Resisting Colonialism on Turtle Island (Gord Hill and Angela Sterritt in Montreal)

Two indigenous anti-Olympics organizers and artists from occupied "British Columbia" --- Angela Sterritt of Native 2010 Resistance and Gord Hill of Warrior Publications – will be in the Montreal-area this coming May.

They will be speaking at the Native Friendship Center of Montreal on May 20, as well as at the Montreal Anarchist Bookfair on May 17. As well, their artwork will be on display between May 17-18. More info below.








Resisting Colonialism on Turtle Island:
From the Indian Act to the 2010 Olympics

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 6:30pm
Native Friendship Center of Montreal
2001 Boulevard St-Laurent (metro St-Laurent)

A multi-media presentation by Angela Sterritt and Gord Hill,
indigenous anti-Olympics organizers and artists from occupied "British Columbia".

free - wheelchair accessible – childcare available
presentations in English with translation towards French
evening begins with snacks and drinks

Featured speakers and artists:

Angela Sterritt is a grassroots organizer, artist and writer who belongs to the Gitxsan Nation of the Gitanmaax band; she works with the Indigenous People's Free Skool, the International Indigenous Youth Network and the Native 2010 Resistance.

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Gord Hill, Kwakwaka'wakw, is an artist and writer, the editor of Warrior Publications, and the author of "500 Years of Indigenous Resistance".

INFO: 514-848-7583 – info@amp-montreal.net –
http://nooneisillegal-montreal.blogspot.com

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Other events with Gord Hill and Angela Sterritt in Montreal:

MAY 17-18, ART EXHIBITION
Resisting Colonialism on Turtle Island:
An exhibition of the art of Gord Hill and Angela SterrittPart of the Montreal Anarchist Bookfair
2515 Delisle (metro Lionel Groulx), 3rd Floor

Angela and Gord's artwork will be on display as part of the Montreal Anarchist Bookfair on the weekend of May 17-18, at the CEDA (3rd floor). NOTE: you can view the exhibit between 10am to 6pm on May 17, and 11am to 5pm on May 18. More info about the Anarchist Bookfair at: www.anarchistbookfair.ca

About the artists:

Angela Sterritt is a grassroots organizer, artist and writer who belongs to the Gitxsan Nation of the Gitanmaax band and is also of Irish descent. She critiques the oppression that is inherent in colonial capitalist society and works to chronicle the struggles and resistances of her people back home and in the city through her art and writing. At the age of 17 she was taught to carve by Nisga'a master carver Henry Mckay, and began making carving tools under Dave Jack. She later received further training in visual arts and political science in colonial institutions (universities). She currently works with the Indigenous People's Free Skool, the International Indigenous Youth Network and the Native 2010 Resistance. She also is a support worker in the Downtown Eastside on Coast Salish Territory. Angela's artwork can be viewed at http://www.myspace.com/kalidahk

Gord Hill, Kwakwaka'wakw. is involved in Indigenous and anti-2010 resistance. He was arrested storming the stage at the Feb 12, 2007 Olympic 'Countdown Clock' protest in Vancouver. He is an artist, writer, and editor of Warrior Publications (http://www.warriorpublications.com). He is the author of "500 Years of Indigenous Resistance".


SATURDAY, MAY 17, 11am-1pm
Multimedia Presentation: No Olympics on Stolen Land!
2515 Delisle (metro Lionel Groulx), room 305
Part of the Montreal Anarchist Bookfair

The 2010 Winter Olympics will take place on unceded indigenous land in two years. The Olympic spectacle attacks indigenous peoples, the poor and the Earth. In the spirit of resistance to colonialism, Angela Sterritt and Gord Hill, two indigenous organizers based in occupied "British Columbia", will host a multimedia presentation entitled: "No Olympics on Stolen Land” at Montreal’s Anarchist Bookfair, as part of the Resistance 2010 Info Room. Please note: the presentation will take start at 11am in room 305. More info about anti-Olympics resistance is available at www.no2010.com and http://harrietspirit.blogspot.com/


SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1-3pm
Colonialism, Anarchism and Indigenism
2515 Delisle (metro Lionel Groulx), room 305
Part of the Day of Anarchist Workshops and Presentations

This workshop presentation will explore the ongoing struggle against colonialism and capitalism, from the perspective of indigenous resistance and sovereignty, both historical and contemporary. In doing so, the concept of "anarcho-indigenism" (or "anarchist indigenism") – which has become more and more openly expressed – will be critically explored. Essentially, this presentation will address the questions: "What is "anarcho-indigenism" and what does it mean to be an "anarcho-indigenist?"

Presented by Gord Hill, Kwakwaka'wakw, currently based in the Coast Salish Territories; he is an artist, writer, and editor of Warrior Publications, as well as the author of "500 Years of Indigenous Resistance." Background to Gord Hill and his works is available at: www.warriorpublications.com


INFO: 514-848-7583 – info@amp-montreal.net --
http://nooneisillegal-montreal.blogspot.com