Anti-Racist Solidarity Action Network of Northwestern Ontario
Serving Thunder Bay, ON and surrounding area. Full mission statement coming soon.
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Support Speak Up Acknowledge Tee | Red Rebel Armour Being an ally is about disrupting oppressive spaces by educating others on the realities and histories of marginalized people. - Indigenous Ally Tool-Kit
20/02/2023
Agree with every word of the Deputy Grand Chiefs letter. I would only add a suggestion that the city could provide a large designated space to build teepees, as was done in Manitoba.
A teepee village would be safer and much warmer than people living in tents.
Op-Ed: Solutions to homeless population requires compassionate, not callous approach Anna Betty Achneepineskum is a Deputy Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, which represents 49 First Nations in Treaty No. 9 and the Ontario portion of Treaty No. 5.
17/02/2023
One charge of insubordination in November 2019 resulted in Haase forfeiting 24 hours and in April 2021 he was charged with discreditable conduct and he forfeited 72 hours.
“Yet less than a year later, this event occurs. What you have is an officer with very little service and a track record of not taking the job seriously,” Walbourne said.
“It is for those reasons the service does not believe Const. Haase is capable of rehabilitation. I think the evidence is clear there is a likelihood of recurrence.”
Officer pleads guilty to Police Service Act charges, faces possible dismissal Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
17/02/2023
“Some others suggested environmental design solutions, with Coun. Rajni Agarwal asking if “thorny bushes” or bee habitat could be used to discourage camping.”
Residents question city's encampment strategy Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
17/02/2023
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16/01/2023
Can this be done in Thunder Bay?
Warming tipis being set up to help unsheltered survive Winnipeg winter Organizations are setting up temporary warming tipis in downtown Winnipeg to protect people who don't have a safe shelter to go to.
16/01/2023
Does anyone have updates on this?
DeBungee family calls for Harrison’s termination from police service Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
10/09/2022
Reviewing the recent history of the board, Mercer found “failures of governance, significant distractions, and a very concerning failure to advance the recommendations that were made” by Senator Murray Sinclair in a 2018 report for the OCPC into local police governance.
Doubts over Thunder Bay Police Services Board structure Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
17/07/2022
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Hearing into Thunder Bay police officers accused of botching DeBungee investigation concludes An adjudicator will decide the fate of two police officers who conducted a flawed investigation into the death of Stacy DeBungee.
09/06/2022
Thunder Bay, Ont., officers in Stacy DeBungee death investigation testify at disciplinary hearing | CBC News Two Thunder Bay, Ont., police officers facing disciplinary charges spoke for the first time at a public hearing about their role in the investigation into the 2015 death of Stacy DeBungee of Rainy River First Nation.
08/06/2022
Testimony concludes in Police Services Act hearing involving Stacy DeBungee investigation Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
07/06/2022
2nd Annual 2SLGBTQ+ Gathering & Pow Wow
June 24, 2022 | Couchiching First Nation
Two-Spirit Anishinaabeg and allies of all genders are welcome to come and dance their style and show support to the Two-Spirit community in Treaty #3.
For more information please contact Tassanee at [email protected]
http://gct3.ca/events/2slgbtq-gathering-pow-wow/
07/06/2022
“Thunder Bay Police Service Staff Sgt. Shawn Harrison said his failure to meet with a private investigator looking into the circumstances of Stacy DeBungee’s 2015 death constituted neglect of duty, but maintained investigators did their best.”
If you neglected your duty, how’d you do your best? 🧐
Harrison testifies in Police Service Act hearing into Stacy DeBungee investigation Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
18/05/2022
“Cool Bus”
Iron Range will also continue to cover maintenance for the bus 💗
https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/iron-range-bus-lines-donates-bus-to-underground-gym-5377053?utm_source=SND&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=AutoPilot&fbclid=IwAR02_vgR7GjFPrwaCL89hOgGIsR6L1KGD98DbR9edZgvGXj5B9_mNH91VpI
Iron Range Bus Lines donates bus to Underground Gym Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
09/05/2022
FYI!
10/04/2022
Dear Thunder Bay The Partnership for the Seven Youth Inquest launched the “Dear Thunder Bay” campaign, as part of the implementation of Recommendation 116 from the Seven Yout...
20/03/2022
This is why some northern Ont. Skip The Dishes drivers staged one-day strike CTV News has learned several Skip The Dishes drivers in Sudbury staged a one-day strike Friday.
Building intentional, decolonized communities. Like communes for decolonization. Have you seen literature on this topic? Any thoughts on how this could work?
03/03/2022
🚨 ACTION REQUIRED 🚨
Homophobic letter spurs early-morning vigil Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
03/02/2022
An update on our old friend, Aldo Ruberto! It appears city admin finally took notice of his bizarre antics on social media.
Remember when he decided that we were a racist page? Hahahaha
City councilllor's Facebook comments inappropriate, report finds Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
Campaign: Shelter House Thunder Bay - SleepOUT for Shelter - Matawa First Nations - CanadaHelps
From Matawa First Nations: “We are doing what we can to help our Peoples on the street. Please consider supporting our campaign to raise $5,000 by clicking below. So far, we have 3 staff from Matawa and Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services - KKETS who will be sleepingOUT for Shelter House on November 30. Help us reach our goal PLEASE!! Gichi Miigwetch”
canadahelps.org We are in full support of the Shelter House and their services to all their clients and need to raise awareness of the daily challenges that arise, please help us support this worthy cause!
Northwestern Ontario Women's Centre
Save The Date - ART OF RESISTANCE - Jan 18, 19, 20, 2019. A gathering by + for survivors of sexual violence. More info to come...
APTN National News
The preliminary hearing for a man accused of throwing a trailer hitch at, and killing, an Indigenous woman, wrapped up in Thunder Bay this morning.
Brayden Bushby was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Barbra Kentner.
APTN’s Willow Fiddler was at the court house today.
National Coalition of Native American Language Schools and Programs
"Kill the Indian, Save the Man... Fail"
"... I felt the need to paint an image that reflected this era. I chose a school photo of the Carlisle Indian Boarding School... I decided to gradually add color to the faces and ultimately finish with contemporary Native children of today, smiling and proud. Our culture survived. Our children are now being taught the culture and language, and can express their identity without fear of punishment. This painting is a reminder to our own people of the struggles of our ancestors and a reminder to others to never do this to any group of people ever again."
David Kanietakeron Fadden (artist & artist statement)
White Nationalist Richard Spencer’s Wife Says In Divorce Filings That He Physically and Emotionally Abused Her
If only there had been some red flags.
buzzfeednews.com “The only language women understand is violence,” Nina Koupriianova said Spencer told her. Spencer said, “I dispute many of her assertions.”
NowThis Politics
'Privilege isn't about what you've gone through; it's about what you haven't had to go through.'
Morpheus
Africa Isn't Poor - Africa is Being R***d
Ryan Sitch for Lakehead District School Board Trustee
Why I am running for Public Trustee!!
Please share my message.
Grassy Narrows leader Steve Fobister dead at 66 | The Star
thestar.com Fearless former Grassy Narrows chief fought for better care of community members sickened by mercury poisoning.
Position Manager - Indigenous Relations & Inclusion - Thunder Bay, ON - Indeed.com
ca.indeed.com As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.
Leap Thunder Bay
Check out these wonderful words of support from community members for Kim Ducharme. Kim has a diploma & degree in Child and Youth Care, extensive experience in community service management and administration, over three decades of advocacy with grassroots organizations and non-profit agencies, as well as several Board of Director appointments. One of her key goals, if elected, is to take on the role of Children's Advocate in our community. Go Kim!
4 Ways White People Can Process Their Emotions Without Bringing the White Tears
Should white people involved in anti-racism work create “white spaces” in which they can process their emotions and support each other in that work?
thebodyisnotanapology.com It’s nice to be in spaces where I can feel free to say what I want, talk about complex systems of white supremacy, and express my frustrations without having to worry about the feelings of the white people in the room.
Ford government disbands Liberals’ expert panel to end violence against women
theglobeandmail.com Knowing the announcement was coming, co-chairs Farrah Khan and Pamela Cross had announced their resignations the same morning
Leap Thunder Bay
Big thanks to the candidates and passionate citizens that joined us for a community discussion last night. With 5 days left in the election, we know everyone's time is valuable and our community's needs are extensive. In the past week, we've had more than 5,000 views of the videos we've posted! Many people in Thunder Bay are looking for change. We'll be out and about in our community this weekend, and posting more links to where you can find information on the LEAP endorsed candidates too. Check them out, and get out to vote!
Ryan Sitch for Lakehead District School Board Trustee
Tonight I attended the first of five lectures that Tanya Talaga will give telling a story that starts out in Thunder Bay, but I am sure will grow to include the story of all Indigenous people. I cannot wait to hear the rest.
Her message was clear, change starts with our youth.
This resonated with me, as it is one of the important reasons I am running. It reaffirmed for me that we MUST be teaching the real history of the many Indigenous people of this land.
How can our children have empathy for their peers, if they do not understand what they as a culture and people have experienced?
I promise to work to include Indigenous teachings and content in our local curriculum. I do not think I will have problems finding partners to help bring this promise to fruition.