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

[Ajit Bir Singh]

I agree, I think we should send it out to some supporters.

Thanks for attending and keeping us posted Caitlin!

On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Sanctuary City Hamilton <
sanctuaryhamilton at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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