Welcome to
The Barnard-Boecker Centre Foundation
The Barnard-Boecker Centre Foundation was incorporated as a registered non-profit society in 1996 in British Columbia. The Director is Theresa Wolfwood of Victoria.
The aims of the BBCF are:
- To create, to develop, and to encourage programs that promote social justice, peace, sustainability, diversity and community, through research, writing, film and art; and
- To organize public events that will contribute, globally and locally, to knowledge and awareness.
“The quintessential revolution is that of the spirit...It is not enough merely to call for democracy, freedom and human rights. There has to be a united determination to persevere in the struggle, to make sacrifices in the name of enduring truths, to resist the corrupting influences of desire, ill-will, ignorance and fear... “ Au Sung Suu Kyi Leader of democratic movement in Burma, elected but under detention for years.
Calgary Women in Black
Victoria women in Black on ‘Navy Days” in front of a warship
 THE WHOLE CIRCLE is an occasional publication of bbcf.ca in magazine format.
This issue has articles that are also on this website, but others that are only in print. There is a special section on Palestine with Theresa Wolfwood’s memoir of her Sorha to Palestine.
60 pages with many illustrations.
Available for $10 incl. postage from: BBCF, 1022 McGregor Ave. Victoria, BC V8S 3T9. CANADA
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THE ONE MILLION TREES PROJECT IN PALESTINE::
A project of The Arab Group for the Protection of Nature. Amman, Jordan supported by BBCF
Did you know that Israel has uprooted & destroyed more than 1 million trees in Palestine?
 The Arab Group for the Protection of Nature needs our support to replace these trees and restore the environment and livelihood of Palestinians as well as in its work to raise awareness about the occupation & destruction of Palestine. Support this action to help win peace and justice in Palestine. The trees can be designated in your name or in the name of anyone you choose to honour this way. BBCF is working with APN to raise funds and to help tell people everywhere about Palestine. In Victoria, we have already raised more than $10000 for trees.
Buy a living tree for $8 / 5 GB pounds or 6 Euros! Cheques & bank drafts in these currencies can be sent to BBCF, 1022 McGregor Ave. Victoria, BC. CANADA Contact BBCF for other forms of payment & information
Photo of Razan Zuayter, Director of APN, taken at the World Social Forum, Nairobi, Kenya, 2007. TW
Free Liliany Obando! Libre Liliany Obando
FREE Liliany Obando, Political Prisoner in Colombia
Liliany visited Victoria twice in 2005 and 2006 to tell us about the human rights abuses and trade unionist killings in Colombia. She was arrested on August 8, 2008 and charged with rebellion and helping a terrorist organization. At the time of her arrest Liliany was researching the killings of peasant leaders in Colombia.
 Targeting Liliany and other social justice activists is a structured tactic on the part of the Colombian state. Canada is in the final stages of a controversial bilateral free-trade agreement with Colombia, where the administration is embroiled in a scandal involving links between top politicians and the paramilitary forces.
Liliany in Victoria with peace poppies, 2006 photo:TW Liliany was on the cusp of finalizing a significant solidarity project involving several Canadian unions and FENSUAGRO. In conjunction with labour, agronomists, farmers, and researchers, she was working on an expanded development program to further assist rural workers at La Esmeralda. She and many prisoners are mothers who are seeking at the least, house arrest, so that they may be with their children. Liliany says she is not “special” , that all political prisoners are being denied basic human rights.
It is critical for individuals, unions, community and civil society groups, development agencies, members of faith communities, academics, students, and concerned citizens to show their solidarity for Liliany. We must express our opposition to the unjust detention of this important Colombian activist, scholar, and worker. Please demand that Liliany Patricia Obando Villota be released, have all charges withdrawn, and be treated as a democratic citizen.
WRITE TO: His Excellency Jaime Giron Duarte
Ambassador of Colombia to Canada
1002 – 360 Albert St. Ottawa, ON, K1R 7X7
AND: President Dr. Alvaro Uribe
Cra no 7-26, Placio de Narina, Sante Fe de Bogata, Colombia.
 Liliany’s Freedom Fund will help to finance Liliany's defense and other expenses associated with it. For information about how to donate, please contact: casc(at) telus(dot)net
Liliany when arrested August, 2008
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