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The Rise of Fascism and the Indigenous Peoples Response | LIVE Discussion!

Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · May 20

And the month before, we read and discussed Assata Shakur's autobiography. We discussed the Black Power Movement in the United States and the corruption and violence used by the state and police as a tactic of oppression. We also drew connections and similarities to so-called Canada.

Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · May 20

Last month, we all watched a panel discussion by Indigenous Climate Action: The Rise of Fascism & the Indigenous Peoples Response.

Our circle discussed the points raised in this panel to draw lessons about our collective struggle against colonialism & fascism.

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YouTube video by Indigenous Climate Action

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REVOLVE Reads - Book Club — Revolve Cowichan

Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · May 20

This is a thematic book club that focuses on theme-based conversations. If you are unable to read, listen or view the selection, you can still join the group and take part in the discussions.

Questions? Send us an email: [email protected]

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Our next book club is Monday, June 9, 6:30 - 8:30 at Island Bagel & Bannock This is a thematic book club that focuses on theme-based conversations. If you are unable to read, listen or view the...

Monthly Gathering: May 3 — Revolve Cowichan

Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · May 20

Our next book club meeting is June 9, 6:30 - 8:30 at Island Bagel & Bannock!

Our summer selection is Doppelgänger by Naomi Klein

Please read part 1 & join us for discussions around the rise of alt-right conspiracists, disinformation campaigns and the increased polarization of our communities.

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Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · May 2

Our monthly gathering is tomorrow from 3 pm - 5 pm at Centennial Park!

We hope to see you there :)

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Revolve is looking forward to meeting with the community to continue to build our resilience against growing fascism and the failures of capitalism. We will once again be hosting monthly meetings in ...

Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · May 1

Cowichan: the Intercultural Society hosting a vigil for the victims of the Lapu-Lapu festival.

📅 Dates: Friday, May 2nd
🕒 Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
📍 Location: Duncan City Square
📩 For more information, email: [email protected]
📞 Or call: (250) 748-3112

Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · Apr 8

We had many tough and important discussions at tonight's book club. Thank you to everyone who joined us to talk about Assata Shakur, systemic oppression, capitalism, feminism and community organizing.

We will update soon with our next book club meeting and the chosen topics.

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Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · Apr 6

Reminder: tomorrow April 7 is our second book club.

We will be continuing with our discussion of Assata Shakur's autobiography and the Black Panthers. Please join the conversation and help us choose our next book to read.

Hope to see you there!

Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · Apr 6

Thank you to all who joined us at our first monthly gathering in the park. It was rainy but we had some great discussions and even met some new faces.

We've got exciting things planned for the upcoming weeks so stay tuned.

Wanna be on our newsletter list? Send an email to [email protected]

a drawing of a red umbrella in the rain

Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · Apr 6

Reminder!

We are meeting at Centennial Park this morning at 10 am for our first monthly gathering of the year. It is a very rainy morning, so please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella!

ALT: a drawing of a red umbrella in the rain

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Five candidates compete in 2024 North Cowichan byelection race – The Discourse.

Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · Mar 31

Note that at an all-candidates meeting in Maple Bay, a question from the audience asked if candidates would support a transphobic bylaw that would ban trans women from using women's washrooms.

Only two candidates said they would NOT support such a bylaw: Johanna Kemmler & Joanna Lord.

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Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · Mar 31

If you live in North Cowichan and if you choose to vote in elections, @thediscourse.ca just published questionnaires from each candidate for the municipal by-election on April 12.

Learn more about the candidates here: thediscourse.ca/cowichan-val...

Candidates share their top priorities, their vision for the community, and what they hope to accomplish if elected on April 12.

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Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · Mar 26

Our monthly gatherings will start up again on April 6 :)

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Monthly Gathering: April 6 — Revolve Cowichan

Revolve is looking forward to meeting with the community to continue to build our resilience against growing fascism and the failures of capitalism. We will once again be hosting monthly meetings in ...

Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · Mar 24

Reminder of our upcoming divest from tech workshop on March 30!

Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · Mar 22

Cowichan! We have an exciting workshop coming up in collaboration with The Pigeon's Nest:

Building a Better World Together: Digital Privacy/Security and Divesting From Big Tech

March 30th, 6pm until 8pm or so at Island Bagel & Bannock!

Learn more: www.revolvecowichan.com/eventsfeed/d...

Revolve Reads - Book Club — Revolve Cowichan

Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · Mar 24

Our next book club circle is April 7th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Island Bagel & Bannock!

We will be finishing our discussion of Assata and then choosing a new book. Please come join us as we break down systems of oppression and how we can build a better world.

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Our next book club circle is April 7th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Island Bagel & Bannock This is an inclusive, thematic book club - that means you can engage in the conversation if you haven't read the...