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Kitigan Zibi Algonquin Chief intervenes in Ottawa City rezoning proposal for Chaudiere Islands

waawaaskesh — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:48:33 +0000

After the City of Ottawa Planning Committee unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning application for the two islands directly adjacent to the Chaudière Falls, Kitigan Zibi Algonquin Chief Gilbert Whiteduck submitted the following letter to Ottawa City Council in advance of their full council meeting of Wednesday October 8, 2014, where the rezoning proposal is up for consideration.

Niigaan: In Conversation & Red Man Laughing - One year of Idle No More panel discussion

waawaaskesh — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 03:49:32 +0000

Reflecting upon 1 year of Idle No More – Biiskaabiiyang: Returning to Ourselves, featuring (L-R): Wab Kinew, Celina Cada-Matasawagon, Geraldine King, Leanne Simpson, Serpent River FN Chief Isadore Day, Lee Maracle, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Derek Nepinak, and host Ryan McMahon.

Call Us Crazy

SandraCuffe — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:28:35 +0000

Mad movements organize against ableism, mentalism and more

OTTAWA—People are Mad. And they’re doing something about it.

Journey of Nishiyuu - final leg (video)

waawaaskesh — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:41:12 +0000

Six Cree youth and one guide started out in January from Whapmagoostui in Northern Quebec to walk to Ottawa, a journey of around 1600km. By the time they arrived the number of walkers had grown into the hundreds as people from the various communities on the route joined in.

Issues in and about the media

waawaaskesh — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:44:22 +0000

So what do people talk about when they meet for six consecutive weeks to discuss media issues?

Such were the circumstances that brought together a group of people for the Interdependent Media course. The class topics were the Theory and Power of Media; Race and Gender in Media; Corporate Media; Alternative Media; and Media-Making.

Winona LaDuke media interview at PowerShift Canada 2012

waawaaskesh — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:09:07 +0000

LaDuke speaks candidly about food- and energy- self-reliance, Indigenous sovereignty, and more ... including how she wants to be more like Cher.

Anti-Authoritarian Leadership: An Interview with Chris Dixon

waawaaskesh — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:05:20 +0000

Interview with Chris Dixon - collective member, Institute for Anarchist Studies.
chrisd@resist.ca - http://www.anarchiststudies.org

Anti-Authoritarian Approaches to Taking Initiative and Building Capacities:

Finding out more about interdependent media

waawaaskesh — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:29:17 +0000

In the pre-school room at the Glebe Community Centre this fall, a group of people are meeting to see how they can change the world for the better -- using media.

Occupy Ottawa 2am eviction - audio report w/ interviews

waawaaskesh — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:09:03 +0000

8 arrested, 1 hospitalized, park barricaded

On early Wednesday morning, police moved in to evict Occupy Ottawa from Confederation Park. The move came 26 hours after the eviction deadline from the National Capital Commission.

Multimedia & Multiculturalism Initiative (article, videos, & audio)

waawaaskesh — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:09:16 +0000

Represent?! – The Multimedia & Multiculturalism challenge
Media that fosters a sense of belonging

Eternia one of many strong voices at Women’s Worlds 2011 in Ottawa July 3-7

waawaaskesh — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:46:06 +0000

article originally published on apt613.ca

CUPW & Supporters: Action at Canada Post Head Office

waawaaskesh — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:31:46 +0000

Action in Ottawa at Canada Post HQ in response to a lockout by the company coupled with demands for concessions, and back-to-work legislation. Thursday June 16, 2011.