Gov. DeSantis Flies to Israel for the Second Time to Sign Anti-free Speech Law

Ron DeSantis Flies To Israel To Destroy Free Speech In Florida

This week Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida made a trip to Israel to sign HB 269, a bill that makes it a felony with up to five years in jail for passing out “offensive” flyers or pamphlets. This move has been widely criticized by free speech advocates and legal experts as a gross violation of the First Amendment. The bill states that anyone distributing “any material for the purpose of intimidating or threatening the owner” could be convicted of a felony “hate crime.” While we often write about the “hate speech” rules on Big Tech platforms, this is far worse. This is the state of Florida violating the First Amendment of the United States.

The legislation came about after activists from a group called the Goyim Defense League made headlines for several years for their activism efforts. The Goyim Defense League’s activism takes the form of distributing flyers that contain “uncomfortable truths” about the individuals who control the mainstream media in the United States. These flyers have been handed out across multiple states, including Florida, and have been met with mixed reactions from the public.

Despite the controversy surrounding the flyers, it is worth noting that they contain no threats of violence or threatening language. Rather, they present what the Goyim Defense League sees as a reality about the individuals who control the mainstream media, and invite readers to consider a different perspective. While some might consider this information to be “offensive,” there is nothing inherently threatening or “intimidating” about the distribution of flyers with factual information on them. The flyers even have a statement on them noting that they are “distributed randomly without malicious intent.”

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. This means that individuals have the right to express their opinions, even if those opinions are controversial or unpopular. The government cannot censor or punish individuals for their speech, unless it poses an imminent danger or threat to others.

HB 269, however, seeks to criminalize speech that is deemed “intimidating” by the state. This is an extremely vague and subjective standard, and it could be used to silence a wide range of speech that is protected by the First Amendment. It is important to note that the Supreme Court has repeatedly held that speech that some may find offensive is still protected under the First Amendment.

This isn’t the first time Ron DeSantis has signed anti-First Amendment legislation while in Israel. Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 741, also known as the “Combating Public Disorder” bill, into law on May 14, 2019, in Jerusalem, Israel. The signing ceremony took place at the David Citadel Hotel, where DeSantis was joined by several prominent Jewish leaders and members of the Israeli government.

The bill aims to protect religious institutions and their members from discrimination and harassment. However, many have argued that it does much more than that, and that it represents a serious threat to free speech and civil liberties.

One of the main provisions of HB 741 is a requirement that all Florida public schools, colleges, and universities adopt a definition of anti-Semitism that includes certain forms of criticism of Israel. The definition in question is the one adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which defines anti-Semitism as “a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews” and includes examples such as “denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination” and “applying double standards to Israel.”

Critics of HB 741 argue that this definition is overly broad and could be used to stifle legitimate criticism of Israel and its policies. They point out that the definition includes language that could be interpreted as equating anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism, even though the two are not the same thing. They also argue that the definition is not necessary, as schools and universities already have policies in place to address discrimination and harassment.

Another provision of HB 741 requires law enforcement agencies to conduct training on identifying and responding to anti-Semitic incidents. Many have raised concerns that this provision could be used to target legitimate forms of protest and dissent. For example, if a group of pro-Palestinian activists were to stage a peaceful demonstration outside an Israeli consulate or embassy, could they be accused of engaging in an anti-Semitic incident?

Perhaps most controversially HB 741 creates a private right of action for people who believe they have been discriminated against on the basis of their religion. This means that individuals who feel that they have been the victim of anti-Semitic discrimination can sue the alleged perpetrator for damages. This is highly likely to be used to stifle free speech and dissent. For example, a professor who expresses a controversial opinion about Israel could potentially be sued by a student who disagrees with them and feels that their religious beliefs have been discriminated against.

The fact that Governor DeSantis flew to a foreign country to sign both of these bills is absurd. Florida is a state in the United States, and its laws should be signed within the state’s borders. The reality that Gov. DeSantis chose to sign these bills in Israel, a foreign country, raises serious questions about his priorities and commitment to upholding the Constitution for the citizens of the United States and his state of Florida.

The implications of HB 269 and HB 741 are deeply troubling. They could be used to silence political dissent, punish those who criticize government officials, or suppress speech that challenges the status quo. In short, it is a direct attack on the First Amendment and the principles of free speech that are so essential to a healthy society.

We must be willing to engage in open dialogue with those who hold different views, and to stand up for our rights even when it is uncomfortable or unpopular to do so.

This means supporting organizations and individuals who are working to protect free speech, like Gab, and advocating for policies that promote openness and transparency in government. It also means being willing to speak out against efforts to silence dissent or suppress speech even when they come from our own political allies.

The defense of our fundamental rights is not a partisan issue. It is a matter of basic human dignity and freedom and it requires all of us to stand up and be counted. We must remain vigilant in the face of attempts to suppress speech and dissent, and be willing to push back against these efforts wherever they arise. Only by doing so can we ensure that America remains free for generations to come.

Andrew Torba
CEO, Gab.com
Jesus Christ is King of kings

Freedom Events in the Okanagan, April 29 – May 5 http://cafe.nfshost.com/?p=8692

Penticton 4 Freedom Weekly Newsletter

Index of Important Updates In this issue:

–      Rallies and local events

–      National Citizens’ Inquiry

o   VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VANCOUVER HEARING MAY 2 TO 5 – work from home and/or attend in person

§  Email coquitlambc.vcc@protonmail.com  to volunteer

–      Bill 36~ Petition and action steps – Big Thanks to Laureen & Friends

–      Petition to stop the WHO’s complete takeover of our health

–      PETITION to stop Volkswagen from taking your money

–      Petition e-4401 — The Amendments to the IHRS

–      STEP 22 – SUPPORT THE ‘WE ARE READY’ GLOBAL EVENT

–      Articles in the Herald

–      https://howbadismybatch.com

–      Experience of a TD customer who refused TD Digital Banking Agreement

–      Freedom Rising Newsletter – Issue 43

–      Druthers call to help! The April edition is online And now available at our rallies! Donations always needed

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In case you missed the rally last Sunday…

Several campaigns are in full swing: Doctors Package Deliveries, Alternative Health Care Practitioners and Business Education packages and more.

Thanks to Laureen, Shar, Darlene, Lynn, Steve, Elsie, Gloria, Carol and so many more whose names I may have missed, but to whom we all owe our appreciation.

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JOIN THE TEAM!

Want to join the fun in one of these initiatives or suggest another more important to you?

Just reply to this email or call 780-908-0309 to offer your help and suggestions.

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RALLY – Penticton4Freedom – every Sunday at 1.

Sunday, April 30th, 1 to 3 p.m. 2020 Main Street, Corner of Main & Warren, Penticton. THIS WEEK Shar and Laureen take the stage as two very enthusiastic activist emcees. Mary Lou will be attending the second Cowichan Citizens Congress and will report back the following week. ============================================= Future dates: May 14 – A former employee in the offices of the higher echelon of BC Health – TBC May 21 – looking for a host for the day – Mary Lou will be away at a Freedom Event in Calgary   Surprise speakers are a common occurrence at our rallies.  Miss a week and you miss a lot! image.png
Fighting for freedom is more fun with friends. Bring a few. Suggest a topic or a speaker, and we’ll be happy to find someone to share their knowledge with us.   ——————————- o0o————————————- OTHERS’ REGULAR EVENTS   ·      Kelowna CLEAR Rallies – 1st Saturday of each month at noon – Stuart Park, Kelowna –      May 6 CLEAR rally features Vincent Gircys – retired forensic OPP investigator and Canadian leader of Police4Freedom ~There will be a convoy for the May 6 Clear Rally that day~         ·       

Oliver Rally – in front of city hall – Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. ·       

Local Action4Canada – Tuesdays at noon, in front of Richard Cannings’ Office – 301 Main Street                         
~ Next Planning Meetings May 2 and 16 –  at 4:30 p.m. – Winepress Church ·       First & Third Tuesdays, Penticton
Council meeting at 1. City Hall, Penticton. ·       School District 67 School Board Meetings 6:30 PM – last Monday of the month. ·       The Kelowna Courts of Injustice May 23 (9:00 a.m.) May 24-26, 2023, 9:30 a.m. R v David Lindsay s. 266 Criminal Code Assault   ——————————- o0o————————————-

ACTIONS OF THE WEEK   Witness History in the Making – Watch the National Citizen’s Led Inquiry LIVE! Recorded sessions are also available online. https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca/     \
Vancouver, BC. This event takes place starting May 2nd to the 5th 2023. Hearings will take place from 9 am – 5 pm Pacific Time Register to attend and to volunteer Hearing Location will be in Langley, BC   https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca/ dropdown Media tab, select from there for live and saved videos including Dr. Jordan Peterson’s testimony in Truro. Visit the rest of the site to get all the news, and see who is testifying next. IT – COULD – BE – YOU – OR SOMEONE YOU RECOGNIZE!   IMPORTANT ACTIONS WHILE ON THE SITE Help educate, create awareness, and involve all Canadians! Print and share poster & postcards – find HERE (also available at P4F Rallies) Sign Petition HERE (over 63,000 signatures – target 100,000) Buy NCI SWAG HERE Hearing Schedule HERE https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca/
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Canada wants to hear your story. Please send us your two-to-three-minute clip that we can post on our website telling your story.
 
What impacts did the governments measures have on your life?
 
What can Canada do better?
 
What questions would you like the NCI to ask and get answered?
 
This is your opportunity to help make a difference.
 
Please upload your clip on youtube.com or rumble.com and send us the link. You can email us at info@nationalcitizensinquiry.ca with “NCI voices”  in the subject line.

If you’re interested in watching the Inquiry hearings in Saskatoon, you can watch them here. Make sure you bookmark that link, because a lot more content will be added in the coming weeks.

Please visit our website nationalcitizensinquiry.cayou can support us by signing the petition and donating.

Best regards,

The NCI Team ———————————— o0o————————————-     Bill 36 Action~ The crucial independent and industry-specific regulation of regulated professions will be eliminated under Bill 36. Instead of bureaucrats who will operate in the best interests of the government, not the public or professionals, governance is best handled by people with the necessary skills, such as those who directly provide health solutions. Another point of contention is the government’s decision to attack and reform private health care when it is obvious that hospital and community medicine are in danger of failing. You can rapidly confirm this teetering implosion by talking to emergency personnel or hospital professionals. Under their control, politicians have systematically destroyed healthcare. Join the Local Bill 36 Action Print your own copies of the two letters and the Bill 36 petition and drop them off at alternative Health Care clinics and Businesses. Check with Laureen at our rallies for a list of locations already petitioned to avoid duplication. TAKE  ACTION   Thank you, Laureen, for initiating this ongoing project. And to Lynn, Shar, Darlene, Gloria, Carol and others for your hard work on this initiative. Join the team and get updates at our rallies on Sundays at our Penticton4Freedom rallies Bill 36 flyers from Unity Health Sciences and Uninformed Consent Brochures are also available at the rallies. https://www.cssem.org/bill36 NOTE: John Rustad, the sponsor of this petition, was an independent MLA when he first launched this petition and has already submitted 11,000 signatures to the BC Legislature. He is currently the Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia ———————————— o0o————————————-

Stop the WHO Petition We need to act NOW before this goes too far: Sign the petition urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to oppose the dangerous centralization of global governance on the WHO, which would have dire consequences for individual freedoms and the effectiveness to fight against future epidemics. ———————————— o0o————————————-

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is giving your money to Volkswagen.   He raised your taxes and now he’s writing Volkswagen a $13-billion cheque. That’s wrong and you need to fight back. The government shouldn’t give your tax dollars to any business. But the Volkswagen deal is especially bad. Trudeau gave Volkswagen $13 billion to build a $7-billion electric vehicle battery factory. Does giving a company $13 billion for a $7-billion factory sound like a good deal?   Here are other ways taxpayers like you could use $13 billion:   Canada could build more than a dozen hospitals, or hire 16,000 more nurses for ten years or cover the entire personal income tax bill of 67,000 average Canadians for a decade.   You need to push back against Trudeau and big corporations taking your tax dollars.   You can sign the online PETITION to stop Volkswagen from taking your money:   Sign the Petition HERE ——————————- o0o————————————-   Petition e-4401 — The Amendments to the IHRS We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to urgently allow Parliament the opportunity to debate and vote on the amendments to the IHRs that have already been adopted by the 75th World Health Assembly and to allow the opportunity for parliamentary scrutiny of the proposed amendments currently being negotiated by WHO delegates. Sign the Petition HERE

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WORTH A LOOK       STEP 22 – SUPPORT THE ‘WE ARE READY’ GLOBAL EVENT This is unlike any other event, it’s not a protest…it’s a DISPLAY OF COLLECTIVE STRENGTH. There are already over 30 events planned worldwide. From small towns to capital cities…multiple events are being added daily. This event is a great opportunity to connect with local like-minded people by utilizing the global promotion they’re already doing. Some organisers are hosting a rally, some are having a casual picnic or market. Some have organised swap meets…it doesn’t matter what you do as long as you bring people together and empower them with the message…”we are ready”. A great suggestion is to collect email addresses from attendees on the day. That way you can keep in touch with them and create a local community. You can organise weekly coffee catch-ups or walks and the group can be there to support each other when/if things get tough. You can also enrol them in activism activities and events when they arise.  How to support the event 1.       Read all about it first so you understand what it’s all about…ABOUT THE EVENT 2.     If you’re interested in hosting an event…HOST AN EVENT 3.     Cant host one but want to help spread awareness…SPREAD AWARENESS 4.    Turn up to the event in style with a ‘we are ready’ trendy shirt or jumper OR make your own….CHECK IT OUT HERE 5.    Download and share the promo video…see the video

HERE We Are Ready Website     ——————————- o0o————————————-    Articles in the Herald. A masterpiece letter to the editor from Teri McKnight on 15-minute cities. Read it HERE Not sold on the 15-minute city plan  

Dear Editor:   I recently picked up a brochure from Penticton City Hall’s front desk. It’s called Reimagine Northern Gateway, and is the plan to establish the city’s first 15-minute neighborhood. There are going to be more?   Funny, we were told at the March open house that 15-minute cities wouldn’t happen here in our lifetime, calling it a neighbourhood doesn’t disguise the agenda. And greater Penticton is already less than a 15- minute drive to anywhere in the city.   There were committees in the recent past that applied to Infrastructure Canada, apparently on behalf of the people of Penticton, to structure our city to be a SMART city, look it up, also C40. This entails using taxpayer dollars to develop our city to be a utopia where no one owns cars or travels, except by walking, biking, riding the bus. The new lake-to-lake bike lane is finished, what’s on the agenda now is to eliminate car use by installing concrete barricades to make vehicle use a lot less handy.   RNG brochure details reducing traffic for “active transportation: aka walk, bike? Building more commercial space? Meanwhile the downtown is getting more and more vacant commercial space?   More indoor ice surfaces, are the ones we have over-utilized?   The City is acquiring land in the area, and spending over $200 million into SOEC campus, is this why taxes are going up?   We have a $10 million, or more, electric reserve, which the city is “borrowing” from, for the unasked for, by the people, bike lanes.   Are we being channeled into a controlled environment without our permission?   Teri McKnight  image.png
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FREEDOM RALLIES IN THE OKANAGAN Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops, Oliver, Penticton

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Rally’s and Events

It Ain’t Over”

Where have all the men gone?

We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.”

Plato

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NOTE: Due to the volume of work required in filing a response to this Petition, which we are doing personally as we do not have a lawyer involved, I will not be able to provide much updates in this week’s newsletter. This may be the case for next week as well. Thanks kindly for your understanding. This Petition to ban rallies in downtown Kelowna is one of the most vicious attacks on our freedoms in this province, and will affect everyone and is going to require much more work to ensure we file the best defence possible. Thanks kindly for your understanding.

David

PS May 23-26 are the next hearing dates for the falsified charges against me, at the courthouse in Kelowna. Now that everyone in the courtroom has seen the video of what really happened, even some media present were surprised at what occurred. I guess they were hoping for some wild fist fight that of course simply did not happen…as the video shows, THEY assaulted me. Thank you for all your support!

Our next protest/rally is set for:

May 6, 2023 12:00 Stuart Park, Kelowna

Update — Petition to ban Kelowna Protest/Rallies

The Petition and supporting Gov’t affidavits to ban our protest rallies have now been served upon David, on Monday at 4:30 p.m. There will be 21 days to file a reply under the rules.

All documents and pleadings are now placed on our website for public viewing: https://clearbc.org/city-of-kelowna/ Details of our position cannot be released just yet, however it will be interesting to expose their corruption as we move along.

Once our responding materials are filed, we will post them on line as well.

Unfortunately, this case will have significant repercussions for every protest rally in British Columbia, and indeed, in Canada, as it is being heard in a superior court in the province.

Please stay tuned for more updates.

See Cash is King Poster for

businesses below!!

The Kelowna Courts of Injustice

May 23 (9:00 a.m.) May 24-26, 2023 9:30 a.m.

Kelowna Courthouse

R v David Lindsay s. 266 Criminal Code Assault

After an incredible two days in court March 1st and 2nd, everyone finally got to see what the fuss is all about – and the shock even in the media was visible everywhere in the courtroom. Even opposition media, who came out in droves hoping to see some incredible fight scene to label me with, were amazed and dismayed at what truly occurred. The video, taken by one of our loyal supporters clearly showed that THEY (security guards) pushed into David, not the reverse. And more evidence is yet to come.

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National Citizens Inquiry

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Vernon and VCC Petition to Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix

Thank you to Darren in Vernon, and Ted with Vaccine Choice Canada

Hi Everyone!

Please sign this petition! It is demanding an immediate halt to the COVID-19 Vaccination Program in BC! This is an educational petition designed to wake up the masses to prevent people from further death and disabilities from the vaccine. 

We are asking everyone to make this petition go viral! Please share it out through social media, emails, chat boards, forums and any people or groups you can think of. Please go online to find emails of government employees or professionals (i.e. dentists, naturopaths, chiropractors, doctors, nurses, police, mayors, council members, School Board members) and send them the petition. 

CLICK ON THE LINK TO READ AND SIGN THE PETITION!

https://citizengo.org/en-us/210446-immediate-halt-covid-19-vaccination-program-bc

Acting together, we will win!

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JOIN THE COALITION FOR A GEOENGINEERING FREE CANADA

Contact Bettina

Email: geonegineeringfreecanada@proton.me

Geoengineering Free Canada | Facebook

This group is to educate people and try to put a stop to the geoengineering and poisonous chemtrails they spray in our skies.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1780830142282917/?mibextid=6NoCDW

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Thank you, Nadia for all your hard work!!!

CALL TO ACTION!!! Please Spread to Your Groups

Climate Truth Action Group Goes Provincial – Takes Actions Against 15 Minute Cities and Digital ID’s

The New RDCK “Climate Action Plan” is now public. The budgets tell us the framework of the future. Climate action plans, urban planning and land use by-law changes may herald in 15 minute cities and the social credit system. Involvement from everyone is needed. There are definite game’s afoot

A newly formed multi-regional Climate Truth Action Group is taking action and inviting farmers, homesteaders groups and freedom groups across the province to sign up to attend zoom meetings to join the delegations forming across the province to ask questions and educate their representatives before plans are approved.

If you care about freedom, please join the team and zoom meetings which can be accessed through this link. You don’t want to miss this first meeting scheduled for April 5th. Please pause your VPN to open this invitation. https://conta.cc/42MjUmJ

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Smart Cities

First, they will promote them as being convenient.

Then they will promote them as supporting the environment.

Then they will promote them as being voluntary.

Then they will become mandatory with fines.

Then you will be prohibited from traveling unless you comply with gov’t legislation and orders.

Then you’ll be prohibited from traveling unless you are part of the gov’t.

Even your dogs will not be allowed more than 15 min from home

https://t.me/thetrutherist/639

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Know Your Rights: 

Guidelines for Peaceful Protesting/Gathering/Rallies and/or Attending Events (eg. Council Meetings, School Boards, Handing out Flyers)

Check out A4C for some of the most successful actions and strategies available to us!

And a big thank you to Tanya for all her hard work and dedication and support for the Christian principles that founded our nation!

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Fundraising and

Donations

In the absence of rallies every Saturday, we don’t get the funding we used to that allowed us to print all the resources we provide at the CLEAR booth, as well as the inserts that go into the Druthers newspapers for our Sunday paper deliveries. Thanks to your past donations, we have delivered over 8000 copies of Druthers, plus various inserts, in Kelowna and W. Kelowna, with lots more to go!

Future protests are being strategically planned right now for City Hall, the courthouse, and other locations.

Many people believe that the COVID-19 issue is over – and it is not. Freedom is a multi-generational struggle, where we hope to leave a better place for our children. Other serious issues are lurking ominously in the near future that we will need to focus on: 15 min cities; legal actions; digital ID and digital currencies to start. These will require ongoing research and production of signs and materials for public education. The digital ID and currency issues are two of the most critical and going to involve significant amounts of education for people.

Please give generously by etransfer to: clear2012@pm.me or our endeavours

to educate the public we will not be able to educate people as effective as we are doing now. You can also mail cash (this remains safe) by Expresspost to: P.O. Box 21113 Cherry Lane Mall, Penticton, BC, V2A 8K8. Cash of course, would be the preferred method to protect everyone’s privacy.

These are unfortunately the only methods available right now to accept donations outside of the monthly rallies. Everything we do is on a volunteer basis and if you are not able to volunteer, your cash donation is what keeps the freedom wheel turning.

We do need volunteers to join our Fundraising Focus Group. If you are good at event planning and have some time to devote to organize regular fundraising occasions, please come see Linda at the CLEAR booth this Saturday or contact CLEAR.Linda@proton.me.

We need volunteers who are:

Proactive

Can work independently

Able to collaborate with others

Responsible and Dependable

Trustworthy

Enthusiastic

Result-Oriented

Committed

Motivated

If you possess these qualities and want to make a difference right now as a Freedom Activist, please add your name to the Volunteer List at the CLEAR booth this Saturday or contact CLEAR.Linda@proton.me to get more information.

Freedom requires time, energy or money. Thank you all for your help, in any form you are able to assist with. Everything you do for the sake of freedom is a seed planted. And although you may not see where it lands, trust that it will grow and bear fruit! Otherwise, why have the City, Province and Feds continually tried to shut us down?!! We are effective with one of the lowest vaccination rates in BC and Canada – thanks to YOU!


Sunday

PAPER

Deliveries

Next delivery day:
April 23, 2023

(Weather Permitting)

Add your name to the delivery list and make sure to check your email on Sunday mornings for confirmation that our paper delivery will take place that day

Make sure you arrive before the designated time so we can all get going ASAP!

Every Sunday at 11:30 am

  • Sign-up on the Newspaper Delivery list so that you get an email confirming the deliveries for each Sunday. With winter in mind, we will only do this if roads are bare and it’s not snowing. The advantage of delivering this time of year is that nobody is hanging out in their front yards except for the odd snowman.
  • We meet at the Capri parking lot between A&W and De Dutch Pannekoek House
  • Bring a large bag for carrying the papers if you want
  • Grab a free small Kelowna mapbook that can help you get situated. Your cell phone will be tracking and tracing you. Learn how to read maps again
  • You will be provided with a printed google map of the area you will be delivering to. Bring a yellow marker to indicate which streets you completed. You may run out of papers or you may end up with extra
  • We ask that with every paper you deliver, you remove the inserts and place them in the mailbox in front or behind the paper. That way, someone who may hastily throw out the paper will still be forced to see each individual flyer
  • Please deliver only one paper per mailbox, regardless if you have different papers (we usually have a combination of different papers and editions). Some houses may have up to 4 mailboxes; put one paper in each as they are for different tenants
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  • Sign up as a Volunteer to participate in one of the many focus groups we are working to organize. Most people are too busy to commit to fighting for freedom. I guarantee you will have plenty of extra time after Canada becomes a full-fledged communist country and your jobs & businesses are gone. Time to add freedom-fighting to your list of priorities. Much of the help needed can be done at home and even one hour per week will be helpful. Even if you don’t want to join a specific group, maybe you have something you can offer to help out. Let us know!
  • Contact Linda at CLEAR.Linda@proton.me

3 Simple Things Freedom Activists can do to WIN this War:

1 Knowledge is power!

2. Replace your cell phone with a flip phone:

Think of your apps as TRAPS!

3. Use CASH:

Hand out the “Use cash cards” and “pay cash” business posters

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REMINDER

New Credit Card Fees & Lack of Privacy

It is starting – Use cash as much as possible – use credit cards or digital only if there is no other alternative.

Companies will not use digital currency if we are not using digital currency! It will cost them too much in lost business.

Here is an awesome poster you can distribute to all businesses to put on their entrance doors, advocating for the use of cash. Print on 8 1/2 x 11 glossy hard stock for best results.

For Business owners:

Spread the Word by delivering papers and flyers everywhere:

The dangers of digital gov’t ID and currencies are here… you need to use cash as much as possible. As recognized by Freedom Rising, there are many inherent dangers of using digital currency. What do you do, not if, but when:

The internet is down

There is a power outage

The card reader malfunctions

Your phone battery dies or doesn’t work for other reasons

WE SUGGEST YOU CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS WELL:

Your phone is stolen

Your passwords are co-opted

Your credit/debit card strip is damaged – needs replacing

There are errors in relation to the quantum of $$ on your card

Gov’t limits your purchases/CRA liens the balance on your card

AND MANY OTHER DANGERS

CLEAR has promoted the non-use of digital currencies and credit/debit cards as much as possible, for years.

Suggestion:

Withdraw money on Saturday/Sunday from the bank or bank machine, and then leave your money at home if you are scared to carry it with you, and just carry the amounts of cash for each day’s purchases for the week.

NO MORE CARDS!!!! NO EXCUSES!

USE CASH $$$$$$$$$

Get these cards below at the CLEAR booth to give out everytime you use cash – or print your own to hand out!

Make Business sized cards to hand out at all your cash purchases!

Thanks Nadia for this link:

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  • Find out which
    institutions near you
    Support Digital ID
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The Digital ID System is being
supported by a rapidly growing number
of provincial and federal governments,
financial institutions, networks for
payments and for identity verification,
technology service providers, strategy
and integration experts to name a few…

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Resources:

Including our own media

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Freedom Rallies

It ain’t over till it’s over”

Next Kelowna Rally:

Saturday,

May 6, 2023

12:00 pm Stuart Park

Join us for important announcements on the local, legal scene, and informative speakers!

April 22, 2023 12:00 noon

Vernon Freedom Rally

12:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Polson Park

Join Darren for the Largest rally in the North Okanagan, and growing weekly!

North Okanagan Shuswap Freedom Radio

http://s1.voscast.com:11464/stream

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April 22, 2023 12:30 pm

Oliver Freedom Rally

12:30 p.m. Town Hall

Join the Oliver freedom activists who are continuing their local Freedom Rallies!

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Kamloops Freedom Gathering


April 22, 2023
10:00 – 12:00 Noon

Valleyview Centennial Park

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Penticton Freedom Rally

April 23, 2023 1:00 p.m. Warren & Main St. in N.E. lot

Join Mary Lou for the largest rally in the South Okanagan, and growing weekly!

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Freedom Activities in the Okanagan: Rallies, workshop, planning meeting, Petitions, NCI Ten Must-See Expert Testimonies

Penticton 4 Freedom Weekly Newsletter

Index of Important Updates In this issue:

–      Rallies and local events

–      National Citizens’ Inquiry – Winnipeg April 13 – 15 – Live Stream – from 9 to 5 (Central) daily. https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca/nci-live/

§  10 Must-See Expert Testimonies – Please see attached document for the list of links

§  See Attached NCI Updates for a list of Winnipeg expert witnesses and more

o   VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VANCOUVER HEARING MAY 2 TO 5 – work from home and/or attend in person

§  Email FreedomRisingInfo@protonmail.com to volunteer

–      Petition: Label CBC as State-Funded Media on Twitter

–      Bill 36~ Petition and action steps – Big Thanks to Laureen & Friends

–      Sign now to STOP this madness and protect our most vulnerable, including the children at Sick Kids Link below

–      Stop the WHO- Petition

–      Shawn Buckley’s NCI Opening Statement – Day 3 of the Toronto Hearing – Very Powerful!

–      Prep/Survive/Thrive…and Potluck April 15 – LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER and have your ticket price reimbursed by Penticton4Freedom

–      Freedom Rising Newsletter – Issue 42

–      Druthers call to help! The April edition is online And now available at our rallies!

–      Sign up for newsletter at https://www.mycva.ca/ – MyCVA’s Mission Statement here: https://www.mycva.ca/mission_statement

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Lots of exciting project updates and announcements of local events:

·        Doctors Package Deliveries, Alternative Health Care Practitioners and Business Education packages and more.

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JOIN THE TEAM!

Want to join the fun in one of these initiatives or suggest another more important to you?

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RALLY – Penticton4Freedom – every Sunday at 1.

Sunday, April 16th, 1 to 3 p.m. 2020 Main Street, Corner of Main & Warren, Penticton. THIS WEEK Reports from Canada-Wide Freedom Rising Team, BC Rising & Alberta Rising, Penticton Council Bylaws Open House Plus wisdom from Saturday’s workshop on “How to Form a Community Survive and Thrive Group”, and from Friday’s SOGI 123 Zoom Meeting with Kari Simpson. PLUS OPEN MIC. April Druthers – need someone to make delivery to shops in Osoyoos * ·       What is the 50-30 Agenda and what can we do about it?   Future dates: April 23 Potluck at Skaha Lake Park at the Gazebo, following the Rally that day. Surprise speakers are a common occurrence at our rallies.  Miss a week and you miss a lot! image.png
Fighting for freedom is more fun with friends. Bring a few. Suggest a topic or a speaker, and we’ll be happy to find to share their knowledge with us.   ——————————- o0o————————————- OTHERS’ REGULAR EVENTS   ·     
Kelowna CLEAR Rallies – 1st Saturday of each month at noon – Stuart Park, Kelowna –      May 6 rally features Vincent Gircys – retired forensic investigator Pol and Canadian leader of Police4Freedom         ·       Oliver Rally – in front of city hall – Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. ·      
Local Action4Canada – Tuesdays at noon, in front of Richard Cannings’ Office – 301 Main Street                         
Next Planning Meeting –  Tuesday April 18 at 4:30 p.m. – Winepress Church ·       First & Third Tuesdays, Penticton Council meeting at 1. City Hall, Penticton. ·       School District 67 School Board Meetings 6:30 PM – last Monday of the month.   ——————————- o0o————————————-

ACTIONS OF THE WEEK Witness History in the Making – Watch the National Citizen’s Led Inquiry LIVE! Recorded sessions are also available online. https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca/
Thursday to Saturday, April 13 @ 9:00 am – April 15 @ 5:00 pm Winnipeg, Manitoba List of Expert Witnesses attached Ten Must-See Expert Testimonies – Attached   https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca/ dropdown Media tab, select from there for live and saved videos including Dr. Jordan Peterson’s testimony in Truro. Visit the rest of the site to get all the news, and see who is testifying next.

IT – COULD – BE – YOU – OR SOMEONE YOU RECOGNIZE!   IMPORTANT ACTIONS WHILE ON THE SITE Help educate, create awareness, and involve all Canadians! Print and share poster & postcards – find HERE (also available at P4F Rallies) Sign Petition HERE (over 60,000 signatures – target 100,000) Buy NCI SWAG HERE Hearing Schedule HERE https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca/

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Bill 36 Action~ The crucial independent and industry-specific regulation of regulated professions will be eliminated under Bill 36. Instead of bureaucrats who will operate in the best interests of the government, not the public or professionals, governance is best handled by people with the necessary skills, such as those who directly provide health solutions. Another point of contention is the government’s decision to attack and reform private health care when it is obvious that hospital and community medicine are in danger of failing. You can rapidly confirm this teetering implosion by talking to emergency personnel or hospital professionals. Under their control, politicians have systematically destroyed healthcare. Join the Local Bill 36 Action Print your own copies of the two letters and the Bill 36 petition and drop them off at alternative Health Care clinics and Businesses. Check with Laureen at our rallies for a list of locations already petitioned to avoid duplication. TAKE  ACTION   Thank you Laureen, for initiating this ongoing project. And to Lynn, Shar, Darlene, Gloria, Carol and others for your hard work on this initiative. Join the team and get updates at our rallies on Sundays at our Penticton4Freedom rallies https://www.cssem.org/bill36
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We are truly living in crazy times. My friends at the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition have reported disturbing recommendations from the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (AMAD) that were presented to the House of Commons on February 15, 2023.

AMAD recommended an amendment to the Criminal Code of Canada that would extend euthanasia to “mature” minors! Sign and tell Justice Minister David Lametti and the Government of Canada it is WRONG TO EUTHANIZE CHILDREN. Unfortunately, AMAD has more terrible recommendations. Another tabled recommendation stated that the Government of Canada makes child euthanasia accessible without parental consent. It goes even further, declaring that if the parents of a child, who wants euthanasia say “No!” but the child has “the requisite decision-making capacity,” the child’s request for euthanasia would override their parents’ consent and concern for their son or daughter. These amendments imply that parents and guardians may not be alerted in the decision to administer assisted suicide to their child, who is determined “capable of decision-making.” Please sign and stop this insidious agenda towards legally murdering innocent children. Where did these crazy and reckless recommendations come from?

They are based on an article titled “Medical Assistance in Dying at a paediatric hospital,” published in The Journal of Medical Ethics. The paper originated from a committee at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. This committee actively investigated how to best implement euthanasia for children without the knowledge or consent of their parents. With your help, we can take a stand and ensure child euthanasia remains illegal here in Canada. Sign now to STOP this madness and protect our most vulnerable, including the children at Sick Kids.
  The WHO is dangerously close to gaining new, legally binding powers that threaten our civil liberties and national sovereignty. The so-called “Pandemic Treaty” would centralize global governance, erode individual freedoms, and undermine effective health policies. We must act now to protect our rights and personal autonomy! Sign the petition today and urge Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to oppose this dangerous treaty before it’s too late! SIGN THE PETITION!   ——————————- o0o————————————-
WORTH A LOOK   Shawn Buckley’s Opening Statement – Day 3 A powerful opening statement from the lead council for the NCI on day 3 in Toronto. Buckley explains that giving up personal responsibility for our actions is how we got to where we are today.
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“How to Form a Community Survive and Thrive Group Workshop (and Potluck). Tickets are selling fast. Tomorrow – April 15th – Lake Country The Unity Health & Sciences group in Kelowna are hosting the all-day workshop on Saturday, April 15th, in Lake Country.    Everything you need to know about the workshop is on the poster and in the links provided below. (NOTE: This event is not suitable for children under age 16).   Penticton4Freedom will sponsor up to 4 attendees, and reimburse attendees who are willing to share their reports at one of our rallies, with a receipt. If you wish to pay cash, rather than register and pay online, contact Mary Lou by return email. 1.       Workshop promo video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X3TveC9RDbI 2.       Web info with flyer and details: https://unitymovement.ca/events/
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Freedom Rising Newsletter – Issue 42 – Smart Cities NOL

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Please read… I truly believe Druthers is the single most potent tool we have for defending our freedoms in Canada and getting more people to join us, so please, help this fundraiser along. It’s important that we keep the information flowing to our fellow Canadians. etransfers: admin@druthers.net If you prefer to make a cash donation, come to one of our rallies and/or to our Picnic in the Park following the April 23 rally, and we will be happy to include your donation in our next e-transfer. DONATE HERE

Our 29th issue for April 2023 is out and it’s a real eye-opener!!  (Available at our Penticton4Freedom Rallies)• Unfortunately we had to print a shorter run than we hoped, for lack of funds. Each issue is funded separately, with rarely any leftover money for the next one.  We’re aiming to print 300,000 copies of the May 2023 Druthers So please use this link to make a donation. Your kind contributions are the only way this paper keeps happening. donorbox.org/druthers So many thanks for your continued love and support.
We are making a difference! Shawn Jason & the Druthers crew   Read The April Issue Covering news and information that mainstream media won’t. Read DRUTHERS

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Remember that Freedom Hugs are available at ALL our Penticton4Freedom events!

Let’s make this weekend AMAZING!!

Mary Lou Gutscher

780-908-0309

Penticton4Freedom@gmail.com 

Penticton 4 Freedom Weekly Newsletter: Sunday, April 9 Rally Penticton; Druthers; Freedom Activities in the Okanagan http://cafe.nfshost.com/?p=8677(

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Penticton 4 Freedom Weekly Newsletter

Other Important Updates In this issue:

–      Rallies and local events

–      National Citizens’ Inquiry – Momentum is building! Evidence is being amassed. History in the making!

o   VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VANCOUVER HEARING MAY 2 TO 5 – work from home and/or attend in person

o   Email FreedomRisingInfo@protonmail.com to volunteer

–      Bill 36~ Petition and action steps – Big Thanks to Laureen and Friends

–      Petition: Immediate Halt to COVID-19 Vaccination Program in BC

–       Petition · NO Cell Tower near OK Falls Elementary!

–      Mark Dolan 4 min video Cash is King

–      Dr Laura Braden at NCI, Exposing Big Pharma’s Lies and Recklessness

–      15 Minute Cities Action4Canada Notices of Liability

–      Dr Mark Trozzi   Personal updates and links from NCI

–      Prep/Survive/Thrive…and Potluck Event April 15 – P4F will sponsor up to 4 participants – See Rally details for more info.

–      Crypto World Free Workshop online – Tuesday, April 11 at 6 pm (zoom opens at 5:30) presented by StandUpVernon.

o   please use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89577559653

–      Freedom Rising Newsletter – Issue 41

–      Druthers call to help! The April edition is online And now available at our rallies!

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In case you missed the rally last Sunday…

Local initiatives – updates from volunteers – Doctors packages, Bill 36 Petitions, Alternative Medical Professionals Information Kits and more.

There’s lots happening in the South Okanagan and beyond. Don’t miss this Sunday’s rally for more exciting news, including and opportunity to attend a live workshop on How To Form a Community Survive and Thrive Group

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JOIN THE TEAM!

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RALLY – Penticton4Freedom – every Sunday at 1.

Sunday, April 9th, 1 to 3 p.m. 2020 Main Street, Corner of Main & Warren, Penticton. THIS WEEK, it’s Erica from Unity Health Sciences returning with exciting updates on initiatives from the Health Sciences group and from the recently initiated BC Rising collaborative freedom movement. Erica will also be collecting cash registrations for the April 15 in-person workshop and potluck: How to form a Community Survive and Thrive Group **** PENTICTON4FREEDOM WILL SPONSOR UP TO 4 REGISTRATIONS **** FOR THOSE WHO COMMIT TO ATTEND AND BRING BACK WISDOM FOR OUR COMMUNITY!! See full details further down in this newsletter.   APRIL DRUTHERS NEWSPAPERS ARE IN AND AVAILABLE AT OUR RALLY THIS SUNDAY!   Future dates: April 9th Guest speaker Erica from Unity Health and BC Rising April 23 Potluck following the Rally at Skaha Lake Park Surprise speakers are a common occurrence at our rallies.  Miss a week and you miss a lot!   Fighting for freedom is more fun with friends. Bring a few. Suggest a topic or a speaker, and we’ll be happy to find to share their knowledge with us. image.png 

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OTHERS’ REGULAR EVENTS

·      Kelowna CLEAR Rallies – 1st Saturday of each month at noon – Stuart Park, Kelowna

        ·       Oliver Rally – in front of city hall – Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.

·       Local Action4Canada – Tuesdays at noon, in front of Richard Cannings’ Office – 301 Main Street

                        and Planning Meetings – Winepress Church – first Tuesdays at 4:30

·       First & Third Tuesdays, Penticton Council meeting at 1. City Hall, Penticton.

·       School District 67 School Board Meetings 6:30 PM – last Monday of the month.

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ACTIONS OF THE WEEK Witness History in the Making – Watch the National Citizen’s Led Inquiry LIVE! Recorded sessions are also available online. https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca/

Next Thursday to Saturday, April 13 @ 9:00 am – April 15 @ 5:00 pm Winnipeg, Manitoba Link to stream or watch after the fact. Truro and Toronto proceedings are online as well now. Even though we have heard or “know” about a lot of what has gone on, seeing the testimonies has an incredible impact and they contain some incredible things we are hearing for the first time. Witness stories are moving and tell of the immense harm caused to those who were injected AND those who were not. Very emotional.   https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca/ dropdown Media tab, select from there for live and saved videos including Dr. Jordan Peterson’s testimony in Truro. Visit the rest of the site to get all the news, and see who is testifying next. IT – COULD – BE – YOU – OR SOMEONE YOU RECOGNIZE! IMPORTANT ACTIONS WHILE ON THE SITE Help educate, create awareness, and involve all Canadians! IMPORTANT ACTIONS Help educate, create awareness, and involve all Canadians! Print and share poster & postcards – find HERE (also available at P4F Rallies) Sign Petition HERE (over 57,852 signatures) Buy NCI SWAG HERE Hearing Schedule HERE https://nationalcitizensinquiry.ca/
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  NCI RECORDED CLIPS and a personal note from Dr. Mark Trozzi I watched part of the April 1 proceedings. The first time in history that citizens have conducted their own professional inquiry into the actions of their government. All the information from all those podcasts and more, packed into a compact, concise, professional package, complete with graphic evidence, and all organized in an inquiry as a permanent record of evidence of the harm caused by government actions (COVID mandates and fraud).  My additional notes are in red. ~ Mary Lou image.png
2023-04-02 Great NCI Short Clips! Dr Patrick Phillips, Dr Peter McCullough, Dr Chris Melburn, and Journalist Rodney Palmer The National Citizens Inquiry has begun. The first hearings were held in Truro, Nova Scotia and in Toronto March 30 through April 1, 2023    1. Here are insightful opening statements by attorney Shwan Buckley, and some great short video clips from the first days of Canada’s National Citizens Inquiry. Dr Patrick Phillips on the abandonment of medical ethics; Dr Peter McCullough regarding the unprecedented injuries and deaths from the forced injections; Dr Chris Melburn regarding the huge negative impacts of Canadian covid policies compared to the small impacts from the actual virus; and veteran journalist Rodney Palmer on the CBC using your tax funding to deceive and harm you.   There is more great material coming from the Toronto hearings including legal analysis from Michael Alexander, and detailed presentations from both Dr Laura Braden and myself. Plus Vincent Gircys, retired Ontario Provincial Police Officer and Forensic investigator. https://drtrozzi.org/2023/04/02/great-video-collection-from-the-national-citizens-inquiry/   2. World Council For Health exposing the Fact Chokers. Here is your invitation to tomorrow’s WCH General Assembly which you can join here at 2 PM EDT (Toronto) 6 PM UTC (United Kingdom). 11 A.M. Pacific. Tune in and join the live chat. Judith Brown, freelance Fact Checker, plus independent, activist journalists from Canada, US & Mexico. RECORDED SESSIONS ON LINE NOW AT https://worldcouncilforhealth.org/newsroom/   Blessings,  -Dr Mark Trozzi   DrTrozzi.org – His newsletter is always short and impactful.  ——————————- o0o————————————-

  Bill 36 Action~ The crucial independent and industry-specific regulation of regulated professions will be eliminated under Bill 36. Instead of bureaucrats who will operate in the best interests of the government, not the public or professionals, governance is best handled by people with the necessary skills, such as those who directly provide health solutions. Another point of contention is the government’s decision to attack and reform private health care when it is obvious that hospital and community medicine are in danger of failing. You can rapidly confirm this teetering implosion by talking to emergency personnel or hospital professionals. Under their control, politicians have systematically destroyed healthcare. Join the Local Bill 36 Action Print your own copies of the two letters and the Bill 36 petition and drop them off at alternative Health Care clinics and Businesses. TAKE  ACTION   Thank you Laureen, for initiating this ongoing project. And to Lynn, Shar, Darlene, Gloria, Carol and others for your hard work on this initiative. Join the team and get updates at our rallies on Sundays https://www.cssem.org/bill36 ———————————— o0o————————————- Petition: Immediate Halt to COVID-19 Vaccination Program in BC Please sign the petition and share it with others. Sign HERE
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WORTH A LOOK abf330f2-7ab9-4878-9a8e-40b3a1bdb7d0.png  Mark Dolan 4 min video Cash is King   https://youtu.be/fb8OMxn02N8   ——————————- o0o————————————- 15 Minute Cities SMART Cities/15 Minute Cities are digital prisons. They create a security risk, they put Canadians at risk of serious harm, violate privacy and citizens’ guaranteed rights and freedoms. Read the Notice of Liability and then please serve every elected official in your community. DOWNLOAD NOTICE From ACTION4CANADA.COM   ——————————- o0o————————————- 
Prep/Survive/Thrive…and Potluck Tickets are selling fast. April 15th – Vernon Saturday, April 8th at the Vernon Rally (12 – 2 pm at Polson Park) Erica from Unity Health Sciences will be taking cash registrations for the Prepping workshop with Joshua JD Lemmens at our rally this Sunday. Lots of requests to be able to pay cash!  

 The Unity Health & Sciences group in Kelowna are hosting the all-day workshop on Saturday, April 15th, in Lake Country.    SOME P4F-SPONSORED TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT OUR RALLY THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 9. IF YOU ARE WILLING TO ATTEND AND BRING BACK YOUR WISDOM. IF FOR ANY REASON YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE RALLY THIS SUNDAY, PLEASE CALL MARY LOU TO RESERVE A SPOT.   Everything you need to know about the workshop is on the poster and in the links provided below. (NOTE: This event is not suitable for children under age 16).   1.       Workshop promo video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X3TveC9RDbI 2.       Web info with flyer and details: https://unitymovement.ca/events/
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We are making a difference! Shawn Jason & the Druthers crew   Read The April Issue Covering news and information that mainstream media won’t. Read DRUTHERS

Remember that Freedom Hugs are available at ALL our Penticton4Freedom events!  Let’s make this weekend AMAZING!!

Mary Lou Gutscher

FREEDOM EVENTS IN THE OKANAGAN, April 7-May 6

 

Please forward

Rally’s and Events

Where have all the men gone?

We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.”

Plato

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Our next protest/rally is set for:

May 6, 2023 12:00 Stuart Park, Kelowna

Update — Petition to ban Kelowna Protest/Rallies

The Petition and supporting Gov’t affidavits to ban our protest rallies have now been served upon David, on Monday at 4:30 p.m. There will be 21 days to file a reply under the rules.

All documents and pleadings will be placed on our website for public viewing, as soon as service possible. Details of our position cannot be released just yet, however it will be interesting to expose their corruption as we move along.

Unfortunately, this case will have significant repercussions for every protest rally in British Columbia, and indeed, in Canada, as it is being heard in a superior court in the province.

Please stay tuned for more updates.

NOTE: As was stated to the Kelowna Protest this past Saturday, information was leaked to us from a legitimate Gov’t source, that both the B.C. Gov’t and the Feds, have been threatening to cut off funding and/or approval for projects to the City of Kelowna, if the City does not somehow stop our Protests!

This was an amazing revelation. Folks, I don’t know if you appreciate the significance of this. The Okanagan has the lowest vaccination rate in the province and one of the lowest in Canada. The interior as a whole, has some of the lowest vaccination rates as well. Everywhere in the Interior, including the Okanagan, had the lowest use of face diapers.

Everyone who has supported our Protests over the past three years has contributed to scaring the hell out of all levels of Gov’ts.

Simply put, if we had not had any significant effect on educating people on the COVID-CON, vaccine and mask issues, and other rights and freedoms issues, and imparting actual freedom activism, neither the Prov nor the Feds would bother with these Kelowna Protests. In politics, nothing happens by chance.

Rest assured, our Protests have had such an amazing effect in support of freedom and opposing Gov’t tyranny at all levels, that they are pulling out all the stops with this Petition to try and stop us.

Their further objective is to make David Lindsay publicly look bad in the hopes that people will lose faith in all leaders, not just him. Make no mistake this is a legal, public relations attempt as well. After this, the Gov’ts will want to spread the word to the media that all leaders were pushing disinformation and are lawbreakers., when in fact and law, it is THEM who are breaking the law.

The optics behind this Petition are so obvious. But we will win and will keep you updated as we move along.

See Cash is King Poster for

businesses below!!

The Kelowna Courts of Injustice

May 23 (9:00 a.m.) May 24-26, 2023 9:30 a.m.

Kelowna Courthouse

R v David Lindsay s. 266 Criminal Code Assault

After an incredible two days in court March 1st and 2nd, everyone finally got to see what the fuss is all about – and the shock even in the media was visible everywhere in the courtroom. Even opposition media, who came out in droves hoping to see some incredible fight scene to label me with, were amazed and dismayed at what truly occurred. The video, taken by one of our loyal supporters clearly showed that THEY (security guards) pushed into David, not the reverse. And more evidence is yet to come.

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Action4Canada – Updates and Empower Hour

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Print the SMART Cities NOL

Are SMART Cities really so smart? Do 15 Minute Cities make them sound SMARTer? Does spending trillions of taxpayers dollars on this money laundering scheme sound like a good deal? If the answer is no, no and no then you need to get involved and make your voice heard.

In response to the global nonsense Action4Canada has created another amazing resource to help you educate elected officials as they are being sold a bill of lies in order to get them on board with SMART/15 Minute cities. This is what they are being told:

A 15-minute city does not confine us to our neighbourhoods or restrict our ability to travel. If your city adopts a 15-minute city approach, it simply means that it will become more possible and pleasant to meet more of your day-to-day needs, like buying groceries, within a short walk or bike ride from home if you want to. It means creating the conditions for local businesses, that rely on local custom, to thrive. Millions of people in cities around the world already live like this, and always have done; others are forced to travel to meet basic needs. Being able to do more close to home does not change your freedom to travel further whenever you would like to.”

Sounds good right? Sign me up. But wait a minute, we know that the globalists are master manipulators and wordsmiths, but does your elected official know that? Do they know what is really going on? In some instances yes, but in many instances, no. They genuinely believe they are doing what is best for the planet and for the future of our kids.

This is your opportunity to meet with your mayor and council, MLA/MPP and MP and provide them valuable information. It is also the right time to be proactive and serve them the new Notice of Liability advising them that if they take part in developing a SMART City/15 Minute City they could be held personally liable. SMART Cities/15 Minute Cities create a threat to our security, they put Canadians at risk of serious harm, violate privacy and citizens’ guaranteed rights and freedoms

Read the Notice of Liability and then please serve every elected official in your community. 

If you are in need of prayer please reach out to our Prayer Team @ prayer-requests@action4canada.ca

Remember: Freedom of speech, thought, belief and the right to life, liberty and security of the person are guaranteed. We do not need to beg, barter or ask for them…these are God-given inalienable rights and ours for the taking.

As Action4Canada continues to courageously defend Canadians rights and freedoms we ask that you would please consider courageously giving, either a one time donation or becoming a monthly donor.

Help Action4Canada continue to bring solutions and hope to the nation!

God bless you and God bless Canada!

The Team @
Action4Canada

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Climate Change, Kids and 15 Minutes Cities

When: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 4:30pm PST/7:30pm EST Register in Advance. The zoom doors open at 4:30pm PST and the Empower Hour begins at 5pm PST/8pm EST

On the next Empower Hour Tom Harris, the Executive Director of International Climate Science Coalition – Canada, joins Tanya to discuss the unscientific climate change propaganda that passes for education in today’s school system. This situation is serious as it compounds the doom and gloom young people are subjected to daily by mainstream media. Take President Joe Biden’s recent statement to the press that: “If we don’t keep the temperature from going above 1.5 degrees Celsius raise, you know, we’re in trouble. That whole generation is ‘damned.’ I mean, it’s not hyperbole.”

Biden’s alarmism is not just scientifically wrong; it is also the height of irresponsibility as it contributes to rising rates of depression and anxiety among young people across the western world. Tom will recommend steps that parents can follow to protect their children from all this. We CAN help make our sons and daughters strong, optimistic survivors who succeed even in the midst of a culture that increasingly values victimhood and negativity.

Tanya and Tom will also discuss the next threat on the horizon: our liberty – 15 Minute Cities, which will do nothing to help the climate but will indeed give woke bureaucrats more control, which is, of course, one of the main goals of the fictitious climate emergency.  Learn more about our guest and share the Empower Hour invite HERE.

We CAN Win the Climate War!

Action4Canada’s goal is to build Chapters in every city and town across the nation. In so doing, we are building communities of like-minded citizens who are actively involved in the battle against government and global corruption, in order to preserve our freedoms and democracy. One of the massive battles is the fight against the climate change cult who have established a faithful following based on lies.

Tom Harris is an expert on the climate and has created resources and an effective strategy that aligns with Action4Canada’s initiatives in educating, equipping, empowering and mobilizing citizens. A4C is partnering with Tom and together the strategy is proving to be successful. Learn more on how to fight climate alarmism HERE.

Randy Hillier has truly captured the simple realities of the 15 Minute City. “You will be happy and have nothing”, but the globalists will be happier and own and control everything. We cannot let this happen.

SolutionJOIN an Action4Canada Chapter and become actively involved in your community. Also know who you are voting for in upcoming elections and where they stand on these critical issues. 

If you are in need of prayer please reach out to our Prayer Team @ prayer-requests@action4canada.ca

Remember: Freedom of speech, thought, belief and the right to life, liberty and security of the person are guaranteed. We do not need to beg, barter or ask for them…these are God-given inalienable rights and ours for the taking.

As Action4Canada continues to courageously defend Canadians rights and freedoms we ask that you would please consider courageously giving, either a one time donation or becoming a monthly donor.

Help Action4Canada continue to bring solutions and hope to the nation!

God bless you and God bless Canada!

The Team @
Action4Canada

 

Laura Lynn is on tour again !!

Vernon and VCC Petition to Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix

Thank you to Darren in Vernon, and Ted with Vaccine Choice Canada

Hi Everyone!

Please sign this petition! It is demanding an immediate halt to the COVID-19 Vaccination Program in BC! This is an educational petition designed to wake up the masses to prevent people from further death and disabilities from the vaccine. 

We are asking everyone to make this petition go viral! Please share it out through social media, emails, chat boards, forums and any people or groups you can think of. Please go online to find emails of government employees or professionals (i.e. dentists, naturopaths, chiropractors, doctors, nurses, police, mayors, council members, School Board members) and send them the petition. 

CLICK ON THE LINK TO READ AND SIGN THE PETITION!

https://citizengo.org/en-us/210446-immediate-halt-covid-19-vaccination-program-bc

Acting together, we will win!

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JOIN THE COALITION FOR A GEOENGINEERING FREE CANADA

Contact Bettina

Email: geonegineeringfreecanada@proton.me

Geoengineering Free Canada | Facebook

This group is to educate people and try to put a stop to the geoengineering and poisonous chemtrails they spray in our skies.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1780830142282917/?mibextid=6NoCDW

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CALL TO ACTION!!! Please Spread to Your Groups

Climate Truth Action Group Goes Provincial – Takes Actions Against 15 Minute Cities and Digital ID’s

The New RDCK “Climate Action Plan” is now public. The budgets tell us the framework of the future. Climate action plans, urban planning and land use by-law changes may herald in 15 minute cities and the social credit system. Involvement from everyone is needed. There are definite game’s afoot

A newly formed multi-regional Climate Truth Action Group is taking action and inviting farmers, homesteaders groups and freedom groups across the province to sign up to attend zoom meetings to join the delegations forming across the province to ask questions and educate their representatives before plans are approved.

If you care about freedom, please join the team and zoom meetings which can be accessed through this link. You don’t want to miss this first meeting scheduled for April 5th. Please pause your VPN to open this invitation. https://conta.cc/42MjUmJ

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Smart Cities

First, they will promote them as being convenient.

Then they will promote them as supporting the environment.

Then they will promote them as being voluntary.

Then they will become mandatory with fines.

Then you will be prohibited from traveling unless you comply with gov’t legislation and orders.

Then you’ll be prohibited from traveling unless you are part of the gov’t.

Even your dogs will not be allowed more than 15 min from home

https://t.me/thetrutherist/639

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Know Your Rights: 

Guidelines for Peaceful Protesting/Gathering/Rallies and/or Attending Events (eg. Council Meetings, School Boards, Handing out Flyers)

Check out A4C for some of the most successful actions and strategies available to us!

And a big thank you to Tanya for all her hard work and dedication and support for the Christian principles that founded our nation!

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From Erica at Unity Group in Kelowna

Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Workshop: How to form a Community Survive & Thrive Group hosted by Joshua (JD) Lemmens

Location: GESS Community Gym, Lake Country BC

Unity Health & Sciences are fortunate to have been able to help organize this unique opportunity. Look forward to seeing you there!

About the Course:

This comprehensive course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to form a survival group, build trust and cooperation, and develop a survival plan that is simple and easy for everyone to follow. Learn how to protect yourself, build a solid group that works together well, and THRIVES in challenging situations.

A prepared and strong community may be the deciding factor in how successfully you will emerge from future hardships. Every successful emergency plan should include a network of people who, collectively, have all of the skills, talents, and resources needed to THRIVE during a disaster.

The facilitator, Joshua JD Lemmens, will cover topics such as the importance of communication, fortification, security, food and water supplies, self-sustaining skills to contribute to a network as well as leadership and role assignment within your group; how to earn an income, barter and trade as your new currency, food planning and preparation, hygiene, and more.

How to Register
Seating capacity is limited, and this workshop will sell out quickly.

Register with full payment either by:

  1. E-transfer (must put first & last name in comment / notes box): financial@unitymovement.ca; or
  2. Cash: accepted on Saturday, April 1st at Stuart Park, 12-2pm

Next, complete the full registration by emailing thriveokanagan@protonmail.com to provide the name(s) of registrants following payment. Once fully registered, a Signal link will be provided by email for workshop materials and communications preceding the workshop.

This is a fabulous opportunity to network with our like-minded tribe and learn valuable survive and thrive tips & tricks.

You will not be disappointed!

Unity Health & Sciences

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Fundraising and Donations

In the absence of rallies every Saturday, we don’t get the funding we used to that allowed us to print all the resources we provide at the CLEAR booth, as well as the inserts that go into the Druthers newspapers for our Sunday paper deliveries. Thanks to your past donations, we have delivered over 8000 copies of Druthers, plus various inserts, in Kelowna and W. Kelowna, with lots more to go!

Future protests are being strategically planned right now for City Hall, the courthouse, and other locations.

Many people believe that the COVID-19 issue is over – and it is not. Freedom is a multi-generational struggle, where we hope to leave a better place for our children. Other serious issues are lurking ominously in the near future that we will need to focus on: 15 min cities; legal actions; digital ID and digital currencies to start. These will require ongoing research and production of signs and materials for public education. The digital ID and currency issues are two of the most critical and going to involve significant amounts of education for people.

Please give generously by etransfer to: clear2012@pm.me or our endeavours

to educate the public we will not be able to educate people as effective as we are doing now. You can also mail cash (this remains safe) by Expresspost to: P.O. Box 21113 Cherry Lane Mall, Penticton, BC, V2A 8K8. Cash of course, would be the preferred method to protect everyone’s privacy.

These are unfortunately the only methods available right now to accept donations outside of the monthly rallies. Everything we do is on a volunteer basis and if you are not able to volunteer, your cash donation is what keeps the freedom wheel turning.

We do need volunteers to join our Fundraising Focus Group. If you are good at event planning and have some time to devote to organize regular fundraising occasions, please come see Linda at the CLEAR booth this Saturday or contact CLEAR.Linda@proton.me.

We need volunteers who are:

Proactive

Can work independently

Able to collaborate with others

Responsible and Dependable

Trustworthy

Enthusiastic

Result-Oriented

Committed

Motivated

If you possess these qualities and want to make a difference right now as a Freedom Activist, please add your name to the Volunteer List at the CLEAR booth this Saturday or contact CLEAR.Linda@proton.me to get more information.

Freedom requires time, energy or money. Thank you all for your help, in any form you are able to assist with. Everything you do for the sake of freedom is a seed planted. And although you may not see where it lands, trust that it will grow and bear fruit! Otherwise, why have the City, Province and Feds continually tried to shut us down?!! We are effective with one of the lowest vaccination rates in BC and Canada – thanks to YOU!

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Sunday Paper

 

Deliveries

Next delivery day:
April 9, 2023

(Weather Permitting)

Add your name to the delivery list and make sure to check your email on Sunday mornings for confirmation that our paper delivery will take place that day

Make sure you arrive before the designated time so we can all get going ASAP!

Every Sunday at 11:30 am

  • Sign-up on the Newspaper Delivery list so that you get an email confirming the deliveries for each Sunday. With winter in mind, we will only do this if roads are bare and it’s not snowing. The advantage of delivering this time of year is that nobody is hanging out in their front yards except for the odd snowman.
  • We meet at the Capri parking lot between A&W and De Dutch Pannekoek House
  • Bring a large bag for carrying the papers if you want
  • Grab a free small Kelowna mapbook that can help you get situated. Your cell phone will be tracking and tracing you. Learn how to read maps again
  • You will be provided with a printed google map of the area you will be delivering to. Bring a yellow marker to indicate which streets you completed. You may run out of papers or you may end up with extra
  • We ask that with every paper you deliver, you remove the inserts and place them in the mailbox in front or behind the paper. That way, someone who may hastily throw out the paper will still be forced to see each individual flyer
  • Please deliver only one paper per mailbox, regardless if you have different papers (we usually have a combination of different papers and editions). Some houses may have up to 4 mailboxes; put one paper in each as they are for different tenants
  • Sign up as a Volunteer to participate in one of the many focus groups we are working to organize. Most people are too busy to commit to fighting for freedom. I guarantee you will have plenty of extra time after Canada becomes a full-fledged communist country and your jobs & businesses are gone. Time to add freedom-fighting to your list of priorities. Much of the help needed can be done at home and even one hour per week will be helpful. Even if you don’t want to join a specific group, maybe you have something you can offer to help out. Let us know!
  • Contact Linda at CLEAR.Linda@proton.me

3 Simple Things Freedom Activists can do to WIN this War:

  1. Spread the Word by delivering papers and flyers everywhere:

Knowledge is power!

2. Replace your cell phone with a flip phone:

Think of your apps as TRAPS!

3. Use CASH:

Hand out the “Use cash cards” and “pay cash” business posters

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REMINDER

New Credit Card Fees & Lack of Privacy

It is starting – Use cash as much as possible – use credit cards or digital only if there is no other alternative.

Companies will not use digital currency if we are not using digital currency! It will cost them too much in lost business.

Here is an awesome poster you can distribute to all businesses to put on their entrance doors, advocating for the use of cash. Print on 8 1/2 x 11 glossy hard stock for best results.

The dangers of digital gov’t ID and currencies are here… you need to use cash as much as possible. As recognized by Freedom Rising, there are many inherent dangers of using digital currency. What do you do, not if, but when:

The internet is down

There is a power outage

The card reader malfunctions

Your phone battery dies or doesn’t work for other reasons

WE SUGGEST YOU CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS WELL:

Your phone is stolen

Your passwords are co-opted

Your credit/debit card strip is damaged – needs replacing

There are errors in relation to the quantum of $$ on your card

Gov’t limits your purchases/CRA liens the balance on your card

AND MANY OTHER DANGERS

CLEAR has promoted the non-use of digital currencies and credit/debit cards as much as possible, for years.

Suggestion:

Withdraw money on Saturday/Sunday from the bank or bank machine, and then leave your money at home if you are scared to carry it with you, and just carry the amounts of cash for each day’s purchases for the week.

NO MORE CARDS!!!! NO EXCUSES!

USE CASH $$$$$$$$$

Get these cards below at the CLEAR booth to give out everytime you use cash – or print your own to hand out!

Make Business sized cards to hand out at all your cash purchases!

Thanks Nadia for this link:

Find out which institutions near you Support Digital ID The Digital ID System is being supported by a rapidly growing number of provincial and federal governments, financial institutions, networks for payments and for identity verification, technology service providers, strategy and integration experts to name a few…

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The Censors Never Rest: Moon Rock Books Cancelled By Square, Their Debit/Credit Card Processor

Hello Moon Rock Books,

We recently reviewed your account, and have unfortunately found activity that violates our Terms of Service including but not limited to the following:

Section 3 General Terms

Section 3 Payment Terms

We are sorry to inform you that due to this activity, your account is now deactivated, and we are no longer able to accept payments related to your business.

Thank you for choosing Square. We understand that this decision may cause changes in how you run your business and did not make it lightly.

Sincerely,

Square Compliance team.

They never tell you why you were canceled, but it’s usually tied to one of their big lies.

This Moon Rock Book, which was banned twice by Amazon, dismantles their phony “Holocaust,” the key to their control over the weak-minded, which are, sadly, most humans.

While they have canceled our credit/debit card payment processor, again, there are many ways for U.S. & non-U.S. customers to transact business with us. U.S. customers can use GreenPay eCheck, which allows you to pay with your U.S. checking or savings account, by simply entering your routing and account numbers, less information than a credit or debit card requires.

Most non-U.S. customers worldwide can use Western Union or similar services, or their own bank’s wire transfer service for a small fee, while others can use national e-Transfer services such as Interac in Canada. Most customers can create an account at the low-fee money transfer service Wise (formerly TransferWise). Additionally, we have never had one issue with receiving cash, checks, or money orders from all over the world, which is pretty amazing, especially the cash option. Just make sure the check or money order is drafted in U.S. dollars and not your local currency.

If opting not to use GreenPay eCheck, select Cash, Check, or Money Order via Snail Mail to save your order, even if choosing to use any of the aforementioned options. You cannot, and will not, be charged anything, but we will have all your info to expedite your delivery.

Thanks for your patience during these difficult times; please let us know if we can answer any questions, and so sorry for the inconvenience. Free speech, of course, is at stake, and we all must do anything and everything to ensure its survival, at whatever cost. Make no mistake, this is a war for our survival.

CAFE PROTEST TO ABBOTSFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THE FIRING OF TEACHER JIM MCMURTRY FOR CHALLENGING KAMLOOPS RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL GENOCIDE STORY

Canadian Association for Free Expression

Box 332,

Rexdale, Ontario,

M9W 5L3

Ph: 416-428-5308

Website http://cafe.nfshost.com

Paul Fromm, B.Ed, M.A. Director

March 1, 2023

Mr. Kevin Godden, Superintendent of Schools,

Abbotsford School District
2790 Tims Street,

 Abbotsford, BC  

V2T 4M7

Dear Mr. Godden:

            I ask that you bring this correspondence to the next meeting of the Abbotsford District School Board

            We are appalled at the Board’s February 21 decision to fire teacher Jim McMurtry. His “crime’? Back in 2021 when the media was filled with exaggerated stories of a mass grave found outside the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. One of Mr. McMurtry’s grade 12 students alleged that Catholic priests had tortured and killed Indian children and left them to freeze in the snow. Firstly, there is no evidence with melodramatic scenario ever occurred. Indeed, close to two years later, there is actually no evidence that the alleged 218 “graves” are indeed graves. If they are graves, there’s no evidence who is buried there and what caused these people’s deaths.

            As a good and responsible teacher, Mr. McMurtry gently corrected the enthusiastic student’s comment, which echoes longtime anti-Catholic bias that was once rife. Mr. McMurtry stated that most children who died in residential schools died from disease, which was true not just of native children at that time, but children in general.

            Dr. McMurtry has extensive experience and education in Native issues. His comment is not merely his opinion, it is the conclusion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. According to graph 6 of the report, The overwhelming cause of the deaths of Native children in residential schools (1867 to 2000) was tuberculosis, followed by a long distance by influenza and respiratory diseases.

            It’s often forgotten that tuberculosis was a major blight in Canada up into the 1950s. In my own family alone, two relatives spent time in sanitoria to recover from tuberculosis, or TB in common terms.

            So, Dr. McMurtry’s offence was to tell the truth!

            As unjust as your decision was for Dr. McMurtry, it perpetrated an even greater injustice on the student body. What does it teach students? Certainly, not to think for themselves and follow the evidence, sometimes even challenging currently accepted ideology. No, it teaches them that, if they dissent from currently fashionable Woke doctrine, they’d better shut up and keep their views to themselves. Remember what happened to Dr. McMurtry!

            The students deserve better. The taxpayers deserve better.

            We urge you to reconsider your decision.

                                                            Sincerely yours,

                                                            Paul Fromm, Director

CAFE PROTEST TO ABBOTSFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THE FIRING OF TEACHER JIM MCMURTRY FOR CHALLENGING KAMLOOPS RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL GENOCIDE STORY

Canadian Association for Free Expression

Box 332,

Rexdale, Ontario,

M9W 5L3

Ph: 416-428-5308

Website http://cafe.nfshost.com

Paul Fromm, B.Ed, M.A. Director

March 1, 2023

Mr. Kevin Godden, Superintendent of Schools,

Abbotsford School District
2790 Tims Street,

 Abbotsford, BC  

V2T 4M7

Dear Mr. Godden:

            I ask that you bring this correspondence to the next meeting of the Abbotsford District School Board

            We are appalled at the Board’s February 21 decision to fire teacher Jim McMurtry. His “crime’? Back in 2021 when the media was filled with exaggerated stories of a mass grave found outside the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. One of Mr. McMurtry’s grade 12 students alleged that Catholic priests had tortured and killed Indian children and left them to freeze in the snow. Firstly, there is no evidence with melodramatic scenario ever occurred. Indeed, close to two years later, there is actually no evidence that the alleged 218 “graves” are indeed graves. If they are graves, there’s no evidence who is buried there and what caused these people’s deaths.

            As a good and responsible teacher, Mr. McMurtry gently corrected the enthusiastic student’s comment, which echoes longtime anti-Catholic bias that was once rife. Mr. McMurtry stated that most children who died in residential schools died from disease, which was true not just of native children at that time, but children in general.

            Dr. McMurtry has extensive experience and education in Native issues. His comment is not merely his opinion, it is the conclusion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. According to graph 6 of the report, The overwhelming cause of the deaths of Native children in residential schools (1867 to 2000) was tuberculosis, followed by a long distance by influenza and respiratory diseases.

            It’s often forgotten that tuberculosis was a major blight in Canada up into the 1950s. In my own family alone, two relatives spent time in sanitoria to recover from tuberculosis, or TB in common terms.

            So, Dr. McMurtry’s offence was to tell the truth!

            As unjust as your decision was for Dr. McMurtry, it perpetrated an even greater injustice on the student body. What does it teach students? Certainly, not to think for themselves and follow the evidence, sometimes even challenging currently accepted ideology. No, it teaches them that, if they dissent from currently fashionable Woke doctrine, they’d better shut up and keep their views to themselves. Remember what happened to Dr. McMurtry!

            The students deserve better. The taxpayers deserve better.

            We urge you to reconsider your decision.

                                                            Sincerely yours,

                                                            Paul Fromm, Director