October 29, 2020
Thank you to all who participated in our special October Gathering around the Work that Reconnects.
We are excited to announce that on November 6th, Earth-Feather Sovereign will be honored as a 2020 YWCA Womxn of Achievement for her work in advancing racial and gender justice in our local community. Please join us in celebrating with the YWCA for this virtual event. (Details below)
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Click here to purchase a ticket to Womxn of Achievement. While this year's event will be virtual, the YWCA of Olympia is asking the community to help generate needed donations by purchasing a ticket to attend this event. To ensure the event is accessible, there is a tiered ticket structure. On the night of the event, you will have the opportunity to make an additional donation if you are so inclined and are able to do so. The YWCA will be passing along all of the donations collected on the night of the event to the 2020 Honorees, as an investment in their critical work.
Where's the Water II:
What are the Realities of Water Quality and Water Quantity in Thurston County?
presented by the Thurston County League of Women Voters
Tuesday, November 10th 6:00-8:00pm
Deepen your understanding of the realities of water resources in Thurston County. Click here to register for this event.
Remembering Bernard Michael "Bernie" Steckler
1932-2020
Our hearts are with Joyce and the family of Bernie Steckler, as we join together in the ways that we can to celebrating his life and work while mourning the loss of his presence in our community. As many of you are aware, Bernie was particularly passionate about addressing the egregious Doctrine of Domination, also known as the Doctrine of "Discovery". As we endeavor to carry on and deepen in the work of dismantling the Doctrine of Domination, we will always remember Bernie's steadfast commitment to understanding the history and in turn, acting in solidarity with Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island. We miss you, Bernie.
Click here to view tributes, obituary, and to send your condolences to Bernie's family.
IN THE NEWS:
Wet'suwet'en
Earlier this month, Coastal GasLink called in the RCMP to try and remove Wet'suwet'en community members and Indigenous youth as they held a ceremony at a proposed drill site for Coastal GasLink's pipeline. Click here to watch video on facebook of Wet'suwet'en women leading ceremony on the pipeline's path.
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Mi'kmaq
Click here to read article: Mi'kmaq sell lobster outside N.S. legislature