[Sanctuarycity_hamilton] Anti-capitalism march for climate conference - please respond

[Sanctuary City Hamilton]

Hey,

Sorry for the lack of responding on this.

I think we should send it to some of our supporters.

B

On Sun, Nov 15, 2015 at 5:58 PM, Caitlin Craven <caitlin.e.craven at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> Following up on the meeting yesterday with people who are organizing an
> anti-capitalist, anti-colonial march as part of the Hamilton2Paris rally
> happening on Sunday Nov 29th.  We said at our last SH meeting that we would
> likely support and sign on to the rally, but probably not have the capacity
> to participate in a meaningful way as a group.
>
> So, here is the draft call-out that they want to make for the event.
> There is important language in there about how displacement is happening
> and how borders are being restricted to those being displaced by
> capitalism's crises (a message that the march is also going to have).  If
> you have any suggestions to add, or any concerns about our name being
> associated (as an ally/supporter, not as an organizing group), please let
> me know as soon as possible.
>
> I also want to check if everyone is okay with me sending the call out for
> the march to some of our supporters (not everyone, but some of the folks
> we've made connections with who would be interested in this perspective).
>
> thanks!
> Caitlin
>
> Nov 29: Against Capitalism, For Community Autonomy!
>
> On Sunday, November 29th, we are calling for an anti-capitalist and
> anti-colonial march to participate in the Hamilton2Paris climate change
> rally.
>
> If you're angry to see rich countries close their borders as the disasters
> they create force people from their lands, if you see that many plans to
> deal with the climate crisis involve stripping communities of their
> autonomy, if you are suspicious of green capitalism and don't expect green
> jobs to solve your problems, if you want to align yourself with living
> beings instead of with economies...
>
> Come participate in a festive and enthusiastic march against capitalism
> and for the autonomy of communities around the world!
>
> The Hamilton2Paris rally has been called by a coalition of local
> environmentalists in advance of the global climate change summit in Paris
> and their intention is for a decentralized and diverse demonstration, with
> several different marches converging on city hall.
>
> This anti-capitalist and anti-colonial contingent is organized on the
> basis that the issue of environmental devastation is about so much more
> than carbon emissions and that the best responses to it will never come
> from the rich and powerful.
>
> Although it is a victory of sorts that so many powerful people now take
> climate change seriously, we can't afford to let this become another
> chance for them to manage and control our lives and those of people around
> the world. We want to remember the histories of resistance of all those
> who have been resisting for hundreds of years in defense of the land.
> These are the voices we honour and celebrate!
>
> On Sunday the 29th, we will gather at 2pm at Tweedsmuir Park to march to
> city hall. There will be sign-making and snacks starting at noon at the
> Tower (281 Canon E, at Canon and Victoria). We will also be making banners
> the day before, starting at noon at The Tower, during the weekly meal
> serving there.
>
> Because capitalism is the crisis!
> Because we already have what we need to fight for another world-- and we
> don't need world leaders to tell us when to begin!
>
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