Poverty

GroundWire | May 8, 2017

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Palestinian Dignity Strike, March for Science, Future of First Nations Métis and Inuit broadcasting

This episode of GroundWire was produced on Holmaco First Nations Territory by Volunteers at the Future of First Nations Mé

GroundWire | March 27, 2017 | Ceremony and healing for Indigenous youth suicides, 5 days for homelessness, and west coast pipelines

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This episode of GroundWire was produced on Anishinabe territory in Thunder Bay part of the Robinson Superior Treaty and home of the Fort William First Nation by Carly Forbes.

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Making an impact in our community with Project Impact

grassrootssudburymedia — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:34:57 +0000

There was a feeling of excitement, inspiration and goodwill at the Parkside this past Saturday, March 7, as residents filled the room to support projects by the community for the community, at Project Impact. Project Impact, hosted by Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury, supports people in making a difference where they live.&nb

Sudbury: Whose downtown is it?

scott.neigh — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:37:16 +0000

Many studies, speeches, and proposals in recent years have made suggestions about the "what" and "how" of transforming the downtown in Sudbury, Ontario.

Provinical budget austerity draws opposition from Sudbury anti-poverty activists

scott.neigh — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 23:54:00 +0000

The first budget of the new Liberal majority government passed yesterday, and members and supporters of the Sudbury Coalition Against Poverty (S-CAP) are not happy with the impacts it will have on the Ontarians who already have the least.

Activists Interrupt Council Meeting to Challenge Sudbury's Inaction on Homelessness

scott.neigh — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:52:34 +0000

Solidarity from Steel Workers present for different issue helped ensure space for activists to present demands

Members and supporters of the Sudbury Coalition Against Poverty (S-CAP) interrupted tonight's city council meeting with a statement, signs, and chanting to demand council end its inaction on emergency night-time shelter for homeless people.

No new options for people on Sudbury's icy streets

scott.neigh — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 02:03:09 +0000

City committee refuses to consider using city hall to let homeless people stay warm at night

On a night on which the windchill will push below -40 C, members and supporters of the Sudbury Coalition Against Poverty (S-CAP) demanded immediate, practical answers from the City of Greater Sudbury's Community Services Committee to the problem of homeless people dying on Sudbury's streets.

A new resource for low-wage workers in Sudbury

scott.neigh — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 01:01:42 +0000

If you are having problems with your employer in a part-time, low-wage, or otherwise lousy job, there's a new organization in town offering support.

Photos from Two Days of Anti-Poverty and Anti-Colonial Actions in Sudbury

scott.neigh — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 03:43:21 +0000

This past Friday and Saturday saw three major political mobilizations in Sudbury. This is a brief report and some images from each.

Friday afternoon

Week of Anti-Poverty Action Kicks Off in Sudbury

scott.neigh — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 20:41:38 +0000

SUDBURY, ON -- The demonstration launching the Sudbury component of an Ontario-wide week of action against poverty was modest in size -- 15 people gathered on a sunny holiday Monday in front of the McDonald's restaurant on Notre Dame Avenue.

Sudbury Voices: Bobbi Aubin on Homelessness and LGBTQ Youth

scott.neigh — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 16:20:25 +0000

The Sudbury working group of The Media Co-op wants to hear what kinds of social change people in our city would like to see.

Decolonizing the Airwaves: July 1st 7am to 7pm

communard — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 17:20:35 +0000

Mon Jul 1

Link:

http://ckut.ca/c/en/node/392

Solidarity is the Antidote to Austerity

grassrootssudburymedia — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:06:30 +0000

“Solidarity is the antidote to austerity” – said Sudbury Collation Against Poverty (SCAP) member Gary Kinsmen over a megaphone to a crowd of 75-90 community members who gathered at Memorial Park on April 12th to show their support against provincial austerity measures.

Solidarity in the Snow: Sudbury Rallies Against Austerity

scott.neigh — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:26:24 +0000

As the city endured one final blast of winter, 75 residents of Sudbury braved the weather on Friday to express their opposition to austerity measures expected in the forthcoming provincial budget.