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A familiar face takes a look back

by Robert Thivierge
A familiar face takes a look back
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.

Speaking against Condi in Calgary

by Robert Thivierge
Speaking against Condi in Calgary
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!".

Falun Dafa victims

by Robert Thivierge
Falun Dafa victims
In addition to Tibet, protesters were also informed of the persecution of the Falun Dafa (Falun Gong) movement. The man speaking said he was imprisoned for three years and his wife was still held by China, due to their involvement with Falun Dafa (aka Falun Gong), a Chinese spiritual movement.

Stephanie Norn (aka Spark) speaks to crowd 1

by Robert Thivierge
Stephanie Norn (aka Spark) speaks to crowd 1
Stephanie Norn was one of the buskers who spoke at the gathering. Stephenie, a professional circus performer, argued that properly qualified people, like herself, should be able to do more dangerous acts, like fire-eating, provided they meet appropriate requirements, such as proper insurance. She came dressed as her persona "Stephanie Spark".