As the commission on Bill 60, the Quebec Values Charter, continues at the National Assembly in Quebec City, CKUT brings voices speaking out against racism and xenophobia.
Anthony Housefather, the mayor of the Cote-St-Luc borough, has come out against the charter.
As public testimony concerning Bill 60, the so-called 'Secular Charter of Values', continues at the National Assembly in Quebec City, many individuals, towns and organizations are speaking out against a law that they see as xenophobic and unfair. CKUT brings you an interview with Dr. James Kelly, a member of the Political Science faculty at Concordia University.
GroundWire Community Radio News: January 13 - January 27|
GroundWire | January 13, 2014
This episode of GroundWire was produced on Fort William First Nation’s territory at CILU in Thunder Bay ON by Carly Forbes
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This 2013 Year in Review episode of GroundWire was produced on Coast Salish Territories at CJSF in Burnaby, BC by Frieda Werden and Selina Wall
This episode of GroundWire was produced on traditional Anishnaabe and Métis territory at CKUW in Winnipeg, MB by Michael Welch and Victoria King.
The world is mourning and celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela, who passed away in South Africa last week at the age of 95.
Catraqui region - Response to Emergency Day of Action – Solidarity for Elsipogtog on December 2, 2013. The call was made by HWY 11 Land Defenders.
This edition of GroundWire was produced at CKUT 90.3FM on Mohawk territory in Montreal, QC, by Cecile Branco and Aaron Lakoff.
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100 days of Sanctuary for the Awan family to resist deportation to Pakistak | Aaron Lakoff, CKUT
This edition of GroundWire was produced at CFRU 93.3FM in Guelph, Ontario by Candice Jahani, Gabrielle Ene, Tomas MuManus, and Steve Mason
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Common Air investigates if there is a sustainable business model for indepednet muscians.
Music By John Hornak http://woodsongs.ca/
This edition of GroundWire was produced by Kim Hornak at CFMH on Maliseet Territory in Saint John, New Brunswick.
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Cindy Spoon is an organizer with the Texas Tar Sands Blockade. The Tar Sands Blockade is an open invitation for people across North America to join a peaceful direct action campaign to stop the Keystone XL pipeline.
Ian MacNairn - Challenges Faced by the Northern Labour Force (Podcast/Interview Transcript)
Augustino Lucano - Maaji Podcast (Part 2)
How does the low literacy rate influence daily life in South Sudan? How do people get information?
Augustino Lucano - Maaji Peace Centre of South Sudan (Podcast/Interview Transcript)
What is the Maaji Peace Center?
Robin Shackleton - Sylvan Temple Drums (Podcast)
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