----- Original Message ----- From: chad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 2:17 PM Subject: [mobilize-globally] Media Convergence Weekend - Quebec City - March 24 & 25 FTAA - THE SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS IN QUEBEC CITY - A20-22 INDEPENDANT MEDIA CONVERGENCE WHERE : Quebec city WHEN : March 24 ? 25 HOST : CMAQ (http://www.cmaq.net) In order to prepare independent coverage of the Summit of the Americas in Quebec city (and the Second Peoples Summit of the Americas), the Center for Media Alternatives ? Quebec 2001 (CMAQ) will be hosting a independent media convergence on March 24-25. The convergence will be a great opportunity for journalists from all over the Americas to get to know the city (particularly the site where the Summit of the Americas will be held), the groups that are organising protests in Quebec and what this Summit is all about. This will also be the best time to form affinity groups (by media and by languages) and to discuss organisation issues beforehand. Theres a program proposal for the convergence at the end of this post. Please direct any proposals or comments you may have about that to Veronica at : [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you intend to come to the media convergence and/or for the Summit(s), please fill out the registration form below and e-mail it to us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (with the word Registration in the subject line) CONTEXT Summit of the Americas (http://www.summit-americas.org) The Summit of the Americas is to be held April 20-22 in Quebec City, where the heads of 34 American states (expect for Cubas Fidel Castro) will be discussing the creation of an expanded free trade zone, the Free Trade Agreement of the Americas (FTAA). Many citizens' groups and activist organisations have voiced concerns over the negotiation process' lack of accountability as well as the absence of environmental and social concerns. Thousands of protesters are expected this spring in Quebec. Authorities are putting in place for this event the biggest security operation in Canadian history. => Second Peoples Summit (http://www.peoplessummit.org) The Rseau qubcois sur l'intgration continentale (RQIC) and Common Frontiers, representing two coalitions of labour unions, international cooperation organisations, environmental groups, research groups and other grass-roots organisations, are responsible for organising the Second Peoples' Summit of the Americas on behalf of the Hemispheric Social Alliance (HSA). The Summit, to be held in Qubec City from April 17 to 21, 2001, will coincide with the meeting of heads of state and government leaders. The Summit is an international event that will be attended by representatives of major social and labour organisations from the 35 countries of the Americas, including Cuba. Around the Summits Many others organizations and networks (students, women, citizen organisations, independant trade unions, environnmentalists, etc..) are also been converging for the last year in preparation for Quebec. Tons of activities are expected from demontrations, teach-in, radical cheerleading, to music festivals. Youll find the most complete and up to date calendar of events at : http://www.cmaq.net/hor.ch2 . CONTACTING US General e-mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Well have an address for the convergence soon. Until then, please use this address with the word Convergence on the subject line.) Questions and/or proposals About technical stuff: Carol at [EMAIL PROTECTED] About the program for the Media Forum: Veronica at [EMAIL PROTECTED] About the convergence : Christian at [EMAIL PROTECTED] About CMAQ: [EMAIL PROTECTED] By phone : 418.523.6282 (people answering may not be very fluent in English, so please speak clearly and slowly.) By snail mail : CMAQ, 620 Cte d'Abraham , Qubec, QC, G1R 1A1, CANADA LANGUAGES Most of the convergence events will be held in both English and French (with translation when needed) and well do our best to provide translation for Spanish speakers. HOUSING CMAQ will organise housing for visiting journalists (see form below). FINANCING Monetary contributions for the convergence are on a voluntary basis (but would be greatly appreciated). If you want to contribute right now, please visit this page : http://www.cmaq.net/support.ch2 EQUIPEMENT The convergence would be a great time to drop off any equipment youre willing to lend (or donate) to CMAQ for April. For details on what we could use, please contact Carol at : [EMAIL PROTECTED] STAYING IN TOUCH In order to receive all important infos about CMAQ and the convergence, you should subscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] at this URL : http://www.cmaq.net/mailman/listinfo/list ======================================================= ==============>> REGISTRATION FORM <<=============== Please fill out if you intend to come either to the convergence or for the Summits. Please send back to [EMAIL PROTECTED] as soon has possible (with the word Registration on the subject line) NAME (if youre forming a group, please write all names): WHERE ARE YOU FROM? : MEDIA (OR ORGANISATION) : EMAIL: * PHONE NUMBER : *FAX : *POSTAL ADRESS : WHEN DO YOU PLAN TO ARRIVE? For the convergence (Friday evening on March 23, Saturday morning on March 24, other) ?: For the Summits (from April 17 to 22) ? : WHAT MEAN OF TRANSPORTATION DO YOU PLAN TO USE? : (If you come by car would you be willing to offer lifts?) FOOD? DO YOU HAVE SPECIFIC NEEDS? DO YOU NEED HOUSING? WHEN? WILL YOU BE COMING WITH CHILDREN? IF SO, DO YOU NEED DAYCARE? DO YOU SMOKE? AND IF NOT WOULD YOU MIND STAYING AT A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE DO? DO YOU HAVE SPECIALS NEEDS FOR HOUSING? (ie no pets, women only space, no stairs, others) DO YOU PLAN TO DROP OFF SOME EQUIPEMENT FOR CMAQ? WHAT? ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO LEND A HAND DURING THE CONVERGENCE? *You dont have to answer these questions ============================================= PROGRAM PROPOSAL FOR THE MEDIA CONVERGENCE Note that this is a proposal. If you have comments, ideas (especially for conferences-workshops), or anything to contribute to the program, please contact Veronica at : [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Friday, March 23 12:00 - late ? Arrival at the press room and dispatch to sleeping places Saturday, March 24 9:00-11:00 Tour of the site where the Summit of the Americas will be held 11:30 ? 12:30 :Lunch 1:00 ? 6:00 pm Media Forum 1:00 ? 1:45 :Opening speech 2:00 ? 4:30 :Thematic conferences-workshops 5:00 ? 6:00 : Information sharing and discussion 6:30 ? late: Supper-party Sunday, March 25 9:30 AM ? 12:00 Media assembly (time to make collective decisions) 12:00 ? 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 ? 4:00 Affinity groups meetings (planning, roles and responsibilities) 4:00 Departure The CMAQ media guide to Quebec city should be ready for the convergence in three languages (Francais, English, Espanol). ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~-~> eGroups is now Yahoo! 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