activism - Robert Thivierge (page 5)

Girls show image of Gaza

January 10, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is one of the pictures I took at a protest of Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, January 10, 2009. It was held in downtown Calgary, starting at City Hall, and, after a march, ending at the Harry Hays Building. It was one of several held across Canada by the Canadian Peace Alliance and other organizations on the same day.

Boys support Gaza

January 10, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Aryan Guard against Israel

January 10, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The neo-Nazi Aryan Guard are the people holding the two defaced Israeli flags. Apparently, their hatred of Israel and jews seemed to temporarily supersede their hatred of other groups, who they marched along side of.

Omni interview of Gaza protester

December 31, 2008August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

A TV crew from OMNI Calgary covered the protest.

End the seige

December 31, 2008August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is one of the pictures I took of a protest against Israel's ongoing actions in the Gaza Strip. It was organized by Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) and the Palestinian Canadian Student Society (PCSS). Protesters gathered along Macleod Trail by Olympic Plaza, opposite City Hall.

In the Calgary community of Hillhurst, activists rallied against racism in general and the Aryan Guard specifically. The protest started on Kensington Road, went North along 10 Street NW (seen here), and then wound up shortly after at Riley Park. The event was organized by Anti-Racist Action (ARA) Calgary.

What would make a good picture?

September 7, 2008August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

In the Calgary community of Hillhurst, activists rallied against racism in general and the Aryan Guard specifically. The protest started on Kensington Road, is seen here marching along 10 Street NW, and wound up shortly after at Riley Park. The event was organized by Anti-Racist Action (ARA) Calgary.

Stand up for your rights at Riley Park

September 7, 2008August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

In the Calgary community of Hillhurst, activists rallied against racism in general and the Aryan Guard specifically. The protest started on Kensington Road and wound here at Riley Park. The event was organized by Anti-Racist Action (ARA) Calgary.

Team Tibet Freedom

August 23, 2008August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

It was a long day, with a long march, in the sun. Time for a rest. This concludes the protesting day, we'll be back again.

Tibetan Freedom Fist Jab

August 23, 2008August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

However, Fox News (and maybe the PRC) may call this a "terrorist fist jab".

Wearing buttons for Tibet

August 23, 2008August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is one of the pictures I took in downtown Calgary of a protest for Tibetan freedom against the Chinese government. Protesters started at Olympic Plaza and marched to the Chinese consulate, which is where these protesters are. The girl is wearing assorted pro-Tibet buttons.

Denise rides off with cops

August 23, 2008August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Protester Denise Ogonoski can be seen in the back seat, being taken away by police. She was taken in because she had climbed up a light pole to put up a Tibetan flag outside the Chinese consulate. One thing that concerned me after this happened, was I overheard another protester asking where Denise was taken, and the police officer didn't seem to know or care to find out.