Series Podcast: No One Is Illegal - Toronto Radio

Against and Beyond Police Brutality Featuring: -Interview with Lalit Clarkson from Malcolm X Grassroots Movement (NYC) -Audio from March 15 Demonstration Against Police Brutality (Toronto) -Interview with Bridget Tolley (Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation in Quebec) ***** A report released to Congress states that the New York Police Department stop and frisk tactics - arbitrary stops by police that do not require a warrant- have increased by 21 per cent in the last year. The report also shows that 88 percent of those stopped were Black and Latino. Lalit Clarkson of the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement - a black radical formation that organizes in new york and throughout the united states- believes that the increased targeting of people of colour by stop and frisk is due to increased gentrification and racial profiling saying that “there is no, sort of, separation, for us, between high stop and frisk and high rates of gentrification or rates of moving people out of our communities. So, for us…we equate stop and frisk to illegal racial profiling.” A law prohibiting the storing of information- data-banking- of those stopped and frisked but not charged was recently signed in New York. The NYPD immediately issued an internal memo - leaked to the public- that suggested officers store the data on paper instead so as to work around the new law. Community organizers are not surprised by the NYPD reaction. They say they will continue working until the comprehensive social and institutional reforms needed to stop the discriminatory polices of the NYPD are in place. Luam, a member of both No One is Illegal and the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, recently spoke with Lalit about the proactive work the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement is doing to eliminate police brutality. ***** Bridget Tolley is a grandmother of five from the Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation in Quebec. Her mother was struck and killed by a Quebec Police cruiser on their reserve on October 6th 2001. Since then Bridget has been calling for an independent investigation into the police killing of her mother. She has also worked on the Sisters In Spirit campaign, a project of the Native Women’s Association of Canada that was defunded by the Federal government in 2010. The project was designed to build a database for all missing and murdered Indigenous women across the country. Tolley and others assert that the government has cut the project because, as she says, “they are trying to forget.”

For our first show of the new year, members of No One Is Illegal - Toronto share stories of resistance from 2010 and discuss how our movements will continue to build in 2011. Featuring: "Angels with Dirty Faces" Homeboy Sandman

For our first show of the new year, members of No One Is Illegal - Toronto share stories of resistance from 2010 and discuss how our movements will continue to build in 2011. Featuring: "Angels with Dirty Faces" Homeboy Sandman

Today’s show focuses on the growing campaign in defense of human smuggling and features an interview with Karin Baqi, staff lawyer with the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario (SALCO). No One Is Illegal Toronto statement: In defense of human smuggling, for the free movement of people http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org/node/507 Featuring: "Baghdad (Remix)" by Ahmed Habib

Today’s show focuses on the growing campaign in defense of human smuggling and features an interview with Karin Baqi, staff lawyer with the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario (SALCO). No One Is Illegal Toronto statement: In defense of human smuggling, for the free movement of people http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org/node/507 Featuring: "Baghdad (Remix)" by Ahmed Habib

This jam-packed show features audio from the Dec. 1 Rob Ford Counter-Inaugural demonstration held outside of Toronto City Hall, courtesy of John Bonnar. Hear speakers from the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, No One Is Illegal - Toronto, Jane Finch Action Against Poverty, and the Greater Toronto Workers' Assembly. Also on this show, we debut our new theme song and play a preview from an exciting collaboration between SPIN and MC E-Legal. Featuring: "Soy Ilegal" by SPIN and MC E-Legal http://www.reverbnation.com/spinelpoeta "Rob Ford Song" Ben Bergen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU9RHasobfQ

This jam-packed show features audio from the Dec. 1 Rob Ford Counter-Inaugural demonstration held outside of Toronto City Hall, courtesy of John Bonnar. Hear speakers from the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, No One Is Illegal - Toronto, Jane Finch Action Against Poverty, and the Greater Toronto Workers' Assembly. Also on this show, we debut our new theme song and play a preview from an exciting collaboration between SPIN and MC E-Legal. Featuring: "Soy Ilegal" by SPIN and MC E-Legal http://www.reverbnation.com/spinelpoeta "Rob Ford Song" Ben Bergen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU9RHasobfQ

This jam-packed show features audio from the Dec. 1 Rob Ford Counter-Inaugural demonstration held outside of Toronto City Hall, courtesy of John Bonnar. Hear speakers from the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, No One Is Illegal - Toronto, Jane Finch Action Against Poverty, and the Greater Toronto Workers' Assembly. Also on this show, we debut our new theme song and play a preview from an exciting collaboration between SPIN and MC E-Legal. Featuring: "Soy Ilegal" by SPIN and MC E-Legal http://www.reverbnation.com/spinelpoeta "Rob Ford Song" Ben Bergen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU9RHasobfQ

Today we will be talking to community media activist Rebecca Granovsky-Larsen and artist/community organizer Rosina Kazi from the band LAL. As part of CKLN's annual FundFest, this show focuses on the importance of community radio and the need to support through listening and by making donations. You can still pledge your support for community-controlled radio by calling: 416-595-1478.

This week's show features an interview with Nandita Sharma, author of 'Home Economics: Nationalism and the Making of "Migrant Workers" in Canada', on Bill C49. The proposed Bill C49 is yet another measure to restrict people's ability to move, in this case by dramatically remaking rules around refugee status in cases deemed to be "human smuggling incidents" by the government. For more info: http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org/node/495 Featuring: “Life Vest” by Unknown Mizery from the new album Empty Handed Warrior with producer Aneeway

This week's show features an interview with Nandita Sharma, author of 'Home Economics: Nationalism and the Making of "Migrant Workers" in Canada', on Bill C49. The proposed Bill C49 is yet another measure to restrict people's ability to move, in this case by dramatically remaking rules around refugee status in cases deemed to be "human smuggling incidents" by the government. For more info: http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org/node/495 Featuring: “Life Vest” by Unknown Mizery from the new album Empty Handed Warrior with producer Aneeway

Chris Ramsaroop from Justicia 4 Migrant Workers is interviewed about how farm workers are organizing in response to the recent workplace deaths of two workers on September 10th: Ralston White and Paul Roach. A Pilgrimage to Freedom is being held on October 10th, Thanksgiving Weekend, and is the first march of this kind to focus on the conditions of people the government calls "temporary foreign workers". http://www.justicia4migrantworkers.org/

Chris Ramsaroop from Justicia 4 Migrant Workers is interviewed about how farm workers are organizing in response to the recent workplace deaths of two workers on September 10th: Ralston White and Paul Roach. A Pilgrimage to Freedom is being held on October 10th, Thanksgiving Weekend, and is the first march of this kind to focus on the conditions of people the government calls "temporary foreign workers". http://www.justicia4migrantworkers.org/

Chris Ramsaroop from Justicia 4 Migrant Workers is interviewed about how farm workers are organizing in response to the recent workplace deaths of two workers on September 10th: Ralston White and Paul Roach. A Pilgrimage to Freedom is being held on October 10th, Thanksgiving Weekend, and is the first march of this kind to focus on the conditions of people the government calls "temporary foreign workers". http://www.justicia4migrantworkers.org/

We spoke with G20 defendant and community organizer Alex Hundert a day before he was arrested for speaking at a panel at Ryerson University. Police alleged that he was in violation of his bail condition to not participate in any protests. You can get updates here: http://g20.torontomobilize.org/ Alex, along with Harsha Walia from No One Is Illegal - Vancouver, break down the post-G20 situation, including charges, upcoming court dates, dealing with the reality of fear and ongoing state repression, and strengthening our resolve.

This week we spoke with hip hop artist Peter Bones about the G20 and migrant justice. Bones recently released a track entitled "G20 Anthem" about his experiences with the G20 in Toronto, which included being featured in the police's highly sensationalized "most wanted" list of G20 suspects. We discuss how his name was cleared and extend our solidarity to everyone still facing charges following the G20 mobilizations. "G20 Anthem" Peter Bones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gncMd6HFLiM Featuring: "No One Is Illegal" Peter Bones "G20 Anthem" Peter Bones http://g20.torontomobilize.org/

This week we spoke with hip hop artist Peter Bones about the G20 and migrant justice. Bones recently released a track entitled "G20 Anthem" about his experiences with the G20 in Toronto, which included being featured in the police's highly sensationalized "most wanted" list of G20 suspects. We discuss how his name was cleared and extend our solidarity to everyone still facing charges following the G20 mobilizations. "G20 Anthem" Peter Bones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gncMd6HFLiM Featuring: "No One Is Illegal" Peter Bones "G20 Anthem" Peter Bones http://g20.torontomobilize.org/

This week we spoke with hip hop artist Peter Bones about the G20 and migrant justice. Bones recently released a track entitled "G20 Anthem" about his experiences with the G20 in Toronto, which included being featured in the police's highly sensationalized "most wanted" list of G20 suspects. We discuss how his name was cleared and extend our solidarity to everyone still facing charges following the G20 mobilizations. "G20 Anthem" Peter Bones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gncMd6HFLiM Featuring: "No One Is Illegal" Peter Bones "G20 Anthem" Peter Bones http://g20.torontomobilize.org/

This week we spoke with hip hop artist Peter Bones about the G20 and migrant justice. Bones recently released a track entitled "G20 Anthem" about his experiences with the G20 in Toronto, which included being featured in the police's highly sensationalized "most wanted" list of G20 suspects. We discuss how his name was cleared and extend our solidarity to everyone still facing charges following the G20 mobilizations. "G20 Anthem" Peter Bones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gncMd6HFLiM Featuring: "No One Is Illegal" Peter Bones "G20 Anthem" Peter Bones http://g20.torontomobilize.org/

Today we speak with Sheila Hewlett from No One Is Illegal - Toronto about art and social movements, including the recently organized day of creative actions against Minister of Immigration Jason Kenney in Toronto. People vs. Kenney (Toronto) video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty5ntADWBFg Featuring: "Shapeshifters" Invincible

Today we speak with Sheila Hewlett from No One Is Illegal - Toronto about art and social movements, including the recently organized day of creative actions against Minister of Immigration Jason Kenney in Toronto. People vs. Kenney (Toronto) video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty5ntADWBFg Featuring: "Shapeshifters" Invincible

On today's show we speak with John Clarke from the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) about post-G20 organizing in Toronto and the parallels between the criminalization of community organizers during the G20 and OCAP's June 15, 2000 demonstration at Queen's Park. Featuring: "No Borders No Fences" Harsha Walia, Jaggi Singh and SK Hussan + Sikh Knowledge Support the legal defense efforts: http://www.g20.torontomobilize.org/ STOP THE SPECIAL DIET CUT – RAISE WELFARE/ODSP RATES NOW! Meal, Rally and Action Wednesday, July 21 @ 12 noon Ministry of Community and Social Services, 900 Bay St @ Wellesley Poster here: http://update.ocap.ca/node/896

On today's show we speak with John Clarke from the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) about post-G20 organizing in Toronto and the parallels between the criminalization of community organizers during the G20 and OCAP's June 15, 2000 demonstration at Queen's Park. Featuring: "No Borders No Fences" Harsha Walia, Jaggi Singh and SK Hussan + Sikh Knowledge Support the legal defense efforts: http://www.g20.torontomobilize.org/ STOP THE SPECIAL DIET CUT – RAISE WELFARE/ODSP RATES NOW! Meal, Rally and Action Wednesday, July 21 @ 12 noon Ministry of Community and Social Services, 900 Bay St @ Wellesley Poster here: http://update.ocap.ca/node/896

On today's show we speak with John Clarke from the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) about post-G20 organizing in Toronto and the parallels between the criminalization of community organizers during the G20 and OCAP's June 15, 2000 demonstration at Queen's Park. Featuring: "No Borders No Fences" Harsha Walia, Jaggi Singh and SK Hussan + Sikh Knowledge Support the legal defense efforts: http://www.g20.torontomobilize.org/ STOP THE SPECIAL DIET CUT – RAISE WELFARE/ODSP RATES NOW! Meal, Rally and Action Wednesday, July 21 @ 12 noon Ministry of Community and Social Services, 900 Bay St @ Wellesley Poster here: http://update.ocap.ca/node/896

On today's show we speak with Corvin Russell from Queers Against Israeli Apartheid (QUAIA) about Pride, politics, Palestinian solidarity and Israel's pink-washing campaign. Featuring: "At the Fence" SK Hussan + Sikh Knowledge No Justice No Peace Love and Rage Mix (partial) http://soundcloud.com/loveandrage/no-justice-no-peace-nique-la-police-love-and-rage-mash-up

On today's show we speak with Corvin Russell from Queers Against Israeli Apartheid (QUAIA) about Pride, politics, Palestinian solidarity and Israel's pink-washing campaign. Featuring: "At the Fence" SK Hussan + Sikh Knowledge No Justice No Peace Love and Rage Mix (partial) http://soundcloud.com/loveandrage/no-justice-no-peace-nique-la-police-love-and-rage-mash-up

On today's show we speak with Corvin Russell from Queers Against Israeli Apartheid (QUAIA) about Pride, politics, Palestinian solidarity and Israel's pink-washing campaign. Featuring: "At the Fence" SK Hussan + Sikh Knowledge No Justice No Peace Love and Rage Mix (partial) http://soundcloud.com/loveandrage/no-justice-no-peace-nique-la-police-love-and-rage-mash-up

On today's show we speak with Corvin Russell from Queers Against Israeli Apartheid (QUAIA) about Pride, politics, Palestinian solidarity and Israel's pink-washing campaign. Featuring: "At the Fence" SK Hussan + Sikh Knowledge No Justice No Peace Love and Rage Mix (partial) http://soundcloud.com/loveandrage/no-justice-no-peace-nique-la-police-love-and-rage-mash-up

Today’s show is titled Arizona to Toronto: Stop Racial Profiling! We speak with Dave Zirin, sports columnist, activist and author of People’s History of Sports in the United States. He has supported the No 2010 Olympics campaign and is an active supporter of protests against Arizona’s SB 1070. As the racist laws in Arizona are being challenged throughout the United States, activists here in Toronto have stepped up resistance to increased immigration enforcement on our streets. Joining us by phone is Mohan Mishra, an organizer with No One Is Illegal - Toronto. Featuring: “Tear down that Wall” Chuck D

Today’s show is titled Arizona to Toronto: Stop Racial Profiling! We speak with Dave Zirin, sports columnist, activist and author of People’s History of Sports in the United States. He has supported the No 2010 Olympics campaign and is an active supporter of protests against Arizona’s SB 1070. As the racist laws in Arizona are being challenged throughout the United States, activists here in Toronto have stepped up resistance to increased immigration enforcement on our streets. Joining us by phone is Mohan Mishra, an organizer with No One Is Illegal - Toronto. Featuring: “Tear down that Wall” Chuck D

This is a two part special on May Day and migrant resistance in Toronto. In the first half, organizers with No One Is Illegal - Toronto discuss the upcoming May 1 2010 Status for All Day of Action and the history of May Day organizing for migrant justice in the city. In the second half we have the radio documentary "On May Day, We March for Justice" by Susy Alvarez, featuring voices from the 2009 May Day of Action in Toronto. In the past 6 years the struggle for justice for immigrants and refugees has grown immensely. Inspired by the individual and collective strength of Mohamed Cherfi, Kimberley Lizano-Sossa, Fahim Kayani, Shamim Akhtar, Isabel Garcia, Wendy Maxwell, the many others that we have known, and the countless others that have had to fight alone, the Migrant Justice movement has forefronted struggles of people of color, women, disAbled and queer migrants, particularly those without full status. From the 2005 No One Is Illegal march from Montreal to Ottawa, to the first Toronto May Day of Action in 2006, to the take over of Yonge and Dundas square on May Day in 2009, we have worked tirelessly to create real meaningful change – stopping deportations, winning access to schools, and changing federal immigration policy.

This is a two part special on May Day and migrant resistance in Toronto. In the first half, organizers with No One Is Illegal - Toronto discuss the upcoming May 1 2010 Status for All Day of Action and the history of May Day organizing for migrant justice in the city. In the second half we have the radio documentary "On May Day, We March for Justice" by Susy Alvarez, featuring voices from the 2009 May Day of Action in Toronto. In the past 6 years the struggle for justice for immigrants and refugees has grown immensely. Inspired by the individual and collective strength of Mohamed Cherfi, Kimberley Lizano-Sossa, Fahim Kayani, Shamim Akhtar, Isabel Garcia, Wendy Maxwell, the many others that we have known, and the countless others that have had to fight alone, the Migrant Justice movement has forefronted struggles of people of color, women, disAbled and queer migrants, particularly those without full status. From the 2005 No One Is Illegal march from Montreal to Ottawa, to the first Toronto May Day of Action in 2006, to the take over of Yonge and Dundas square on May Day in 2009, we have worked tirelessly to create real meaningful change – stopping deportations, winning access to schools, and changing federal immigration policy.

This is a two part special on May Day and migrant resistance in Toronto. In the first half, organizers with No One Is Illegal - Toronto discuss the upcoming May 1 2010 Status for All Day of Action and the history of May Day organizing for migrant justice in the city. In the second half we have the radio documentary "On May Day, We March for Justice" by Susy Alvarez, featuring voices from the 2009 May Day of Action in Toronto. In the past 6 years the struggle for justice for immigrants and refugees has grown immensely. Inspired by the individual and collective strength of Mohamed Cherfi, Kimberley Lizano-Sossa, Fahim Kayani, Shamim Akhtar, Isabel Garcia, Wendy Maxwell, the many others that we have known, and the countless others that have had to fight alone, the Migrant Justice movement has forefronted struggles of people of color, women, disAbled and queer migrants, particularly those without full status. From the 2005 No One Is Illegal march from Montreal to Ottawa, to the first Toronto May Day of Action in 2006, to the take over of Yonge and Dundas square on May Day in 2009, we have worked tirelessly to create real meaningful change – stopping deportations, winning access to schools, and changing federal immigration policy.

This week we went to Teesdale and met with the South Asian Women's Rights Organization (SAWRO). Members of SAWRO put together a panel discussion on low-income, migrant women organizing for childcare. SAWRO is calling out for grassroots organizations and low-income women to participate in a forum they are holding this summer about mobilizing for universal childcare. You can get in contact with SAWRO through their website at http://www.sawro.com/.

This week we went to Teesdale and met with the South Asian Women's Rights Organization (SAWRO). Members of SAWRO put together a panel discussion on low-income, migrant women organizing for childcare. SAWRO is calling out for grassroots organizations and low-income women to participate in a forum they are holding this summer about mobilizing for universal childcare. You can get in contact with SAWRO through their website at http://www.sawro.com/.

This week we went to Teesdale and met with the South Asian Women's Rights Organization (SAWRO). Members of SAWRO put together a panel discussion on low-income, migrant women organizing for childcare. SAWRO is calling out for grassroots organizations and low-income women to participate in a forum they are holding this summer about mobilizing for universal childcare. You can get in contact with SAWRO through their website at http://www.sawro.com/.

Today we’re talking with Salma Al Atassi from Students Against Israeli Apartheid about the 6th annual Israeli Apartheid Week. We discuss the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions campaign; Palestinian refugees and the Right of Return; and Canada as a site of Palestinian struggle. IAW is an international series of events held in campuses and cities across the globe that educates people about the nature of Israel as an apartheid system and responds to the call from Palestinian civil society for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. Started here in Toronto, IAW took place last year in more than 40 cities.

Today we’re talking with Salma Al Atassi from Students Against Israeli Apartheid about the 6th annual Israeli Apartheid Week. We discuss the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions campaign; Palestinian refugees and the Right of Return; and Canada as a site of Palestinian struggle. IAW is an international series of events held in campuses and cities across the globe that educates people about the nature of Israel as an apartheid system and responds to the call from Palestinian civil society for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. Started here in Toronto, IAW took place last year in more than 40 cities.

Today is a special show we programmed for African Liberation Month. We will be sharing (1) news stories, including an audio clip from a recent OCAP action at a $950 per plate Liberal fundraiser, (2) a feature interview with Natercia Coehlo – who is married to political prisoner Gary Freeman – and (3) a special segment on Hip Hop Culture and Migrant Justice. Coelho-Freeman Family Re-unification Petition: http://freemandrum.org/

Today is a special show we programmed for African Liberation Month. We will be sharing (1) news stories, including an audio clip from a recent OCAP action at a $950 per plate Liberal fundraiser, (2) a feature interview with Natercia Coehlo – who is married to political prisoner Gary Freeman – and (3) a special segment on Hip Hop Culture and Migrant Justice. Coelho-Freeman Family Re-unification Petition: http://freemandrum.org/

Today is a special show we programmed for African Liberation Month. We will be sharing (1) news stories, including an audio clip from a recent OCAP action at a $950 per plate Liberal fundraiser, (2) a feature interview with Natercia Coehlo – who is married to political prisoner Gary Freeman – and (3) a special segment on Hip Hop Culture and Migrant Justice. Coelho-Freeman Family Re-unification Petition: http://freemandrum.org/

On Today’s show we focus on the resistance to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. We have collected information, articles, audio from organizers in Vancouver to tell the Olympic story that the corporate media, particularly CTV - which has 30 million dollars invested in them - attempts to erase.

On Today’s show we focus on the resistance to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. We have collected information, articles, audio from organizers in Vancouver to tell the Olympic story that the corporate media, particularly CTV - which has 30 million dollars invested in them - attempts to erase.

Today in studio, we speak with Leonardo Zuniga, a queer activist and member of No One Is Illegal who recently won his case for permanent residency in Canada. We discuss his case, the struggle of queer migrants, and the need to continue organizing for Status for All.

Today in studio, we speak with Leonardo Zuniga, a queer activist and member of No One Is Illegal who recently won his case for permanent residency in Canada. We discuss his case, the struggle of queer migrants, and the need to continue organizing for Status for All.

In today’s show we discuss how the struggle for migrant justice is inextricably connected to all of our struggles for dignity and respect. We talk to Jim Nugent about the recent deaths of four construction workers with precarious immigration in Toronto on Christmas Eve. Jim is an organizer with No One Is Illegal - Toronto, a board member with the South Asian Women’s Rights Organization, and has been a construction worker for 30 years.

In today’s show we discuss how the struggle for migrant justice is inextricably connected to all of our struggles for dignity and respect. We talk to Jim Nugent about the recent deaths of four construction workers with precarious immigration in Toronto on Christmas Eve. Jim is an organizer with No One Is Illegal - Toronto, a board member with the South Asian Women’s Rights Organization, and has been a construction worker for 30 years.

As struggles for indigenous sovereignty intensify, as resistance mounts to the 2010 Olympics being held on Coast Salish land in Vancouver, as labour struggles become more militant and as poor people and migrants mobilize throughout our communities and set to disrupt the façade being played out by the leaders of the G8 and G20 nations, we introduce the topic of today’s show: Resistance 2010. Interview clips with Ward Churchill and Lee Maracle.

As struggles for indigenous sovereignty intensify, as resistance mounts to the 2010 Olympics being held on Coast Salish land in Vancouver, as labour struggles become more militant and as poor people and migrants mobilize throughout our communities and set to disrupt the façade being played out by the leaders of the G8 and G20 nations, we introduce the topic of today’s show: Resistance 2010. Interview clips with Ward Churchill and Lee Maracle.

In today’s show we focus on environmental justice, what it means and how it relates issues of migrant justice and indigenous sovereignty. We discuss these issues today with our guest Marika Heinrichs. Marika is a graduate student at York University and an organizer with No One Is Illegal - Toronto. Among other issues, her work focuses on the need for de-colonization, and dismantling racism within the environmental movement.

In today’s show we focus on environmental justice, what it means and how it relates issues of migrant justice and indigenous sovereignty. We discuss these issues today with our guest Marika Heinrichs. Marika is a graduate student at York University and an organizer with No One Is Illegal - Toronto. Among other issues, her work focuses on the need for de-colonization, and dismantling racism within the environmental movement.