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WATCH: Art Manuel on the struggle for Indigenous rights and sovereignty

rabble staff — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:16:49 +0000

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January 17, 2017

Art Manuel speaks with Democracy Now! journalist Amy Goodman about the struggle for Indigenous rights and sovereignty in the context of the G20 summit in 2010.

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Arthur Manuel (1951 – January 11, 2017) was a First Nations political leader in Canada. He was four times elected chief (1995–2003) and three times elected chair of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council (1997–2003). During this period, he served as spokesperson of the Interior Alliance of B.C. Indigenous nations and he was at the forefront of the Indigenous logging initiative. He also co-chaired the Assembly of First Nations Delgamuukw Implementation Strategic Committee (DISC) that was mandated to develop a national strategy to compel the federal government to respect the historic Supreme Court decision on Aboriginal title and rights.

From Toronto to Standing Rock: #NoDAPL

rabble staff — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 13:49:55 +0000

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December 6, 2016

Carrie Lester, Mohawk Land Defender and Water Protector, expresses solidarity from Toronto to Standing Rock/Tkarónto to Oceti Sakowin.

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Carrie Lester, Mohawk Land Defender and Water Protector, expresses solidarity from Toronto to Standing Rock/Tkarónto to Oceti Sakowin: #NoDAPL, and sings a Water Song in their honour, at the Standing With Standing Rock, #NoDAPL Solidarity March on November 5, 2016.

WATCH: No more delays. Fair TTC fares now.

rabble staff — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:53:51 +0000

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November 2, 2016

People living on low income struggle to figure out how to pay for single TTC fares as well as monthly passes. Toronto should join other cities in providing a low-income pass.

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People living on low income struggle to figure out how to pay for single TTC fares as well as monthly passes. This is because the earnings from low-wage (including minimum wage) jobs and money from income support programs (Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program) and seniors’ pensions continues to be below the amount people need to meet their basic needs. Fares have increased steadily (tokens cost 31 per cent over the inflation rate; Metropass 26 per cent and cash fare 14 per cent). Benefits and wages have not.

Dakota Access Pipeline Company attacks Indigenous protesters with dogs and pepper spray

kim elliott — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 18:39:41 +0000

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September 4, 2016

On September 3, the Dakota Access pipeline company attacked Indigenous protesters with dogs and pepper spray as they protested against the $3.8-billion pipeline's construction.

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On September 3, Democracy Now! reported the Dakota Access pipeline company attacked Indigenous activists with dogs and pepper spray as they protested against the $3.8-billion pipeline's construction. If completed, the pipeline would carry about 500,000 barrels of crude per day from North Dakota’s Bakken oilfield to Illinois. The project has faced months of resistance from the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and members of nearly 100 more tribes from across the U.S. and Canada.

Standing Rock oil pipeline protest: The largest gathering of Indigenous peoples in a century

rabble staff — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 19:17:39 +0000

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September 2, 2016

The Real News Network speaks to Krystal Two Bulls. She's a water protector with Red Warrior Camp, and she just returned home to Albuquerque after spending two weeks there.

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From the Real News Network: It's being called the largest gathering of Native Americans in a century. This week, eight were arrested in North Dakota, along with 30 in Iowa, trying to halt the construction of the $3.8 billion Dakota Access Pipeline. This is part of a growing indigenous-led movement to stop the pipeline, which will span four states and carry half a million barrels of crude oil. Supporters say it will bring jobs and clean energy, but critics say it endangers drinking water and sites sacred to the Standing Rock Sioux, and potentially millions of others, in a filed lawsuit in federal court.

Welcome to Wynnetario

rabble staff — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:32:28 +0000

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July 21, 2016

Dear Kathleen Wynne, You're right, it's your job. It's your job to stop the cops, stop the violence, stop the discrimination.

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Dear Kathleen Wynne, You're right, it's your job. It's your job to stop the cops, stop the violence, stop the discrimination.

Attawapiskat youth sing out about community's crisis

rabble staff — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 16:37:48 +0000

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July 5, 2016

Attawapiskat youth are frustrated that nobody is speaking directly to them, so they have spoken out with song.

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A group of youths in Attawapiskat, working with national Charity DAREarts and Juno-nominated singer Glenn Marais, are telling the story of the crisis in their community directly through song.

Watch this video and share to help spread the message and help them be heard.

A new danger descends on Canada

rabble staff — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 16:41:31 +0000

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June 28, 2016

Some of Canada's most conservative politicians have been warning that a new menace is descending on the country. What are they so scared of?

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The Leap Manifesto continues to gain support as an alternative to the reckless fossil fuel agenda of premiers like British Columbia's Christy Clark and Saskatchewan's Brad Wall.

As a result, they've taken to attacking the Leap in increasingly strident tones. We say: Bring it on.

Video created by Jesse Freeston

WATCH: June 17 walk to protect Ottawa's sacred site

rabble staff — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:23:50 +0000

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June 15, 2016

Walk with Algonquin Elders to protect the Asinabka sacred site at Chaudière Falls, Ottawa, also known as Akikodjiwan.

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On June 17, Algonquin Elders invite you to a massive walk to protect the Asinabka sacred site at Chaudière Falls, Ottawa, also known as Akikodjiwan.

For over 200 years Anishnabe / Algonquin Elders of Ontario and Quebec have asked the Crown and later the Government of Canada that their Sacred Site be returned to their care.

In 2012 the ConservativegGovernment abandoned the promise of the return of the Sacred Site and encouraged private ownership and massive development.

In 2014 a letter of intent between the City of Ottawa, private industry and the NCC announced the building of condominiums and multiple businesses on the Sacred Islands.

Avi Lewis speaks in support of Grassy Narrows

Michael Stewart — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 20:36:04 +0000

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June 7, 2016

Activist and journalist Avi Lewis calls upon the Ontario government to clean up mercury contamination in Northwestern Ontario affecting Indigenous communities.

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Almost half a century ago, a pulp and paper company dumped tons of mercury into the English Wabigoon River system in Northwestern Ontario.

Watch: Stephen Lewis addresses the 2016 NDP convention

rabble staff — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:59:45 +0000

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April 11, 2016

Stephen Lewis delivered a rousing speech at the 2016 NDP convention. Watch it in full here.

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Stephen Lewis delivered a rousing speech at the 2016 NDP convention. Watch it in full here.

Watch: Black Lives Matter Toronto sit in turns violent after police involvement

rabble staff — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:36:39 +0000

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March 22, 2016

Black Lives Matter supporters and allies staged a peaceful protest at Toronto Police Headquarters, which became violent after police involvement.

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Black Lives Matter supporters and allies peacefully gathered for a sit in at Toronto police headquarters to protest the Andrew Loku decision and repeated anti-Black racism conducted by the City.

The peaceful protest turned violent when Toronto police became involved.

Watch: Trudeau's Liberals could help save millions of lives

rabble staff — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:05:00 +0000

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March 10, 2016

An American pharmaceutical corporation is suing Canadian taxpayers for $500 million because we rejected their patents.

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An American pharmaceutical corporation is suing Canadian taxpayers for $500 million.

Why? Because the Canadian government rejected their patent applications, thus making more affordable versions of their medication available.

However, the Trans-Pacific Partnership will extend patents, allowing corporations to keep drug prices higher for longer.

We need to make sure Canada does not pass the TPP through Parliament.

Take the Leap on February 29: A Google Hangout with Naomi Klein, Bill McKibben, and more

rabble staff — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:28:00 +0000

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February 25, 2016

A conversation with Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis (This Changes Everything), Bill McKibben (350.org) and Asad Rehman (Friend of the Earth UK) and special guests.

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No more small steps for the climate and economic justice movement: now is the time to leap. A conversation with Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis (This Changes Everything), Bill McKibben (350.org) and Asad Rehman (Friend of the Earth UK) and special guests.

Music: Racism, power + privilege 101

rabble staff — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:35:14 +0000

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January 20, 2016

Live from the Music Gallery in Toronto, Music: Racism, Power + Privilege 101 moderated by April Aliermo, brought to you by Chart Attack.

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