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Funded 2002-2003
Citizens for Peaceful Communities was formed to advocate
for police accountability in the wake of increasing
militarization of police forces and aggressive encounters
with the public. CPC believes that independent civilian
oversight of policing and just handling of complaints of
police misconduct are necessary links in the chain of public
accountability. CPC also seeks to counter racial stereotyping,
profiling, and public order programs.
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Funded 2002-2004
UCAWAR intends to create public space to debate and
share information about democratic, humanitarian and
egalitarian alternatives to war, militarization, and racism
through actions like teach-ins, read-ins, theatrical agitation,
and creating and reproducing antiwar publications for
schools.
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Funded 2002-2008
Biofreedom is committed to consumer advocacy and
education concerning Genetically Engineered (GE) foods.
They plan to conduct a public awareness campaign about
the issues concerning genetic engineering and mandatory
labeling of GE food products, and to promote awareness of
GE Wheat.
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Funded 2002-2003
The Alberta Taiga Oilsands Project is organized to provide
a ready structure for research into the social and ecological
ramifications of oil sands industry of Alberta. Researchers
and participants are welcome to contribute their own work
to the database, and to use the resources for their own
research. It is hoped that ATOP will constitute a platform
and foundation for research.
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Funded, 2002-2003
Since becoming an APIRG working group, the activities
of ACE include organizing the 2002 Edmonton Anarchist
Bookfair. This two-day event was a success, with great
attendance; books, zines, music and other materials from
all over North America; and several excellent workshops
presented by local and visiting anarchists.