Videos Why Are We #IdleNoMore? teach-in presented by Solidarity Halifax Part 1 – Rachelle McKay, Student – Idle No More Part 2 – Rebecca Moore, Student – Idle No More Part 3 – Megan Leslie, MP Halifax, NDP Environment Critic – Omnibus Bills Part 4 – Tayla Paul, Artist – Colonialism Part 5 – Dr … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax invites everyone to a teach-in in support of Idle No More. Thursday, January 10 7pm-9pm Scotia Bank Auditorium, Marion McCain Building, Dalhousie University, 6135 University Ave, Halifax During an evening of education, action and ceremony, teachers will share information and analysis on the economic and political structures that have and continue to shape … [Read More]
IdleNoMore: Halifax Supports Chief Spence December 30th at 4 pm, Victoria Park, Halifax. Cheif Spence has asked for supporters across Canada to hold events and peaceful actions on this day. Many Mi’kmaq are already showing their support in ceremonial fasts in 2 locations, Millbrook and Eskasoni. For those who are in the Halifax and surrounding … [Read More]
Idle No More Halifax held a press conference on Friday, December 21, 2012. Sebastien Labelle spoke on behalf of Solidarity Halifax. “At Solidarity Halifax, we believe another world is possible. We believe it’s possible to build a society where our economy is not structured to concentrate wealth in the hands of a few; where inequality … [Read More]
This press conference will provide a forum for concerned Halifax Citizens to vocalize and provide more perspective on Billl C-45, and the effects it will have on Canada’s Environment & Water Ways, Canada’s Labour Code, Fisheries, EI and Pension Beneficiaires and First Nations Treaty Rights. Date: Friday, December 21 Location: World Trade Convention Center (1800 … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax condemns the Canadian state’s continued legacy of colonialism, arrogance and paternalism toward the Indigenous peoples of Canada as exemplified through the Harper government’s proposed or recently adopted bills C-45, C-27, C-428, S-2, S-6, S-8, S-207 and S-212 without consultation with First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples. We further condemn the Harper government’s refusal to … [Read More]
Thursday, September 27, 2012 7pm Just Us! Coffeehouse 5896 Spring Garden With elections around the corner, it’s a great time to ask: how do municipal politics affect us? What more should we expect from our city?Come on out to have a discussion, learn about some history of progressive political organizing in Halifax, watch a film … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax member, John Hutton, makes the case for publicly run inter-community transit: The Chronicle Herald: – http://thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/125654-don-t-miss-the-bus-on-transit-opportunity Halifax Media Coop: – http://halifax.mediacoop.ca/blog/bsichel/12003 – http://halifax.mediacoop.ca/story/dont-miss-bus-transit-opportunity/12026 Canadian Centre For Policy Alternative Nova Scotia Alternative Budget: – http://www.policyalternatives.ca/nsab2012
On June 7, crowds of protesters assembled wearing pirate gear near the location where Emera’s annual general meeting took place in Halifax. Upset with the utility’s management under private monopoly ownership, over 100 people gathered to sing their discontent. A crowd also gathered in Sydney to protest the private monopoly. Visit the Power To the … [Read More]
Halifax & Sydney, NS – Community and labour organizations across Nova Scotia are calling for actions against Nova Scotia Power’s proposed 6% rate increases and for democratic, public ownership of the electrical utility. Actions are planned for both Halifax and Sydney on June 7th. Emera, the company which owns Nova Scotia Power, will hold its … [Read More]