMAKERS -- Drums are nice, so are pots and pans :)
  * CAMERAS –- Feel free to bring your cameras and take as many photos
    as you can
  * YOUR LOVE!  Of democracy, freedom, food, the earth and healthy
    communities!


*What to wear:*

  * Your favorite plant or animal costume
  * Anti-Monsanto/No GMO-themed shirts
  * Or just *Red* - let's be visible :)


Read this moving invitation to take a stand for seed freedom and March 
Against Monsanto from Vandana Shiva: 
http://seedfreedom.in/fortnight-of-actions-letter-from-vandana-shiva/


This action is being organized in solidarity with international marches, by:

- OPIRG Guelph
http://www.opirgguelph.org

- Council of Canadians - Guelph chapter www.coc-guelph.ca









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