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]
Solidarity Halifax is a proud sponsor of the 8th annual Mayworks Halifax Festival! Join us in celebrations of workers, social justice and solidarity! 9 events running April 28 – May 10 Event details and tickets available at www.mayworkshalifax.ca All venues are wheelchair accessible. KAMP SONGSPIEL: AN ORCHESTRAL PREVIEW Musical by Jamie Bradley and Garry Williams … [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]
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]
On October 5th, 2015, Solidarity Halifax hosted a public event examining the responsibilities and challenges in upholding the Peace and Friendship Treaties in Mi’kmaki. Below is a video recording of the event preceded by a new introduction by Elder Bill Lewis. Further down is the event description and short bios for each of the speakers … [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]
In anticipation of Monday’s event titled Between Nations: We Are ALL Treaty People, Sheldon MacLeod of 95.7FM interviews Tayla Fern Paul and Solidarity Halifax member Sébastien Labelle who share their thoughts about the relevance of treaties today. Listen to the interview HERE. Place the time marker at 26:30.
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]
This article by Solidarity Halifax Member Brian Crouse and Alexandra Killham originally appeared in the July 9, 2015 edition of The Coast. Last week, the Coast published an article by Michael Wood, entitled “Why I celebrate Canada Day with all my heart.” This article was in response to Killa Atencio’s article, “Why I choose not … [Read More]