occupynl.ca
Occupy Newfoundland and Labrador: On the North Spur
http://www.occupynl.ca/2014/12/on-north-spur.html
Wednesday, December 10, 2014. On the North Spur. I have just received a response to my access to information request concerning the North Spur stabilisation plan. The response to my request can be found here. The North Spur is a ridge that acts as a natural dam on the Churchill river and is an integral part of the Muskrat Falls project. The North Spur contains sensitive clay that can liquify under stress and cause landslides. Some have alleged. After Bernander's lectures, I submitted an access to informa...
occupynl.ca
Occupy Newfoundland and Labrador: How To Help
http://www.occupynl.ca/p/how-to-help.html
This is perhaps the best way to learn about our movement, by meeting together to help make decisions via consensus. It’s a great opportunity to help change society for the better, meet awesome people and have your voice heard. Get involved with Working Groups. If you'd like to help out directly with one of our ongoing initiatives, you can take part in the discussion online, or contact them to find out how to help further. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). What does OccupyNL mean to you? Download our No Robo.
occupynl.ca
Occupy Newfoundland and Labrador: On the social position of beggars
http://www.occupynl.ca/2014/05/on-social-position-of-beggars.html
Friday, May 30, 2014. On the social position of beggars. An excerpt from George Orwell's " Down and Out in Paris and London. It is worth saying something about the social position of beggars, for. When one has consorted with them, and found that they are ordinary human. Beings, one cannot help being struck by the curious attitude that society. Takes towards them. People seem to feel that there is some essential. Difference between beggars and ordinary 'working' men. They are a race. Compared with a Sunda...
occupynl.ca
Occupy Newfoundland and Labrador: Working Groups
http://www.occupynl.ca/p/parking-lots.html
To be part of a rad vegan cooking group! The aim is to eventually have a student-run vegan kitchen on MUN campus. Focused on direct action. Spontaneous flashmobs, postering, sign-making, and otherwise raising awareness of social inequality in all its forms by making ourselves visible to the public (this includes street action, 99% film screenings, workshops, discussion groups, and swarming around issues that we care about). Head down to Harbourside camp to join our grassroots efforts. Download our No Robo.
occupynl.ca
Occupy Newfoundland and Labrador: A walking trail for Margaret's Place
http://www.occupynl.ca/2014/03/a-walking-trail-for-margarets-place.html
Sunday, March 2, 2014. A walking trail for Margaret's Place. Margaret's Place has emerged as a high density residential area; over a hundred condo units and dozens of row houses have been built on this central cul-de-sac in recent years, with another 44 unit condo in the works. City councillors interested in improving walkability in the city should consider putting one or two short walking trails between Margaret's Place and Bonaventure Avenue. I've indicated two possible routes below. A lot of the neigh...
occupynl.ca
Occupy Newfoundland and Labrador: Workshops
http://www.occupynl.ca/p/99-film-fest-and-workshops.html
The 99% Film Fest and Workshop Series, co-hosted by Occupy NL, Common Ground, MUN Project Green, and St. John's Citizens for Affordable Housing, invites you to join us each Tuesday for captivating speakers, films that bite, and candid discussion of some of the most pressing issues of our day. Have an idea for a workshop or a suggestion for a film to watch? Get in touch with us by leaving a comment or send an email to info@occupynl.ca. Previous films and workshops include:. March 27, 2012). Find more info...
occupynl.ca
Occupy Newfoundland and Labrador: Population projections
http://www.occupynl.ca/2014/02/population-projections.html
Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Population growth projections have recently emerged as a controversy. The Conference Board of Canada released a projection that the population of the province will drop to 482,000. In 2035. Danny Williams declared the projection "bullshit" and city councillor Tom Hann also voiced criticism. For fun, I decided to do my own projections using a very simple model under a few different scenarios. In the models below, I assume:. Every person dies on their 80th birthday.*. There is...
occupynl.ca
Occupy Newfoundland and Labrador: Peace, Consciousness, Community Weekend in St. John's
http://www.occupynl.ca/2013/09/peace-consciousness-community-weekend.html
Friday, September 27, 2013. Peace, Consciousness, Community Weekend in St. John's. Check out this call out for an event happening this weekend, September 28-29. We are human: we all feel, we all have real beating hearts, we all need nourishment, we all need care, we all matter. On what grounds do any of us dare to presume who is “worthy” and who is not? And once we've recognized each others' intrinsic value, how can we continue to support an economic system that thrives on exploitation and inequality?
occupynl.ca
Occupy Newfoundland and Labrador: Chatter-Shed
http://www.occupynl.ca/p/chat-room.html
To change your nickname after connecting, use the /nick command:. Msg username to send a private message (hit Tab to auto-complete the username! To emote, use the /me command:. In accordance with the rules of the hosting network. Please respect this space by keeping these simple rules in mind:. No fight-baiting, name-calling, or harassment. No spamming or flooding. No gender or culture bashing! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). What does OccupyNL mean to you? Click here to view what others have said. The Frank...
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT