Shawna

My name is Shawna.

I am a white disabled queer maGe living on stolen and commodified Indigenous lands of the Tsuiel Wal'tuth, Squamish and Musqueam nations in colonially known greater vancouver area.

I am a single parent and have worked in addictions and mental health almost all my life. I am in schooling with an Indigenous-led University to deepen my knowledge of the rightful guardians of this land that I am graciously allowed to live on.

I greatly value the writing and thoughts of Rhizome. I am thankful to learn and be challenged by them regularly. My awareness has grown, and my understanding has been strengthened, having been able to learn from Rhizome.

Rhizome has been gracious with their emotional energy, tirelessly sharing their examinations of intersectional oppressions of marginalized genders and communities. 

They share brilliant analysis on topics of racism, colonialism, mutual aid and community building. They are a passionate and outspoken activist and accomplice for many communities beyond their own. They fight endlessly against abuse and injustice.

In the 6 years I have gotten know them, they have shared their experiences parenting in this late capatalist hellscape. I admire their thoughtful and generous ways of parenting. I have learned a lot about how I want to parent from them. 

Rhizome is a trailblazing revolutionary who deserves to be valued, protected and supported. No parent should have to struggle for housing and food.

It is  just 4 weeks away from the eviction date and without our financial support, they will be homeless with their child.

Especially if you benefit from the systems of white supremacy, have generational wealth that was likely gained by the exploitation of people and land resources, help to redistribute the wealth!

Please join me, in mutual aid, to support my incredible friend by donating and sharing this urgent plea to your networks.