GroundWire | October 27, 2014

Oct 27, 2014

GroundWire | October 27, 2014

This week GroundWire was produced on traditional Anishinaabe and Métis territory at CKUW in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Hosted By:

Julien Cooper and Chris Reid, CKUW

Headlines:

Lynn Gehl, an Algonquin - Anishinaabe woman from Ontario, challenges the federal government in court after she was denied Indian status.  | Jessie Wins, CFRU

Northern Cree First Nation of Pimicikamak take over a hydro dam near their territory in Manitoba.  | Michael Welch, CKUW

The National Aboriginal Women's Summit takes place in Membertou, Nova Scotia. | Ophira Horwitz

Features:

The recent rise in grassroots feminist activities at Queen's University and in Kingston in response to sexual assault and threatening activities by Men's Rights Activists. | Filza Naveed, CFRC

Highlights from the Winnipeg DIY Fest and Anarchist Bookfair. | Liz Picylo and Victoria King, CKUW

Community Radio Report:

The official launch of 99.3 County FM in Prince Edward County, Ontario. | Ophira Horwitz

Headlines this week were written by Michael Welch, Ophira Horwitz, and Jessie Wins. We thank contributors Michael Welch, Filza Naveed, Liz Picylo, Julien Cooper, and Victoria King. We would also like to thank Julie Campbell and Eric Gianuzzi. Headlines this week were written by Michael Welch, Ophira Horwitz, and Jessie Wins. We thank contributors Michael Welch, Filza Naveed, Liz Picylo, Julien Cooper, and Victoria King. We would also like to thank Julie Campbell and Eric Gianuzzi.