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]
Please note that our morning action to expose the colonial truth behind Canada 150 celebrations has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 28th. —- Join Solidarity Halifax and supporters in solidarity against the colonialist celebration of Canada 150. We will be demonstrating in support of the Indigenous peoples for whom the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation … [Read More]
*Please note the change of location* Please join Solidarity with Alton Gas Resistance (SWAGR) for an afternoon of brainstorming and planning! We hope to work with interested and motivated people in the Halifax area to decide what the next steps for our resistance to Alton Gas will be. We hope that you will attend … [Read More]
This event is presented as part of the Spring Break From Capitalism series. What is Alton Gas? Why are land defenders and allies trying to stop the project? How can you help? Find out! Join Standing With the Alton Gas Resistance (SWAGR) for a short presentation about the project and why it is such a … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax opposes the project by Alton Natural Gas Storage to store natural gas in three underground salt caverns near Stewiacke, N.S. We stand with our allies, other activists and community members against politics that prioritize forms of development and resource extraction that negatively impact our lives, our shared natural environment and our relationships with … [Read More]
October 5th, 2015 – unceded Mi’kmaq territory. To say that we are on unceded Mi’kmaq territory is a simple affirmation. Yet, it seems for many to affirm a complex and confusing reality. All of us in K’jipuktuk (Halifax) are standing or sitting, reading, talking, living and going about our daily routines on unceded Mi’kmaq territory. … [Read More]
Click on image to download PDF poster In the mid-1700s Britain signed a series of Peace and Friendship treaties with the Mi’kmaq nation. All who live on this land today – Native and non-Native – have a duty to uphold and live by these agreements. October is Mi’kmaq History Month. Join us for an evening … [Read More]
Talking Radical Radio interviews Kyle Buott. He is the president of the Halifax-Dartmouth and District Labour Council and a member of Solidarity Halifax. He talks about a recent gathering: 14 anti-austerity and anti-capitalist groups from across the country were hosted by Solidarity Halifax at a Congress of the Radical Left, to discuss building relationships … [Read More]
In the past few days, we have successfully proven that when the provincial government attempts to savage our economy with cuts to those on low incomes, students, the environment, public services and the film industry, it will not pass without a fight. From flash street parties to MLA pickets and rallies of hundreds of people, … [Read More]
By Solidarity Halifax member Kyla Sankey, originally published in the Halifax Media Coop To say the environmental crisis is the urgent challenge of our times is an understatement. And here in Canada we are at the heart of the storm. In the chilling and infamous words of climate scientist James Hansen, extracting Tar Sands would … [Read More]