As our communities reel from the murder of Loretta Saunders, the call for a national inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women has been reignited across the country. Solidarity Halifax supports the call for an inquiry, but more importantly will continue to push for action based on the recommendations of past inquiries, reports, resolutions, and … [Read More]
Missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada by Solidarity Halifax member Hillary Bain Lindsay. Originally published by the Halifax Media Coop. K’JIPUKTUK (Halifax) – On February 13, The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) delivered over 23,000 signatures to the House of Commons in support of NWAC’s call for a National Public Inquiry into … [Read More]
*Stay tuned for detail updates* Monday, December 2: INFORMATION PROTEST “Mother Earth ‘Mondays’” – protest at Irving on Quinpool (6515), 8am-9am. Facebook event. Saturday, November 30: FUNDRAISER Elsipogtog benefit concert. First Location: Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Center, 6-8:00pm: Cultural Showcase, Vendors & Silent Auction! Second Location: The Marquee Ballroom (19&Up) 8pm-2am: Fashion Show, Stand-Up Comedy, Solo Singers … [Read More]
**Don’t miss it!! A Powerhouse of Aboriginal Talent from across the East & West Coast!!!** **Just $30 bucks to see Candy Palmater, a Cultural Showcase, Fashion Show, Comedy Stand-Up, 2 Solo Singers & 4 Live Bands** *Concerts stacked with performers so it includes 2 parts, 2 venues, just 2 mins from each other* *Although … [Read More]
Halifax Media Coop: Halifax takes to the street in protest of RCMP actions in Elsipogtog The Coast: Hundreds of fracking protesters take to Halifax streets Global TV: Solidarity protests held in Nova Scotia Halifax Media Coop: Highway Solidarity Assault on Elsipogtog and Colonial Arrogance Halifax Media Coop: RCMP bring 60 drawn guns, dogs, assault … [Read More]
Friday, Oct 18, 1pm: Peaceful slowdown of traffic on highway 102 near Millbrook/Truro. Friday, Oct 18, 1pm: Peaceful slowdown of traffic on Canso Causeway in Auld’s Cove. Friday, Oct 18, 3 pm: Rally in front of Irving at corner of Robie and Charles in Halifax. Food, clothes and water will be collected to bring to Elsipogtog. … [Read More]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Solidarity Halifax October 17,2013 Solidarity Halifax deplores the use of militarized violence against protesters near Elsipogtog, New Brunswick and re-iterates its statement of solidarity toward those putting their health and safety in jeopardy for the protection of land and water. The bravery and sacrifice of those blocking SWN contractors and … [Read More]
A sacred fire has been lit and protests are underway near Elsipogtog, NB to prevent shale gas exploration and eventual “fracking.” Public calls of solidarity have been issued to activists, organizations and anyone concerned with the health of our natural environment. NEW HALIFAX PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING – 6:45pm, North Branch Public Library Website for information, … [Read More]
Following the courageous journey undertaken by Peace and Friendship walkers from Listuguj to Ottawa, Solidarity Halifax would like to re-iterate its commitment of solidarity toward acts of resistance and protest of the colonial and oppressive relationship between the Canadian state and the Indigenous peoples of this land. Since the emergence of the Idle No More … [Read More]
Idle No More teach-in hosted by SUNSCAD on April 5, 2013. Featuring panellists Gabe Hooger (Canadian Federation of Students), Rachelle McKay (Idle No More), Sébastien Labelle (Solidarity Halifax), Prof. Carla Taunton (NSCAD Faculty), Patricia Doyle-Bedwell (Dalhousie Transition Year Program) and Billy Lewis (Elder). The final Q&A segment includes a discussion about the “Made In Nova … [Read More]