Indigenous Resistance

Indigenous resistance to the colonization of Turtle Island is alive and thriving. Check out these videos for a lot of what’s going on.

Reconciliation at Gunpoint

Layla Staats and Skyler Williams describe their arrest on unceded Cas Yikh territory, and the disgusting lengths that the Canadian state went to try and break their warrior spirits.

Hiladi Village

Hiladi Village is a traditional village site of the Ma’amtagila people. This unceded land and is in the process of being reclaimed.

Cancel Canada

As the remains of more Native kids continue to be discovered at the sites of former residential schools, this so-called Canada Day offers a time for reflection and a recommitment to the dismantling of the Canadian state.

System Fail #4: LandBack

In this episode we take a look at the many Indigenous-led struggles currently taking place across Turtle Island.

It’s Not Over

In the wake of limited talks between the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs and representatives of the Canadian state, a sense of confusion has set in. Despite what they want you to think… it’s not over.

Raid on Tyendinaga

On February 24th, the OPP raided the camp at Wynam Road, established in Tyendinaga Mohawk territory in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs.

Toronto Blocks the Rails

On Feb 15th, 50 people snuck onto some train tracks in Ontario and shut down the second biggest rail yard in Canada. They were soon joined by a large crowd of supporters who helped hold down the blockade for the rest of the day.

Hwy 403 Blocked in Solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en

On February 6th, hours after the RCMP raid on Wet’suwet’en land defenders, a group of supporters led by Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Metis women and two-spirits blocked Highway 403 near Highway 6 outside of Hamilton and the Six Nations reserve.

Pebble Mine & the Battle for Bristol Bay

If completed, the proposed Pebble Mine would be the largest open pit mine in Turtle Island, and would endanger the salmon that feed 32 Native tribal communities in and around Bristol Bay, Alaska.

Trudeau Does Nothing as Woman gets Assaulted

During a speech by Justin Trudeau, Aamjiwnaang First Nation community organizer Vanessa Gray was assaulted by an audience member, while the Canadian Prime Minister did nothing. Vanessa Gray tells us what happened.

Elsipogtog in Five Minutes

In the summer of 2013, the Mi’kmaq in New Brunswick began a campaign against fracking in their territories. Through protests, blockades and sabotage, they managed to kick SWN Resources out of their territories and inspire indigenous people across the country.

Worldwide Solidarity With Wet’suwet’en

After the brutal raid by Canadian federal cops on Wet’suwet’en land defenders stopping a fracked gas pipeline, solidarity actions are under way in over 60 cities around the world.