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'This is genocide' : in the news this week
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This week, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) released its final report titled "Reclaiming Power and Place." The report makes a total of 231 recommendations based on almost three years of hearings and over 1,000 hours of testimony from 2,300 witnesses.But as Brent Patterson suspected, the Canadian government's response to the report's assertion -- "this is a genocide" -- has fallen far, far too short. Conservative senators -- who Dennis Gruending reports are currently obstructing C-262, a private members bill that would ensure Canadian laws are consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) -- aren't the only ones standing in the way of reconciliation. Because as many have already pointed out, there can be no meaningful reconciliation without an acknowledgement of our collective history. And as the report details, Canada's history is undeniably one of genocide.
If you need further proof, read the report. Or read rabble.ca's coverage of the ongoing fight for Indigneous rights and sovereignty.
This week, we bring you Pamela Palmater on how Canada's justice system systematically and overwhelmingly denies justice to Indigenous women and girls. You can listen to Talking Radical Radio's interview with Lynn Gehl about the long fight against sex discrimination in the Indian Act.
Canada's claim to many Indigenous territories still hinges on a "surrender clause" in treaty texts. But a new look at treaty archives reminds us that Canada was not built on Indigenous surrender. Read Sarah Boivin's review of No Surrender: The Land Remains Indigenous, by Sheldon Krasowski.
One Million More Reasons to Mobilize Against Ford
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A Socialist Project e-bulletin ... No. 1842 ... June 10, 2019
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One Million More Reasons to Mobilize Against Ford
Jeff Noonan
The public sector "salary restraint" legislation expected by public sector union leaders was formally introduced on June 5th (Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019). I will get to the criticism in a moment. First, I have to acknowledge the Orwellian chutzpah of this government: without a climate change plan, it cheekily appropriates the language of "sustainability" and concern for "future generations." They could have topped themselves by tipping their hat to the indigenous traditions they are also ignoring by adding "seven" in front of "generations." Perhaps the next spending restraint bill can be more inclusive.
Titles aside, the bill is not about a sustainable anything, but first and foremost a...
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MATCHING FUNDS: donations doubled to Unist'ot'en's urgent court case
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Confronting the Climate Emergency
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- Published on Sunday, 09 June 2019 00:30
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Confronting the Climate Emergency
A panel and discussion on how we can confront climate emergency in our city, looking for solutions for the urban environments.
The City of Ottawa, following many cities around the world, has recently declared a climate emergency. The federal environment Minister is now asking Parliament to declare a climate emergency. But the big question remains: what can and has to be done to confront it? This panel addresses this question from both a national and local level.
Moderated by Julia Szwarc (Free Transit Ottawa). Speakers:
- Lee Hunter - Extinction Rebellion
- Richard Fidler - Solidarity Ottawa
- Lauren Latour - Ecology Ottawa
- Kirstin Pulles - Free Transit Ottawa
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bee extinction
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- Published on Saturday, 08 June 2019 07:18
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BIG news! I've just booked a top bee scientist to crash Kroger's most important meeting of the year. This brave bee expert is ready to face down Kroger's top execs for selling food laced with bee-killing pesticides.
This could be just what we need to get bee-killing pesticides out of Kroger's food. But to pull it off I need your help.
Can you chip to save the bees from Kroger?
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It's World Oceans Day! DOUBLE your impact today
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ACTIVlist Update - June 7, 2019
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Enbridge taking Michigan to court over Line 5 tunnel, Barlow highlights risks to Great Lakes
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Enbridge Inc. is launching legal action against Michigan over the state’s insistence that the company shut its Line 5 crude oil pipeline down within two years even though a proposed replacement will not be ready for at least another five years, the Globe and Mail reports.
Bill C69 passes Senate with pro-oil and gas amendments
Yesterday,...
bee extinction
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- Published on Friday, 07 June 2019 08:16
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Hundreds of bee species are facing extinction, and time is running out to save them.
But you can -- by forcing one of the largest retailers in the world to cut out bee-harming pesticides.
With your help, we’ll send a bee scientist to Kroger’s shareholder meeting to show investors that bee extinction is bad business!
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Stand up for Indigenous Peoples' human rights
Friends this is urgent. Bill C-262 is a vital piece of legislation that we've been supporting for years. It would put Canada on a better path toward genuine reconciliation.
Our elected representatives...
Sacked dock workers need our solidarity today
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R&F.ca Weekly Update
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ACTIVlist Update - June 6, 2019
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Win! 50 Million Tree Program saved
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Yesterday, the federal government announced it will spend up $15 million over four years to rescue the 50 Million Tree Program which was cut by the Doug Ford government in its last budget. Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna made the announcement in Ottawa.
Toxic tailings do not belong in the Athabasca River
Releasing more polluted mine tailings into the Athabasca River may soon become a lot...
Bell, Telus, and Rogers want you to delete this email
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- Published on Thursday, 06 June 2019 11:04
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Canadians are fed up with paying some of the highest cell phone bills in the world--while getting frequently awful service.
Now we...
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Why Is There Now Socialism in the United States?
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- Published on Thursday, 06 June 2019 04:04
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A Socialist Project e-bulletin ... No. 1841 ... June 6, 2019
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Why Is There Now Socialism in the United States?
Ingar Solty
Today, most people are aware that ‘socialism’ is particularly popular among American millennials. The phenomenon began when the global financial crisis hit. No matter what the design of the empirical research questions that were being asked was, a majority of millennials said they favored "socialism" over "capitalism," while the older generations, increasing with age, tended to be more pro-capitalist.
Today, many people understand why this is the case. The millennials, often falsely deemed as post-ideological or a-political, have been the worst-hit by the global financial crisis that started in 2007. A study by the Federal Reserve bank found that low-wage sector jobs accounted for a mere 21 per cent of all jobs lost...
ACTIVlist Update - June 5, 2019
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Standing in solidarity with Indigenous peoples
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The Council of Canadians’ statement on the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
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Meet the New Open Society Foundations Website
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- Published on Wednesday, 05 June 2019 10:12
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Dear Open Society Friends,
I am thrilled to announce the launch of our new website.
We started the redesign process by asking ourselves a simple question: How could we make sure that the site reflects, in its structure and design, our dedication to the basic principles of the Open Society Foundations? We chose to focus on three goals—accessibility, transparency, and storytelling.
As the temperatures rise so will we
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Friends,
I have something that I want to share with you. It’s a photo of an elementary school near my house. I took is last Thursday, around noon, when smoke from wildfires in Northern Alberta – the same ones that have forced thousands of people from their homes and lands – transformed the sky into an apocalyptic orange haze.
This is not normal. Or, at least it shouldn’t be. But, as climate change deepens, it’s as if we’re facing a fifth season in this country - wildfire season.
Despite this, our politicians continue to act like business as usual is good enough. But we deserve better. That is...
A dump truck every minute
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I won’t beat around the bush. Canada has a trash problem.
We generate a whopping 31 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. Every minute, we dump a garbage truck full of trash into the ocean. A product we might use for 60 seconds winds up in a landfill for hundreds of years. It’s polluting our oceans, contaminating our soil, and harming our health. [1][2]
But it doesn’t have to be this way. In 2018 the Liberals promised to bring our waste down to zero with a bold new plan — one that makes sure products get recycled and reused so trash stops getting clogged up in landfills, incinerators, or the ocean — and phases out those that can’t.* [3]
Any day now, the Minister of Environment, Catherine McKenna will unveil the details of their plan. But there’s a real chance they’re going to backtrack from their initial “zero waste” promise...
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