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REMINDER: Yule Fair, Sunday Brunch, and Yule Ritual

28 November 2011

Don’t forget about the Yule Fair taking place this coming weekend! Here are two events you don’t want  to miss:

  • Sunday morning: Pagan Sunday brunch at Cafe Theatre (1832 Rue Ste-Catherine West)
    Facebook event
  • Sunday evening: we will be holding a Yule Ritual (7pm, Melange Magique) where you should bring a candle that you can hold comfortably in your hand.
    Facebook event

Time:  Saturday, December 3rd at 10am – December 4 at 10:00pm
Location: Le Melange Magique / The Magical Blend
1928 Ste. Catherine Street West, Montreal, QC

Facebook Event Page
Le Melange Magique / The Magical Blend website

The 2011 edition of the Montreal Pagan Yule Fair is co-hosted by Le Melange Magique (The Magical Blend) and the Montreal Pagan Resource Center (MPRC), this year’s fair promises to be one of the most exciting yet!

Join us for a host of local speakers for two full days of workshops, panels and conferences.

Local artisans and craftspeople will be selling their creations so it’s a great chance to find something special for Yule. Readings and psychic consultations, book signings, an author’s supper and public Yule ritual top the weekend off.

Join us, spread the word, and celebrate this magical time of year!

Yule Fair — December 3rd & 4th 2011

18 November 2011

Time:  Saturday, December 3rd at 10am – December 4 at 10:00pm
Location: Le Melange Magique / The Magical Blend
1928 Ste. Catherine Street West, Montreal, QC

Facebook Event Page
Le Melange Magique / The Magical Blend website

Welcome to the 2011 edition of the Montreal Pagan Yule Fair. Co-hosted by Le Melange Magique (The Magical Blend) and the Montreal Pagan Resource Center (MPRC), this year’s fair promises to be one of the most exciting yet!

Join us for a host of local speakers for two full days of workshops, panels and conferences.

Local artisans and craftspeople will be selling their creations so it’s a great chance to find something special for Yule. Readings and psychic consultations, book signings, an author’s supper and public Yule ritual top the weekend off.

Join us, spread the word, and celebrate this magical time of year!

Beat the Winter Blues 2011 is tonight!

4 February 2011

Don’t forget to come out to Clydes on the West Island to Beat the Winter Blues this evening. We have live music, storytelling, a magician, and doorprizes!!!! It promises to be a great evening.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Gaia Gathering Travel Fund, which helps Pagans from across the country attend the conference. (More info here: http://gaiagathering.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=58)

Clydes is easily accessible from downtown. Simply hop on the 211 bus from Lionel Groulx metro, which will drop you off at the door to Clydes in Pointe Claire village about 20-25 minutes later.

The Gaia Gathering Planning Committee invites you to join us for a night of live music, fantastical tales, and witchy company!

Beat the Winter Blues 2011Beat the Winter Blues 2011
Date/Time: Friday, February 4 · 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Clydes Pub/Bar
286, Chemin Du Bord-du-Lac
Pointe-Claire, QC
Tickets: $7/$10 at the door

The evening’s entertainment includes:

Kanaska Carter of Ottawa (http://kanaska.webs.com/) who blew us all away with her surprise performance during the Gaia’s Bardic event in October, so make sure you don’t miss her full performance in Montreal’s West Island!

Hobbes and Shayne Gryn of TaelStrum will also spin a few tales and music during the evening.

Loran (http://www.loranillusion.com/) has agreed to entertain us with music and magic!

You can buy tickets to this event at the following places:

Melange Magique (1928 Ste. Catherine Street)
Avalon Naturel (Dorval, Quebec): http://www.avalonnaturel.com/
Treasure Chest (60A Donegani, Pointe-Claire)

All the proceeds go to funding our national Pagan Conference, Gaia Gathering, taking place in May 2011 in Montreal.

For more information about Gaia Gathering or to sign-up for updates:
* www.gaiagathering.ca
* info@gaiagathering.ca
* gaiagathering.blogspot
* facebook.com/Gaia.Gathering

Gaia Gathering 2011: Call for Papers / Appel Académiques

10 January 2011

** MESSAGE FRANCAIS A SUIVRE **

Please distribute widely.

Gaia Gathering: Canadian National Pagan Conference

Theme: Language to Liturgy

www.gaiagathering.ca

CALL FOR PAPERS

Gaia Gathering was founded in 2004 and had its first conference in 2005. Each year the conference is hosted over the Victoria Day long weekend in a different Canadian city through a bidding process similar to the Olympics. Past host cities include Edmonton, Halifax, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Vancouver. Legally, we are incorporated federally as a non-profit organization and operate with a national Board of Directors as well as a local host committee.

The conference is organized collaboratively by Canadian Pagans and includes three-days of discussion and workshops about Canadian Paganisms. After six years of traveling across the country, the conference is finally coming to Montreal’s Concordia University! The proposed theme for 2011 will be “Language to Liturgy”, which reflects the cultural diversity of Montreal and how language itself can affect our practices and beliefs.

Our keynote speakers are Lucie Dufresne, Professor at the University of Ottawa, speaking on Language, and Arin Murphy-Hiscock, published author and Priestess, speaking on Liturgy. We are also planning an opening multifaith panel on the Friday night and live entertainment on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Conference will be held Spring 2011 (May 20-23)

SUBMISSION CRITERIA

We invite papers and proposals from all faculties within the humanities who touch into the realm of alternate spirituality, Paganism, New Religious Movements and related subjects. We hope to see students rise to the challenge and welcome them to this opportunity to present here in Montreal with like-minded individuals.

Submissions may be sent via mail or e-mail and are to be no more than one page. They must include a publication-ready, titled abstract of 150-200 words. The name, address, telephone numbers, e-mail address, college or university affiliation and level of study of the presenter(s) must also be included. Any special requests or needs for audio-visual equipment must also be indicated. We will be accepting submissions for peer and academic review between December 21st (Yule 2010) and March 20th (Ostara 2011). Abstracts and proposals (and thus presentations) may be in English or in French. All received submissions will be acknowledged, with notification of acceptance, by mid-April 2011.

Email to: scarletcougar@gmail.com

Mail to: ATTN Scarlet (Gaia Gathering)

Department of Religion, Concordia University

1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West
Montréal (Québec)
H3G 1M8

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Prière de distribuer

Gaia Gathering : conférence nationale et annuelle rassemblant les païens canadiens

Thème : de la langue à la liturgie

www.gaiagathering.ca

APPEL DE COMMUNICATION

Gaia Gathering fut fondée en 2004 et sa première conférence se déroula en 2005. Chaque année, la conférence se tient durant la longue fin de semaine de mai, se déplaçant chaque fois dans une nouvelle ville canadienne, en suivant un processus similaire à celui des jeux Olympiques. Dans le passé, Gaia Gathering s’est déroulée à Edmonton, Halifax, Winnipeg, Ottawa et Vancouver. Du point de vue légal, nous sommes incorporés au fédéral comme un organisme à but non lucratif et nous gérons un comité national de directeur ainsi qu’un comité local organisateur.

Cette conférence est organisée en collaboration avec des païens canadiens et présente trois journées de discussions et ateliers ayant pour thème central le paganisme au Canada. Après avoir voyagé pendant six ans d’un bout à l’autre de pays, Gaia Gathering se déroulera enfin à l’Université Concordia de Montréal! Le thème proposé pour la conférence de 2011 sera « de la langue à la liturgie », thème qui reflète la diversité culturelle de Montréal et la façon dont la langue influence nos pratiques et croyances.

Nos principaux orateurs seront Lucie Dufresne, professeure à l’Université d’Ottawa, qui s’entretiendra sur la langue et Arin Murphy-Hiscock, auteure publiée et prêtresse, qui parlera de liturgie. Nous planifions également présenter le vendredi soir une discussion portant sur la diversité de la foi ainsi que des spectacles de divertissement les samedis et dimanches soirs.

La conférence se tiendra au printemps 2011, du 20 au 23 mai.
CRITÈRES DE SOUMISSION

Nous vous invitons à soumettre vos articles académiques, tant que votre faculté d’étude touche les spiritualités alternatives, le paganisme, les nouveaux mouvements religieux et tout autre sujet connexe. De plus, si vous êtes un académicien retiré, solitaire, de salon ou aspirant et non-affilié à une institution, vous pouvez également soumettre votre article. Nous espérons voir de nombreuses personnes relever ce défi et nous vous invitons à saisir cette opportunité de présenter à Montréal vos recherches à des gens dont la pensée est similaire à la vôtre.

Les soumissions doivent être transmises par la poste ou courriel et ne doivent excéder une page. Ils doivent comprendre une description de 150 à 200 mots ainsi qu’un titre. La description doit pouvoir être publiée. N’oubliez pas non plus d’inscrire les coordonnées (nom, adresse, numéro de téléphone et adresse courriel) de votre affiliation académique (collégiale ou universitaire) ainsi que votre niveau scolaire actuel. Toute demande spéciale, par exemple pour du matérial audio-visuel, doit également être indiquée. Nous accepterons les soumissions du 21 décembre (Yule 2010) au 20 mars (Ostara 2010). Votre résumé ou article peut être en français ou en anglais. Nous accuserons réception de votre soumission d’ici la mi-avril 2011, sans toutefois vous faire connaître notre décision.

Courriel : scarletcougar@gmail.com

Par la poste :

À l’attention de Scarlet (Gaia Gathering)

Département de religion, Université Concordia

1455, boulevard Maisonneuve Ouest

Montréal (Québec) H3G 1M8

Files/Fichiers:

GG2011-Call for Papers.pdf
GG2011-Call for Papers.doc

GG2011-AppelAcademique.pdf
GG2011-AppelAcademique.doc

Big Weekend for Pagan Events

30 November 2010

This weekend is huge for events going on in the Montreal pagan community. Make sure you don’t miss any of it!

Thursday, 6:45pm: Pagan Discussion — Crossing the Veils (without dying)
Why do some people try to cross the veil of reality? What do they hope to learn? What are some of the techniques? What are the dangers? Join us for this discussion!
MPRC page, Facebook page

Friday – Sunday: Montreal Yule Fair
The annual Montreal Yule Fair features vendors, workshops, lectures, and more! Special guest speakers include Brendan Myers, Christopher Penczak, Judika Illes, and Ellen Dugan.
Facebook page, Yule Fair page, MPRC page

Saturday night, 7:30pm: Service/Product Auction Gaia Fundraiser
This unique fund-raising event gives you the opportunity to connect directly with artists and other resourceful people. They have generously offered their work, their time, and their services, putting them up for the highest bidder.
Facebook page, MPRC page

Sunday morning, 10am: Pagan Sunday Brunch
To coincide with the Yule Fair, the Pagan Sunday Brunch has moved to the first Sunday or December. Come join us for breakfast and socializing with local pagans and those who are visiting us for the Fair!
Facebook page, MPRC page

Sunday evening, 6:30pm: Public Yule Ritual
Join us as we celebrate the birth of the Sun God and light our candles in his honor. Led by Hobbes of the MPRC. Make sure you bring a tapered candle that can be added to the Yule Log.

Time    Sunday, December 5 · 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location    Le Melange Magique (3rd floor)
1928 Ste. Catherine street West, Montreal, QC

Facebook page

Pagan Sunday Brunch: FIRST Sunday of December

22 November 2010

** Exceptionally, the Pagan Sunday Brunch is being held the FIRST Sunday of December **
Facebook Event Page

As part of the Yule Fair, we’re inviting you to join us for breakfast at Resto Burgers & Benedicts, which is only a few blocks away from Le Melange Magique. You can read more about the Yule Fair at:
http://www.themagicalblend.com/yulefair2010.html

Come join us for a Yuletide breakfast and meet other pagans in your community! No level of pagan experience is necessary, but as long as you can wield a knife and fork like a guru master, you’ll be respected and admired by your peers.

This is a kid-friendly event, so feel free to bring your offspring.

If you have any questions, send me a message on FB or email me at jdhobbes @ gmail.com. If you don’t know anybody, don’t fret. Ask the resto guys for Hobbes or look for the pentacle.

Hobbes

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DIRECTIONS

Resto Burgers & Benedicts is in the Pepsi Forum that houses the AMC Movie theatre and is across Atwater from Alexis Nihon.

BUS/METRO/WALK:
Get to Atwater metro (Green line), cross Atwater from Alexis Nihon, and enter the Pepsi Forum. Its the first resto inside.

Gaia Gathering Open Meeting

22 November 2010

Hi Everyone,

Don’t forget that our open planning and information meeting will be held at the Concordia University Multifaith Chaplaincy on Tuesday November 23rd from 7pm to 9pm.

On the agenda will be:
- Update on planning and registration
- Upcoming fundraising auction
- GG’s February 5th National Fundraising Day
- Brainstorming ides for panels and workshops for the event itself!

DATE: Tuesday November 23rd 2010 / mardi le 23 novembre 2010
TIME: 7:00pm / 19h00
LOCATION: 2090 Mackay (downstairs)

Please join us!

ps. If you have ideas but can not make the meeting, please let us know. We can bring them up on your behalf.

Montreal Yule Fair 2010

17 November 2010

Time:  Friday, December 3 at 6:30pm – December 5 at 10:00pm
Location:    Le Melange Magique / The Magical Blend
1928 Ste. Catherine Street West, Montreal, QC

Facebook Event Page
Le Melange Magique / The Magical Blend website

Welcome to the 2010 edition of the Montreal Pagan Yule Fair. Co-hosted by Le Melange Magique (The Magical Blend) and the Montreal Pagan Resource Center (MPRC), this year’s fair promises to be one of the most exciting yet!

Join keynote guest author Ellen Dugan along with authors Christopher Penczak, Judika Illes, Arin Murphy-Hiscock, Adelina St. Clair and a host of local speakers for two full days of workshops, panels and conferences.

Local artisans and craftspeople will be selling their creations so it’s a great chance to find something special for Yule. Readings and psychic consultations, book signings, an author’s supper and public Yule ritual top the weekend off.

Join us, spread the word, and celebrate this magical time of year!

Time
Friday, December 3 at 6:30pm – December 5 at 10:00pm

Location Le Melange Magique / The Magical Blend

1928 Ste. Catherine Street West
Montreal, QC

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More Info Welcome to the 2010 edition of the Montreal Pagan Yule Fair. Co-hosted by Le Melange Magique (The Magical Blend) and the Montreal Pagan Resource Center (MPRC), this year’s fair promises to be one of the most exciting yet! Join keynote guest author Ellen Dugan along with authors Christopher Penczak, Judika Illes, Arin Murphy-Hiscock, Adelina St. Clair and a host of local speakers for two full days of workshops, panels and conferences. Local artisans and craftspeople will be selling their creations so it’s a great chance to find something special for Yule. Readings and psychic consultations, book signings, an author’s supper and public Yule ritual top the weekend off. Join us, spread the word, and celebrate this magical time of year!

Please visit the event’s main page at -
http://www.themagicalblend.com/yulefair2010.html

Service/Product Auction for Gaia Gathering

8 November 2010

The members of our community are so generous and talented, and they are ready to share their talents with you! During the annual Yule Fair (sponsored by Le Melange Magique and the MPRC), the CNPC Gaia Gathering fund-raising committee are proud to present the Service/Product Auction Fundraiser for the CNPC Gaia Gathering conference.

This unique fund-raising event gives you the opportunity to connect directly with artists and other resourceful people. They have generously offered their work, their time, and their services, putting them up for the highest bidder.

This bilingual event will be hosted by the larger-than-life personalities of Taras Stasiuk and Francois Champagne. It will be their job to promote the products, as well as entertain the bidders during this once-in-a-lifetime event!

All the proceeds from this event go to help fund the CNPC Gaia Gathering that is to take place in May 2011 in Montreal. If you have a product, service, or talent you would like to auction off, please let us know.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, December 4th (8pm) in the Auditorium at Atwater Library and may the highest bid win!

Visit the Facebook Event page.

Pagan Sunday Brunch October 2010

28 October 2010

October 31st 2010, 10 am sharp
Resto Burgers & Benedicts
2313 rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest (AMC)
(514) 228-5210
Breakfast: <$15
Facebook Event

Come join us for a Halloween breakfast and meet other pagans in your community! No level of pagan experience is necessary, but as long as you can wield a knife and fork like a guru master, you’ll be respected and admired by your peers.

This is a kid-friendly event, so feel free to bring your offspring.

If you have any questions, send me a message on FB or email me at jdhobbes @ gmail.com. If you don’t know anybody, don’t fret. Ask the resto guys for Hobbes or look for the pentacle.

Hobbes

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DIRECTIONS

Resto Burgers & Benedicts is in the Pepsi Forum that houses the AMC Movie theatre and is across Atwater from Alexis Nihon.

BUS/METRO/WALK:
Get to Atwater metro (Green line), cross Atwater from Alexis Nihon, and enter the Pepsi Forum. Its the first resto inside.

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