π cowichan! #DrawTheLine
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21.09.2025 17:55 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
𧡠THREAD: Draw The Line - National Day of Action happening RIGHT NOW across Canada β
Today, communities from coast to coast are standing united for people, for peace, and for the planet. Here's what's happening on the ground...
#DrawTheLine @350canada.bsky.social
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20.09.2025 21:28 β π 96 π 38 π¬ 1 π 2
Rallies have kicked off in Ottawa, Toronto, Victoria, and around the country! Let's match the energy Cowichan!
See you at 4 pm at Duncan City Square!
(photo from Spencer Colby in Ottawa)
#DrawTheLine @350canada.bsky.social
20.09.2025 20:07 β π 18 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Freedom from War is collaborating with Revolve and other organizing groups to bring Draw the Line to Cowichan
Stand with us on Sept 20
06.09.2025 20:44 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Join us at Duncan City Square on Sept 20 at 4 pm. Tell all your friends!
06.09.2025 20:41 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
On Sep 20, weβre drawing the line.
From rallies to strikes, marches to gatherings, communities will mobilize across the country and demand that Mark Carney and the Canadian government pick a side: injustice, violence, and climate destructionβ or a just and safe future for all of us.
#Drawtheline
06.09.2025 20:40 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 1 π 1
Ladysmith Pride Society
Serving the 2SLGBTQIA+ community of Ladysmith, BC.
Important: Our monthly gathering tomorrow is cancelled.
But we encourage everyone to head to Ladysmith for their Pride celebrations! π
More info: ladysmithpridesociety.com
31.05.2025 16:43 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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.
20.05.2025 15:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
YouTube video by Indigenous Climate Action
The Rise of Fascism and the Indigenous Peoples Response | LIVE Discussion!
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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FtV...
20.05.2025 14:56 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
REVOLVE Reads - Book Club β Revolve Cowichan
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...
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: revolvecowichan@gmail.com
www.revolvecowichan.com/eventsfeed/l...
20.05.2025 14:54 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Our next book club meeting is June 9, 6:30 - 8:30 at Island Bagel & Bannock!
Our summer selection is DoppelgΓ€nger 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.
20.05.2025 14:53 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 1
Cowichan: the Intercultural Society hosting a vigil for the victims of the Lapu-Lapu festival.
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Dates: Friday, May 2nd
π Time: 6 PM β 9 PM
π Location: Duncan City Square
π© For more information, email: demy@cis-iwc.org
π Or call: (250) 748-3112
01.05.2025 15:04 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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.
08.04.2025 04:58 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
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!
06.04.2025 20:02 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
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 revolvecowichan@gmail.com
06.04.2025 19:59 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
a drawing of a red umbrella in the rain
ALT: a drawing of a red umbrella in the rain
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!
06.04.2025 16:06 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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.
31.03.2025 17:41 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Reminder of our upcoming divest from tech workshop on March 30!
24.03.2025 19:17 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Revolve Reads - Book Club β Revolve Cowichan
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...
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.
www.revolvecowichan.com/eventsfeed/r...
24.03.2025 19:17 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
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...
22.03.2025 00:16 β π 3 π 3 π¬ 0 π 1
Oops! Typo.
It was *great* to support striking Cowichan transit workers***
15.03.2025 22:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
15.03.2025 21:53 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
It was to support striking Cowichan transit workers who are fighting for:
* Access to pensions
* Living wages
* Appropriate washroom and break facilities
* Cowichan Valley Regional District to take over the contract from Transdev (France-based corp) and cease farming it out to the lowest bidder
15.03.2025 21:52 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 3 π 0
We're proud to support striking transit workers in the Cowichan Valley at the upcoming solidarity rally this Saturday, March 15.
Solidarity with Unifor Local 114 & transit workers! βπΌ
See you there!
www.revolvecowichan.com/revolve-blog...
11.03.2025 03:10 β π 8 π 1 π¬ 0 π 1
Mobilizing Canada for the climate emergency at the speed & scale not seen since the Second World War. Let's do this! π€
Learn more: www.climateemergencyunit.ca
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