Saturday, March 25th 2017, from 2pm-2am, Strange Matter (929 West Grace Street, Richmond VA) is hosting an all-day event to benefit the legal defense fund for the Standing Rock pipeline protesters. The day will begin with a market (2-6pm), followed by an all-ages-welcome benefit show (6-11pm), and concluding with a 18+-only dance party (11pm-2am).
The market is free to the public, with all vendor fees going to Standing Rock. The benefit show has a $5-20 suggested donation at the door, and the dance party suggests a $5+ donation.
For a full list of acts, vendors, and other participants, see the link. The venue is wheelchair accessible with accessible, multi-stall, unisex bathrooms. Street parking only. For more info and to RSVP, see this link.
Showing posts with label Standing Rock Sioux. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Standing Rock Sioux. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Gathering in Support of Standing Rock
This Saturday, December 3rd 2016, from 10am-5pm, in Byrd Park (600 Swan Lake Drive, Richmond VA), there will be a gathering in support of the Standing Rock Sioux in their resistance against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Free, open to the public.
For more info and to RSVP, see this link. To add this to your Google Calendar, click here.
For more info and to RSVP, see this link. To add this to your Google Calendar, click here.
Friday, November 25, 2016
No DAPL! Black Friday Campaign for Standing Rock
Today, Friday November 25th 2016, from 12-5pm, at Gallery 5 (200 West Marshall Street, Richmond VA), the Richmond Independent Zine Library is holding a letter writing/call in event to pressure public officials to support the Standing Rock water protectors in their fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline. These brave protesters, lead by the Sioux Nation whose land has been stolen to undertake this environmentally disastrous project, have been out in the field for months, and are facing intense violence from local law enforcement and private security. From the event description:
"Join us in the Richmond Independent Zine Library at Gallery 5 for a letter writing campaign to our representatives and a phone bank to jam the lines and ask that the various agencies who've sent people to attack the Water Protectors bring their people home. This thanksgiving the only thanks should be given to the Water Protectors who are putting their lives and health on the line to stand for what is right. While we may not be able to put our bodies at the Standing Rock Camp or even our money, we can still take action!
We will have supplies and snacks, but if you have some to share, do contribute! If you're planning to make calls, you will need your own cell phone. Laptops are not required, but if you prefer typing, please feel free to bring your laptop."
For more info and to RSVP, see this link.
"Join us in the Richmond Independent Zine Library at Gallery 5 for a letter writing campaign to our representatives and a phone bank to jam the lines and ask that the various agencies who've sent people to attack the Water Protectors bring their people home. This thanksgiving the only thanks should be given to the Water Protectors who are putting their lives and health on the line to stand for what is right. While we may not be able to put our bodies at the Standing Rock Camp or even our money, we can still take action!
We will have supplies and snacks, but if you have some to share, do contribute! If you're planning to make calls, you will need your own cell phone. Laptops are not required, but if you prefer typing, please feel free to bring your laptop."
For more info and to RSVP, see this link.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Richmond, VA Stands with the Standing Rock Sioux– #NoDAPL
Tomorrow, November 15th, is a National Day of Solidarity with the Standing Rock water protectors. From 12-1pm, at the Richmond office of the Army Corps of Engineers (9100 Arboretum Parkway #235, North Chesterfield VA), there will be a rally to call on the Corps to revoke the permits necessary for the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Routed through an American Indian nation to avoid endangering North Dakota's white communities, the pipeline threatens the reservation's only water source. The resistance has been met with repeated, continuing brutality, but has persevered and is now the largest gathering of American Native tribes in 100 years. Let's show our support. #NoDAPL!
For more info and to RSVP, see this link. Direct questions to Glen Besa at glenbesasierraclub@gmail.com.
Routed through an American Indian nation to avoid endangering North Dakota's white communities, the pipeline threatens the reservation's only water source. The resistance has been met with repeated, continuing brutality, but has persevered and is now the largest gathering of American Native tribes in 100 years. Let's show our support. #NoDAPL!
For more info and to RSVP, see this link. Direct questions to Glen Besa at glenbesasierraclub@gmail.com.
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Indigenous People's Day showing of "Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance": Rag & Bones Bicycle Co-op
Monday, October 10th 2016, from 7:30-10pm, at the Rag & Bones Bicycle Co-op, there will be a free screening of “Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance,” which portrays the 1990 Oka Rebellion. The organizers will also be accepting donations to send to the resistors of the Dakota Access Pipeline, and taking a group photo to send with a solidarity message. From the event description:
“This space will be provided as a counter to the continued celebration of "Columbus Day” as a national holiday, which continues to erase the history, humanity, and significance of First Nations people."
Popcorn, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Free, open to the public. For more information and to RSVP, see the link.
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