SFT Canada’s Back-To-School Workshop

In preparation for the fall school semester, Students for a Free Tibet Canada will be holding a back-to-school training workshop on August 29th in Toronto! For those of you who have never been to an SFT conference but are interested in joining or starting up a chapter at your school, this training is a must!

Workshops include how to start and maintain a chapter, grassroots organizing, fundraising, non-violent direct action, campaign strategy, and a lot more!

It is also a great opportunity to meet, share skills and strategize with fellow freedom fighters from all over Eastern Canada. French translation is available if required.

So start planning your travel arrangements and fill out the application form below.

Upon receiving your application, we will send you an email confirming your attendance to the training. If you are coming from out of town and need accommodations for Friday and Saturday evening, please state so in the form below.

*Travel plans deadline: August 24th

The registration fee per participant is $20. This fee covers lunch and dinner on the day of the conference and accommodation (if required).

Send in your application to canada@studentsforafreetibet.org by Sunday, August 23rd!

APPLICATION FORM
First name:
Last name:
Age:
Current address:
Permanent address (if different):
Current telephone:
Permanent telephone (if different):
E-mail:
University or school name (if applicable):
Have you ever attended an SFT Canada conference or SFT action camp?

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WITH CARE

1) Are you a member SFT or another Tibet support organization? If so, which one?

2) Are you a highschool or university student?

3) Is there an SFT chapter at your highschool or university? Have you been involved with the chapter? If so, for how long?

4) Are you interested in starting a chapter at your school, university or in your community?

5) Do you have any dietary needs? (vegetarian/vegan, allergies, or other)

6) Do you need us to provide accommodation during the conference?

Please send your registration details to canada@studentsforafreetibet.org as soon as possible!

URGENT: Take Action to Free Dhondup Wangchen!

China has charged Dhondup Wangchen, a Tibetan filmmaker, of “inciting separatism.” He could be put on trial any day now and his lawyers have been barred from representing him, casting serious doubt over the trial’s fairness.

Please TAKE ACTION for his immediate release.

Dhondup Wangchen was detained in Tibet in March 2008 after completing the ground-breaking documentary Leaving Fear Behind which depicts the true feelings of Tibetans living under Chinese occupation.

Take Action!

Calling All Artists and Graphic Designers: SFT Canada T-Shirt Design Competition!

Students for a Free Tibet Canada is ready to replenish our t-shirt inventory for the back-to-school season but we need your help! This summer SFT Canada is holding a nation-wide competition for a unique t-shirt design to offer in addition to SFT’s classic line.

Our Board of Directors will judge the submissions and choose the design that best represents our enthusiasm, passion and creativity as Canadian students and youth committed to Tibetan freedom. Please help spread the word to graphic designers and artists in your community. This is also a great way to get new people involved with SFT Canada! Winners will receive two complementary t-shirts with the winning design.

The deadline for submissions is August 13, 2009 and the guidelines are as follows:
* 2 colours max. (one colour per layer)
* Vectorized and minimum 300 dpi
* Psd and jpg files preferred
* May use the front and back
* Text may appear in English or French
* “Students for a Free Tibet” must be visible
* Copyrighted materials will not be accepted

Please submit designs to: canada@studentsforafreetibet.org.

And don’t forget to check out SFT Canada’s online store to get your hands on our most popular merchandise before it runs out! Proceeds from the sale of these items fund SFT Canada’s work for Tibetan freedom.

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