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Our Team: Meet the Team BOARD OF DIRECTORS Daniel Miller - Co-Chair Brenda Walsh - Co-Chair Kerri Claire Neil - Treasurer Anne Malone - Director at Large Renee Dumaresque - Director at Large Laurel Huget - Director of Communications STAFF Our Team: Team Members Lea Mary Movelle They/them Volunteer Coordinator Lea grew up in a rural NL fishing family & has an educational background in political science & sociology from Memorial University. They've been the VC at the SJC since mid 2020. They are passionate about the power of community, friendship, mutual aid, & radical care to undermine the agonizing individualism of capitalism. Working for the SJC brings so much magic into their life & they couldn't be more grateful to the monthly donors who make their employment in the Revolution of Care possible! Lea recently moved back to their hometown on the Burin Peninsula, where they treasure a slower pace of life & time with family, including 4 precious nephews that bring so much joy & fun into their routine. Lea loves to read with the Anti-Capitalist x Activist Book club, grow veggies & flowers in the garden, play the ukulele, paint for the therapy of it, take wandering walks away from the bustle of traffic, sing out loud while washing the dishes, snuggle up with their 20 pound pur-monster, & dance to live music with loved ones.

Our Roots The climate crisis is here. Every day animals go extinct, more land is flooded or becomes too dry to grow crops, storms grow bigger, wildfires become stronger, and the ice caps are melting under our feet. The problem feels insurmountable but humans created this problem—and it’s up to us to fix it. The Social Justice Co-operative NL formed in 2013 to continue the 50+ year tradition of speaking out for social justice, connecting the local with the global, and working with like-minded agencies for common social change goals. Oxfam Canada set up a regional office in St. John’s in 1964 at the instigation of a group of local activists and with staff members dedicated to build support and connections between projects in developing countries and our own communities. Learn more About: About Us Our Team Check out our Board of Directors and Staff See list of Directors and Staff here! Our Vision The struggle against patriarchy, white supremacy, colonialism, imperialism, climate change, and our corrupt economic system can feel overwhelming. It’s not a struggle we can take on alone. That’s why the Social Justice Co-operative is building a grassroots movement centred on creating caring communities and fostering friendships between activists based on caring for each other. Read Our Vision For Change Here Our Finances Here's all the information presented at our Annual General Meetings, plus our Financial Oversight Policy and Community Update on 2023 Theft in SJCNL See information here

Our Vision: Text Revolution of Care Manifesto The struggle against patriarchy, white supremacy, colonialism, imperialism, climate change, and our corrupt economic system can feel overwhelming. It’s not a struggle we can take on alone. That’s why the Social Justice Co-operative is building a grassroots movement centred on creating caring communities and fostering friendships between activists based on caring for each other. We believe in the dignity and value of every human being. We call this movement a “Revolution of Care” because revolutionary care is the antidote to capitalism, and it is capitalism that has made our society sick. Where capitalism relies on greed to function, the antidote must be generosity. Where capitalism relies on individualism, the antidote must be community. By capitalism, we mean the global intersecting systems of oppression that impoverish billions to make a handful of people rich, the systems that co-opt democracy to protect the rich, and the systems that make all of us complicit in the destructive exploitation of our land, water, and communities in the service of profits for the rich. Our affluence in Canada is built off of poverty here and elsewhere. We do not live in isolation. Our local choices affect lives internationally. All beings on earth, human and non-human are linked in a web of relation. Click here to read our Strategic Compass for 2021 Our Vision: Text Care, like capitalism, can be applied as a way of life, as a system to uphold rule in society and our communities, and as a guideline by which all decisions are made. Capitalism encourages taking advantage of every situation for personal gain, focusing our attention inward, and creating a competition out of life itself. Revolutionary care encourages the exact opposite: to seek to provide for the needs of all those around us, in every situation, creating a sense of community and belonging. Revolutionary care uses empathy as a means of knowledge and understanding; this knowledge is the basis for all decisions, with the ultimate goal of meeting the needs of all. Where capitalism applies value to how much an individual can take, the revolution of care calls for our values to be shifted based on how much care one gives back to their community and each other. Where individual wealth is multiplied by the greed of capitalism, collective wealth is multiplied under the revolution where care is placed as the centre. Revolutionary care, when applied on a larger scale, has the potential to collapse hierarchies by giving consideration and a voice to all. It prevents the elevation of the few above the many by illuminating our world with the views and emotions of those around us, creating empathy, and, ultimately, generosity. It elevates the importance of the community as a whole creating a sense of belonging and trust. It decentralizes decision making by creating fluid governance based on current needs and giving space to all who wish to participate. Revolutionary care has the potential to crumble capitalism by creating communities that care for their people rather than their profits. The SJC intends to grow this movement, and spread the Revolution of Care as a way of organizing, a way of decision making, and as a way of life. Our Vision: Text A “Revolution of Care” means reclaiming care, by building a movement centered on compassion and kindness that gives space to heal, learn, and grow. By strengthening relationships and ensuring that everyone feels welcome, we are connecting community members and shaping our own system, one that can end the exploitation of people and the destruction of thriving ecosystems for profit and build communities where everyone feels loved and respected. Therefore, the Social Justice Co-operative commits to the following principles of revolutionary care: - ensure anti-racist decolonization; -- anti-racist decolonization, at its very core, is a care building movement based on Indigenous feminism which includes radical love and acceptance. Indigenous feminism places care at the centre of decision making and ensures that all community members have their physical, spiritual and emotional needs met; - radical inclusivity: everyone is given an equal opportunity to join our movement by addressing barriers; creating welcoming environments, especially for members of traditionally marginalized and neglected groups; -- a revolution of care requires us to have patience for all people as they learn and make mistakes; -- recognize that we have all been socialized in inherently racist, classist, sexist, cis-heteronormative and ableist systems and that it takes time and patience to understand and unpack this socialization; - all voices are heard, marginalized and most impacted voices are amplified, and all experiences are valued and considered; - a collaborative, cooperative, consensus-based, decentralized approach to decision-making; - intentional relationship and community building, recognizing the need for social spaces in addition to organizing spaces; - promotion of worker-owned co-operatives, a strong union movement, and international worker solidarity; - intentional care for all of humanity, our environment, and the other species with whom we share the earth by resisting wasteful, hazardous, and unsustainable patterns of consumption and destruction; - intersectional approach to a just transition from an extraction economy to a society that cares for the land and for each other. Our Vision: Text The Revolution of Care is a journey and as we grow and learn, we continue to reflect on how we can better serve the movement. Hence, this is a living manifesto, to be built and expanded on as our revolution grows. Our Vision: Text

Hello, and welcome to our April Social Justice Newsletter . We're glad you're here! Below you'll find a mix of meetings, events, and news from the SJC or the groups and people we work alongside . If you'd like to get this in your email , you can join our newsletter by submitting your email in the box at the bottom of our website homepage. If you'd like to submit content use this form to do so. AxA Book Club Short Story Series Our next reading for Monday, April 14 ( 7pm NT / 530pm ET ) is two short stories ! 1. The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin (5pg) Click here to read Le Guin: https://shsdavisapes.pbworks.com/f/Omelas.pdf 2. The Ones Who Stay and Fight by N.K. Jemisin  (8pg) Click here to read Jemisin: https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-ones-who-stay-and-fight/ Meetings are held online via Signal . Please email socialjusticecoopnl@gmail.com to join the group chat! Monthly General Meeting of the SJC The next Monthly General Meeting of the SJC is scheduled for Wednesday April 16 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM NDT online. Email socialjusticecoopnl@gmail.com for the invite . Meeting principles : bit.ly/sjc-meeting-guide Meeting accessibility : bit.ly/sjc-access On the agenda so far this month is: Creating Community Communication Tools ! Come chat about how we can support communications for the social justice community , to make it easier to know where we wanna be and when! Email us if you'd like to propose a topic for the agenda. Tea with Lea Join our friendly neighbourhood staff member Lea Movelle for Tea every other Thursday from 4 - 5 PM NDT online . And informal space to hang out, chat, ask questions, give feedback, etc.! Next Tea time is Thurs Apr 17 . Email SJCNLstaff@gmail.com for the invite . Upcoming dates : Apr 17, May 1, May 15, May 29, June 12 Just Transition All Candidates Town Hall The Youth Climate Corps Campaign, Neighbours United Defend Our Island Team, Mercy Center for Ecology and Justice, Fridays for Future St John's, along with supporters and friends invite you to join us for an All Candidates Town Hall on the theme of a Just Transition ! Location: Foran-Greene Room, St. John's City Hall, 10 New Gower, St. John's and online - all registrants will receive a virtual invite. Date: Tuesday April 22nd Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM NDT or 6:30 - 9:00 PM ADT The purpose of this gathering is to bring all potential federal, provincial, and municipal election candidates, young people, and the general public together to engage on issues of a Just Transition away from fossil fuels, and the vision for a Youth Climate Corps as part of a bold new climate action plan, empowering young people to help their communities face the impacts of climate crises. We invite anyone considering or intending to run in the upcoming federal, provincial, and municipal elections to avail of this important opportunity to engage with constituents. Young people across so-called Canada are urging the government to invest $1 billion in Budget 2025 , creating 20,000 full-time Youth Climate Corps positions at a $25/hour living wage to support climate resilience and kickstart a Just Transition . We envision a YCC that would empower young people and communities by providing a federal jobs guarantee for anyone 35 and under . We envision a program that would turn no one away and place young people in 2 year work training placements doing well paid, dignified local climate work, rooted in justice and led by Indigenous nations and municipalities. To learn more about the YCC vision visit goodgreenjobsforall.ca If you're a young person looking to connect with candidates around issues of a Just Transition, Youth Unemployment, and Climate Action we hope you will join us. Perhaps you are a candidate looking to connect with young constituents? We've got you covered! Or, maybe you're a young person considering a run in an upcoming election! Event better! Or perhaps you have young people in your life who you care about & want a better future for, we hope you will join us too! There will be guest speakers and circle discussions so everyone has a chance to express themselves. Candidates will be given some time to respond . Depending on how many candidates attend, we may ask for parties to select one candidate to respond on behalf of the party. Register to stay in the loop about further details in the lead up to the Town Hall & to receive the link to join online here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/just-transition-nl-all-candidates Help spread the word by sharing this opportunity widely using the link above or the short link bit.ly/Just-Transition-NL Guest speakers: Jude Benoit Kassie Drodge Domé Lombeida Megs Scott Dan Smith Seth Klein Lea Movelle Free Palestine Rally The next Free Palestine Rally is scheduled for Saturday April 26th starting at 2:00 PM NDT at Harbourside Park in St. John's . Free Palestine rallies generally occur on the last Saturday of each month , except in extenuating circumstances like unsafe weather in which case they are postponed. Organized by Palestine Action YYT . Stay tuned to their instagram for updates & details: https://www.instagram.com/palestine_action_yyt/ SJC Social - Arts & Craft Night Thursday, May 15 7:00 - 9:00 PM NDT St. Mark's Anglican Church Parish Hall 203 Logy Bay Road, St. John's Come join the SJC for an arts & crafts social! We will have supplies for painting & collaging. Please feel welcome to bring anything else you'd like to work on. We'll have a few snacks but feel welcome to bring something to share if you'd like - no obligation to do so! Call for Volunteers for the SJC Audit Team As part of our commitment to accountability and transparency , the SJCNL is inviting three members to open our books and do a deep dive into our finances . The Audit Team  will play a pivotal role in our organization’s ability to operate next year  and adds an  important layer of trust  in our pursuit for a Revolution of Care ! As a team member, you will review our treasurer’s reports, bank statements, and financial oversight policies  to ensure accuracy and compliance. This project is expected to take 20 hours  and must be completed for the Annual General Meeting that is tentatively set for September 2025 . We encourage members of all levels of experience  and knowledge to sign up. We will onboard you and trust that every member of our organization has the ability to perform this financial review. Help us resist capitalism  and build communities of care  by joining the SJCNL Audit Team ! Email socialjusticecoopnl@gmail.com   for more information.

We invite all to join in our Monthly General Meetings . Connect with fellow social justice warriors and comrades at the Social Justice Co-op Monthly General Meeting. All welcome! You do not need to be a member or previous volunteer to attend.  Email us for the zoom link at:  SocialJusticeCoopNL@gmail.com   Meeting Accessibility Info:  bit.ly/sjc-access Meeting Guidelines :  bit.ly/sjc-meeting-guide We hope to see you there. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. SPRING & SUMMER 2025 SCHEDULE Wednesday, March 26 ⋅ 7:00 – 9:00pm NDT ⋅ 6:30 – 8:30 PM ADT Wednesday, April 16 ⋅ 7:00 – 9:00pm NDT ⋅ 6:30 – 8:30 PM ADT Wednesday, May 14 ⋅ 7:00 – 9:00pm NDT ⋅ 6:30 – 8:30 PM ADT Monday, June 16 ⋅ 7:00 – 9:00pm NDT ⋅ 6:30 – 8:30 PM ADT Monday, July 21 ⋅ 7:00 – 9:00pm NDT ⋅ 6:30 – 8:30 PM ADT Monday, August 18 ⋅ 7:00 – 9:00pm NDT ⋅ 6:30 – 8:30 PM ADT To book time to discuss an issue, project, topic, etc. at a Monthly General Meeting please email SocialJusticeCoopNL@gmail.com

UPDATE: First Workshop Scheduled Financial Empowerment Workshop #1   Tues, March 18 7-8pm NT On Zoom: Email SocialJusticeCoopNL@gmail.com for the invite To strengthen our collective financial literacy and foundational movement building, the SJCNL’s Financial Oversight Committee is kick-starting a series of Financial Empowerment Workshops!  We will be starting with a deep review of the Treasurer’s report and Audit Team report that was presented at the last Annual General Meeting as a practical example to develop our understanding and learn what further learning is needed. PREVIOUS POST: Since the SJCNL reported an internal theft to our community in 2022, we have been committed to a deep review of our financial oversight policies. As part of that process, we have heard from members that they don’t feel fully comfortable assessing whether the financial reports presented are following all legal and internal guidelines. In response to this feedback, the SJCNL’s Financial Oversight Committee is kick-starting a series of Financial Empowerment Workshops! These workshops will be an iterative process to develop strong financial literacy and ensure that our members can hold the organization accountable to its policies. We will be starting with a deep review of the Treasurer’s report and Audit Team report that was presented at the last Annual General Meeting as a practical example to develop our understanding and learn what further education our members need. We encourage our members, volunteers, and allies of all levels of experience and knowledge to sign up for these workshops! We know there is a wealth of knowledge in this community that will be key for mentorship and engagement. Please email us at socialjusticecoopnl@gmail.com if you are interested in joining and we will organize workshops around your schedule. [ALT ID: "You're invited! SJCNL's Financial Empowerment Workshops. Picture of piggybank with sunglassess. Pink background]