Intention + Positionalities
In embarking on this project, we do not claim to be experts. We have also deeply reflected on what it means to examine abolitionism in relation to disability and climate justice as non-Black and non-Indigenous people. Our goal is not to center ourselves but to foster a conversation that allows us to examine ourselves first and also examine the structures reinforcing ableist oppression.
Goals of Our Guide
- This guide will explore Transformative Justice, Disability Justice, and Climate Justice in the "Canadian" and "British Columbia"-specific context.
- In analyzing other toolkits, we've seen deep exploration from experts that sometimes uses language that requires a more advanced understanding of abolition, or is quite lengthy for young climate organizers who might be new to learning about transformative justice. We hope to provide some introductory context and draw links specifically around climate justice.
- We want climate organizers to speak to climate organizers as disabled people who have experienced marginalization in climate spaces.
- Our Positionalities (click the arrow to see the text)
Table of Contents
~Click on each theme below to view a page of summaries, resources, and reflection tools~
Linking Transformative Justice, Disability Justice, and Climate Justice
Generative Conflict vs. Oppression: A Framework of Practice
Cultivating Collective Access
A Case Study of a Decommissioned Psychiatric Institution: Riverview Hospital
Social Syllabus: Building an Abolition Learning Community
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