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Iraqi Flag

June 21, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

On Saturday, June 21, 2014 a group of around 200 Muslims gathered to protest against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and called for peace. They gathered outside City Hall.

Muslims Gather against ISIS

June 21, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

On Saturday, June 21, 2014 a group of around 200 Muslims gathered to protest against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and called for peace. They gathered outside City Hall.

Call for Peace

June 21, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

On Saturday, June 21, 2014 a group of around 200 Muslims gathered to protest against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and called for peace. They gathered outside City Hall.

Protest at Chinese Consulate

May 25, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

After leaving the Lilac Festival, I was walking downtown and happened upon a protest march by the Vietnamese Canadian community in Calgary, specifically against recent acts by China, but also there was an expression of opposition against the communist government of Vietnam, which is why you see the flag that was flown by South Vietnam. The protesters marched through the streets downtown (travelling several blocks) until they arrived at the Chinese Consulate. I'm not sure how many there were, but it was in the hundreds.

Take the Red Pill

May 24, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This was taken at the March Against Monsanto protest, held in downtown Calgary on May 24, 2014.

Not Monsanto Fans

May 24, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This was taken at the March Against Monsanto protest, held in downtown Calgary on May 24, 2014.

Call for freedom and rights

May 12, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

A group of around 100+ people gathered outside City Hall in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada on May 12, 2014 to call for the return of the abducted school girls in Nigeria and for respect of rights for females.

South Sudanese Supporting UN Help

April 9, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 a group of people from the South Sudanese community rallied for peace in Sudan. They support Hilde Johnson as the head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan in its efforts to bring peace. This group is the polar opposite of the March 24, 2014 rally, which also took place outside City Hall. The earlier group demonized Johnson and the UN (showing what I considered a highly offensive caricature of her as seen here). Fortunately, both events were peaceful.

South Sudan Protest

March 24, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

On Monday, March 24, 2014 a group of people from South Sudan protested outside City Hall in downtown Calgary against the UN mission in South Sudan.

Fighting the Seal Hunt

March 22, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

On Saturday, March 22, 2014 a group of protesters gathered at Tomkins Park in Calgary, Alberta to call for an end to the Seal Hunt in Canada.

Michelle Rempel and Joan Crockatt for Ukraine

March 16, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Calgary Centre-North MP Michelle Rempel and Calgary Centre MP Joan Crockatt (right) are seen here carrying the Ukrainian flag. Calgary West MP Rob Anders (off camera) was also present.

Ban Canned Lions

March 15, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

On Saturday, March 15, 2014 a group of protesters from the "Campaign Against Canned Hunting" gathered outside of City Hall in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada to oppose hunting of lions and other animals held in captivity. You can see what they have to say at www.cannedlion.org/

Rise Up Tibet

March 10, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

On March 10, 2014 protesters gathered across from the Chinese Consulate in Calgary, Alberta marking Tibetan Uprising Day.

I (heart) Tibet

March 10, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

On March 10, 2014 protesters gathered across from the Chinese Consulate in Calgary, Alberta marking Tibetan Uprising Day.

Tibetan Uprising Day

March 10, 2014August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

On March 10, 2014 protesters gathered across from the Chinese Consulate in Calgary, Alberta marking Tibetan Uprising Day.

Opposing Harper

December 10, 2012August 6, 2024 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, 2012August 6, 2024 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.

Egypt and Canadian Flags Join Syrian

March 31, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is the weekly Saturday protest against the Syrian government continues. I'm guessing this has to be longest run weekly protest campaign the city has ever had, since it's been over a year.

Supporting the Cause

March 31, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Protesters were marching back to City Hall, and on the way passed this man, who asked what it was about. He said he was down with it and asked for his photo to be taken.

Seeing things from the other side

March 31, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

One of the protesters was arrested by police. The crowd followed them, until they got near the police station, and at a "sidewalk closed" sign (due to construction). People were told to stay back. I couldn't shoot the protesters from in front of them, but I noticed I got a shot of front of the protesters in the police officer's sunglasses, which I thought was neat.