My favourite part of 2020
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- Published on Friday, 11 December 2020 09:30
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How #LandBack and #ShutDownCanada changed 2020
Dear PAOV,
If there were any bright lights dotting the bleak landscape of 2020, for me, it was the Indigenous uprisings! A series of powerful actions resisting extractive projects and defending land and livelihoods across Turtle Island. This wave of resistance popularized powerful slogans like “Land Back” and #ShutDownCanada that reshaped the political moment.
That’s why I’m delighted to share that The Leap is partnering with Tiny House Warriors and Yellowhead Institute to host a webinar digging into the deeper legal, economic and political context of Indigenous uprisings in this extraordinary year.
- What: The Ransom Economy: a conversation about #ShutDownCanada
- Who: Naomi Klein, Kanahus Manuel, Molly Wickham and Skyler Williams
- When: Wednesday December 9th, 2020
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Where: Register here and a zoom link will be emailed to you
While all these mobilizations made headlines (and generated despicable racist backlash), very little attention has been paid to how these different blockades are connected by an economic analysis and strategy. This deeper conversation is urgent and relevant for those of us in settler society grappling with how to be effective allies.
I’m excited for next Wednesday’s event, with Naomi Klein in conversation with some of the most visionary leaders on the front lines of #ShutDownCanada.
I hope you’ll join me.
In passionate solidarity,
Avi Lewis
Senior Strategic Advisor, The Leap
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