A grassroots collaboration of BC-based Two-Spirit people, Indigiqueer,non-binary people, trans women, lesbian women, cis women & girls & orgs that support them.
Pivot has submitted feedback to the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction for the Ministry’s first five-year review of its poverty reduction strategy for BC.
CC:@s_malcolmson
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‘Deeply troubling’: BC Hydro secretly handed out $430 million in Site C dam contracts:
Beleaguered engineering firm SNC-Lavalin was among the big winners of no-bid contracts for the over-budget hydro project on B.C.’s Peace River,
https://t.co/Nqtmj173z8
583 days since the Taliban BANNED teenage girls from school. Afghanistan is the only country in the world where girls and women are not allowed to receive an education.
And yet as May approaches, the UN ponders recognition of the Taliban 💔#LetGirlsLearn
This is important. Treaty 9 First Nations standing up to Ontario for the province’s long-standing failure to live up to its Treaty responsibilities. @solmamakwa@NANComms
Another fantastic submission, this time from @WestCoast_LEAF! Our members are 👏stepping 👏 up👏 in this consultation.
Add your voice to this roster of people & teams calling for better poverty reduction policy before April 30.
This @CTVNews article explains why a section of BC's child welfare legislation has been struck down as unconstitutional & what the decision means for the rights of parents interacting w/ the family policing system. Sharp analysis from our own Bety Tesfay! https://t.co/EYM9G5QQSn
"The new requirements associated with the informal access to information process are unlawful, compromise the resolution of First Nations claims, and further disadvantage them in a process that is inherently unfair." https://t.co/TlYrDZRZX1
We hope you will read and share our submission on BC's updated Poverty Reduction Strategy. We are calling for bold action for a rights-based and intersectional approach to eradicating poverty. https://t.co/GHu00ahXYs
it's happening again!!
tomorrow is the next Abolitionist Care and Belonging (#ACAB) engagement circle (6pm) & drop-in (7pm) at the Jonathan Rogers Park fieldhouse
*masks are highly encouraged & available on site #yvr
Indigenous girls overrepresented as victims of violence in Vancouver
The findings do not come as a surprise to Heiltsuk Nation Chief Marilyn Slett, who is also the secretary-treasurer of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs.
https://t.co/wapqff79lM via @viawesome
This week is #LesbianVisibilityWeek 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We want to take a moment to celebrate and show our solidarity to ALL lesbians - cis lesbians, non binary lesbians, trans lesbians, aromantic lesbians, asexual lesbians and all others!
Today and every day, we are here for you! ❤️
In solidarity with sexual assault and gender-based violence survivors. You are not alone. ✊
To those who continue to judge and re-traumatize survivors, do better.
#SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
"Advocates call on Canada to establish multi-year funding for Indigenous youth organizations"
Well done to the fantastic young people from @A7G_Official at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues!
Read more: https://t.co/zFs59z2ufJ
‘Green colonialism’: Indigenous world leaders warn over west’s climate strategy
Brian Mason, chairman of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian reservation in Nevada
said that the 70 or so lithium mining applications
https://t.co/vh29Br7iFG