In relation to October 12th, we are organising the yearly Indigenous Liberation Day in the run-up to the solidarity march and demonstration on October 14th. During this event, we will have cultural performances, panels and international speakers joining us. Together we’ll reflect upon the day that Columbus invaded Abya Yala (the American continent) in 1492. A date that marks the symbolic beginning of European colonialism. Resulting in the breakdown of the right to self-determination, identity and culture of Indigenous People worldwide. Indigenous land defenders are still displaced and killed; rivers and the environment are being polluted; and land is being colonised for large multinationals. The result is the current climate crisis. Therefore, it is time for reparations, justice and decolonisation! This festival offers a platform for reparatory perspectives on the climate crisis, inter-generational healing, cultural values and solidarity. One of the central themes for this year will be about returning land to Indigenous People and ending the unlawful and ongoing ‘Doctrine of Discovery’.
May, Decolonial Sun is Rising
On this Decolonial Europe day, as the rising sun lifts our moods, we are sure feeling high from a powerful Decolonial Reparations Conference! You can now watch back the recordings, photo's and readings. But there are plenty of new things to do as well. From a Decolonial Learning Session on Palestine to Indigenous Liberation events on climate colonialism, and a powerful statement on decolonizing European decolonial movements (yes, you read that right!). For those who want to kick back and relax there are two community sessions as well: offering mindfulness, food, drinks, jams and guided music journeys. We look forward to seeing you there.
Happy 80th Birthday to Cesar Taguba!
Thank you for being an elder in the movement!
17 nov organiseerde Palestine Solidarity Rotterdam een protest in reactie op NEDS wapenbeurs in Ahoy.
Waarom: "the Dutch Industry for Defense and Security (NIDV) is hosting a INTERNATIONAL ARMS FAIR under the name of NIDV Exhibition Defence and Security. The world‘s leading arms manufacturers and traders are exhibiting their ‘products‘, which have been, and will be, used to commit atrocity after atrocity. This has nothing to do with Defense and Security and everything to do with Offense and Weapons."
Er waren verschillende speeches over de desastreuze wapenindustrie en de manier waarop het militaire complex verweven is in de koloniale bezetting van Palestina. Verder waren er bijdragen over het militaire complex en de vernietiging van aarde en gemeenschappen voor winst van imperialistische naties en bedrijven
Hierbij delen we een van de speeches.
Chihiro van Aralez sprak er over het kruispunt van het militaire complex en koloniale scorched earth politiek. Ze schreef eerder een blogpost over Military complex is foe of climate and poses threat to humanity
https://chihiro.nl/?p=992
Verder delen we een artikel van Chris van Aralez over Imperialism is at war with our planet
https://mronline.org/2022/09/29/imperialism-is-at-war-with-our-planet-and-we-need-to-stop-it/
#FreePalestine #StopElbit #BDSMovement #NoWarNoWarming #campaignagainstarmstrade #
We stand in solidarity with the people of Pakistan.
A German non-profit’s list of the 10 countries most affected by climate change-related extreme weather events during the first two decades of this century includes eight former colonies. Clearly, one part of the world was exploited for the other’s gain, helping set each up for very different experiences as the climate crisis worsens.
About the video: Asad Rehman, director of War on Want: “The reality is that it is the Global South that is developing, the Global North, every brick and mortar in these countries in the Global North has come through the extraction and exploitation of people. That’s why we have to talk about climate reparations. We have to talk about the redistribution of wealth. We have to talk about a new economy, an economy that is based on well-being and on people and on our planet and not on profit accumulation!"
#PakistanIsOurStory
#DebtForClimate
#DeudaXClima
#ClimateReparationsForPakistan
#EndFossilNow
#FloodinPakistan
#ClimateSolidarity
#CancelTheDebt
This Saturday at the Melkweg Amsterdam, Arts of Resistance will present the festival 'Cultures Against Imperialism'. An evening filled with talks, performances, live music, an exhibition, live painting, movie screenings and a jamsession! Tickets are going fast, so make sure to get them in time.
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3y841Zp
Klimaat Alarm * Why protest? What is it about?
