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Denman benefit supper and film screening scheduled for May 30

A notice in the May 22 Grapevine advertises a Community Hall supper and screening of The Encampments to raise funds for Sara Kishawi.

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A benefit supper and film screening are scheduled at the Denman Island Community Hall on Friday, May 30, with supper at 5 p.m. and the film at 6 p.m., according to a notice in the May 22 issue of The Islands Grapevine.^[1]

The notice says the event supports Sara Kishawi, whom it describes as suspended for two years from Vancouver Island University for advocacy for Palestinian rights. It says Kishawi has filed a judicial review of the suspension with the BC Supreme Court.^[1]

The notice identifies the film as The Encampments and says donations for people unable to attend can be sent by e-transfer.^[1]

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