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Appendix

Appendix

Reflections on Civil Disobedience in the Face of Environmental and Colonial Injustice by D.B. Tindall

From: Standing on High Ground

In this appendix D.B Tindall discusses past collective action and social movements that have resisted the TMX pipeline, as well as the reasons why people engage in resistance efforts despit the … ; ; 15 $1.50 Add
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Conclusion

Conclusion

From: Standing on High Ground

This section outlines the financial and enviromnetal costs for the pipeline, calling for further nonviolent action to confront corporations and the government from those who fought agaisnt the TMX. ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Introduction and Background

Introduction and Background

From: Standing on High Ground

This introduction provides a brief history of how and why the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) came to be, and how and why it was resisted. ; ; 24 $2.40 Add
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Part 1: Resistance from Turtle Island

Part 1: Resistance from Turtle Island

Jim Leyden, Watchman

From: Standing on High Ground

Jim Leyden shares his experience as a Sixties Scoop survivor and activist, highlighting the racist and unjust treatment he faced during his jail sentence for opposing the TMX pipeline. ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Part 1: Resistance from Turtle Island

Part 1: Resistance from Turtle Island

April Thomas, Secwépemc Matriarch

From: Standing on High Ground

April Thomas highlights the environmental damage the TMX pipeline poses to the Thompson River and unceded Secwépemc’ulecw lands. She describes her own experience of rights violations … ; ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Part 1: Resistance from Turtle Island

Part 1: Resistance from Turtle Island

Billie Pierre, Nlaka’pamux Land Defender

From: Standing on High Ground

This section includes Billie Pierre’s court statement and reflections following her arrest after blocking heavy machinery with her vehicle to halt logging ahead of TMX pipeline construction. ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Part 2: Resistance from a place of spirit

Part 2: Resistance from a place of spirit

Tama Ward, Storyteller and Educator

From: Standing on High Ground

This section includes Tama Wards court statement detailing her decision to block access to the TMX pipeline construction and the events of that day. ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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Part 2: Resistance from a place of spirit

Part 2: Resistance from a place of spirit

Hisao Ichikawa, Activist, Musician

From: Standing on High Ground

This section includes Hisao Ichikawa’s court statement following his arrest for blocking TMX pipeline construction on Burnaby Mountain, along with his reflections on his activism, music, … ; ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Part 2: Resistance from a place of spirit

Part 2: Resistance from a place of spirit

Emilie Teresa Smith, Anglican Priest

From: Standing on High Ground

This section includes Emilie Teresa Smith’s court statement following her arrest, along with letters she wrote during her four-day sentence at Aulouette Women’s Correctional Facility. ; ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada

From: Standing on High Ground

Elizabeth May outlines the goals of the TMX, proposed by Kinder Morgan Piplelines, criticizes government-backed environmental harm, and calls for solidarity with Indigenous land defenders. ; ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Romilly Cavanaugh, Professional Engineer

From: Standing on High Ground

Romilly Cavanaugh, environmental engineer and former Trans Mountain employee, shares her account of her protest at a drill site, including her decision to chain herself to a fence, the events … ; ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Tim Bray, Software Engineer and Writer

From: Standing on High Ground

Tim Bray recounts the events that took place on the day of his arrest while protesting the TMX on Burnaby Mountain, and includes his court statement. ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Robert A. Hackett, PhD, Professor Emeritus, SFU School of Communication

From: Standing on High Ground

Robert A. Hackett reflects on his career in activism and in politics, critiques Canada’s colonial legacy, and shares his hopes for meaningful national transformation. His statement to the … ; ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Robert Stowe, MD, Neurologist

From: Standing on High Ground

Dr. Robert Stowe recounts his arrest during a TMX protest in and reflects on disparities in how his arrest and sentencing was handled compared to fellow arrestees and Indigenous land defenders. … ; ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Part 3: Resistance from a place of privilege

Barbara Stowe, Writer

From: Standing on High Ground

Barbara Stowe reflects on her TMX protests on Burnaby Mountain in 2014 and 2018, drawing attention to systemic racism in the justice system, particularily its impact on Indigenous peoples. ; ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Part 4: Resistance from high in the trees: The Brunette River Six

Part 4: Resistance from high in the trees: The Brunette River Six

Tim K. Takaro, MD, Public Health Researcher

From: Standing on High Ground

This section includes Dr. Tim K. Takaro’s court statement following his arrest during a TMX protest. Dr. Takora discusses his research on the health impacts of climate change and the … ; ; 16 $1.60 Add