1) EXILE Infoshop is moving on!

Dear friends and comrades,

The EXILE collective has decided to focus on searching for a better, more
visible and accessible space. It’s been a constant learning experience
for the past 3 years, trying to keep a community space open and paying the rent to a profiteering landlord.

This means that the current EXILE Infoshop space on Bank Street will be
closing on Friday, July 30th. Many items will be on SALE (books, t-shirts,
posters, DVDs, ‘zines) until then.

Regardless of when and where the new space will be, the collective will
still be active and continue to table books and ‘zines at events. The
website will also be updated, so please continue to visit
http://www.exilebooks.org for news and events.

Thanks for your support and please continue to encourage your
collective-run community spaces. See you soon!

2) Important library reminder!

In light of our closing the current EXILE space, we ask that all materials
borrowed from the library be returned by July 29th.

We hope to find an interim space to house our lending library as we scout
for a new HQ for the infoshop, but if you have lent materials to the
lending library and would like to have them back, please contact us ASAP
so that we can retrieve them for you.

3) Party!

In appreciation of your ongoing support (and in hopes of milking even more of it!), we invite you to a final karaoke-style celebration at the current space, 256 Bank St (second floor) this weekend. The party is on Saturday, July 31st, and starts around 9pm. Come party your ass off as we blow this pop stand for TOTAL FREEDOM.

See you soon,

- the EXILE Infoshop collective

A//E

LOCATION: Exile Infoshop
TIME: Thursday July 22, 7pm
BY DONATION: Proceeds to go to Ottawa Movement Defense and Toronto Movement Defense Committee to cover legal costs of June 18th and G20 defendants..

This 80-minute-long documentary that tells the story of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian immigrant anarchists who were accused of a murder in 1920, and executed in Boston in 1927 after a notoriously prejudiced trial. It is the first major documentary film about this landmark story.

The ordeal of Sacco and Vanzetti came to symbolize the bigotry and intolerance directed at immigrants and dissenters in America, and millions of people in the U.S. and around the world protested on their behalf. Nearly eighty years later, the story continues to have great
resonance, as America once again grapples with issues of civil liberties and the rights of immigrants.

(Download the poster, spread the word!)

or email ottawamovementdefense@gmail.com


- the EXILE Infoshop collective

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ps From July 14 to 30 many items are marked down in price. We’d rather sell them than cart them around! (download the moving sale poster)

film and discussion
ps: we have air conditioning and snax

spread the word, download the poster!

coming soon: Sacco & Vanzetti, revisited?

come out & celebrate! wind down by tearing it up on the dance floor to raise money toward legal fees and a new infoshop space with dj’s, booze & games!

AT EXILE INFOSHOP 256 BANK ST

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[Please forward widely]

Ottawa Movement Defense
RBC JUNE 18th ARRESTS UPDATE
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

This email contains the most current information about the individuals arrested in relation to the May 18th firebombing of a Royal Bank of Canada branch in Ottawa, Ontario.

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CONTENTS
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1. Call for Court Support – Friday June 25th, 9:30 am ALL DAY
2. Update on Court Proceedings
3. Note of Caution to Friends and Supporters
4. Donating to Legal Fund
5. Donating via Pay Pal
6. Media Links of Note
7. Media Inquiries and General Contact Information

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1. CALL FOR COURT SUPPORT
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9:30 am on Friday, June 25th, ALL DAY
Courtroom 30

The bail hearing for Roger Clement and Claude Haridge begins Friday, June 25th, at 9:30 am in Courtroom 30. The bail hearing will take all day, so if you are only able to come for part of the day, please do so.

It is very important for people to come and show solidarity in court on Friday, June 25th. The crown will be arguing against the release of the two accused on bail. A strong showing of support from the community in court will help ensure Claude and Roger are released as soon as possible.

If you are available on Friday, June 25th, please come out. Also, spread the word widely that presence is requested.

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2. UPDATE ON COURT PROCEEDINGS
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Please note that some media outlets are consistently incorrectly reporting Claude’s charges. Claude is not currently being charged with any offences directly related to the alleged firebombing of the RBC Branch on May 18th, 2010.

At the present time, Claude is has two charges: improper and handling of ammunition, and a mischief charge for an unrelated event that took place several months prior to the RBC event in May.

Additional charges linking the 3 accused may be laid at some time in the future, but at this point it appears Claude’s case will be argued separately from that of Roger and Matt.

Matt Morgan-Brown’s bail hearing has been held over until Monday, June 28th. Further details will follow later in the week.

The names and charges, at this point, of the 3 individuals are:

Roger Clement, of Ottawa, charged with arson causing damage, possession of incendiary material, using explosives with intent to cause property damage, and mischief.

Mathew Morgan-Brown, of Ottawa, charged with arson, arson causing damage, possession of incendiary material, using explosives with intent to cause property damage, and mischief.

Claude Haridge, of Ottawa, careless storage and handling of ammunition, and mischief.

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3. NOTE OF CAUTION TO FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS
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Please be careful when discussing this situation publicly, including online and to the media, as incautious statements may compromise the ability of the accused to defend themselves in court.

Now that this matter is before the courts, we need to ensure the Crown is able to base its case only on substantive evidence, rather than relying on sensational or incautious public comments.

In particular, IT IS THE POSITION OF OTTAWA MOVEMENT DEFENSE THAT SPEAKING VOLUNTARILY TO THE POLICE WILL PREJUDICE THE DEFENSE OF THE ACCUSED AND MAKE THEIR COURT PROCEEDINGS MORE DIFFICULT.

ANY STATEMENT MADE TO THE POLICE OR MEDIA CAN BE USED AGAINST THE ACCUSED, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT IS HYPOTHETICAL OR BASED ON DISTORTED INFORMATION.

No matter how friendly or intimidating police may appear, or how clever you think you might be in getting information out of them, nothing good can come of voluntarily talking to the police.

If police contact you, please let us know as soon as possible at ottawamovementdefense@gmail.com

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4. DONATING TO THE LEGAL FUND
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Right now, financial support is crucial for three reasons. The first is that, while it is unclear at this time what possible bail conditions the Crown may ask for, or even if they will consent to releasing the 3 arrestees, we may need to put forward a significant amount of money for bail. We’re very grateful to everyone that has contributed already. But we may need a considerable amount more.

Unfortunately, as bail conditions weren’t discussed at all in court today, we are unable to provide more specific information at this time.

The second reason is that we must begin fundraising ongoing legal and support costs, which will be may be significant. All indications are that this could be a lengthy and involved proceeding and, while we can’t speculate at this time where it will end up, a trial could be a year or more away. In addition the costs of paying the legal team, there are related support costs accrued by Ottawa Movement Defense. These costs include such things as maintaining a cell phone dedicated to calls from prison, postage, etc.

If you are able to donate any money, please contact us the PayPal account (described below) or send a check addressed to Ottawa Movement Defense at the address listed below.

When donating money, please indicate if you would like to contribute to bail, legal costs, or both.

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5. DONATING VIA PAY PAL
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To donate to the legal defense fund via PayPal, please follow the below instructions:

1. Go to https://www.paypal.com/sendmoney
2. Type in ottawamovementdefense@gmail.com in the “To” box.
3. Type in your email address in the “From” box
4. Type in Amount and find CAD (Can Dollars) in the menu to the right.
5. Click on the “Personal” Tab and check the button “Gift”.
6. Click “Continue”.
7. The next page will ask you to either Log In to your paypal account or sign up for an account. If you sign up for an account, you can link up your account to your credit card or bank account.
8. For all transactions, there is a charge of 2.2% of the amount + $0.30. You can decide whether you will pay this amount or the Ottawa Movement Defense (in which case this amount is deducted from the amount you are giving).

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6. MEDIA LINKS OF NOTE
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Toronto Media Co-op Article

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7. MEDIA INQUIRIES AND GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
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You can reach Ottawa Movement Defense at:

Email: ottawamovementdefense@gmail.com

Phone: 613 304 8770

Mailing Address:
Ottawa Movement Defense
207 Bank Street
Suite 453
Ottawa, ON
K2P 2N2

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Decolonial Study Group
Sunday, June 13 at 2pm
Exile Infoshop
256 Bank St. (2nd Floor)
Everyone Welcome!
ipsmo@riseup.net

http://www.ipsmo.org/

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The Decolonial Study Group is a project of the IPSM Ottawa. We will be deepening and broadening our understanding and analysis of indigenous struggles for decolonization, social justice and revolution. We will be doing this through readings, workshops, oral presentations, movies and so on.

The June 13th Study Group will be a talk by Gord Hill on “500 Years of Indigenous Resistance”. The talk is part of a speaking tour and book launch for his new graphic book, “500 Years of Indigenous Resistance”.

After his talk there will be time for further discussion.

There are no core readings for this Decolonial Study Group.

However there are a number of articles and books that we encourage people
to read:

500 Years of Indigenous Resistance by Gord Hill(Available at Exile Infoshop and the OPIRG Ottawa resource centre)

500 Years of Indigenous Resistance graphic book by Gord Hill (also available at Exile Infoshop)

Colonization: A War for Territory

Contact us if you have mobility issues and want to attend.
Contact us if you require ASL translation.

In Solidarity,
The IPSM Ottawa,
On occupied Algonquin territory