Paths of Struggle in a Raging Mexico/Caminos de Lucha en el México Rabioso

By Mandeep Dhillon

A companera of the movement in Huajuapan de León, in the state of Oaxaca says that they are “Mixtercos” - that is stubborn, stubborn, stubborn.. That they fight for everything. But that being stubborn has also allowed them to survive more than 500 years of attempts to extinguish them at the hands of colonizers that pushed their way through the Mixteca in different forms – the Spanish, cruel and despotic governments, neo-liberals and foreign investors.

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por Mandeep Dhillon

Una compañera luchadora en Huajuapan de León, en el estado de Oaxaca dice que son “Mixtercos” - es decir, necios, necios, necios... Que luchan por todo. Pero que ser necios también les ha permitido sobrevivir más de 500 años de intentos de acabar con ellos – a manos de colonizadores que han entrado forzosamente a la Mixteca en diferentes formas – los Españoles, los gobiernos crueles y déspotas, los neo-liberales y los inversionistas extranjeros.

Mapuche Territory, Chile: CAM organs of resistance claim actions in Ranquilhue

Syndicated from Friends of Grassy Narrows on Wed, 2009-01-07

At 21 hours, on December 18, an attack was made against a camp of Forestal Mininco SA., located in the large estate of Ranquilwe, at the river of lake Lleu Lleu.

Bombs Explode in Chile Capital

Syndicated from Friends of Grassy Narrows on Wed, 2009-01-07

The anarchist group said in an e-mail sent to various media outlets that the bombs were intended to mark the first anniversary of the death of Mapuche Indian activist Matias Catrileo, who was shot in the back during a clash with police.

Video: Non-Profit Turtle Island Project Michigan Benefit Concert for the White Buffalo Calf Woman Society on Rosebud Reservation

A free four-part video series has been created by the non-profit Turtle Island Project (TIP) in Munising, Michigan on the third annual "Cowboys and Angels" concert that benefited the White Buffalo Calf Woman Society (WBCWS) in Mission, South Dakota – the world's oldest Native American domestic violence shelter...WBCWS battles domestic violence, sexual assault and an alarming increase in teen suicides on the Lakota Rosebud Sioux Reservation...A wide variety of social problems are among the causes for the Rosebud suicides and family violence including poverty, depression, no jobs, and substance abuse Rev. Dr. Lynn Hubbard performed original songs and seasonal music during the free concert on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 at the Falling Rock Cafe and Bookstore in Munising, Michigan.

Healing the Earth Radio Newsletter

Healing the Earth Radio explores the connections between many social and ecological issues. Motivated by a desire to foster more understanding, alliances, and effective action, the show interviews Native people defending their land and culture, environmental, local food, and peak oil activists, writers, lawyers, supporters of political prisoners, scientists, whistle-blowers, tree sitters, and many others who devote their lives to making things better.

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Syndicated from Friends of Grassy Narrows on Mon, 2008-12-22

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Targetting of Anti-Olympics Movement: What To Do When Police & Spies Come Knocking

Since 2007, police & intelligence agencies have targetted anti-2010 Olympics opposition as a 'security threat' to the Games. This has included media articles based on reports from CSIS and police specifically mentioning Indigenous and other social movements in Vancouver. Police have publicly stated their need to increase surveillance of anti-2010 resistance.

B.C. Premier Pledges 'Historic' Legislation to Avert Protests

By MARK HUME - December 17, 2008

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has quietly opened high-level political discussions with native leaders in an attempt to head off a showdown with aboriginal groups that have threatened road blockades around the province.

Vancouver December 13, RBCs (Royal Bank of Canda) still getting smashed.

Syndicated from Friends of Grassy Narrows on Mon, 2008-12-15

On Saturday the 13th December a group of anarchists smashed the windows of the RBC at Hastings and Nanaimo. We took the slogan from Greece “SOLIDARITY MEANS ATTACK” to heart. Against domination in all its forms from Olympic development and police murder on Coast Salish territories (Vancouver) to their equivalent in Greece and the world over.

Indigenous People Rising

By JAMES COCKCROFT - November 28-30, 2008

Indigenous peoples in Indo-Afro-Latin America, especially Bolivia and Ecuador, are rising up to take control of their own lives and act in solidarity with others to save the planet. They are calling for new, yet ancient, practices of plurinational, participatory, and intercultural democracy. They champion ecologically sustainable development; community-based autonomies; and solidarity with other peoples locally, regionally, and internationally...Their values are often different than those of the United States or Europe. One indigenous leader has stated: “We give what money we have not to banks to collect interest but to others – and their gratitude is the interest we receive.”

5 Arrested in Cayuga to Stop Edwards Street Landfill

[Ontario Provincial Police] determined to escort garbage into the Edwards Street Landfill, but even after [the] arrest of 4 supporters, Six Nations activists refuse to remove [their] blockade. OPP violently arrest Six Nations man leaving the site.

"Bye, Bye Canada! It Wasn't Nice Knowing Ya!"

Mohawk Nation News - 07.12.2008

The vermin have come out of the woodwork. Now that Canada’s Parliament has been suspended, it should now be obvious to everyone, Canada is not a democracy. It never was. It is a colony that has a single person, the Queen, sitting on top as the head of state. It’s been run for the benefit of a few business interests.

Guelph, On: Action & Arrests in Support of Mohawks

Syndicated from Friends of Grassy Narrows on Sat, 2008-12-06

On Monday, November 10, an action was carried out in Guelph, in solidarity with the members of the Mohawk Warrior Society of Tyendinaga. The intersection of Gordon Street and Clair road was blocked with debris and loose nails. An attempt was made to light the debris on fire. Protestors held signs and passed out flyers to the waiting motorists.

Guelph: Action & Arrests in Support of Mohawks

Reposted from www.friendsofgrassynarrows.com

On Monday, November 10, an action was carried out in Guelph, in solidarity with the members of the Mohawk Warrior Society of Tyendinaga. The intersection of Gordon Street and Clair Road was blocked with debris and loose nails. An attempt was made to light the debris on fire. Protestors held signs and passed out flyers to the waiting motorists. Selections of statements from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, and statements from the Tyendinaga Support Committee serve to explain the situation facing the people of Tyendinaga:

[Vancouver] Daring to LEAP: The Art of Building Community and Collective Voice

2008-12-11 18:00
2008-12-11 21:00
Canada/Pacific

*please distribute widely - apologies for cross-postings*

Dear family, friends, allies and supporters,

Vancouver Status of Women is excited to invite you to:

Daring to LEAP: The Art of Building Community and Collective Voice

Thursday, 11 December 2008
6:00 – 9:00pm
Hastings Community Centre (Room 9)
3096 East Hastings St.
Vancouver - Coast Salish Territory