Category Archives: Non-Violence

Missions Fest Vancouver Protest – All My Protest Signs

Posted on February 2, 2013 by sleepless in turtle island

Here are all the protest signs for my Jan 25-26 2013 Protest Against Missions Fest Vancouver.    The Evangelical System is not going to be properly challenged unless you and I speak out against it.  Many of the social injustices … Continue reading →

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Missions Fest Vancouver Protest – Part 2: Protesting Evangelical Support for Israel

Posted on February 2, 2013 by sleepless in turtle island

Here is a continuation of my report on my protest against Evangelicals at Missions Fest 2013 on Jan 25/26 in Vancouver, Unceded Salish Territories. MY SIGNS REVEAL THE REASONS I PROTEST AGAINST EVANGELICALS: QUESTIONING EVANGELICAL SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL Watch the documentary … Continue reading →

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Gene Sharp’s 198 Methods for Non-Violent Revolution

Posted on February 1, 2013 by sleepless in turtle island

Here they are.  Use them to save your country: These methods were compiled by Dr. Gene Sharp and first published in his 1973 book, The Politics of Nonviolent Action, Vol. 2: The Methods of Nonviolent Action. (Boston: Porter Sargent Publishers, 1973). … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Monarchy, Pro-Canadian Republic (with First Nations playing a MORE DOMINANT ROLE), Anti-War, Canadian Society, Non-Violence, Politics - Canada, Politics - International, Politics - US, Revolution --- Non-Violent & Non-CIA / Freedom House-sponsored, Social Justice | Leave a comment

Slaying the Many-Headed Hydra of the Canadian Conservatives & Supporters

Posted on February 1, 2013 by sleepless in turtle island

A worthy goal: RID CANADA OF HARPER. However, what about Joe Oliver, John Baird, Jason Kenney, Patrick Brazeau, etc? Harper has cloned himself in these other leaders. Also, Canada has a huge redneck population that supports the Conservatives. We need … Continue reading →

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Missions Fest Vancouver Protest – Part 1: Why Protest?

Posted on January 29, 2013 by sleepless in turtle island

INTRO This past weekend I protested at Missions Fest, an Evangelical Christian missions conference in Vancouver, unceded Coast Salish Territories. It was a big change for me.  Since the mid-80s, I had attended nearly every year that I lived in … Continue reading →

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Lot of Stuff on my Mind Lately . . .

Posted on January 20, 2013 by sleepless in turtle island
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Impoverish the Reserves, Take the Land, Give It To Corporations: Canadian Federal Government Policy

Posted on January 10, 2013 by sleepless in turtle island

Ask yourselves:   Why is it that the reserves that the Canadian government  “provided” have such horrendous conditions, even worse that many poor regions around the world? Consider some reports: Shacks and slop pails: infrastructure crisis on native reserves A decade … Continue reading →

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Idle No More – A White Boy ‘Fesses Up & Defects

Posted on January 9, 2013 by sleepless in turtle island

I have been keeping up with Idle No More since early December (2012).  I have been to a couple major rallies.  I plan to go to more.  The Revolution is on! It is encouraging to see native youth, elders, families … Continue reading →

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Why the U.S. can’t give up guns until there is a new & powerful Peace Movement

Posted on December 18, 2012 by sleepless in turtle island

Reason: the main lobby group supporting laws that continue allowing easy access to guns is the NRA, the National Rifle Association.  And where does their money come from?  Gun manufacturers and gun enthusiasts.  And what’s the money used for?  To bribe … Continue reading →

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The Culture of Violence in Turtle Island (US & Canada)

Posted on December 17, 2012 by sleepless in turtle island

I write this after the Connecticut primary school shooting. Outside my home, we have an auto dealership flying its huge national flag at half mast. People are mourning all over the place, including where I live, the Coast Salish Territories … Continue reading →

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