Solidarity Halifax stands in support of Masuma Khan. Khan is facing disciplinary action from Dalhousie University for comments she made on Facebook regarding Canada 150 celebrations – which she correctly identified as part of Canada’s ongoing colonial legacy. In response to racist comments toward her, Khan wrote: “white fragility can kiss my ass. Your white … [Read More]
On October 11, 2017, the Radical Imagination Project hosted the Halifax launch of “Why Don’t the Poor Rise Up?: Organizing the Twenty-First Century Resistance” (2017, AK Press). The launch featured a panel discussion focusing on the question of when, how, and under what conditions exploited and oppressed peoples rise up to create radical and revolutionary … [Read More]
The Eco-Justice Committee of Solidarity Halifax supports struggles against climate change and environmental destruction. We work from an understanding of capitalism, ongoing colonialism, and environmental racism. Recognizing the failure of the Left to properly or effectively address issues of the environment, Solidarity Halifax proposes the following considerations for anti-capitalist organizing. We expect these to constantly … [Read More]
Canada 150 celebrations do not occur in a vacuum, but in the context of history. This year, we invite you to reflect on the history of Canada and to consider narratives beyond the European colonial mainstream. What does Canada 150 mean to you? What might it mean to others? Canada has been trying to “destroy … [Read More]
A message from Solidarity With Alton Gas Resistance (SWAGR) It is important to have visitors at the Treaty Camp against Alton Gas. Please read the information below and consider visiting the camp. About the Treaty Camp Why it’s important to visit How to Visit About Alton Gas Location and Contact Info 1. About the Treaty … [Read More]
In her Halifax Examiner Column, El Jones examines the response offered by Chief of Police Blais to those who contacted him through Solidarity Halifax’s phone and email action to demand a stop to street checks. “The refusal to believe not only the Black community, but also professionals within that community, essentially suggests that African Nova … [Read More]
This Labour Day, Michelle Malette of Solidarity Halifax delivered the following speech to those assembled for the celebrations. Solidarity Halifax is an anti-capitalist organization based here in the city. We see capitalism as an unjust economic system that puts profit ahead of the needs of people and the planet, and we promote strategies to oppose … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax member Larry Haiven wrote an op-ed at the Nova Scotia Advocate to denounce Premier McNeil’s Bill 148 which imposes a four-year wage package on public employees. Larry Haiven is professor emeritus of labour relations at Saint Mary’s University, a research associate of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – Nova Scotia, and a … [Read More]
Members of Solidarity Halifax joined with many others in the community on the evening of Tuesday August 15th for a rally against racism and the white supremacist far right, in the context of the horrific events in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend. Michelle from Solidarity Halifax spoke at last night’s rally on behalf of … [Read More]