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Mexico's Amazon
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- Published on Thursday, 10 February 2022 05:13
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The Maya Forest is like Mexico’s Amazon — home to rare and threatened species like jaguars, tapirs, and howler monkeys — and the heartland of Indigenous communities stretching back centuries.
But it’s about to get torn open -- for a multi-billion dollar “tourist train”!
One tiny local group is fighting it with everything they have — but they have literally 4 staff. They’ve filed a legal challenge, but without urgent funding for constitutional experts and lawyers, legal fees, and research, the case will go nowhere.
This is a true David vs. Goliath story, exactly what our community does best. If 5000 of us chip in today, we can ramp up our fight and get these brave nature defenders the cash they need in days — without the mountains of paperwork and red tape, and months of waiting, that they just can’t afford.
Can you chip in to save Mexico’s Amazon?
What If the U.S. Hadnt Gone to War After 9/11?
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- Published on Thursday, 10 February 2022 04:19
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Council Catch-Up
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- Published on Wednesday, 09 February 2022 14:14
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Maasai protecting elephants
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- Published on Wednesday, 09 February 2022 05:09
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A majestic and essential breeding ground for elephants is about to be sold off to international investors and destroyed, but a nearby Maasai community is trying to come to the rescue -- we can help them win!
These indigenous leaders already run a wildly successful conservancy and if they can show they have the resources to acquire the land and remove the fencing that threatens migrating herds, the sellers say they have a deal. But investors are already calling with big offers, so they need to move fast -- that's where we come in!
Just 200 dollars will allow the community to grow the conservancy by a whole acre of essential land! Together we can help create the longest wildlife corridor in East Africa. Are you in?
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Taking advantage of frontline workers?
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 February 2022 17:21
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PAOV — Healthcare workers in British Columbia will be paying for parking at work again. Health Minister Adrian Dix is reinstating paid parking at provincial healthcare facilities, claiming people have taken advantage of the free parking. Healthcare and frontline hospital workers are urging the government to find a solution to keep parking free for the workers who often work long shifts. If you think that the government should continue to provide free parking for healthcare and frontline hospital workers, sign the petition now.
Petition to Stop The BC Ministry of Health from charging Health Care Workers for parking
BC healthcare workers + hospital parking
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 February 2022 16:42
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PAOV — Healthcare workers in British Columbia will be paying for parking at work again. Health Minister Adrian Dix is reinstating paid parking at provincial healthcare facilities, claiming people have taken advantage of the free parking. Healthcare and frontline hospital workers are urging the government to find a solution to keep parking free for the workers who often work long shifts. If you think that the government should continue to provide free parking for healthcare and frontline hospital workers, sign the petition now.
Petition to Stop The BC Ministry of Health from charging Health Care Workers for parking
[we-can] West Coast Climate Action Network News #38 Friday February 4, 2022
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 February 2022 12:40
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WE-CAN News #38 Friday February 4th, 2022 www.westcoastclimateaction.ca
Please forward this to the members of your climate action group or organization.
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Meet the Misak community
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 February 2022 08:22
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Together with our friends at the Latin America Solidarity Centre, we have organized a webinar next Wednesday February 16th at 1.30pm in Colombia and 6.30pm in Ireland. The webinar will be available in English and in Spanish.
Irish paper company Smurfit Kappa claims it is a climate champion yet, it has destroyed entire ecosystems and the local way of life.
And the more we can spread the word about Smurfit Kappa’s business practices -- the better chance we have to stop the damage caused by the logging giant.
Click here to register to listen to members of the Misak community live!
We have created this opportunity for you and your friends to hear first-hand from Misak community members talking about all the damage that Smurfit Kappa, the multinational paper company, has caused to their land!
Click here to register for the webinar!
Event: The SOVI Unconference IDW 2022
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 February 2022 08:00
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Legal bills piling up
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 February 2022 07:52
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Did you see this message about our legal battle for public records on the Dakota Access pipeline? Donate now and help us keep up the fight.
The campaign led by the Standing Rock Sioux to stop the Dakota Access pipeline triggered a brutal crackdown from private security and law enforcement agencies.
Pipeline opponents were attacked with dogs, tear gas, and rubber bullets. Police and law enforcement employed surveillance and counterinsurgency tactics. At one point, protesters were shot with a water cannon in freezing cold weather, sending people to be treated for hypothermia and other injuries.
The Intercept has broken countless stories on TigerSwan, the private security firm hired by Dakota Access pipeline owner Energy Transfer. But we are still working on the story of...
Fairy Creek injunction is back in place by order of the BC appeal court
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- Published on Monday, 07 February 2022 16:16
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The original injunction expired in October, but a temporary injunction has been active since
By Zoë Ducklow
January 27, 2022
The BC Court of Appeal has renewed the injunction at Fairy Creek until Sept. 26, 2022, overturning a lower court ruling from the fall. Logging company Teal-Jones, which successfully obtained an injunction in April 2021, had applied for the extension last fall, but at the time, Justice Douglas Thompson decided to let it expire.
Thompson cited two key reasons: first, that an injunction was an unnecessary overlap when there’s criminal activity. Police don’t need a court order to enforce criminal behaviour, he reasoned. Second, he said the...
Read more: Fairy Creek injunction is back in place by order of the BC appeal court
Paov, what should we focus on in the coming months?
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- Published on Monday, 07 February 2022 15:09
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Paov,
Last week, we asked if you could fill out our annual 350 Canada Survey. This survey helps us better understand our 350 Canada community. And, most importantly. It serves as a compass, giving us direction for the months ahead.
If you haven’t yet, we’d love to hear from you! Take a few minutes to complete our community survey.
Your participation is extremely appreciated!
In solidarity,
Atiya
PS - With Parliament back in session, we have a huge opportunity to push for a Just Transition Act that takes care of people and the planet. But in order to move politicians, we need to demonstrate widespread public support for this policy. Can you help us do that by submitting a Letter to the Editor of your local paper? We’ve set up an easy-to-use tool and pre-written templates that you can use to submit your letter in just a few minutes.
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No Hunting in Grimsby Neighbourhoods
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- Published on Monday, 07 February 2022 14:04
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PAOV – this petition is taking off on Change.org, and we think you might be interested in adding your name. Sign now to help:
No Hunting in Grimsby Neighbourhoods
Asad Razzaque started this petition, and it now has 15,175 signatures
Sign now with a click
The recent Town of Grimsby Discharge of Firearms By-law 21-86, passed by Grimsby Council on...
100-year-old trees at risk
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- Published on Sunday, 06 February 2022 15:02
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PAOV — “These trees are very healthy, and establish the foundation for an interconnected ecosystem of insects, small rodents, larger animals, birds, and plants.” A university community in British Columbia is rallying to save century-old maple and cedar trees on campus. Two new buildings have been proposed that would force the removal of the trees that are home to birds, small animals, and insects. You can help save these trees by signing the petition now.
SAVE THE 100 YEARS OLD MAPLE and CEDAR TREES IN 2 WEEKS
11,691 have signed Alice Wang’s petition....
Accompaniment updates
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- Published on Sunday, 06 February 2022 15:01
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PBI-Honduras accompanies criminalized Guapinol River defenders as their trial concludes
PBI-Honduras visits Colón, hears about land evictions that have benefitted agro-extractive companies
PBI-Honduras marks 29 months of arbitrary detention of the Guapinol River defenders
Read more: Accompaniment updates
After Historic Strike, Massachusetts Nurses Face Fight to Remove Union
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- Published on Sunday, 06 February 2022 14:04
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Maasai
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- Published on Sunday, 06 February 2022 01:54
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A majestic and essential breeding ground for elephants is about to be sold off to international investors and destroyed, but a nearby Maasai community is trying to come to the rescue -- we can help them win!
These indigenous leaders already run a wildly successful conservancy and if they can show they have the resources to acquire the land and remove the fencing that threatens migrating herds, the sellers say they have a deal. But investors are already calling with big offers, so they need to move fast -- that's where we come in!
Just 200 dollars will allow the community to grow the conservancy by a whole acre of essential land! Together we can help create the longest wildlife corridor in East Africa. Are you in?
If you’ve saved your payment information with SumOfUs, your donation will go through immediately.
Crossbow hunting
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- Published on Friday, 04 February 2022 17:02
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PAOV — Residents of a small town in southern Ontario are fighting back against a new bylaw that allows crossbow hunting within town limits, and expands the areas where firearms are permitted. Residents are seriously concerned for their safety if hunting continues to be allowed close to town neighbourhoods, and are demanding that the town council immediately repeal the bylaw. You can show your support by signing the petition now.
No Hunting in Grimsby Neighbourhoods
2,577 have signed Asad Razzaque’s petition. Let’s get to 5,000!
Were facing a lengthy legal battle to get the truth about #NoDAPL
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- Published on Friday, 04 February 2022 14:08
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The campaign led by the Standing Rock Sioux to stop the Dakota Access pipeline triggered a brutal crackdown from private security and law enforcement agencies.
Pipeline opponents were attacked with dogs, tear gas, and rubber bullets. Police and law enforcement employed surveillance and counterinsurgency tactics. At one point, protesters were shot with a water cannon in freezing cold weather, sending people to be treated for hypothermia and other injuries.
The Intercept has broken countless stories on TigerSwan, the private security firm hired by Dakota Access pipeline owner Energy Transfer. But we are still working on the story of how this brutal crackdown happened and who was responsible.
The Intercept is suing to gain access to thousands of pages of public records about TigerSwan’s involvement in the crackdown, but...
Read more: Were facing a lengthy legal battle to get the truth about #NoDAPL
Event: The SOVI Unconference IDW 2022
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- Published on Friday, 04 February 2022 13:32
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