windward antifascist
@windward-afa.bsky.social
Resisting the far right on lands & waters known as British Columbia
⛰️North Vancouver, unceded səlilwətaɬ, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw & xʷməθkʷəy̓əm lands
Talk to me about right-wing extremism, Christian nationalism, conspirituality & community responses to hate
⛰️North Vancouver, unceded səlilwətaɬ, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw & xʷməθkʷəy̓əm lands
Talk to me about right-wing extremism, Christian nationalism, conspirituality & community responses to hate
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What is OneBC, the far-right party making headlines in British Columbia?
Its two MLAs were originally elected as Conservatives, and their constituents are not happy.
pressprogress.ca/onebc-far-ri...
Its two MLAs were originally elected as Conservatives, and their constituents are not happy.
pressprogress.ca/onebc-far-ri...
What is OneBC, the Far-Right Party Making Headlines in British Columbia?
The party's two MLAs were both elected as Conservatives, and their constituents are not pleased
pressprogress.ca
November 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
What is OneBC, the far-right party making headlines in British Columbia?
Its two MLAs were originally elected as Conservatives, and their constituents are not happy.
pressprogress.ca/onebc-far-ri...
Its two MLAs were originally elected as Conservatives, and their constituents are not happy.
pressprogress.ca/onebc-far-ri...
Never more than half a hazy IPA away from explaining in excruciating detail why zoning is a tool of exclusion founded on discriminations & biases.
November 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Never more than half a hazy IPA away from explaining in excruciating detail why zoning is a tool of exclusion founded on discriminations & biases.
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We’re excited to publish this piece by our friends in the @cais-research.bsky.social Platformed Visual Misogyny working group on misogyny in the mainstream media and politics
Thank you to @becomingbri.bsky.social
@shanamacps.bsky.social
@suayozkula.bsky.social
And all of our PVM colleagues!
Thank you to @becomingbri.bsky.social
@shanamacps.bsky.social
@suayozkula.bsky.social
And all of our PVM colleagues!
Mayday! Misogyny Has Gone Mainstream and It’s Fueling a Political Crisis
Misogyny isn’t fringe anymore—it’s strategy. As the Netflix Show Adolescence demonstrates, there is a cost to ignoring it.
www.cifrs.org
November 27, 2025 at 9:35 PM
We’re excited to publish this piece by our friends in the @cais-research.bsky.social Platformed Visual Misogyny working group on misogyny in the mainstream media and politics
Thank you to @becomingbri.bsky.social
@shanamacps.bsky.social
@suayozkula.bsky.social
And all of our PVM colleagues!
Thank you to @becomingbri.bsky.social
@shanamacps.bsky.social
@suayozkula.bsky.social
And all of our PVM colleagues!
Bold of Ken Sim to take credit for solving "crime" during today's council meeting when VPD & ABC have withheld & manipulated data over the last 3 years.
Which one is it? Crime is down, but VPD needs money more than residents & service providers because crime?
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Which one is it? Crime is down, but VPD needs money more than residents & service providers because crime?
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
‘Fear and anxiety’: What our police FOI requests uncovered about Vancouver’s stranger assault scare
Internal emails obtained through Freedom of Information requests shed light on the Vancouver Police Department's media strategy related to stranger assaults ahead of the city's 2022 election.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 26, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Bold of Ken Sim to take credit for solving "crime" during today's council meeting when VPD & ABC have withheld & manipulated data over the last 3 years.
Which one is it? Crime is down, but VPD needs money more than residents & service providers because crime?
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Which one is it? Crime is down, but VPD needs money more than residents & service providers because crime?
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Today, despite hundreds of people speaking and thousands writing in opposition, Vancouver's Mayor and his ABC majority on council passed their "zero means zero" budget, which freezes property taxes for those fortunate enough to own homes at the expense of everyone else. 1/
November 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Today, despite hundreds of people speaking and thousands writing in opposition, Vancouver's Mayor and his ABC majority on council passed their "zero means zero" budget, which freezes property taxes for those fortunate enough to own homes at the expense of everyone else. 1/
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Iiiiinteresting!
Some members of the Conservative caucus vote in favour of the bill, along with both One BC MLAs and Independent Jordan Kealy
NDP and Greens vote against, as does Conservative leader John Rustad and several members of his caucus, plus Independents Amelia Boultbee and Elenore Sturko
Some members of the Conservative caucus vote in favour of the bill, along with both One BC MLAs and Independent Jordan Kealy
NDP and Greens vote against, as does Conservative leader John Rustad and several members of his caucus, plus Independents Amelia Boultbee and Elenore Sturko
One BC's Dallas Brodie has another bill, this one would ban the flying of any flags on public property except the official national, provincial and municipal flags
She mentions Palestinian and transgender flags as examples her bill would ban
Division called #bcpoli
She mentions Palestinian and transgender flags as examples her bill would ban
Division called #bcpoli
November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Iiiiinteresting!
Some members of the Conservative caucus vote in favour of the bill, along with both One BC MLAs and Independent Jordan Kealy
NDP and Greens vote against, as does Conservative leader John Rustad and several members of his caucus, plus Independents Amelia Boultbee and Elenore Sturko
Some members of the Conservative caucus vote in favour of the bill, along with both One BC MLAs and Independent Jordan Kealy
NDP and Greens vote against, as does Conservative leader John Rustad and several members of his caucus, plus Independents Amelia Boultbee and Elenore Sturko
E-scooters can be used on any road in both the City & District of North Vancouver with a speed limit at or below 50 km/hr through the Electric Kick pilot.
Also, why are we so focused on micromobility users when stupid high vehicles & inattentive drivers make North Van streets incredibly unsafe.
Also, why are we so focused on micromobility users when stupid high vehicles & inattentive drivers make North Van streets incredibly unsafe.
E-Scooters are not toys, and there are rules and regulations regarding their use in North Vancouver. All parents and riders should refer to this helpful infographic from North Vancouver RCMP and help keep our kids and streets safe.
November 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
E-scooters can be used on any road in both the City & District of North Vancouver with a speed limit at or below 50 km/hr through the Electric Kick pilot.
Also, why are we so focused on micromobility users when stupid high vehicles & inattentive drivers make North Van streets incredibly unsafe.
Also, why are we so focused on micromobility users when stupid high vehicles & inattentive drivers make North Van streets incredibly unsafe.
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Toxic Drug Alert: The week of November 17-21 saw BC’s highest number of calls made to 911 for toxic drug poisoning events. This is likely due to a substance called medetomidine being mixed with fentanyl. Please see and share the information provided.
November 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Toxic Drug Alert: The week of November 17-21 saw BC’s highest number of calls made to 911 for toxic drug poisoning events. This is likely due to a substance called medetomidine being mixed with fentanyl. Please see and share the information provided.
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The government is responding to the Human Rights Commissioner’s position statement by doubling down on their murderous refusal to address the unregulated drug poisoning emergency honestly.
bchumanrights.ca/resources/pu...
bchumanrights.ca/resources/pu...
November 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The government is responding to the Human Rights Commissioner’s position statement by doubling down on their murderous refusal to address the unregulated drug poisoning emergency honestly.
bchumanrights.ca/resources/pu...
bchumanrights.ca/resources/pu...
Barry Neufeld turned himself into the Chilliwack courthouse this morning after an order was issued for his arrest.
The order was issued when Neufeld failed to appear & pay damages after he was found to have defamed SD33 trustee Dr. Carin Bondar.
fraservalleytoday.ca/2025/11/24/f...
The order was issued when Neufeld failed to appear & pay damages after he was found to have defamed SD33 trustee Dr. Carin Bondar.
fraservalleytoday.ca/2025/11/24/f...
Former Chilliwack trustee facing arrest, order of committal
CHILLIWACK - Former SD33 trustee Barry Neufeld plans to turn himself in at the Chilliwack Law Courts building ...
fraservalleytoday.ca
November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Barry Neufeld turned himself into the Chilliwack courthouse this morning after an order was issued for his arrest.
The order was issued when Neufeld failed to appear & pay damages after he was found to have defamed SD33 trustee Dr. Carin Bondar.
fraservalleytoday.ca/2025/11/24/f...
The order was issued when Neufeld failed to appear & pay damages after he was found to have defamed SD33 trustee Dr. Carin Bondar.
fraservalleytoday.ca/2025/11/24/f...
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Vancouver - Emergency weather shelters are open tonight (Nov 22nd) and tomorrow (23rd)
The NEST trans shelter will also be starting up in the next week or so.
vancouver.ca/images/web/s...
The NEST trans shelter will also be starting up in the next week or so.
vancouver.ca/images/web/s...
vancouver.ca
November 23, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Vancouver - Emergency weather shelters are open tonight (Nov 22nd) and tomorrow (23rd)
The NEST trans shelter will also be starting up in the next week or so.
vancouver.ca/images/web/s...
The NEST trans shelter will also be starting up in the next week or so.
vancouver.ca/images/web/s...
The ostrich cult convoy allegedly had up to 200 supporters gathering in Langley. They're currently on their way to Kits Beach.
1/ The ostrich cult is convoying into Vancouver and rallying at Kits Beach on Saturday, ostensibly in support of farmers.
8AM: Hope
9AM: Abbotsford
10AM: Langley
12PM: Arrive at the Kits Beach parking lot
8AM: Hope
9AM: Abbotsford
10AM: Langley
12PM: Arrive at the Kits Beach parking lot
November 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The ostrich cult convoy allegedly had up to 200 supporters gathering in Langley. They're currently on their way to Kits Beach.
1/ The ostrich cult is convoying into Vancouver and rallying at Kits Beach on Saturday, ostensibly in support of farmers.
8AM: Hope
9AM: Abbotsford
10AM: Langley
12PM: Arrive at the Kits Beach parking lot
8AM: Hope
9AM: Abbotsford
10AM: Langley
12PM: Arrive at the Kits Beach parking lot
November 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
1/ The ostrich cult is convoying into Vancouver and rallying at Kits Beach on Saturday, ostensibly in support of farmers.
8AM: Hope
9AM: Abbotsford
10AM: Langley
12PM: Arrive at the Kits Beach parking lot
8AM: Hope
9AM: Abbotsford
10AM: Langley
12PM: Arrive at the Kits Beach parking lot
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@melwoods.me: We must not overcomplicate what’s going on here.
This is the Alberta government saying the rights of trans kids to receive life-saving health care, go by their own pronouns at school or play on sport teams don’t matter as much as the Smith government’s right to dictate their lives.
This is the Alberta government saying the rights of trans kids to receive life-saving health care, go by their own pronouns at school or play on sport teams don’t matter as much as the Smith government’s right to dictate their lives.
Danielle Smith Goes Nuclear on Trans Rights | The Tyee
Alberta’s premier is overriding Charter protections. Here’s a fact check on her claims.
thetyee.ca
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
@melwoods.me: We must not overcomplicate what’s going on here.
This is the Alberta government saying the rights of trans kids to receive life-saving health care, go by their own pronouns at school or play on sport teams don’t matter as much as the Smith government’s right to dictate their lives.
This is the Alberta government saying the rights of trans kids to receive life-saving health care, go by their own pronouns at school or play on sport teams don’t matter as much as the Smith government’s right to dictate their lives.
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A sobering reflection Kai Cheng Thom today for #TransDayofRemembrance
"We grieve. And we keep going. And maybe 15 years from now, or 50, or 500, we will live in a different world."
xtramagazine.com/power/activi...
"We grieve. And we keep going. And maybe 15 years from now, or 50, or 500, we will live in a different world."
xtramagazine.com/power/activi...
I’m sick of writing about dead trans people | Xtra Magazine
For 15 years, I hoped my words would change something. Now I’m grieving the world that could’ve been
xtramagazine.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A sobering reflection Kai Cheng Thom today for #TransDayofRemembrance
"We grieve. And we keep going. And maybe 15 years from now, or 50, or 500, we will live in a different world."
xtramagazine.com/power/activi...
"We grieve. And we keep going. And maybe 15 years from now, or 50, or 500, we will live in a different world."
xtramagazine.com/power/activi...
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Yays: BC Conservative caucus, OneBC caucus and all three Independents (Kealy, Elenore Sturko and Amelia Boultbee)
Nays: BC NDP caucus, BC Green caucus
The bills fails at first reading #bcpoli
Nays: BC NDP caucus, BC Green caucus
The bills fails at first reading #bcpoli
Another bill that would repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act introduced in the BC legislature today
This time by Independent MLA Jordan Kealy
Just like similar legislation put forward by One BC, there's division at first reading #bcpoli
This time by Independent MLA Jordan Kealy
Just like similar legislation put forward by One BC, there's division at first reading #bcpoli
November 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Yays: BC Conservative caucus, OneBC caucus and all three Independents (Kealy, Elenore Sturko and Amelia Boultbee)
Nays: BC NDP caucus, BC Green caucus
The bills fails at first reading #bcpoli
Nays: BC NDP caucus, BC Green caucus
The bills fails at first reading #bcpoli
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“The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten the rights of trans and gender-diverse people in the province.”
ccla.org/press-releas...
ccla.org/press-releas...
CCLA Condemns Alberta’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Undermine Rights of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth - CCLA
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten t...
ccla.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten the rights of trans and gender-diverse people in the province.”
ccla.org/press-releas...
ccla.org/press-releas...
Removing change tables & product dispensers overwhelmingly burdens women & folks that menstruate.
These indignities are multiplied when someone has unstable housing or doesn't have a home.
Reliable access to bathrooms is a basic human dignity. Shame on Ken Sim & ABC for these budget cuts.
These indignities are multiplied when someone has unstable housing or doesn't have a home.
Reliable access to bathrooms is a basic human dignity. Shame on Ken Sim & ABC for these budget cuts.
Vancouver’s draft budget stinks: we demand a change! 👶💩
On Nov 25 from 9-10:30 am join WTC and friends at a diaper “change-in” at Vancouver City Hall as council prepares to vote on the draft operating budget.
On Nov 25 from 9-10:30 am join WTC and friends at a diaper “change-in” at Vancouver City Hall as council prepares to vote on the draft operating budget.
November 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Removing change tables & product dispensers overwhelmingly burdens women & folks that menstruate.
These indignities are multiplied when someone has unstable housing or doesn't have a home.
Reliable access to bathrooms is a basic human dignity. Shame on Ken Sim & ABC for these budget cuts.
These indignities are multiplied when someone has unstable housing or doesn't have a home.
Reliable access to bathrooms is a basic human dignity. Shame on Ken Sim & ABC for these budget cuts.
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Representatives of the Métis Nation British Columbia visiting the legislature Monday got up and left the public gallery in disgust as OneBC Leader Dallas Brodie asked a question rooted in residential school denial.
Andrew MacLeod reports. #bcpoli
Andrew MacLeod reports. #bcpoli
OneBC Leader’s Comments Drive Indigenous Delegation from Legislature | The Tyee
Dallas Brodie called reports of residential school graves the ‘worst lie in Canadian history.’
thetyee.ca
November 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Representatives of the Métis Nation British Columbia visiting the legislature Monday got up and left the public gallery in disgust as OneBC Leader Dallas Brodie asked a question rooted in residential school denial.
Andrew MacLeod reports. #bcpoli
Andrew MacLeod reports. #bcpoli
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There’s a wave of violence targeting Canadian Sikhs, and the government seems powerless to stop it.
"It’s a feeling of helplessness."
pressprogress.ca/wave-of-viol...
"It’s a feeling of helplessness."
pressprogress.ca/wave-of-viol...
There’s a Wave of Violence Targeting Canadian Sikhs, and the Government Seems Powerless to Stop It
pressprogress.ca
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
There’s a wave of violence targeting Canadian Sikhs, and the government seems powerless to stop it.
"It’s a feeling of helplessness."
pressprogress.ca/wave-of-viol...
"It’s a feeling of helplessness."
pressprogress.ca/wave-of-viol...
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This year there are a record 16 Trans Day of Remembrance events in the lower mainland of BC, including events in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Delta, Mission and Langley.
Also one streamed TDOR by SFU Out On Campus (who have contributed quite a few events to the list, thank you!)
Also one streamed TDOR by SFU Out On Campus (who have contributed quite a few events to the list, thank you!)
2025 Trans Day of Remembrance Events in/around the BC Lower Mainland.
Additions? Please email [email protected]
genderqueeries.coopradio.org/2025TDOR
Additions? Please email [email protected]
genderqueeries.coopradio.org/2025TDOR
GenderQueeries - 2025TDOR
Is your event not listed? Please email [email protected]
Arranged by Date/Time
UBC Gears and Queers - Paint the Cairn
📅 November 14th, 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm
📍 UBC Engineering Cairn
In r...
genderqueeries.coopradio.org
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 AM
This year there are a record 16 Trans Day of Remembrance events in the lower mainland of BC, including events in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Delta, Mission and Langley.
Also one streamed TDOR by SFU Out On Campus (who have contributed quite a few events to the list, thank you!)
Also one streamed TDOR by SFU Out On Campus (who have contributed quite a few events to the list, thank you!)
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Some of these things were put back into the budget by council... But discussion of the police budget is later this month. Write to Victoria council and your MLA using the respurces on our website: defundvicpd.org #yyj #DefundVicPD
“To pay for VicPD’s demands, the city is even looking at cutting a children’s book prize, and a poet laureate and youth poet laureate program that only costs $8,000 (keep in mind that VicPD spent $22,000 on a retirement party this year)” 🚨➡️ defundvicpd.org/2025/11/06/c... #yyj #DefundVicPD
City releases 2026 Draft Budget – big cuts proposed to make way for police funding
The City of Victoria has released the 2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan, along with some early budget deliberations by city staff. They’re thinking about cutting all sorts of things. The City is propo…
defundvicpd.org
November 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Some of these things were put back into the budget by council... But discussion of the police budget is later this month. Write to Victoria council and your MLA using the respurces on our website: defundvicpd.org #yyj #DefundVicPD
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“Through the distortion and selective interpretation of Christian doctrine, CI preachers have constructed biblical justification for an anti-Black, anti-LGBTQ+, and antisemitic world view.”
Christian Identity, a racist and antisemitic theology derived from British Israelism, continues to shape today’s extremist landscape. Long after its role in The Order, its doctrines still circulate through contemporary extremist networks and influence acts of violence nationwide.
Read more:
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The History and Influence of Christian Identity on America’s Most Violent Antisemitic Movements
Christian Identity (CI), a white supremacist theology rooted in 19th-century British Israelism, redefined itself in the U.S. as a violently racist and antisemitic ideology that became central to group...
globalextremism.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
“Through the distortion and selective interpretation of Christian doctrine, CI preachers have constructed biblical justification for an anti-Black, anti-LGBTQ+, and antisemitic world view.”
yes.
November 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
yes.
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Today is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. One of our volunteers @margiesanderson.bsky.social spent the morning postering locations where pedestrians have been killed this year in Vancouver alone.
November 17, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Today is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. One of our volunteers @margiesanderson.bsky.social spent the morning postering locations where pedestrians have been killed this year in Vancouver alone.