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  • This Digital Bentwood Box Has all the Tools you need to throw Down!

    #Justice4Jared #Wet'suwet'enStrong #ShutDownCanada #ReconciliationIsDead #NoJusticeNoPeace

    #IndigenousLivesMatter

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  • May 8 2025. 46 months.

    46 months since the R·C·M·P murder of Jared "Jay" Lowndes.

    It's been 1400 days since Jay's life was stolen by the RCMP. 1400 days of grieving, fighting, beading, and demanding justice from the unjust state of kkkanada.

    Earlier this month, some of the artwork created to honour the J4J movement was exhibited at the Vines Art Society #LandBack Rewind. This living exhibit of collective work and weavings archived and highlighted the many talents and teachings of Indigenous artists, from ethnobotany to reoccupying sovereign lands to dismantling the colonial carceral state of canada.

    Close-up of a handpainted banner with the text "HONOUR THEIR NAMES: Remembering Some of the Indigenous People Killed by the BC RCMP." At the bottom of the image is the #JusticeForJared logo, a red fist holding an Eagle feather.
    Mourning shawl created by THIRTEEN TWELVE. The mannequin is outfitted with a handwoven cedar har with a large eagle feather adornment. At the bottom of the image is the #JusticeForJared logo, a red fist holding an Eagle feather.
    Poster for the Justice For Jared Fundraiser. Text: "Justice for Jared Fundraiser. March 15th @ Wise Hall. La Lune. Jian & Kitten Co. Cherry Pick. 19+ Doors @ 7. Music @ 8. 20$ PWYC. Cash only." Background image is a closeup of the mixed media piece by Makinak Kwe.
  •  Close-up of a cake, covered in white icing to mimic beadwork. The cake features 2 molot*v c*cktails, a banda, and the text "1312," "STOP KILLING INDIGENOUS PEOPLE," & "ACAB." The background of the image is bright red. At the bottom of the image is the #JusticeForJared logo, a red fist holding an Eagle feather.

    April 8 2025

    45 months since the RCMP murder of Jared Lowndes.

    NO GOOD COPS IN A RACIST SYSTEM!

    Last month, community members came together in support of Justice For Jared to take the first steps in a Peoples Tribunal.

    Led by Indigenous women, directly impacted by police murders of their family member, supporters gathered in east van to discuss the urgency of ending genocidal police tactics that are systematically deployed to steal land & life.

    Thank you again to everyone who came out & keeps making noise in support of Justice For Jared, Mothers Coming Together & all groups fighting colonial, carceral violence.

    Special thanks to the radical bakers who fuel this moment. The cake pictured here was conceptualized, designed & crafted by Krystal at @baked.east.van (IG) ❤️

  • March 8 2025. 44 months.

    44 months since the RCMP murder of Jared Lowndes #JusticeForJared.

    On International Womens Day (better recognized as International Working Womens Day) we honour international solidarity with all women resisting colonial violence.

    Featured beadwork is made by Laura Holland, mother of Jared Lowndes.

    3 pieces of beadwork, in varying forms of completion. They feature a masked figure side-eyeing colonial violence. The image text, in black with red outlines reads "solidarity with all women resisting colonial violence. At the bottom of the image is the #JusticeForJared logo, a red fist holding an Eagle feather
    Details of the upcoming People's Tribunal Launch. Text: "People's Tribunal Launch. Seeking Justice for Police Killings of Indigenous People. March 15, 2025. International Day Against Police Brutality. Community Forum 12-4 PM. Vines Den. 825 East Hastings. Food Provided! Fundraiser 7-12 AM. The Wise. 1882 Adanac St. Live Music." There is a large mixed media art piece by Makinak Kwe at the bottom, honouring the fight of mothers demanding justice for their stolen kin.
    Poster for the Justice For Jared Fundraiser. Text: "Justice for Jared Fundraiser. March 15th @ Wise Hall. La Lune. Jian & Kitten Co. Cherry Pick. 19+ Doors @ 7. Music @ 8. 20$ PWYC. Cash only." Background image is a closeup of the mixed media piece by Makinak Kwe.
  • Tiled image of the bandana, the design includes molo cocktails, flaming cars, and the repeating text: "ABOLISH, DESTROY, DISMANTLE, DEFUND." The bottom of the image has the link to Justiceforjared.org #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.

    february 2025

    43 months since the #RCMP murder of Jared Lowndes #JusticeForJared.

    🖤 are you flagging love + rage + abolition? 🖤

    limited edition bandanas, available at NOT ANOTHER GAY MARKET (co-hosted by @jaye_simpson & @salishcircle).

    bandana details:

    ❤️ silkscreened by @blimstagram

    🧡 designed by @maginmanolete

    💚 suggested donation: $30-50.

    💙 all proceeds go directly to #JusticeForJared.

    market details:

    📅 SAT FEB 8 & SUN FEB 9

    📍Salish Circle, 1330 Napier St (@ Clark)

    ⏰ 11 AM - 6 PM, 1st 2 hours are masked 😷

  • A white person wears a black toque & the bandana, covering their face. They are surrounded by cutout hearts on a black background. The bottom of the image has the link to Justiceforjared.org #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.
     text: "defund 604 network will be at another gay market?! saturday feb 8 Salish Circle (1330 Napier St, east van). 11 AM til the bandanas run out. another gay market?! valentine's goodies for all! come on by on both days for goodies for your loves! be it one cutie or a dozen, or even to romance your friends or uyourself! we don't judge! Feb 8th + 9th 11 AM - 6 PM. 1330 Napier Street, Vancouver BC. The image contains butterflies and flowers, in pink, red, yellow & cream colour. the logo for Salish Circle is visible in the bottom right-hand corner.
  • January 2025. 42 Months.

    42 months since the RCMP murder of Jared Lowndes. Mothers coming together again!!!!

    What: TOWN HALL: COMMUNITY TALKS POLICING

    When: FRIDAY JANUARY 31

    Where: MOSS PARK, Toronto - AKA Tkaronto, land governed by the One Dish One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant.

    Full Details: https://medium.com/@Regis4EverFoundation/link-up-with-us-for-a-town-hall-in-toronto-on-january-31-0048019bb3fb

    Mothers Coming Together; Save the Date; January 31 Town Hall: Community Talks Policing, Moss Park, Toronto #SayTheirNames
    The Regis 4 Ever Foundation & friends - the Mothers Coming Together Again - are caling for your community support, presence, engagement, and care. The mothers called for a federal inquiry on October 22. No such inquiry has been created by the state.
  • Sending an e-transfer to claudette.beals.clayton@gmail.com will enable the mothers to prepare for this event.
    The truth will continue to resound: there is no safety whatsover in policing's industrialized racism. All power to the people. Change is coming. Link up wiht us for a town hall in Toronto on January 31. Full details via Regis4Ever Foundation. QR Code to https://medium.com/@Regis4EverFoundation/link-up-with-us-for-a-town-hall-in-toronto-on-january-31-0048019bb3fb
  • December 2024

    41 months. mothers impacted by unrelenting state violence demand National Inquiry into Policing.

     

    until no mother must bury her child, whether they are taken by RCMP, VPD, IOF or any other type of cop.

     

    based on data collected by Dr. Jeff Shantz, a critical criminologist, at least 19 Indigenous people have been murdered by police across canada this year.

    A black & white linocut, featuring a moose in a forested area. A large, full moon hands low in the sky, and the words "Don't Back Down" are written on top. At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org." The #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.

    Full article available online: https://vancouversun.com/news/first-nation-deaths-bc-call-national-policing-inquiry

    First Nation deaths, including in B.C., spark call for national policing inquiry.  First Nations, and human rights and public advocacy groups have decried the treatment of Indigenous people by police for years

    Full AFN press release available online: https://afn.ca/all-news/press-releases/assembly-of-first-nations-afn-calls-for-a-national-inquiry-into-systemic-racism-in-policing/

    Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Calls for a National Inquiry into Systemic Racism in Policing
  • November 8 2024. 40 months.

    #NOJUSTICENOPEACE. In less than 2 weeks, MOTHERS COMING TOGETHER AGAIN will meet in Vancouver BC.

    This revolutionary group of Black & Indigenous mothers will be coming together to speak out against kkkops killing Indigenous + Black children across kkkanada.

     

    Today we are sending love to Inuk twins Joshua & Garnet, and thinking of their loved ones in Salluit QC and beyond. On November 4, these twin brothers were both shot by Nunavik Police Service. We are grieving Joshua Papigatuk, and sending prayers up for the recovery of Garnet Papigatuk, who remains hospitalized at this time.

     

    One officer involved in the shooting is Constable Amine Sakkoum Badge #1397. His name was confirmed by the Nunavik Police Service in Kuujjuaq.

     

    Mothers are gathering, to defend and protect every other family & community impacted by police murders.

    Text: mothers coming together ~again~ this revolutionary group of Black & Indigenous mothers will be coming together again, in less than 2 weeks. from Nov 21-25, they will be in Vancouver, speaking out against kkkops killing Indigenous & Black children across kkkanada. The bottom of the image has the link to Justiceforjared.org #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.
    Photo of the twin brothers Garnet & Joshua (L & R), twin brothers shot by Nunavik Police Service.
    Unattributed screenshot from facebook with the following text: " Salluit has been shattered, the twins split!! Constable Amine Sakkoum Badge #1397. Early this morning some Nunavik Police Service's officers we don't know who yet) pulled out their guns and shot Joshua & Garnet outside of a house. The police were called to a residence & this is how they responded, they didn't even go into the residence and made the decision to act in this manner?!Both men were UNARMED… See more
  • October 2024

    39 months. On Tuesday Oct 22 Mothers are coming together - again.

     

    OCT 22 - Day to Stop Police Brutality, Repression & the Criminalization of a Generation. Join #JusticeForJared and other family-led calls for justice in so-called ottawa.

     

    📅 Tuesday Oct 22

    ⏰ 12 PM ET onwards

    📍Parliament Building, Ottawa, occupied & unceded Anishinabe Algonquin territories

    ❓Contact Marth Martin - martinmarta98 (at) yahoo (dot) ca

     

    Indigenous women and BIPOC community Martha Mary Martin (Tla-o-qui-aht), Laura Holland (Wit'suwet'in), Laura Manson (Tla-o-qui-aht), Amber Joseph (Mi'kmaw.), Samuel Dedam (Mi'kmaw), Nhora Aust (AfroIndigenous Colombian), Claudette Clatyon (AfroIndigenous Scotian), Glogowej Denny (Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation) will gather in LOVE and RAGE for their family members - and all #Indigenous and #BIPOC peoples killed by canadian #police.

     

    Special thanks to everyone who has supported this event with #MutualAid & #OneDaysPay - you are supporting all these families to come together in the colony's capital.

     

    At least 7 Indigenous people have been murdered by cops since August 29. For more info: killercopscanada.wordpress.com

     

    🖤 #JusticeForJonWells - Jon Wells was a member of the Blood Tribe who was killed by Calgary police on Sept 17 2024

     

    🥀 #JusticeForAhtahkoop Cree Nation - Danny Knife was killed by Saskatchewan RCMP on Sept 8 2024

     

    🖤 #JusticeForIggy - Iggy Dedam was a Mi’kmaw man in Elsipogtog killed during a wellness check on Sept 8 2024

     

    🥀 #JusticeForJasonWest - killed by Windsor Police on Sept 6 2024

     

    🖤 #JusticeForTammyBateman - A woman from the Sandy Bay First Nation killed by Winnipeg cops at an encampment at Fort Rouge Park on Sept 3 2024

     

    🥀 #JusticeForHossLightningSaddleback - a teenager from the Samson Cree First Nation, killed by Alberta RCMP on Aug 30 2024

     

    🖤 #JusticeForClearwater - where Jack Charles Piche, belonging to the Clearwater River Dene Nation, was killed on Aug 29

     

    We demand an end to police killings. Not empty promises. Not judicial reform. Not oversight agencies. DISARM. DEFUND. DISMANTLE. ABOLISH. See less

    Day to Stop Police Brutality, Repression & the Criminalization of a Generation- Community Call-out; Mothers Coming Together again. Who's Next? October 22 2024 starts at 12 pm, Parliament Building, Ottawa, Indigenous women and BIPOC community Martha Mary Martin, Laura Holland, Laura Manson, Amber Joseph, Samuel Dedam, Nhora Aust, Claudette Clayton, Glogowej Denny will gather in LOVE and RAGE for their family members - and all Indigenous and BIPOC Peoples - killed by Canada's Law Enforcement
  • A #JusticeForJared sticker on an east van metal fence. The image is an eagle holding a banner that states “Disarm Defund Dismantle Police. For a Kinder, Safer Future. JusticeForJared.org

    September 2024

    38 months. #JusticeForJared and for every Indigenous person killed by the RCMPKKKops and the KKKanadian state.

     

    4 Indigenous people have been murdered by cops since August 30. For more info: killercopscanada.wordpress.com

    • #JusticeForAhtahkoop Cree Nation - where a man was killed by Saskatchewan RCMP on Sept 8 2024
    • #JusticeForIggy - Iggy Dedam was a Mi’kmaw man in Elsipogtog killed during a wellness check on Sept 8 2024
    • #JusticeForTammyBateman - A woman from the Sandy Bay First Nation killed by Winnipeg cops at an encampment at Fort Rouge Park on Sept 3 2024
    • #JusticeForHossLightning - a teenager from the Samson Cree First Nation, killed by Alberta RCMP on Aug 30 2024

    We demand an end to police killings. Not empty promises. Not judicial reform. Not oversight agencies. DISARM. DEFUND. DISMANTLE. ABOLISH.

  • An illustration featuring Jared "Jay Lowndes" and his niece Azariah. On the left, top, and right sides there is text: "Stop Killing Indigenous People." The bottom of the image has the link to Justiceforjared.org #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.

    August 2024

    37 months. This month's #JusticeForJared post features artwork by @amos.zell, a trans and queer artist creating in Kjipuktuk.

     

    Amos Zell met Laura Holland during the summer 2024 Abolitionist Intimacies Symposium.

     

    Artists & organizers are invited to keep making noise in support of #JusticeForJared and demanding an end to police killings. For the family of Jared Lowndes and every other family & community impacted by police murder. Please share your original work via DM/email/tags.

  • Justice for Jared: 3 years of Fighting; Lifetimes of Survival. July 8 2024

    july 2024. 36 months

    The 3rd anniversary of the #RCMP killing of Jared “Jay” Lowndes (Wet’suwet’en, Laksilyu Clan). This year’s memorial, Joining their Journeys, is co-presented with Vines Art Society (details below).

     

    SIGN THE OPEN LETTER

     

    #JusticeForJared + allies mark the anniversary with the launch of a digital campaign, inviting supporters to endorse the urgent demand for public, independent inquiries into police killings of Indigenous people. Sign the open letter: bit.ly/j4j-letter

     

    DEMAND INDEPENDENT INQUIRIES

     

    BC Crown’s refusal to charge officers in Lowndes’ case follows their decision to stay manslaughter charges against 2 RCMP officers involved in the 2017 death of Dale Culver (Wet’suwet’en and Gitxsan). In response to consecutive decisions that withhold justice, the First Nations Leadership Council has also called for a public inquiry into RCMP Deaths of Indigenous Peoples.

     

    Provincial & federal inquiries into police murders of Indigenous people may chart a path away from the violence that has terrorized sovereign people since the formation of police on their territories. These inquiries would also offer the public an accounting of the institutions involved, and a clear look at the outcomes.

     

    FAMILIES DEMAND JUSTICE

     

    Families are resolute: the public must understand the abysmal lack of justice. Despite promises of change from oversight agencies and elected officials, continued murders of Indigenous people reflect the need to move beyond empty words.

     

    While families spend lifetimes working to heal, or at least survive the aftermath, they are hopeful that formal + independent inquiries may be a step towards ending this unthinkable violence - and ensuring that one day, not a single person will grieve a loved one lost to police murder.

     

    ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMMING

     

    PART 1 - Gallery Show Opening

    📆 July 8, 2024

    ⏰ 1-5PM

    📍 Vines Den - 825 E Hastings St

    1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Speakers

    🎨 Visual Art

     

    PART 2 - Music

    📆 July 8, 2024

    ⏰ 730-11PM

    📍 Red Gate - 1965 Main St

    🎶 Music

  • June 8 2024. 35 months.

    35 months. Indigenous leaders & community members continue to demand Justice for Jared and justice for all Indigenous people targeted by KKKops across so-called KKKanada.

     

    On May 29, the First Nations Leadership Council, Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs, BC First Nations Justice Council, BCCLA & Justice For Jared issued a letter to the Ministry of the Attorney General. This letter continues to advocate for the families of both Dale Culver and Jared Lowndes who have been systematically denied justice, through decisions not to prosecute every RCMP officer involved in their murders.

     

    Near so-called Campbell River, a friend of Justice For Jared continues to honour his name, displaying this banner at her highway memorial. You too can take action every month!

     

    And finally, we are sharing the callout from Vines Art Society who are co-organizing the 3rd anniversary event to mark the murder of Jared “Jay” Lowndes.

    Full letter at https://www.justiceforjared.org/letter-to-deputy-ag
    White banner that says "Justice for Jared" in red with a heart
    Call for Art for our July 8th Exhibition. All art is created to honour those who have been murdered by police; #JusticeForJared; Deadline for interest- June 5th. Email info@vinesartfestival.com
  • A black & white linocut, featuring a moose in a forested area. A large, full moon hands low in the sky, and the words "Don't Back Down" are written on top. At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org." The #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.

    May 2024

    34 MONTHS.

     

    Don’t Back Down! An evening conversation with Wet’suwet’en leaders: Alunaye Laura Holland Laksilyu Clan; Dzeke ze’ Howilhkat Freda Huson,
    Unist’ot’en; and Ts'akë ze' Sleydo' Molly Wickham, Cas Yikh House,
    Gidimt’en discussing the work of Indigenous Sovereignty, resistance to state
    violence, and police abolition.

  • A black & white linocut, featuring a moose in a forested area. A large, full moon hands low in the sky, and the words "Don't Back Down" are written on top. At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org." The #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.

    April 2024

    33 MONTHS. #COPSKILL. Last week we learned that 2 RCMPofficers charged in the murder of Dale Culver have had their charges stayed.


    Another Wet'suwet'en son denied justice. Another Wet'suwet'en family demanding
    change. Fuck the RCMKKKops.

  • Pictured here, from L-R: Nhora Aust (mother of Anthony Aust, killed by the  Ottawa police), Claudette Clayton Beals (mother of Regis Korchinski  Paquet, killed by the Toronto police), Laura Holland (mother of Jared  Lowndes, killed by the Campbell River RCMP) & Aisha Benslimane  (criminalized & illegalized comrade).

    March 8 2024.

    32 months.

    Stronger Together. International Womens' Day 2024. Kudos to the women who lift each other up, even in their darkest hours.

    Pictured here, from L-R: Nhora Aust (mother of Anthony Aust, killed by the
    Ottawa police), Claudette Clayton Beals (mother of Regis Korchinski
    Paquet, killed by the Toronto police), Laura Holland (mother of Jared
    Lowndes, killed by the Campbell River RCMP) & Aisha Benslimane
    (criminalized & illegalized comrade).

    May we know a world where women no longer have to do the work of grieving kin stolen by police + prisons.

  • February 2024. 31 Months.

    TO EXIST IS TO RESIST: honouring the Indigenous existence across the world - since time immemorial. From Tsekalbaiyex (House on a Flat Rock) to Palestine. Honouring fallen martyrs - murdered by illegal occupying forces. The IOF is the KKK is the VPD is the RCMP is MCFD is all the same.

     

    Jared Lowndes resisted.

    INDIGENOUS RESISTANCE IS DIVINE.

    Jared Lowndes is Basil Suleiman. Abul Al-Wafa is Dale Culver is Adam Samer Al-Ghoul is Julian Jones is Muhammad Khaled Al-Osaibi is Jimmie Johanesson is Sadeel Ghassan Naghinyeh is Rodney Jackson is Rafat Omar Ahmed Khamaysa is...is...is...
    TO EXIST IS TO RESIST: honouring the Indigenous existence across the world - since time immemorial. Genocide Here. Genocide in Palestine. The RCMP is the Israel Army. Abolish KKKandada. Abolish Israel.
  • Palestine Exists Because It Resists. Wet'suwet'en Exists Because it Resists
    free the people/free the land/from wet'suwet'en to palestine
  • 3 pairs of beaded earrings with a “Justice For Jared” can in the centre.

    January 8 2024. 30 months.

    #JusticeForJared is led by the Wet’suwet’en family of Jared “Jay” Lowndes who have been taking streets & boardrooms & everywhere in between since Jay was murdered by the Campbell River RCMP on July 8 2021.

     

    Beadwork earrings are creations of @faded_4sho, Jay’s young sister. Shoshannah Holland has been beading these earrings, featuring a #JusticeForJared cab, to raise funds for Jay’s daughters. In her words, “Beading is medicine, beading for justice 🦅.”

     

    DM @faded_4sho to purchase these earrings & please continue supported the family of Jared as they fight for justice. Still no update from BC crown, as they decide whether or not it is “in the public interest” to prosecute the multiple cops who killed Jared.

  • 29 months. not backing down.

    Solidarity means we keep it moving! JusticeForJared!

     

    On January 29, 2021 at 9:52:35 AM PST, Jay Lowndes wrote a letter that began "My name is Jared Lowndes, I’m First Nations and the RCMP is going to kill me."

     

    These prophetic words reflect the reality of Indigenous people across so-called canada. The RCMP, an occupying military force, has engaged in genocidal murder, humiliation, incarceration & criminalization of Indigenous people since its formation.

     

    As we approach the holiday season, , we encourage you to continue supporting the family of Jared. This year his daughter has organized a raffle, you can etransfer funds to phoenixlola08(AT)gmail.com. Raffle cutoff is December 21, 2023 at 4 PM PT. Support #JusticeForJared and make sure his girls are well taken care of this year.

     

    As we witness a global Indigenous uprising - led by people facing unimaginable horrors globally (in Sudan, Congo, Palestine, throughout the so-called americas & canada) we will not forget the dead, the maimed, the murdered. We honour their kin & communities who ensure their names are not forgotten.

     

    This fight continues, the grief never subsides. We fight for a future where all Indigenous people can know the land, water & air that calls them kin. We fight for a future free of police - whether IDF, IOF, RCMP, VPD.

     

    Full text at https://shorturl.at/cOX02
  • A justice for jared sticker on an electricity pole.  At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. http://justiceforjared.org." #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.
    A large poster for a Free Palestine, with a #JusticeForJared sticker beside it on a Canada Post mailbox.  At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. http://justiceforjared.org." #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.
  • Closeup of megaphone with Justice for Jared sticker. Centre text: "Justice for Jared: Disarm, Defund, Dismantle Police for a Kinder Safer Future" At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org." The #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.

    November 8 2023. 28 months.

    Still making noise and demanding #JusticeForJared!

     

    Last month, the #IIOBC finally completed its investigation into the 2021 #RCMP killing of Jared Lowndes. The file has been handed over to BC Prosecution Services, who will now decide "whether the public interest requires a prosecution" of 3 #CampbellRiver RCMP officers. These officers remain on duty, as far as we know.

     

    Police killings of Indigenous people are genocidal. We see how cops & crown & courts rely on victim-blaming narratives to justify the homicidal intent of police. We see how colonial narratives shape who is. a "perfect victim." We say, no more! We say #JusticeForJared and all other Indigenous people victimized by the settler-colonial state of Canada. That includes violence done domestically & globally.

  • October 8 2023. 27 months.

    No Justice! No Thanks! As settlers across so-called kkkanada prepare to fill themselves with hearty meals, we refuse to erase the genocidal nature of this colony.

     

    27 months ago Jay (Jared) Lowndes was murdered by the RCMP. His friends and family continue to fight for Justice for Jared and the many Indigenous people who have been killed, maimed & otherwise violated by the cops.

    This weekend we give thanks for the tireless efforts of abolitionist organizers worldwide - fighting genocide, settler colonialism, apartheid and state violence.

     

    Until we are all free! #JusticeForJared.

     

    You’re invited to join us on Sunday October 22, to mark the International Day of Protest Against Police Brutality: Community Meal & Film Screening, organized in solidarity with the October 22 Coalition to Stop Police Brutality!

     

    October 22 is the International Day of Protest Against Police Brutality. Poster for community meal and film screening at Japanese Language Hall, 487 Alexander St, Vancouver. Doors at 4:30, dinner at 5, film at 6.
    A Justice for Jared sticker in East Van. At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org." The #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.
    Closeup of a #JusticeForJared pasteup, near Hastings & Commercial.
    A Justice for Jared sticker in East Van. At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org." The #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.
    Closeup of a #JusticeForJared pasteup, near Hastings & Commercial.
    A Justice for Jared sticker in East Van. At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org." The #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.
  • Closeup of a banner. Centre text: "Cops are Cowards. JusticeForJared.Org. Also cowards: John Horgan, David Eby, Ken Sim, Justin Trudeau, the king." At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org." The #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.

    September 8 2023. 26 months.

    Cops are cowards & so is the Independent Investigations Office.

     

    More than 2 years since Jay (Jared) Lowndes was killed by the Campbell River RCMP, the IIO still has not concluded its investigations.

     

    The cops who killed Jay - and the cops who have killed many others - are still on duty. That cop might be visiting your kids school this year. Please develop a safety plan re: Cops In Schools.

     

    While the Independent Investigations Office of BC advised Jay's family that they would be submitting their final report to BC Prosecution Services in "early" 2023, we're more than halfway through the year and the report still has not been filed.

  • August 8 2023. 25 Months.

    It has been more than 2 years since Jay (Jared) Lowndes was killed by the Campbell River RCMP.

    While the Independent Investigations Office of BC advised Jay's family that they would be submitting their final report to BC Prosecution Services in "early" 2023, we're more than halfway thru the year and the report still has not been filed.

    Last month, during the 2 year anniversary, Fig Tree Palace Fieldhouse/ Vancouver Prison Justice Groups put together a collaborative banner for people to add to. They asked: "What does justice mean to you?" Folks replied: "prayers answered," "fuck the RCMP," "Don't back down," "All red," "Land back," and so much more.

     

    Colonial justice systems - including "oversight" agencies don't exist to promote true and natural justice - they are here to distract us from the endemic failures of policing.

     

    We need to Abolish the RCMP and recreate the IIO. Families need justice - not delays, indignities & punishment.

    Closeup of a banner on undyed canvas. Centre text: "What does JUSTICE mean to you?" Text is surrounded by handwritten answers in various colours, including silver, red & black. At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org." The #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.
    4 closeup images of the collaborative banner. Clockwise from top R: "Don't back down," "Fuck the Police. Education, "No More attacks on us," "Abolish the police. Indigenous sovereignty. Healing. Indigenous Sovereignty." of a banner on undyed canvas. Centre text: "What does JUSTICE mean to you?" Text is surrounded by handwritten answers in various colours, including silver, red & black. At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org." The #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.
    Full view of the collaborative banner on undyed canvas. Centre text: "What does JUSTICE mean to you?" Text is surrounded by handwritten answers in various colours, including silver, red & black. At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared."
  • July 8 2023: 2nd year Anniversary of the murder of jared Lowndes

    24 months. 2 years. Saturday July 8 marks the second anniversary of #JusticeForJared.

     

    Photos taken in so-called Campbell River - Xwemalhkwu/Homalco Territory.

     

     

    With grateful thanks to beloved family of Jay - including Ashleahaa, Tanya & his cousins who set up memorials at the site where Jared took his last breaths – the Campbell River Tim Hortons.

     

     

    On Saturday afternoon, family of Jared Lowndes and supporters gathered in Vancouver at Grandview Park to acknowledge this event at Honouring Their Names: Indigenous Justice and Healing. Out of respect for the DTES Powwow honouring Salish Matriarch Kat Zu'comulwat Norris, the memorial took place from 1-3 PM, so people can attend the 4 PM dinner at 5 PM Grand Entry.

     

     

    The event envisioned what justice &healing can look like – on unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, səlilwətaɬ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nations, on the yintah, and across the territories colonially know as canada.

     

     

    This anniversary started with the filing of a civil suit against the BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General and 4 unidentified Campbell River Officers. This fight will take years.

    Food offering and a Coca Cola outside Tim Hortons.  At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org."
    A glimpse of white roses tinted black, that will be placed at Tim Hortons  At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org." The #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.
    "Fly free, fly high.Jay (Jared) Lowndes! Two years, no justice! With the rose memorial, candle and food offerings. At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org."
  • July 8; Honouring Their Names: Indigenous Justice & Healing

     

    Justice for Jared: Honouring their Names: Indigenous Justice & Healing  July 8 marks 2 years since the RCMP brutally murdered Jared Lowndes. 1-3pm�July 8 2023 Grandview Park Unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples
  • Justice for Jared in Prince George

    Tuesday June 6, 9:00 AM
    Prince George Courthouse
    Court Support for the family of Dale Culver

     

    On Tuesday June 6, we will be at the Prince George courthouse to attend the criminal hearing for 5 RCMP officers facing charges in the 2017 killing of Dale Culver. This includes RCMP officers Paul Ste-Marie and Jean Francois Monette (both charged with manslaughter) and Jon Eusebio Cruz, Arthur Dalman, and Clarence MacDonald (all charged with attempting to obstruct justice.).

     

    Thursday June 8, 6:00 PM
    ArtSpace at Books & Co. (1685 3rd Ave)
    Public Panel: Justice & Policing in Norther Communities

     

    On Thursday June 8, we will be hosting a public panel,Justice & Policing in Northern Communities at Books and Company - ArtSpace. We are looking forward to meeting with local organizers and having important discussions about holding police accountable and addressing police killings of Indigenous people – throughout BC and Canada.

     

    On June 6, 5 RCMP officers involved in the killing of Dale Culver(Gitxsan & Wet’suwet’en) are set to make their firstappearance, which has already been delayed twice. Dale Culver was killed by the Prince George RCMP on July 18 2017.

     

    On June 8, #JusticeForJared marks 23months of fighting for justice, following the killing of Jared Lowndes (Wet’suwet’en) by the Campbell River RCMP on July 8, 2021.

     

    If you live in or around Prince George, please join #JusticeForJared and Pivot, in support of Wet’suwet’en people fighting to end police violence – on the yintah & beyond.

    Honour Our Lives
  • RCMP 150 is a celebration of colonial genocide.

    We acknowledge Indigenous people whose lives have been stolen by BC RCMP in recent decades. We note many relatives have disappeared after dying in custody due to oversight + accountability agencies serving police interests.

    HONOUR THEIR NAMES

    Paulsey Alphonse | Williams Lake Indian Band | Killed by Williams Lake RCMP on November 11 2000

    Lorraine Moon | Squamish Nation | Killed by Alert Bay RCMP on February 28 2003

    Clayton Alvin Willey | Métis | Killed by Prince George RCMP on July 21 2003

    Jay Douglas Louis | Okanagan Indian Band | Killed by Vernon RCMP on May 19 2006

    Rodney Jackson | Gitanmaax First Nations Band (Gitxsan) | Killed by Hazelton RCMP on September 26 2009

    Ryan Jacob | Squamish Nation | Killed by Burnaby RCMP on January 31 2013

    James Butters Aka James Hayward | Nation Unknown | Killed by Port Hardy RCMP on July 8 2015

    James McIntyre | Nation Unknown | Killed by Dawson Creek RCMP on July 16 2015

    Marvel Woodhouse | Nation Unknown | Killed by Surrey RCMP on March 2 2016

    Jõvan Williams | Cheslatta Nation | Killed by Granisle RCMP on April 21 2016

    Dale Culver | Wet'suwet'en & Gitxsan Nations | Killed by Prince George RCMP on July 18 2017

    Aaron Lee Prince | Nation Unknown | Killed by Qualicum Beach RCMP on October 12 2017

    Everett Patrick | Lake Babine Nation | Killed in Prince George RCMP Custody on April 20 2020

    Julian Jones | Tla-O-Qui-Aht First Nation | Killed by Tofino RCMP on February 27 2021

    Jared Lowndes | Wet’suwet’en Nation | Killed by Campbell River RCMP on July 8 2021

    David Baker | Nation Unknown | Killed by Quesnel RCMP on August 31 2021

    Jimmie Johanesson | Haida Nation | Killed by Surrey RCMP on April 8 2022

    Rojun Alphonse | Williams Lake First Nation | Died By Self-Inflicted Injuries During an RCMP Call To His Home on July 10 2022

     

    Barret Jack | Wet’suwet’en Nation (Witset) | Killed in Smithers RCMP Custody on September 4 2022

    Surrance Myers | Tŝilhqot'in First Nation | Killed in Williams Lake RCMP Custody on October 1 2022

    Calvin Goertzen | Nation Unknown | Killed by Burnaby RCMP on December 16 2022

    Erin Norman | Nation Unknown | Killed by Surrey RCMP on April 4 2023

    This list was put together with information from:

    1) #JusticeForJared | Honour Their Names | justiceforjared.org

    2) killercopscanada | documenting killings of people bypolice at all levels in Canada | killercopscanada.wordpress.com   

    3) Tracking (In)Justice | Law Enforcement/Criminal JusticeData & Transparency Project | trackinginjustice.ca

     

    Members of 4 families impacted by police violence and murder stand together in front of a bold red banner, with black text and an eagle silhouette. At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org." The #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.
  • A black & white linocut, featuring a moose in a forested area. A large, full moon hands low in the sky, and the words "Don't Back Down" are written on top. At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org." The #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.

    May 2023

    22 months. #JusticeForJared won't back down. Nearly 2 years ago Jared"Jay" Lowndes was killed by the Campbell River RCMP.

     

    Whether on the yintah, in city cells, or in tim hortons parking lots, Wet'suwet'en lives are under attack by the armed forces that protect the colonial occupation known as kkkanada.

  • April 2023. 21 months.

     

    Families fighting for justice are stronger together. Last month, Black & Indigenous families who are living through the realities of police murder came together at Honour Their Names.

     

    Each of these families have been forced to confront the shameful andgenocidal violence of the state. #JusticeForJared stands alongside families fighting for justice!

     

    When these families join forces, they are unstoppable.  

     

    Read more here.

     

    Pictured from L-R: Laura Holland (mother of Jared Lowndes), Nhora Aust (mother of Anthony Aust), Carol Manson (mother of Julian Jones), Claudette Clayton Beals (mother of Regis Korchinski-Paquet), Inktsu Manson (niece of Julian Jones) & Laura Manson (sister of Julian Jones).

    Members of 4 families impacted by police violence and murder stand together in front of a bold red banner, with black text and an eagle silhouette. At the bottom of the image a watermark reads: "#JusticeForJared. justiceforjared.org." The #JusticeForJared logo is featured in the bottom right.
  • Justice for Jared Presents "Honour Their Names & International Day Against Police Brutality" Show Opens Wed March 15 at 11 am. Opening & Closing Feast, workshops, speakers and soundscape.

    Honour Their Names Volume II

    It's official! Honour Their Names Volume II opens at GalleryGachet on the International Day Against Police Brutality, Wednesday March 15.

     

    Thanks to all the folks supporting this show, including BCCivil Liberties Association, Coalition of Peers Dismantling the Drug War, Gallery Gachet, Justice for Anthony Aust, Justice for Julian Jones, 221A, Masks4EastVan, Pivot Legal Society, Regis4Ever Foundation, Tierra Negra Arts,
    Tracking (in)Justice, Vines Art Festival& VIVO Media Arts Centre.

  • #JusticeForJared: 19 months and justice is coming!

    February 2023

    The family of Jared Lowndes is still waiting on the final decision o fthe Independent Investigations Office of BC, and for the file to be fully
    transferred over to the Crown. We know that charges are recommended against at least 3 cops in the murder of Jared Lowndes.

     

    We also know justice is coming. Last week, charges were announced against 5 RCMP officers in the police murder of Dale Culver (Gitxsan &
    Wet'suweten).

     

    Read this article by Amanda Follett Hosgood for more info.
     

    Justice for Jared, for Dale & for everyone whose precious life was stolen from us by the racist police.
    Banner that says "Cops Beware: Justice is Coming; 5 cops charged in killing of Dale Culver | Charges Pending for those who murdered Jared Lowndes; JusticeForJared.Org
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    Justice for Dale Culver (Gitxsan & Wet'suwet'en).


    On February 1st, BC Prosecution Services announced that 5 #RCMP officers will face charges related to the 2017 murder of Dale Culver. Justice for Dale Culver (Gitxsan & Wet'suwet'en). Full details.

     

    In 2020, Tracey Speed, mother of Dale’s daughter Lily Sped-Namox said “It just should have never happened. He was very unfairly judged by just being an Aboriginal male on a bike. So the whole thing should have never have happened to begin with.”

     

    Prince George RCMP Cst. Paul Ste-Marie and Cst. Jean Francois Monette will face manslaughter charges. RCMP Cst. Arthur Dalman, Cst. Clarence (Alex) Alexander MacDonald, and Sgt. Bayani (Jon) Eusebio Cruz are charged with attempting to obstruct justice. There is no public information about whether or not they are currently active members of any RCMP or other police force.

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    #WetsuwetenStrong #WetsuwetenFree

     

  • January 2023

    18 months ago, Jared Lowndes was murdered by the Campbell River RCMP. The Independent Investigations Office (the "official" body that investigates police for criminal wrong doing) is still deciding whether 3 or 4 RCMP officers will face charges - ultimately they all must be held accountable for their vile & genocidal actions.

    The Official Independent Investigation says that Jarew Lowndes was MURDERED by the Campbell River RCMP on July 8, 2021. Our fight for Justice continues. THE 3 KILLER COPS SHOULD BE CHARGED!!! No Justice! No Peace! Fuck the police! ACAB 1312
    "Four ["three" crossed out] RCMP Officers should ["could" crossed out] face criminal charges.
  • 17 Months. Fighting for justice.

    December 2023

    On July 8, 2021, Jared Lowndes (Wet’suwet’en) was attacked &murdered by the Campbell River RCMP on July 8, 2021. For over a year, his
    family has tirelessly fought to keep Jared's name in the public's imagination.

    Last week, the IIO delivered their findings, following an investigation into 4 Campbell River RCMP officers. The IIO has reason to believe charges
    should be brought against at least 3 officers; specifically the RCMP
    dog-handler and the 2 officers who shot and killed Jared.

    These findings confirm what the family knew: that the RCMP unjustlyexecuted Jared Lowndes.

    Pictured here is a card that commemorates the 1 year anniversary actionin so-called Campbell River. Get in touch if you want to purchase a set of
    cards and support #JusticeForJared.

     

    (On the back of the card):

    One year after RCMP killed Wet'suwet'en man,loved ones push for justice

    “An eagle that has been observing the ceremonyand making occasional chatter calls now pipes up louder. The eagles areagreeing, people murmur. There's a pause as everyone listens to the eagle song.Circling down, the eagle swoops towards the gathering. The crowd gasps as asingle feather falls slowly. Traffic stops, as Jason runs to retrieve thefeather for Laura. She will later pass it on to a couple, dear friends of Jaywho are now expecting a baby. They'll give the feather to their daughter, inremembrance of uncle Jay."

    - Odette Auger

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  • IIO recommends charges againt 3 Campbell River RCMP officers in the murder of Jared Lowndes

    December 1 2022 Press Conference and Rally

    #JusticeForJared IIOBC recommends charges against at least 3 CampbellRiver RCMP Officers in the murder of Jared Lowndes (Wet'suwet'en, Laksilyu
    Clan) on July 8 2021 in a Tim Horton's Parking Lot. This vicious police attack
    also led to the death of police service dog, Gator, who was sicced on Jared by
    his dog-handler (one of the RCMP officers who the IIO is recommending face
    criminal charges).

    Click here to view the press conference and see more stories

    Click here for the IIO Release

  • Nov. 2022. 16 Months. No Justice


    On July 8, 2021, Jared Lowndes (Wet’suwet’en) was attacked & murdered by the Campbell River RCMP on July 8, 2021. In these months, his family has courageously gathered to call attention to the genocidal system that murdered him. Laura Holland & Family lead this work and remind us all: DON'T BACK DOWN.


    Photos here are from October 22, International Day Against Police Brutality. Last night Stark Raven featured recordings from the event. Listen to the full episode on Spotify.

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  • Join Us October 22nd

    International Day of Protest Against Police Brutality

    Oppenheimer Park 12-5 pm

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  • Anniversay Memorial for Anthony Aust

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    In October 2022, Laura Holland traveled to unceded, unsurrendered Algonquin Anishinaabe Territory, so-called Ottawa, to attend the second anniversary memorial for Anthony Aust. Anthony Aust was murdered by the Ottawa Police Service on October 7, 2020. During this trip, the Aust family announced their lawsuit against the Ottawa Police, as part of their continued fight for justice. During this trip, Laura stood alongside other families whose lives have been shattered by police murder - Bridget Tolley (daughter of Gladys Tolley), Claudette Beals-Clayton (mother of Regis Korchinski-Paquet), Lorna Robsinon (mother of Jermaine Carby), Ann Marie White (mother of Jamal Francique), and of course, Nhora Aust (mother of Anthony Aust) and the Justice for Anthony Aust Collective.


    During her time in so-called Ottawa, Laura also joined the Community Panel and Dinner: "I thought you would be the last one. Families will never heal until police murders stop!": A community panel and dinner to hear from the families of victims of policing in honour of Anthony Aust and to mark the two year anniversary of his murder at the hand of the Ottawa Police. You can watch the full panel here: https://www.facebook.com/CPEPgroup/videos/634067464898246 

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  • September 2022

    In September 2022 #JusticeForJared supported calls to action on the 5 month anniversary of Haida Elder Jimmie Johannesson’s death during a “wellness check” conducted by the Surrey RCMP.

     

    News stories

     

    ‘Calls to Action’ issued 5 months after cops shoot Surrey man dead during ‘wellness’ check

    https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/calls-to-action-issued-5-months-after-cops-shoot-surrey-man-dead-during-wellness-check/

     

    Backgrounder & Press Release

     

    BCCLA, Pivot Legal Society, #Justice for Jared, The Union of BC Indian Chiefs and the family of Haida Elder Jimmie Johannesson Announce Calls to Action five months after Surrey RCMP Fatality

    https://bccla.org/news/2022/09/bccla-pivot-legal-society-justice-for-jared-the-union-of-bc-indian-chiefs-ubcic-and-the-family-of-haida-elder-jimmie-johannesson-announce-calls-to-action-five-months-after-surrey-rcmp-fatality/

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  • August 2022

    August 2022 marked a deadly & dangerous month, with multiple IIO investigations regarding the conduct of the VPD. #JusticeForJared joined advocacy in support of the family of Chris Amyotte, who was killed by the VPD on August 22, and called for justice and action following an incident of “serious harm” done by the VPD on July 30.

     

    Backgrounders & Press Releases

     

    Statement Regarding the 5th VPD Murder in 2022

    https://www.pivotlegal.org/statement_regarding_the_5th_vpd_murder_in_2022

     

    Joint Letter RE: VPD and IIO actions in the Downtown Eastside - Saturday July 30, 2022

    https://www.pivotlegal.org/joint_letter_re_vpd_and_iio_actions_in_the_downtown_eastside_saturday_july_30_2022

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  • THe Anniversary oF Jared's Murder

    July 8th

     

    July 8 marked the first anniversary of Jared’s murder at the hands of the Campbell River RCMP. This anniversary was marked by an action in Campbell River, where family and friends of Jared Lowndes and supporters of #JusticeForJared gathered to bring attention to his unjust murder.

     

    Calls for inquiry after First Nations man in B.C. dies during RCMP distress call

    https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-calls-for-inquiry-after-first-nations-in-bc-man-dies-during-rcmp/

     

    Protesters surround Campbell River RCMP detachment on anniversary of Indigenous man's death

    https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/protesters-surround-campbell-river-rcmp-detachment-on-anniversary-of-indigenous-man-s-death-1.5982890

     

    Family, friends searching for answers a year after killing of Jared Lowndes

    https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/family-friends-searching-for-answers-a-year-after-killing-of-jared-lowndes-5565621

     

    ‘Year of love and rage’: Grieving moms rally on anniversary of Lowndes shooting

    https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/news/year-of-love-and-rage-grieving-moms-rally-on-anniversary-of-lowndes-shooting/

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  • End Systemic Racism Pamphlet

    Click the button to download the Flyer. Print copies, get them out around town and take action!
    Created by Jen Gobby, Marlene Hale

    DOWNLOAD
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