marijuana – Robert Thivierge

Watching the watchers watch me

October 22, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

This is a picture the police took at an event I was photographing. I recently filed a FOIP (Freedom Of Information and Privacy) Request to find out what information the Calgary Police Service have on me, mainly related to a case of brutality which I shot pictures of, which they destroyed, as part of a coverup in July 2009.

Not my kind of glass

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

When a photographer hears about expensive glass being given away, he might think of something else. Glass was being given away as prizes in a raffle for adults at the end of the event.

Drawing names

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Various prizes were raffled off.

And the winner is

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

The annual Global Marijuana March was held in downtown Calgary on May 1, 2010. It started and ended outside City Hall, with a short march along Stephen Avenue.

Someone’s prize

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

She was helping to give away prizes to raffle winners.

Marijuana Fairy

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

The annual Global Marijuana March was held in downtown Calgary on May 1, 2010. It started and ended outside City Hall, with a short march along Stephen Avenue.

Contemplating Protest

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

The annual Global Marijuana March was held in downtown Calgary on May 1, 2010. It started and ended outside City Hall, with a short march along Stephen Avenue.

Happy 4:20

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

The annual Global Marijuana March was held in downtown Calgary on May 1, 2010. It started and ended outside City Hall, with a short march along Stephen Avenue.

Stop right there

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

One of the bylaw officers controlling traffic along the route.

Marching the giant joint

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

The annual Global Marijuana March was held in downtown Calgary on May 1, 2010. It started and ended outside City Hall, with a short march along Stephen Avenue.

Excited for marijuana

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

I had two shots of her here. I could choose between her face in focus, or the signs in focus, but not both. Anyways, I like it.

Marching across the street

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

The annual Global Marijuana March was held in downtown Calgary on May 1, 2010. It started and ended outside City Hall, with a short march along Stephen Avenue.

Making Peace with Marijuana

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

As is probably obvious, this has been edited. The safety vest warn by the parade marshall was so bright, I had to tone it down as much as possible. I could have spent much more time doing a better job. I kept the picture, because I wanted to keep the woman making the peace sign.

Prohibition Finances Terrorism

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

The annual Global Marijuana March was held in downtown Calgary on May 1, 2010. It started and ended outside City Hall, with a short march along Stephen Avenue.

What weed is for

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

The annual Global Marijuana March was held in downtown Calgary on May 1, 2010. It started and ended outside City Hall, with a short march along Stephen Avenue.

Rallying for pot at City Hall

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

The annual Global Marijuana March was held in downtown Calgary on May 1, 2010. It started and ended outside City Hall, with a short march along Stephen Avenue.

Flying the flag for mairjuana

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

The annual Global Marijuana March was held in downtown Calgary on May 1, 2010. It started and ended outside City Hall, with a short march along Stephen Avenue.

Officer Pentax

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

As always the cops were recording the protesters. I didn't see or hear of any arrests.

Mega Joint

May 1, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

The annual Global Marijuana March was held in downtown Calgary on May 1, 2010. It started and ended outside City Hall, with a short march along Stephen Avenue.

420 Rally For Marc Emery

September 19, 2009May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

This is a Calgary 420 Rally For Marc Emery prior to his expected extradition to the United States for marijuana related charges. Emery is a long time prominent pro-marijuana activist in Canada. He's accussed by the Americans of sellings cannnabis seeds into the U.S, for which they're seeking his extradition. This is one of many protests organized in different countries for Emery. This one, in downtown Calgary, was held outside the U.S. consulate.