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Asking the right question
This morning I’m thinking about my experiences as an old White man with Native people. Perhaps something said here might be useful to other White people who have been, or want to be in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en or other … Continue reading
Your Chance to Show Solidarity for Wet’suwet’en
I’ve been trying to think of ways I can support the Wet’suwet’en peoples and their supporters in Canada. A few of us held a vigil in Des Moines, Iowa, a few weeks ago. But living in a small town, I’ve … Continue reading
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We witness the damage to our lands for long enough
Climate change is real. Wake up people. Your children/grandchildren’s future depends on it. It seems Colonial states primary focus these days is to protect Industry and government interest. We have seen it over and over since the creation of RCMP. … Continue reading
International Indigenous Land Protectors
I was very happy to hear from Eugenio from the Monteverde Friends School this morning. But saddened to be reminded of the struggles in that part of the world, and the death of Jefry Rivera. Many Indigenous people are begin … Continue reading
The Guswenta: Two Row Wampum Belt
Quakers are my spiritual community. Lately I’ve been writing extensively about the Wet’suwet’en peoples in Canada. But I haven’t adequately explained why this is so important to me. And why I pray Friends (Quakers) will be led to learn about … Continue reading
A sorrow remembrance
As the eyes of the world are on the Wet’suwet’en people and their territory, we are reminded that three years ago today, on Feb. 22, 2017, North Dakota ordered the evacuation of the main #NoDAPL camp. Right now, there are … Continue reading
Quakers in Solidarity with Wet’suwet’en People
Canadian Friends Service Committee has released a statement in support of the ongoing protests by the Wet’suwet’en Nation people and hereditary chiefs in opposition to proposed pipelines on unceded land. The statement includes that “The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples affirms … Continue reading
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A lesson for nonviolent action and against genocide
Climate Strikers hand mic to Indigenous Youth Teen climate strikers with Our Earth Our Future chose not to speak from the stage at the BC Legislature today, and instead handed the mic to the Indigenous youth sitting in to support … Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en Peoples’ Leadership
Our perception of time is dynamic. A year can feel like a day, or a day a year. I am surprised this morning as I look back over what I’ve written about the Wet’suwet’en peoples to find only one month … Continue reading
Climate Crisis Parade
The following is from the Facebook page of the Climate Crisis Parade https://www.facebook.com/events/524437575064433/ Join 70 organizations – as an individual, family, or organization – to rally the media to cover the CLIMATE CRISIS!Every four years, Des Moines is “media central” … Continue reading
Quakers, social justice and revolution 