politics – Robert Thivierge

Opposing Harper

December 10, 2012May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

On December 10, 2012 a large number of natives and other supporters protested against Bill C-45 and other legislation that they feel violates the rights of native people.

First Nation Drums

December 10, 2012May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

On December 10, 2012 a large number of natives and other supporters protested against Bill C-45 and other legislation that they feel violates the rights of native people.

Honk for Syria

February 18, 2012May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

A group of mainly Syrian Canadians in Calgary have been holding a weekly protest outside City Hall ever since the Syrian uprising began last year. They're seeking an end to the violence and removal of the Assad regime.

Protect Syrian Children

February 18, 2012May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Some Occupy Calgary supporters have also been supporting the Syrian cause by joining in some of the protests.

Egypt protest in Calgary

February 4, 2012May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

From what I could tell, this was a protest against the military rulers in Egypt, but I had to leave shortly after it started. I also found later on the internet, that there were people protesting for freedom in Syria, who showed up later.

Russia Protest in Calgary

February 4, 2012May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

A group of Russian speaking protesters are seen here, calling for free and fair elections in Russia.

Counter demonstrators at anti-war rally

February 4, 2012May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

A couple counter protesters (men on opposite sides) came to support U.S. military action against Iran. I think the woman in the middle was protesting against military action, and was debating issues with the counter protester.

US/Iran protest in Calgary

February 4, 2012May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

One of the protesters opposing military action against Iran. The main body of protesters is behind him, across the street.

Lovely Leopard

December 14, 2011May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

PETA held a publicity event on Steven Avenue, waving at cars going down 3rd Street SW, in downtown Calgary on December 14, 2011. The orignal plan was to have three nearly naked women appear with body painting as a leopard, cow, and snake. Due to the weather there were just two (the cow is off camera, and the snake did not come). The leopard, seen here, wasn't outside when I came, but came out so I could get a picture.

How free are you?

November 12, 2011May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Occupy Calgary held a protest outside Calgary City Hall on Saturday, November 12, 2011 to protest the city's plans to evict those occupying Olympic Plaza.

This is a sign with words

November 12, 2011May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Some younger people attended the protest. This same girl can be seen carrying a more serious sign in anther shot.

Some name calling

November 12, 2011May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Regardless of what somebody's position is, I dislike it when anybody throws around terms like "facism", to the point of stripping them of any meaning.

Occupy Calgary Flipped Around

November 12, 2011May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

The "obvious" shot to take in one of these, is of the big "OCCUPY" banner, which is naturally facing inwards. So, I did a crude horizontal flip of the image.

Watching over the Occupy protest

November 12, 2011May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

This shot wasn't really about the event. I just thought he had a bit of a "western sheriff" look to him.

A familiar face takes a look back

October 15, 2011May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Grant Neufeld is one of the more well known activists in Calgary for some time. So, it wasn't surprising to seem him here. It was generally hard to get photos, because of how everyone was gathered around in a circle, so that all I could get was people's backs. So, I had to wait for a head turn.

Waving the flag at Gaza protest

May 31, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Taken at the May 31, 2010 rally to protest the Israeli seizure of aid ships going to Gaza that same day, which resulted in the deaths of some activists on board one of the ships.

Gaza Protest at Harry Hayes

May 31, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Taken at the May 31, 2010 rally to protest the Israeli seizure of aid ships going to Gaza that same day, which resulted in the deaths of some activists on board one of the ships.

Falun Gong Remembers

April 25, 2010May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

I spotted this demonstration outside the Chinese Consulate, while I was riding the train to go see the Comic Expo. So, I had to go take some pics. I beleive they were marking the anniversy of the first large scale crackdown on Falun Gong followers.

Speaking against Condi in Calgary

May 13, 2009May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Joanne Costello spoke to the crowd about Condoleezza Rice. The former U.S. Secretary of State was inside the Hyatt (off camera, to the right). You can read Costello's thoughts on Rice in the Marginal Notes blog entry titled "My University is Being Hijacked and Condi is Among the Terrorists!".

Protesting U of C bringing Condi

May 13, 2009May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

The University of Calgary brought Condoleezza Rice to Calgary to speak at the launch of the School of Public Policy. A few dozen (?) people showed at the Hyatt in downtown Calgary to protest her presence there.