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

[Sarah Hipworth]

Yes. Sorry. I meant to reply to this. Sounds good to me. Worth sending to
supporters.
On Nov 17, 2015 1:24 PM, "Ajit Bir Singh" <ajitvir.s at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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>>
>>
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