Ideas

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!

GroundWire | February 25, 2015 & March 3, 2015 | Homelessness Marathon Edition

GroundWire Production — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:05:07 +0000

This edition of GroundWire was produced by Ophira Horwitz and Cam Willis on unceded Anishinabe and Haudensaunee territories at CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston, Ontario.

Alternative Media Assembly publication now out / Publication de l’Assemblée des médias alternatifs est maintenant disponible

waawaaskesh — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 20:13:37 +0000

The Alternative Media Assembly takes place Saturday afternoon, at the Peoples Social Forum in Ottawa, and online via livestream.

Rebel! Rebuild! Rewild! (la version française suit)

communard — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 04:03:33 +0000

Dear eco-warriors, land defenders, guerrilla gardeners, survivalists,
nature-lovin’ radicals & free-thinkers,

We live in the midst of a storm of crises – climate change, mass

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.

CKUT 90.3fm: Noam Chomsky on Nelson Mandela's Death and Legacy

CKUT News — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:23:48 +0000

CKUT's Cecilia MacArthur speaks with Chomsky about Mandela's legacy and how it can inform present-day anti-colonial struggles

The world is mourning and celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela, who passed away in South Africa last week at the age of 95.

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.

Indigenous Perspectives and Representations in the Media - panel at the Media Democracy Conference

waawaaskesh — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:59:19 +0000

With Jennifer David, Jocelyn Formsma and Howard Adler (bios below). Moderated by Greg Macdougall.

On Saturday Nov 17, 2012 at the Media Democracy Conference - http://organizingforjustice.ca - University of Ottawa, unceded Algonquin territory. Hosted by Organizing For Justice, and the Ottawa Working Group of the Media Co-op.

Online book launch - Honouring Indigenous Women: Hearts of Nations vol.2

waawaaskesh — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:42:39 +0000

Sun Nov 25

city:

virtual

Venue:

www.ipsmo.org

Cost:

Free / by donation

organizer contact:

ipsmo@riseup.net

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Link:

http://ipsmo.org

Announcing the release of Honouring Indigenous Women: Heart of Nations Vol.2 - please invite people to this 'event' to help spread the word...

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.

Media Democracy Conference: Nov16-18

waawaaskesh — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:49:01 +0000

Fri Nov 16 - Sun Nov 18

city:

Ottawa, Ontario

Venue:

University of Ottawa - Montpetit 202 (Fri) & Lamoureux (Sat-Sun)

Cost:

Free / by donation

organizer contact:

org4justice@gmail.com / 613-656-5498

Space Accessibiity:

Wheelchair accessible

Map link:

http://uottawa.ca/maps

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Link:

http://organizingforjustice.ca

This conference is intended for media makers, activists and others who are interested in learning more about alternative media and developing some reporting skills. It will address different issues with the media as well as providing training for 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:

Oshkimaadziig - an Anishinabek Awareness Encampment for Peace and Unity

Dan Kellar — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 05:15:26 +0000

In an effort to bring awareness + build an understanding towards to true peace + unity on Turtle Island, several Anishnabek men have established an open-invite encampment in Awenda park, NW of Barrie

In early April 2012, several Anishnabek men from established a peace and unity camp outside a settler heritage museum in Coldwater ontario, , north of Barrie. The camp was set up in an effort to educate the world about the inter-tribal agreements in existence as well as the nation to nation agreement

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