Indigenous Land Back Movement

Hi, I am an Algonquin College student raising money for

Coopérative de solidarité Biblioterre is a land-based cooperative. They aspire to model ecologically sustainable and equitable living, honour inherent Algonquin sovereignty, and support cultural revitalization while embracing our responsibility toward all life on Earth. Now that they are entering their third year on the land, they are still in the formative stages of growth. Their vision is to become a "Land Library" — an accessible, affordable land base that provides shared lands, tools, resource libraries, and options for private leaseholds.

Some of their core pillars are:

Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression

They acknowledge the legacy of anti-Black, anti-Indigenous racism and genocide on Turtle Island. Racialized and low-income communities face systemic and interpersonal discrimination, which harms health, limits access to food, and causes violence.

As a land-based cooperative, they recognize that many lack access to land and are impacted by an oppressive food system. They commit to centring Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression in their work, dismantling barriers to equity, and supporting initiatives led by marginalized communities. This ongoing work requires accountability, solidarity, and a commitment to equity in the community and beyond.

Algonquin Sovereignty

Biblioterre acknowledges the unceded Algonquin territory we reside in and seeks to share these Lands and Waters respectfully with the Algonquin Anishinaabek Nation.

They invite advisors from these communities to guide Algonquin-led initiatives, projects, and ceremonies on the Land. Over time, they will explore options for permanent Land sharing and Land trusts, supporting the Land Back movement and encouraging similar actions in neighbouring territories.

Liberation

They commit to disentangling themselves from capitalist, colonial, and anthropocentric systems through self-reflection, community dialogue, activism, and solidarity work. They build a culture of accountability and embrace generative conflict.

Using sociocracy and nonviolent communication, they aim for nonhierarchical, consent-based decision-making.

It also fosters collective growth, allows for imperfection, and commits to accountability and apology when harm occurs.

See more on their website: https://biblioterre.ca/

As I’ve outlined, there are many compelling reasons to consider donating to this organization. Your contribution will directly support its mission, amplify its impact, and enable the organization to reach more people and create lasting change. By donating, you're not only supporting the cause but also helping build a community of compassion and progress. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference and brings us closer to a shared vision of positive change.

You can also donate at the Biblioterre donation page. At https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXyY6H6O3Qn2gSfCeaTkdDKeerPCoLp-N-YDocYtW2Lmh6Jg/viewform