Interview

personally, i don't place much of a weight on whatever labels, and would rather just do, think, and feel, and have my response to the world come through that rather than a label. i think people would probably call me an anarchist, if there was a label, that would be it. in terms of how i got involved in solidarity with indigenous people, i guess i'm excited by anyone who's taking extraordinary steps to defend themselves and the land. my involvement in solidarity work comes through being inspired by various indigenous communities, like grassy narrows, people from six nations and tyendinaga, and a bunch of people all over turtle island that are doing things we don't often see in non-native communities. i'm inspired by people who are clearly serious and being moved by my personally interactions and relationships with these people. primarily from different land reclamations and blockades, and being inspired by people's commitment and determination. that was what got me into it. ... read full story / add a comment

It is safe to say that we are living through some of the worst times in the history of the world. We are no longer in danger of a disastrous end; we inhabit an environment of pure catastrophe to which we must simply acclimate ourselves, that we must simply survive. It is also safe to say that we who live in the United States are not the beneficiaries of some grand privilege as some maintain. Rather we inhabit one of the most degraded social environments that exists, we are among the most dejected, those most accustomed to defeat. There is no great proletarian counteroffensive, no social movements to speak of. But from the other side there is a permanent campaign of counter-insurgency, a conscious waging of social war. ... read full story / add a comment

Canada is "re-engaging with the Americas." That's what Minister of International Trade David Emerson told the Canada Council for the Americas in Vancouver this past February, elaborating that Canada wants to play "a positive role" to "help citizens throughout the region thrive in the world."

"You can count on Canada and Canadians," Emerson assured.

But in Ecuador, a small Andean nation a quarter the size of British Columbia, Canada's government has aligned itself with powerful Canadian mining interests to undo a recently passed decree crafted to strengthen protection for human rights and the environment. ... read full story / add a comment

PDF Download:

http://www.ocap.ca/files/tcisfar_june_2008.pdf

Includes information about:
- Park Takeover: June 21st, Allan Gardens
- Tyendinaga: Update on the Struggle for the Culbertson Tract
- McGuinty's Poverty Reduction Game
- Get the Police off our Streets!
- The City and Panhandling: A New Kind of Sweep
- Who Killed Paul Croutch?
- Housing not War
- The Everest Restaurant and Accessibility ... read full story / add a comment

asking groups and individuals to adopt this awareness raising campaign and do any type of outreach possible anywhere in Ottawa and Gatineau ... read full story / add a comment

This list is for discussion and collaboration among Settler people on methods for achieving personal and social decolonization, challenging oppression, and acting as respectful allies to Indigenous peoples.
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An independent report published last month condemns the business practices of Canada's Goldcorp Inc. and exposes the Canadian mining industry's often socially and environmentally destructive practices throughout the hemisphere. ... read full story / add a comment

Please join a peaceful Vigil on Monday May 26 at 12 Noon in front of the CBC building on Sparks St. between Bank and O'Connor. ... read full story / add a comment

A North York Region Council is seeking public input on a proposed natural gas plant in Georgina. This is one of about 20 gas plants already operating or underway in Ontario (something like 5 coal-fired plants and billions of tons of GHG for all of us)
Local Residents are opposed to such a plan, but what will be the result of the Council vote?
Please scroll down for contact info, and feel free to paste any part of sample letter below. ... read full story / add a comment

Six Nations spokesperson speaks on April 27th blockade of Highway 6 in Solidarity with the Mohawks of Tyendenaga. Video was filmed in the early evening of Sunday April 27th.

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**please note that circumstances on the ground continue to change
constantly, so full updates are not possible at this time **

April 28, 2008: After a tense exchange this morning, in which the OPP informed Mohawk spokesperson Jason Maracle to get people out of the area or they would come in, the OPP instead disbanded a Mohawk roadblock erected on the perimetre of the reclaimed quarry site. This psychological warfare on the part of the police resulted in a tense face-off between the OPP and community members. At present, the OPP has removed one of the roadblocks on the Slash Road and pulled back, but remains present in the direct vicinity of the quarry in great numbers. At the centre of the dispute is the Culbertson Tract, land which rightfully belongs to the Mohawks of Tyendinaga. Community members have been occupying a gravel quarry site for over a year.

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FOR THEIR RESISTANCE ON APRIL 20 AND 21 WHEN ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE ATTACKED – ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION STOPPED, HARASSMENT CONTINUES

MNN. April 24, 2008. Said one of the Rotiskenrekete, “We want to thank everyone all over the world for their support of our peaceful way of defending our land. We all condemn this kind of corporate corruption and white collar organized crime”. ... read full story / add a comment

What happened - How you can help - – Needs of Mohawks - Contacts of cops and politicians

MNN. Apr. 27, 2008. An email came from the real estate agents, Emile and Theodore Nibourg, enibourg@sutton.com. These are the guys who wanted to build condos on Mohawk land, or at least they wanted to make it look like they were building condos. They knew the Mohawks would object. They even told some of us they were hoping to get a pay out guaranteeing their profits from Canadian taxpayers when the deal fell through. What a scam! The “OPP” [who help the thieves of “Other Peoples Property”] fell for it hook, line and sinker. These are Nibourg’s puppets. You can practically see the strings. In a press statement Nibourg said, “We sent out a media release last week stating we are refraining from continuing our plans to develop the land to allow for a peaceful resolution and negotiations with the government”. ... read full story / add a comment

MNN. April 22, 2008, 7:00 EDT. Congratulations! Mohawks of Tyendinaga! You made the colonial apparatus show their true colors! We stopped the construction and no one got hurt. We wouldn’t have the evidence if we hadn’t stood up to colonial lawlessness. Nothing’s changed since Ipperwash! It might even have gotten worse. The Mohawks used traditional guerilla tactics. We’re there! Then we’re not there! The OPP had no one to hit. So they left.

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MOHAWKS OF TYENDINAGA RETREAT TO QUARRY - OPP CLOSE PERIMETER AT 9:00 A.M. TUESDAY APRIL 22, 2008

OPP USING CHILDISH VIDEO GAME TACTICS

300 SWAT TEAM IN FULL GEAR, SHIELDS, ARMS AND ALL. ANOTHER 80 TO 100 OFFICER IN “GHOST CARS” AND “MARKED AND UNMARKED” CARS. REAL ESTATE AGENT EMILE NIBOURG STAYS AWAY.

Choppers flying overhead. Low flights over our heads at Culbertson Track and the quarry. On the water there are a dozen OPP surveillance boats. ... read full story / add a comment

Student activists from Ontario travel to New Orleans to protest the SPP and the ongoing marginalization of Hurricane Katrina survivors.

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MNN. April 21, 2008. Attacks on Indigenous people continue. Canada isn’t satisfied to waste billions of dollars a year on war missions overseas. It’s using the same armored fist at home. Today the town of Deseronto on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory was surrounded by the armed forces of the Ontario Provincial Police. Deseronto is an illegal non-native enclave. ... read full story / add a comment

To kickstart planning events locally regarding: No Time To Celebrate - Jews remeber Nakba - Standing in solidarity with 60+ years of Palestinian resistance to Zionism, please email notimetocelebrate.ottawa@gmail.com

Sign the petition: http://notimetocelebrate.wordpress.com/action-ideas/
Website: http://notimetocelebrate.org ... read full story / add a comment

By Tom Quiggin - natsecintel@hotmail.com
International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT)
P.O.Box 167 Herzliya 46150, Israel

Situation

In 2010, Canada will host at least three major events with a significant international profile, including the Winter Olympics, the G8 meetings and the Security and Prosperity Partnership meetings. Numerous groups have already begun violent activities and further organization that may occur against the background of a troubled global picture that will have further radicalizing effects in Canada.
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What happened at the Sandy Hill Energy Sufficiency meeting? ... read full story / add a comment