[Indigsol] IPSMO newsletter January 2012

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Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Movement Ottawa
January 2012 newsletter

Contents:

1) Recommended Reading:
- Decolonizing Together (Briarpatch Magazine, January 2012)

2) Upcoming events
- Jan. 17: Talk: Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women
- Jan. 19: Talk: The dynamics of an Indian artist in academia: retaining a
sense of place and identity
- Jan. 19: Film premiere: “Kinàmàgawin: Aboriginal Issues in the classroom”
- Jan. 24: Rally in Honour of the Treaties
- Jan. 25: OPIRG film festival screenings: “Kinàmàgawin: Aboriginal Issues
in the classroom” and “Reel Injun”
- Jan. 26: Talk by Ovide Mercredi: "Taking the Right Action Before it is
Too Late".
- Jan. 27: Show: “Fresh Tracks” – Ottawa Aboriginal Arts Collective
- Jan. 28: Elder & Student Conference: Knowledge Keepers and Learners –
Celebrating Lifelong Learning; followed by potluck feast and Round Dance
- Feb. 14: Families of Sisters in Spirit 2nd Annual Day of Justice
- Feb. 13-15: Court support throughout the Federal Court appeal on the
child welfare case
- Feb. 14: Have a Heart Day Rally

3) New videos posted to IPSMO’s Youtube channel:
Video of recent talks by Taiaiake Alfred, José Aylwin, Peas Peas Ayui


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1) RECOMMENDED READING:

Decolonizing together: Moving beyond a politics of solidarity toward a
practice of decolonization

By Harsh Walia, Briarpatch Magazine, January 2012

Canada’s state and corporate wealth is largely based on subsidies gained
from the theft of Indigenous lands and resources. Conquest in Canada was
designed to ensure forced displacement of Indigenous peoples from their
territories, the destruction of autonomy and self-determination in
Indigenous self-governance and the assimilation of Indigenous peoples’
cultures and traditions. Given the devastating cultural, spiritual,
economic, linguistic and political impacts of colonialism on Indigenous
people in Canada, any serious attempt by non-natives at allying with
Indigenous struggles must entail solidarity in the fight against
colonization.

Read more: http://briarpatchmagazine.com/articles/view/decolonizing-together


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2) EVENTS

Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 6:00 pm
McNabb Community Centre, Ottawa, ON
Host: Occupy Ottawa: Indigenous Solidarity Action
http://www.facebook.com/events/124763897642591/

Kristen Gilchrest and Bridget Tolley from Families of Sisters in Spirit
will be talking with us about the violence against Indigenous women and
how to end it. They have both been active for more than a decade in trying
to raise awareness around this issue as well as working to end the
violence.
Additional resources: http://ipsmo.wordpress.com/honouring-indigenous-women/

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Tanya Harnett: The dynamics of an Indian artist in academia: retaining a
sense of place and identity

Thursday 19 January, 16 h 00 - 17 h 30
Uiversity of Ottawa, Simard Building, Room SMD129

Presented by the Program of Aboriginal Studies and le Forum d'études et de
recherches autochtones (FERA) in collaboration with Student Academic
Success Services (SASS), l’Observatoire des nouvelles pratiques
symboliques (ONOUPS), the Institute of Canadian Studies, the Department of
Sociology and Anthropology, and the School of Political Studies

 (Conference in English, Discussion in English and French)

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“Kinàmàgawin: Aboriginal Issues in the Classroom” - Film Premiere

Thursday, January 19, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Doors open at 6:00pm
Carleton University, Kailash Mital Theatre (near Southam Hall)

A film by Canadian Studies MA student Melissa Santoro Greyeyes-Brant and
filmmaker/Carleton alumnus Howard Adler, "Kinamagawin: Aboriginal Issues
in the Classroom" examines the difficulties and challenges in discussing
Aboriginal issues in post-secondary classrooms.

This screening is part of Carleton's Aboriginal Awareness Month.

Costs: Pay what you can, funds raised will go towards an Indigenous
counseling service on campus

Q&A with the filmmakers and interviewees after the screening

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/169462599820208/
Movie Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vjQgpEryVM

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Rally in Honour of the Treaties

Tuesday, January 24
Victoria Island, Parliament Hill, and Sussex Dr.
https://www.facebook.com/events/354763224550254/

Anishinabek Nation Citizens: Let's show Canada that our Treaty rights are
alive and well! Support our First Nations Leadership as they attend the
Crown-First Nations gathering. Plan to attend the Rally in Honour of the
Treaties in Ottawa this January 24, 2012!

Agenda (PLEASE NOTE ALL TIMES ARE TENTATIVE, UPDATES TO FOLLOW ):
7:00 a.m. Sunrise Ceremony on Victoria Island.
Pep rally and information sharing.
10:00 a.m. Walk to Parliament Hill. (30 minutes).
Rally.
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Walk to 111 Sussex Drive (location of Crown-First
Nations gathering)
Rally at 111 Sussex until conclusion of Grown-First Nations Gathering.

We will share additions to the agenda and information on bussing from
First Nations communities as it becomes available.

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OPIRG Ottawa Film Festival / Le festival du film GRIPO

Wednesday, January 25
University of Ottawa, University Centre Agora
https://www.facebook.com/events/128135853972830/

Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Movement of Ottawa (IPSMO) will present the
following films as part of the OPIRG Ottawa Film Festival:

2:00 PM: Kinàmàgawin: Aboriginal Issues in the Classroom
A film by Canadian Studies MA student Melissa Santoro Greyeyes-Brant and
filmmaker/Carleton alumnus Howard Adler, "Kinamagawin: Aboriginal Issues
in the Classroom" examines the difficulties and challenges in discussing
Aboriginal issues in post-secondary classrooms. See the trailer at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vjQgpEryVM
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening

8:00 PM: Reel Injun
(Presented in partnership with the Aboriginal Studies Program)
“Reel Injun” takes an entertaining and insightful look at the Hollywood
Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through the
history of cinema. Travelling through the heartland of America, Cree
filmmaker Neil Diamond looks at how the myth of “the Injun” has influenced
the world’s understanding – and misunderstanding – of Natives.

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Ovide Mercredi: "Taking the Right Action Before it is Too Late"

Thursday January 26, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Carleton University, 240 Tory Building

The Rheal Brant-Hall Memorial Lecture is very pleased to present Ovide
Mercredi and his lecture topic, “Taking the Right Action Before it is Too
Late”.

Ovide Mercredi, former National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations,
is a Cree born in the northern community of Grand Rapids (Misipawistik
Cree Nation), Manitoba.

For more information about this lecture and to view Mr. Mercredi’s bio,
see
http://www1.carleton.ca/socialwork/ccms/wp-content/ccms-files/RhealBrant-Hall_Lecture_2012.pdf

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“Fresh Tracks” – Ottawa Aboriginal Arts Collective

Friday January 27, 2012
Location: Carleton University, Roosters Coffeehouse
Time: 7:00-10:00pm (open mic at 7pm)

Cost: $10.00 (ticket sales go to headline performer honouraria)

See details at
http://www1.carleton.ca/aboriginal/upcoming-events/fresh-tracks/

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“Knowledge Keepers and Learners – Celebrating Lifelong Learning” – Elder &
Student Conference

Saturday January 28, 2012
Carleton University, Residence Commons
Time: 8:00am-5:30pm

Registration fee: $15.00 Student; $25.00 Non-Student; Elders Free

Registration required. For more information, see
http://www1.carleton.ca/aboriginal/upcoming-events/elder-student-conference

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“Round Dance” – Honouring All Generations of Lifelong Learners

Saturday January 28, 2012
Location: Carleton University, Porter Hall
Time: 6:00-11:00pm (potluck feast at 6pm – bring a food item to share)
Cost: Free

ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND STUDENTS WELCOME!

For more details:
http://www1.carleton.ca/aboriginal/upcoming-events/round-dance/

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Families of Sisters in Spirit 2nd Annual Day of Justice

Tuesday February 14th, noon to 1 pm
Parliament Hill, Algonquin Territory
https://www.facebook.com/events/238609529542984/

Join the families of the missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls
to demand justice and an end to violence!

The prevalent violence experienced by Native women is  the direct outcome
of colonialism, through which other violations of Indigenous communities
and their land are possible.

Details on the Day of Justice:
https://www.facebook.com/events/238609529542984/

Information on why being in solidarity with Indigenous women’s struggle is
crucial: http://ipsmo.wordpress.com/honouring-indigenous-women/

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Court Support throughout the Federal Court appeal on the child welfare case

Feb 13-15, 9:30 am ~ 4:30 pm
(10:30, 2:30 coffee break & noon-1pm lunch break)
Supreme Court of Canada, 301 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Algonquin Territory

The Caring Society is calling upon observers to attend the hearing of the
appeal throughout these three days.

For more information on this appeal: www.fnwitness.ca. If you have any
questions regarding this court support, please e-mail Sylvia at
info at projectofheart.ca.

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Have a Heart Day Rally

Tuesday, February 14th
10:30 am ~ 11:30 am
In front of Supreme Court of Canada
301 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Algonquin Territory

Bring your creative signs to support First Nations children!

For more details: http://www.ipsmo.org.


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3) RECENT VIDEOS POSTED ON YOUTUBE

The Psychic Landscape of Contemporary Colonialism
Lecture by Taiaiake Alfred, of the Indigenous Governance program,
University of Victoria
November 9, 2011 - University of Ottawa - Unceded Algonquin Territory
==> www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n7Cd--kwrw  *57m22s*

Indigenous Peoples Land and Resource Rights in Latin America: Law and
Practice
Lecture by José Aylwin, Observatorio Ciudadano, Universidad Austral de Chile
- José is a well known lawyer from Chile, specializing in indigenous rights.
November 17, 2011 - Université de Québec en Outaouais - Unceded Algonquin
Territory
==> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTLrgFueFgQ  *59m00s*

The Achuar vs Talisman Energy
Peas Peas Ayui, President of the National Achuar Federation of Peru
- The Achuar are resisting attempts by Calgary-based Talisman Energy to
drill for oil on their traditional territory in the northern Peruvian
Amazon
- with Gregor MacLennan of Amazon Watch
November 25, 2011 - University of Ottawa - Unceded Algonquin Territory
==> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mR1C5mmmc0  *18m38s*

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The Indigenous Peoples’ Solidarity Movement of Ottawa (IPSMO) acknowledges
that the city of Ottawa exists on stolen Omàmìwinini (Algonquin) land.
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IPSMO is a grassroots organization that directly supports indigenous
peoples in diverse struggles for justice. We also work within communities
to challenge the lies and half-truths about indigenous peoples and
colonization that dominate Canadian society. The organization is open to
both indigenous and non-indigenous people, and focuses on local and
regional campaigns.

We welcome all announcements regarding indigenous struggles. If you have
an announcement, or want something included in the newsletter, contact us
at: ipsmo at riseup.net

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www.ipsmo.org

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