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“I began this account of the gossip with her enemies to show how important her speech has been, although it is mocked as trivial. Hatred of gossip is hatred of women talking to each other – it is generally women who do this work of love. When we gossip, we share vital information: this one is sad, this one is in love, this one is dangerous. In most families, news of birth, death, failure and achievement travels through the women. Communities of gossips nurse each other through the degradations that partners, bosses and families inflict on us. Without the love of gossips, most of us would be either dead or dead inside. § “

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And I’m sure that if they were here today, these witches would be doing a lot more than striking a pose, they’d be busy protesting our dying forests, fighting the polluting of our waters, and protecting the planet. I like to think they might even have been part of The Women’s International Terrorist Conspiracy from Hell or W.I.T.C.H. a radical feminist protest group whose manifesto stated witches “were the original guerrillas and resistance fighters against oppression — particularly the oppression of women — down through the ages.”

https://gathervictoria.com/2016/10/23/reclaiming-the-radical-legacy-of-the-witch/ (via artscab)

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This event takes place on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded homelands of the Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. Where: The Toast Collective (648 Kingsway) When: Friday, Dec. 16 -- 5-10pm Saturday, Dec. 17 -- 10am-6pm Sunday, Dec. 18 -- 10am-3pm The Solstice Market will focus on handcrafted goods from local witchy artists and craftspeople. We hope to shine the spotlight on lesser known artists/crafters, and will aim to carry a wide variety of products at a wide variety of price points. 75% of the profits return directly to the artists/crafters. We will also have refreshments for sale--the hot apple cider is back! There will also be a some more surprises announced as we approach the date. Purchases can be made by cash or credit card (no debit, unfortunately). Come shop and hang out in the space with your friends and loved ones, revel in each other's good company and celebrate the Solstice season. This year's vendors: Betty Hearts Veronika InnerAltar Teal Pansy Jewelry Capilano Tea House Andi Grace Wolf and Hardy Co. Moonrise Apothecary Josie Boyce Dusty Babes Collective JotikArt Creations aly dee Kristine Eagle Ceramics Phresha Carissa Reed Meadowlark Taxidermy Voices: Indigenous Women from the Front Lines Speak Chunky Hand Crochet Hot Shaman/Michelle Machete Marchien Veen Piton Pottery Ragamuffin Screen Printing and Patch Shop Caitlin Ffrench Forbescraft Spoon Carving Amanda Bullick of Brutally Beautiful Jessica Pandur Lone Wolf Candles Forest Heart Botanicals PatternNation Benjamin Gardner Medicina Designs Grassy Knoll Productions ************************************************************************Accessibility The Toast is a storefront with the following measurements: -Front Door 40 inches across -Bathroom Door 27.5 inches across, very small bathroom area, door opens inwards -Kitchen Door 36 inches across -There is a 6.5 inch step at the front entrance, there is a portable ramp to use to accommodate this step Scent Allergies*** There will likely be scented items such as soaps, perfumes for sale at the Solstice Market. If you have scent allergies but would still like to attend the market please send us an email at radicalspirits.vancouver@gmail.com so that we can best accommodate your needs! This event takes place on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded homelands of the Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, relinquished or handed over in any way. As we organize, we also remember the historical and ongoing colonial genocide against Indigenous peoples that make it possible for us to be here as settlers. Originally wanted to find a way to give back to the people of these local communities. However, due to the military violence, lack of resources, and immediate needs of the peaceful protesters at Standing Rock in North Dakota, we have decided to send them 10% of the profits of all Radical Spirits Merchandise sold. (Anything with our logo) We will also have a donation box at the till if you wish to donate.

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Free Cascadia Witchcamp is a week-long intensive that explores Reclaiming-inspired magic, ritual, and activism for all levels of experience, while creating and tending culture centered around weaving collective magic to aid and support each other and the earth. Free Cascadia is a consent-based, gender-safe and sex-positive camp. We welcome people of all ages, including children.

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Caliban and the Witch: Women, the Body and Primitive Accumulation, Silvia Federici

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witch is an intrinsically anti-capitalist lower class identity

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"Burning Women" by Lady Stardust