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Keepers of the Water

David Gray-Donald — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 01:43:23 +0000

Anishinaabe water protectors from the front lines share their knowledge and wisdom

Vanessa Gray and Judy Da Silva live over a thousand kilometres apart, and are separated in age by decades. But the two Anishinaabe-kwe (women) have faced similar struggles to protect their community's waters.

Line 9: Scarier than Prison

stimulator — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:47:56 +0000

Yesterday marked the first day in court for three brave women who shut down Enbridge’s Line 9 tar sands pipeline. Since December, Line 9 and Line 7 have been shutdown and sabotaged four times. To support the Chippewas of the Thames supreme court challenge visits gofundme.com/chippewas

enbridge valve site sabotaged - again

snaveg — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:45:08 +0000

line 9 shut off & line 7 valve tampered with in hamilton, on

our hearts were bursting with love and cheer after hearing of the many times our friends have courageously shut down pipelines in recent months. so in the early hours of january 25,2016 we found our own courage and took action against enbridge and their line 9.

Why Activists Must Continue to Block Flow of Tar Sands Bitumen Through Line 9B

widge — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Recent blockings have had great results and needs to be repeated on a rotating affinity-based

Last Monday, December 7, 2015 three protesters locked themselves to a valve they closed along Enbridge's Line 9B pipeline as it enters Québec from Ontario. The valve controlling flow of tar sands bitumen was turned off by one of the protestors prior to the lockdown, effectively cutting the flow of up to 100,000 barrels of the world's dirtiest oil for 10 hours.

Lockdown on Line 9 Infrastructure at Quebec-Ontario Border - Monday Dec 7

David Gray-Donald — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:23:47 +0000

Pipeline beginning to flow amid concerns over lack of emergency plan and First Nations consent

Several people have locked themselves to infrastructure of Enbridge's Line 9 pipeline this morning, Dec 7, near where it crosses the Ontario - Qubec border in the municipality of St-Justine-de-Newton. This action has caused Enbridge to stop the flow of oil as of now.

Open Letter in Support of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation’s court challenge of Line 9 Pipeline

Lana G — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:05:09 +0000

Over 40 groups sign open letter in support of First Nation's Right to Free, Prior, and Informed Consent

We stand in solidarity with Chippewas of the Thames First Nation in their legal challenge against Enbridge's Line 9 pipeline project.

Toxic Neighbours

aaronc — Wed, 14 May 2014 15:12:16 +0000

A tour of Aamjiwnaang First Nation

The borders of Aamjiwnaang have been reduced over the years to where they are currently, just over 12 km2. A large portion cutting into the community's scenic waterfront area is now home to one of Suncor's refineries. Its numerous smoke stacks and flares tower over the surrounding trees. While standing on the road near the plant, the smell is formidable. So is the noise.

Ex-Environment Minister Twitter account deleted after shameful debate on Line 9 (play-by-play in photos)

Sakura Saunders — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 22:51:51 +0000

It started as a simple response to a stupid comment. But, over the next 72 hours, a twitter war had developed and the victor had been clearly determined.

In Response to NEB decision, Rising Tide Toronto launches "Line 9 Pledge of Resistance"

Sakura Saunders — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 22:02:49 +0000

Group encourages civil disobedience to stop pipeline approved by NEB

In response to the National Energy Board's decision to approve Enbridge’s Line 9b pipeline reversal plan, Rising Tide Toronto is launching a

Smash the State Report: June 14, 2013 and an Interview w Poet Janice Lee

Dan Kellar — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:12:58 +0000

Solidarity to those resisting G8 + the security state in Ireland, as the PRISM state in NA is revealed. Fracking + pipelines resistance updates and an interview w/ KW based poet Janice Lee.

From the June 14th 2013 edition of AW@L Radio – In the final push for the

EYEWITNESS REPORT: Swamp Line 9 raided by Police

Tim Groves — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 14:31:33 +0000

Injunction against Enbridge protest camp enforced

At approximately 7am on Wednesday morning police entered a protest camp dubbed "Swamp Line 9" and rapidly began making arrests.

Toronto road blocked in solidarity with pipeline protest

Tim Groves — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 18:22:06 +0000

Map: Swamp Line 9 solidarity actions across Canada

TORONTO - Protestors blocked a major traffic artery in downtown Toronto to show solidarity with a protest camp that is halting construction at an Enbridge Pipeline facility that will be used to pump oil east through Ontario to Montreal. The protest was one of a dozen solidarity protests that took place in cities and First Nations communities a

Smash the State Report: June 7, 2013

Dan Kellar — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:09:22 +0000

I Choose Dignity campaign kicks off in KW as struggles against gentrification proliferate across On + Qc. A few new tar sands absurdities, a plea to help bees, some slam poetry, and other newies!

From the June 7th 2013 edition of AW@L Radio – A campaign kick off announcement starts off the show, with a note from extend-a-family waterloo region who kicked off their I Choose Dignity campaign with a meal, march, and community party in kitchener on June 11th. Staying in KW, we report

Smash the State Report: May 17, 2013

Dan Kellar — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:08:10 +0000

updates on resistance to pipelines and canadian mining companies (and a how-to), KOALA hits african lion safari and hogtown mayday parties down. Testi THeir Logik and more!

From the May 17th 2013 edition of AW@L Radio - Shows Starts with Turtle Island from Test Their Logik's new album Be and we jump into a report back, and report from the

Smash the State Report: May 10, 2013

Dan Kellar — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:04:49 +0000

The WCDSB attacks one mom for protecting her son, as hundreds of thousands of moms are locked up in jails – a global noise demo sends them love! Updates on anti-Fracking, #TowesTV, iRevolution, more!

From the May 3rd 2013 edition of AW@L Radio - A new tune called White Collar Blues from KW's Janice Lee and the Free Radicals kicks off the show and