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To Justify Land: Greenwashing Gentrification

David Gray-Donald — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 06:02:49 +0000

How are the logics of capitalism and colonization acting on the sacred Algonquin site of Asinabka in the Ottawa-Hull region? Part 2 in a series.

To Justify Land: Occupation, Power, and Real Estate Motives at Asinabka

David Gray-Donald — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 04:19:39 +0000

Exploring the past and present of Algonquin sacred site Asinabka, located in Ottawa & Gatineau-Hull. Part 1 in a series.

Spotlight Hiding a Dam Shame: Controversial Mìwàte Show Continues at Akikodjiwan (Chaudière Falls)

David Gray-Donald — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 17:32:01 +0000

Algonquin Elders speak out against tourist show at sacred site on unceded land in Ottawa

For the first time in over a century, the public has access to view the Chaudière Falls in Ottawa, unceded Algonquin territory. Energy Ottawa, a subsidiary of Hydro Ottawa, constructed a new public space overlooking the falls, part of its Chaudière Falls expansion project.

ASINABKA AND THE TALKING WATER – Part 1 of 2

waawaaskesh — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 13:07:59 +0000

“The one thing that the developers have not offered is the one thing that the people need… the sacred site restored in keeping with the late Algonquin Elder William Commanda’s vision.”

ASINABKA AND THE TALKING WATER – Part 1 of 2
By Karen Bisson © National Indigenous Day, June 21, 2017

An editorial for those who support Algonquin Elder William Commanda’s vision, for those who are hearing about it for the first time, and especially for those who are making choices that affect us all. Remember…Ginawaydaganuk!

LISTEN: Canada 150 and the violation of an Algonquin Anishinaabe sacred site

scott.neigh — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:16:41 +0000

Talking Radical Radio

On this week's episode of Talking Radical Radio, Scott Neigh speaks with Lynn Gehl and Lindsay Lambert. Gehl is an Algonquin woman who traces her roots to the Ottawa River Valley, though she herself lives in Peterborough, Ontario. She holds a PhD in Indigenous Studies, and is a writer and activist. Lindsay Lambert is a white settler man, a historian, and also a writer.

Algonquin Chief Harry St. Denis on the Chaudiere Islands sacred site and 'Zibi' development

waawaaskesh — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 08:39:10 +0000

Lack of government consultation on Windmill's condo project in Ottawa is violating Indigneous rights

17-minute interview with Wolf Lake FN Chief on the historical and spiritual signifigance of the site at Chaudiere Falls to the Algonquin Nation, the legal duty of consultation from the federal government and National Capital Commission but the lack of consultation from all levels of government, the need for involvement and direction from all Algonquin communities, and the opportunity

Open letter to Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, re: 510 Rideau

waawaaskesh — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 20:06:49 +0000

Gabrielle Fayant writes re: the funding cut to Shawenjeagamik Drop-In Centre

Dear Honourable Mayor Jim Watson of the City of Ottawa,

FED UP

The Leveller — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 16:00:42 +0000

Federal Court refuses Budlakoti's declaration of citizenship

2014 has been a bad year for advocates of fair and just citizenship and immigration policy.

KNOCK KNOCK

The Leveller — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 15:42:06 +0000

Canada Post Not There

Ottawa residents will not be escaping the first round of service cuts by Canada Post.

Interview with Judy Rebick at the People's Social Forum, Ottawa

CKUT News — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:09:51 +0000

Reflections on past social forums and possible outcomes

CKUT's news collective spoke with Judy Rebick, the founder of Rabble.ca, and a life-long feminist activist, at the People's Social Forum in Ottawa. Rebick reflected on previous failed attempts at organizing a cross-Canada social forum, and why this one worked at this moment in history. She also shared her hopes and organizing visions for what could come out of the PSF.

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.

Decolonization and Indigenous Solidarity: Interview with IPSMO member Greg Macdougall

waawaaskesh — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:52:54 +0000

Greg Macdougall has been active with IPSMO, the Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Movement Ottawa, for the past five years.

Ottawa Residents Protest Tar Sands Pipelines

acrosby — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 15:56:17 +0000

Resistance Heats Up Against Line 9 and Energy East

The world’s largest oil extraction mega-project in Alberta’s tar sands is turning Canada into a pariah state with the worst climate performance in the western world.

Tar sands expansion has brought attempted pipeline expansion, and resistance.

In Support of Sex Workers - Ottawa Teach-In re: Bedford Case on Prostitution Laws

waawaaskesh — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:57:00 +0000

Highlights from a June 8 Community Teach-In as part of a national day of action in support of decriminalization and in solidarity with sex workers. The Bedford case challenging three prostitution laws will be heard by the Supreme Court on June 13.

Speakers:

Anti-Poverty Activists Campaign to Increase the Minimum Wage in Ontario

The Leveller — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:39:59 +0000

Anti-poverty activists organized by ACORN Ottawa rallied on Preston Street outside the offices of the Ministry of Labour on Mar. 21. The Campaign to Raise the Minimum Wage of Ontario to $14 was launched by a coalition of community groups and activists across the province aiming to lift workers out of poverty.