Mel, a person in a brown jacket and a mask, speaks at a microphone
Mel, a person in a brown jacket and mask, speaks at a microphone
Had a great time this weekend speaking at the @briarpatchmag.bsky.social event in Vancouver.
I read from my story from five (!!) years ago about the Huffpost Canada union, and reflected a bit on the state of Canadian journalism today.
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As Israel and the U.S. escalate their genocidal violence across the region, the left needs to contend with how to show up in genuine solidarity.
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Relative to the United States, Canada is often portrayed as polite and benevolent. In reality, Canada’s past and present are entrenched in colonial and imperialist conquest.
Read Tara Al-Alami’s pertinent and timely reading list on Canada’s colonial role from Palestine to Haiti and beyond.
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For over a decade, Briarpatch Magazine has held an annual Writing in the Margins contest. We accept entries of fresh creative non-fiction, poetry, and photography around issues of social, political and environmental justice.
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We are thrilled to announce the winners and runner ups for our 15th annual Writing in the Margins contest. Thank you to everyone who shared their work with us, and congratulations to our winners and runner ups!
Vancouver pals! I'm going to be presenting at this event in support of @briarpatchmag.bsky.social next weekend!
April 18 from 4:30-8:30 at Vines Arts Society.
It's drop-in by donation and a bunch of other rad local folks will be reading and speaking throughout. 🌾✨
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📢 Our Spring issue is out now!
Featuring: Fighting for consent culture on campus. Plus: A reading list on Canada’s imperialist past and present, building bonds with South Island Cultural and Education League, WITM winners, and more!
🎨: Gurleen Rai
P.S. You’ll be able to pick up a copy of Briarpatch's latest issue, and enjoy the opportunity to grab some merch. The evening will also include snacks, a snazzy raffle, and the opportunity to get to know lovely people and build community.
We can't wait to see you there! #Vancouver
🗓️Sat., April 18th, 4-8 PM
📍Vines Art Society (825 East Hastings Street)
🎟️ Tickets by donation (in advance or at the door)
😷 Masks mandatory (and will be available at the door)
Feat. Jane Shi, Dana Belcourt, Nigel Hakeem, Mel Woods and many more!
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We’re coming to town! Briarpatch is excited to present … A Vancouver Special! Join us on Saturday, April 18th for a fundraiser in support of Briarpatch’s grassroots journalism.
The evening will feature readings and presentations by local writers and community organizers.
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We remain committed to the values of the Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC), as well as those of the broader movement for Palestinian liberation.
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Briarpatch has a long history of committing to our ethics even when it means losing or refusing funding and this is one small way in which we are continuing to stay beholden to our values and our readership.
As a publication which regularly publishes anti-imperialist, anti-colonial, and anti-capitalist content, we remain committed to being part of the movements on which we report.
Indigo Books’ CEO Heather Reisman is the co-founder of the HESEG Foundation for Lone Soldiers, which financially supports foreign nationals to serve in the Israeli military. The HESEG Foundation’s actions facilitate the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people.
In 2024, we signed onto the global Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel. In support of this boycott, we have withdrawn our magazine from Indigo Books & Music!
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As the use of AI in the workplace grows, @thisguynelson talks to labor unions about navigating the use of such technologies while ensuring worker solidarity.
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