Celebrate Earth Day and the end of exam season by joining Embark, the Canadian-Philippines Solidarity for Human Rights (CPSHR), SFU350, and SFPIRG for a special film screening of Out of Sight Out of Mined ! Learn about the Canadian mining project that caused the worst mining disaster in Philippine history, and how we can meaningfully support Indigenous land defenders locally and internationally.  

Agenda:

• 6:30PM – 7:00PM | Doors open & Introductions
• 7:00PM – 7:30PM | Film Screening
• 7:30PM – 8:00PM | Presentation on Canadian Mining and Militarization in the Philippines
• 8:00PM – 9:00PM | Group Discussion & Maoj Fundraiser Prize Bid

We will also be holding a fundraiser at this event for a political prisoner’s legal defence and support CPSHR’s ongoing organizing efforts – see details below. 

Marklen Maojo (Maoj) Maga is a Filipino union organizer and political prisoner who was arrested due to his work supporting the strikes of Jeepney drivers, who are public transport workers in the Philippines.

Jeepney drivers were protesting against the corporate-driven, foreign-oriented Public Transport Modernization Program, which goes against worker’s need for decent and stable work, livable income, freedom of association, and their economic and democratic rights.

February 22nd, 2025 will be Maoj’s seven-year anniversary of incarceration, yet he still faces unfounded charges of murder and attempted murder in locations in the Philippines which he has never visited!

We are raising money to fund Maoj’s basic needs while still imprisoned, as well as his costly legal defence fees. Of the money that is raised, 75% will go to Maoj, and 25% will go to the ongoing organizing efforts of CPSHR as we continue to organize until Maoj, and the hundreds of other political prisoners in the Philippines, are finally free.

Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark Sustainability members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Sustainability Associate Members.

This event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include:

• Wheelchair accessible
• Located near wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral restrooms
• Welcomes all gender identities and expressions
• A tree nut and peanut-free zone
• A scent-free zone
• Provides access to a quiet space for personal meditation, reflection, or prayers

Other accessibility details include:

• As an attendee, you are free to opt-in and opt-out of activities as suit your needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
• ASL interpretation available upon request. Please inquire within 7 business days of the event date by emailing Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.