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CLC resolutions on Barriere Lake

Justice for First Nations 6.Resolutions GR-62, GR-109, GR-162 and ESP-82: The Committee recommends concurrence in the following composite resolution: The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) will

• continue to demonstrate its support for justice for First Nations through the following activities: lobbying the federal government to enact June 21, National Aboriginal Day, as a `statutory holiday; 
• calling on the federal government to establish a public enquiry into the cases of missing First Nations women across Canada, and the widespread violence perpetrated against First Nations women; 
• continuing to work to build relationships with aboriginal and other women’s groups and lobby the federal, provincial and territorial governments and ensure that proper support and long term funding is applied to address Canada’s murdered and missing women; demanding the federal government declare that all First Nations children have an equal right to high-quality and culturally-relevant education. This requires more federal funding to ensure equitable class sizes, educational resources, staff salaries, special education services and indigenous language instruction;
• supporting the inherent right of customary self-government for First Nations, and opposing efforts by the federal government to impose an
• Indian Act election system on a First Nations community; and renewing our commitment to lobby governments to ensure First Nation treaty rights are respected;

Because First Nations in almost every measure are the most marginalized group in Canadian society; Because the voice of First Nations is among the least heard when governments discuss social policy; Because the CLC supports the self-determination of First Nations, and measures to acknowledge the historic and ongoing discrimination they have faced. Because this resolution is priority 6 of the General resolutions Commitee it should be passed

Barrière Lake 14.Resolutions ESP-14 and ESP-148: The Committee recommends concurrence in the following composite resolution:
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) will work with affiliates and Federations of Labour to recognize and support the Algonquins of Barrière Lake's inherent right to customary self-government and call upon the Government of Canada to immediately reverse its imposition of an Indian Act election system, and take action to honour the 1991 Trilateral Agreement with the Algonquins of Barrière Lake; The CLC will also continue to support to the Lubicon Cree in their efforts to achieve a just land rights agreement and demand the federal government take meaningful steps to resolve all outstanding land rights claims; Because the Algonquins of Barrière Lake have been living sustainably on their land for thousands of years; Because they have operated for countless generations under a traditional governance system connected to their use of the land; Because the Government of Canada is using section 74 of the Indian Act to abolish Barrière Lake's traditional governance system and impose a colonial electoral system; Because the Government of Canada has not honoured the signed 1991 Trilateral Agreement for environmental management/protection; Because the acclaimed Chief in the imposed section 74 election refused the position; Because Canada has a dismal record in resolving First Nations' land claim disputes; Because in 1990, the United Nations Human Rights Committee ruled that Canada had violated the human rights of the Lubicon Cree and yet a just settlement with the Lubicon remains outstanding; Because these are but a few examples of the need for federal action to resolve First Nations' land rights disputes.
Since this resolution in #14 in the economic and social policy report it may not be passed on the floor but will be supsequently passed at a CLC Executive COuncil meeting

Looking for Urban Aboriginal Adults (18+) to Participate in Research on Culture, Identity and Place in Ottawa

 Title of Research Project:            Community is Where I Find It:
Place-Making, Culture, and Identity Among Urban Aboriginal People in Ottawa,
Ontario
 

• I am looking for research participants:
• People who self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations
• Status or non-Status Indian, Metis, Inuit, or mixed Aboriginal heritage)
• Aboriginal adults 18+, male and female
• Must reside in Ottawa

Research participants will participate in a 60 to 120 minute video or audio
recorded interview.  Video recorded interviews will not provide anonymity
but audio recorded interviews will be anonymous. The topic of the interview
will be on your thoughts and experiences of urban Aboriginal culture and
identity as a resident of Ottawa, Ontario. One of the main purposes of the
research is to produce a short film on urban Aboriginal culture and identity
in Ottawa, Ontario and to show the vibrancy of urban Aboriginal life.

A gift/honourarium will be provided to participants with a value of
approximately $10. As transportation and child care can be barriers to
participation I can provide bus tickets as well as offer to pay for
childcare costs at the standard hourly rate for parents with children who do
not have access to childcare.

If you are interested in participating or would like any more information
please feel free to contact me, Cheryl Matthew at the Department of
Sociology and Anthropology, Carleton University, B753 Loeb Building, Phone:
(613) 899-3530 or by email cmatthew@connect.carleton.ca


This project has been reviewed and cleared by the Carleton University
Research Ethics Board 613-520-2517 or ethics@carleton.ca.

Cochabamba + 1 in Montreal! This coming weekend. Check it out!

http://www.alternatives.ca/en/agenda/cochabamba1-climate-justice-and-ecological-alternatives

Please click on the link to be brought to the Alternatives website and take a look at the program.

Jallalla!

Permaculture activities coming up.

The Permaculture Project GTA - Spring 2011 Conference
April 9 & 10
358 Dufferin St., Toronto

Tentative Schedule
Saturday, April 9

• 10am Sign in opens
• 11am Ancestors invited - First nations ceremony by T a i a i a k o ' n H i s t o r i c a l P r e s e r v a t i o n S o c i e t y
• 1130am Brief History of Toronto and Meet the community (meet and greet). Displays by Transition Toronto, Taiaiako'n Historical Preservation Society (High Park Burial Mounds), EcoEdge Designs, Heritage Canada, Whole Village (Caledon), Local Artist...and more!
• 2pm Lets Rebuild Toronto CANVAS art live painting of green pontoon and design facilitated by Alaska B
• 3pm Concert by Maracatu Baque do Mangue
• 330pm Break - FOOD
• 345pm Welcome note by TPPGTA Founder & Director Toyin Coker, with Douglas Barnes and Puck on Signing bowl
• 4pm Permaculture Principles in Community Organizing - Workshop by Bonita Ford
• 445pm Seed Saving 101 with Rosy
• 5pm Dumpstering / foraging workshop (Rapid Analysis)
• 515pm Designing with compromise by Douglas J E Barnes
• 6pm Check in and Check Out

Sunday, April 10

• 3pm Permaculture Curriculum planning & Visioning session with Jane Hayes & Douglas Barnes
• 4pm Community review - Project critic (review of current projects in GTA)
• 6pm Hands On! - everyone makes seed balls. New Product Demo by Hala Chaoui. BioChar Demo by Lloyd Heferty.
• 730pm TPPGTA announcements and call out - all upcoming projects and opportunities

Cost: $70 - includes registration and food
Contact: tppgta@gmail.com

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Liberation Permaculture: A Panel Discussion
Thursday, April 21, 7:30pm-10:00pm
Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave, Room 221 - Ottawa

How can ecological design confront oppression and foster social justice?

Bonita will be one of the panelists for this evening.  Come out and connect with the growing permaculture community in Ottawa.

Pay what you want
Permaculture Project Ottawa & Common Cause Ontario
Refreshments provided by the G-Spot

Contact: permaculture.project.ottawa@gmail.com

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Ecological Design and Gardening: Intro to Permaculture
April 29 to May 1

This course is completely full. 

Please stay tuned for the Introduction Course and the full Permaculture Design Course in fall 2011 offered by the Permaculture Institute of Eastern Ontario.  More details to come.

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Permaculture, Poetry & Revolution

June 11 & 12

A weekend workshop retreat including theory, practice and live spoken-word and musical performance

Using lectures, videos, art, on-the-ground observation and hands-on group projects and discussions, you will learn about:
~> Permaculture Ethics & Principles ~> Design Concepts, Priorities & Patterning ~> Waste Management & Water Harvesting ~> Food Forest Concepts ~> Appropriate Siting & Materials for Natural Building ~> Art & Activism ~> Economic Permaculture ~> Social
Justice, Community Organizing, Eco-Villages & Land Trusts

EARLY BIRD RATE (Available until May 21st): $150
Cost: $200 (Includes accommodations, food & artist fees)

WHERE: An environmental retreat centre with accommodations, inground pool (weather permitting), indoor/outdoor fireplaces & more
apx. 30 min. east of downtown Ottawa.

Contact: Graeme at 819-351-6113 or at graeme.j.ofarrell@gmail.comC

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Permaculture Convergence
Saturday, June 25 - all day
Ottawa East

Online registration/guest list will be open shortly.  Stay tuned for more details.  Please save the date!

1-day permaculture convergence in Ottawa, gathering the permaculture community in Eastern Ontario.

· Presentations by permaculture teachers & students in the morning.
· “Open Space Technology” to discuss next steps in the afternoon.

By donation to support local projects & permaculture education.
Sponsored by the Permaculture Institute of Eastern Ontario