Acerca de Prison Pen Pal Project We are a group of volunteers building friendships through letter writing with community members experiencing incarceration in provincial penitentiaries in NL. Want to volunteer? Get in touch using the form at the bottom of the webpage or write to the address below. If you know someone experiencing incarceration who might like a pen pal, please let them know they can write to the address below to be matched with a pen pal. the pen pals c/o SJCNL PO box 7283 St. John's, NL A1E 3Y5 FAQ join the pen pals Send us a message, answering the questions above, to be matched with a pen pal. First Name Last Name Email Thanks for submitting! Message Send

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Activists Call on NL Gov to End No Fault Evictions, in wake of city's cruel treatment of Shirley Cox Join the Call First Name Last Name Email Write a message Submit Thanks! We'll add your name :) The City of St. John's issued a misleading statement regarding Shirley's eviction. Click the button below to read our response (and the city's original statement)... Read SJC Response In Oct 2022, we wrote an open letter to the City of St. John's urging them to reconsider evicting Shirley into homelessness. Click the button below to read it... Read Open Letter TikTok - @sjcnl709 Did the city of St. John's avail of its legal right to evict without cause because evicting Shirley for smoking outside the entrance of the building would have revealed their duty to ensure the smoking area for the building was wheelchair accessible? 🧐 #EndNoCauseEvictionsNL "It's reprehensible on the part of the city (of St. John's)" - MHA Jim Dinn on the eviction of Shirley Cox. In this interview Dinn also wonders if the city evicted Shirley without cause to avoid having to make the designated smoking area at her building wheelchair accessible. We think he's onto something there! 🧐 This is a punch in the gut to disability justice activists, who saw many current St John's city councillors co-opt the language of disability justice in their 2021 platforms, only to fail to speak up when it matters most. Shame on the City of St. John's. NL is 1 of only 2 provinces in Canada where this type of eviction is legal! Join the call to #EndNoCauseEvictionsNL #YYT #NLpoli despite calls to #KeepShirleyHome the City of St John's proceeded with her eviction yesterday as scheduled. Shirley is now in the shelter system. This is a time of great stress and fear for her. join us in calling for an END to no cause evictions in government run housing! NL is one of only 2 provinces in the country where an eviction like this is legal. let's change that so an unconscionable eviction like this can never happen in our province again! please share Shirley's story and join the call to end no cause evictions in gov run housing by using the hashtag #EndNoCauseEvictionsNL if you share the hashtag we will follow up when the petition is ready 💖📣 join us in our call to PUT AN END to NO CAUSE EVICTIONS in Non Profit Housing. email council@stjohns.ca to join us in asking for an END TO NO CAUSE EVICTIONS and cc Lea@SJCNL.org so we can see that you support this effort. ❤️ #KeepShirleyHome Don't be a Slumlord, City of St John's Non-Profit Housing. Stop the eviction of Shirley Cox! please share #KeepShirleyHome #YYT STOP 🛑 the EVICTION of Shirley Cox by her landlord...the city of St John's Non-Profit Housing! Please RT your support for Shirley with #KeepShirleyHome or email council@stjohns.ca to say STOP 🛑 the eviction of Ms Cox! Human chain anyone? Comment if you'd join a human chain around Shirley tomorrow Jan 31st! ⛓️🏡💖 We'll keep you posted! STOP 🛑 the EVICTION of Shirley Cox by her landlord...the city of St John's Non-Profit Housing! She hasn't been given a reason for her eviction. City housing is availing of a law that allows landlords to evict without cause. She is the ONLY person in at least the last 4 years (we found out thru an ATIP) to be evicted by City of St John's Non-Profit Housing with NO CAUSE! They're forcing a senior woman who uses a wheelchair into the shelter system during a housing crisis in the winter. This is MORALLY BANKRUPT. If you agree share this! Shirley is being evicted tomorrow. Help #KeepShirleyHome Who wants to make a human chain? Comment if you'd join a human chain around Shirley!

Fund Reimbursement Are you applying for a community aid fund? Is the SJC holding funds for your org in trust? Have you paid out-of-pocket for supplies or services supported by SJC? Click the link below for the Expense Claim form for reimbursement! Expense Reimbursement Claim

RSVP HERE Saturday, October 18, 2025 / 10:30am - 2:30pm NT In Person: St. Mark's Anglican Church, 203 Logy Bay Rd, St. John's, NL This location is Wheelchair Accessible and scent free. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. For our purposes the bathrooms will be all-gender. Online: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87858446978 Meeting ID: 878 5844 6978 --- One tap mobile +17806660144,,87858446978# Canada +12042727920,,87858446978# Canada Join instructions: https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/87858446978/invitations?signature=-e1Kdh7R61-9kJYt_GB3e0DG4huJDerr1K5KsWrJcVY Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/zFPokV3uJTprB1yJ8 Attend Our AGM! RSVP HERE Wanna Help Out? We would LOVE to have a hand with: -Making food ($ provided!) -Meeting Facilitation and Note-taking! -Planning the evening social event Please reach out if you'd like to help out - socialjusticecoopnl@gmail.com MEMBERSHIP You must be a member to vote at our AGM! If you are not a member of the SJC but would like to join, please sign up here https://www.sjcnl.ca/join or send us an email at socialjusticecoopnl@gmail.com Please email us at socialjusticecoopnl@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. RSVP HERE

Free Palestine Rallies Jan 11, 2024 UPDATE: There are Rallies organized every Saturday by Palestine Solidarity - Newfoundland & Labrador to show solidarity with Palestinians and resist and condem the genocide the Israeli state is committing. Every Saturday at 2pm NT at Harbourside Park in St. John's Please come show your support and help spread the word. You can sign up for the Palestine Solidarity NL Listserv here: https://palestineactionyyt.beehiiv.com/subscribe This will be important for updates on how weather conditions are impacting rally plans. If you can't make it out, or if the weather keeps us from gathering, here's an action the Palestine Solidarity NL invites you to do from home: Birds of Gaza: Get creative and design your own bird in memory of a child martyred SATURDAY: ALL OUT FOR GAZA Organized by Palestine Solidarity - Newfoundland & Labrador Join in solidarity with the Health Workers of Gaza Date: Saturday December 16 Time: 2 PM (NT) Location: Harbourside Park, St. John's Return every Saturday until there is a ceasefire! Same time same place! SUNDAY AFTERNOON: SCREENING OF "THREE PROMISES" BY YOUSEF SROUJI Date: Sunday December 17, 2023 Time: 3 - 6pm NT Location: Memorial University Education Building, ED 1020 "While the Israeli army retaliates against the Second Intifada in the West Bank in the early 2000s, a mother films her family's daily life, punctuated by time spent shielding her family from harm in the basement. Now, her son revisits this past, delivering a heart-breaking portrait of the anguish of parents who are forced to choose between their children’s physical safety and the emotional upheaval of leaving home." Please wear a mask to this event to help protect each other SUNDAY EVENING: FUNDRAISER DINNER FOR GAZA Organized by Palestine Solidarity Action NL Experience Palestinian Culture & Performances Date: Sunday Dec 17 Time: 6 - 8 pm Location: Benevolent Irish Society, 30 Harvey Road, St. Johns $50 per ticket. Seating is limited. Reserve your ticket by emailing and please note any dietary restrictions. email: palestineactionyyt@gmail.com All proceeds benefit Islamic Relief Previous Next

Teams We are so thankful for all of the volunteers and partners working on many fronts in the Revolution of Care. This page shows some of the teams that have formed within the SJC over the years. Some of these groups are still active and meeting (AxA Book Club, Challenge Car Culture, Prison Pen Pals, 2SLGBTQ+ Mutual Aid Pod. Transformative Justice Working Group) and others are less active or dormant at this time (Coalition for a Green New Deal, Food Sovereignty, Zero Waste). There may still be content updates on team pages that aren't currently meeting or active, if the SJC participates in something that fits into one of the sub-group themes. While sub-group activity and meetings ebb and flow, the work continues on many fronts, and you can learn more about the projects and initiatives the SJC is involved in on the Social Justice Spotlight section of the website. Challenge Car Culture Challenging the idea that cars are the default way to get around. Advocating for accessibility, pedestrian safety/rights, public transit, and mobility justice. Learn More Anti-Capitalist x Activist Book Club Reading together for revolution! Learn More Prison Pen Pals Connecting and building solidarity through letter writing with incarcerated community members. Learn More Our Work: Programs 2SLGBTQ+ Mutual Aid Pod Organizing mutual aid efforts within the 2SLGBTQ+ community Learn More Transformative Justice Working Group Thinking through how to address conflict and harm in transformative, restorative, non-punitive ways that recognize the value, dignity, and potential of everyone Learn More Climate Action + Coaliton for a Green New Deal Confronting climate crisis and working towards a sustainable and just future Learn More Food Sovereignty Thinking critically and eating ethically Learn More Poverty Elimination Working to improve the well-being of low/no income people in NL Learn More Zero Waste Working toward a world without waste Learn More

In Solidarity with the Sovereign Wet'suwet'en Nation Feb 27, 2020 The Social Justice Cooperative declares our complete and unconditional solidarity with the people of the sovereign Wet’suwet’en nation in their ongoing resistance to Canadian colonialism, as well as with all those who have taken action in support of the Wet’suwet’en nation following invasion by the RCMP. We demand an end to violence against Wet’suwet’en people and their allies in Wet’suwet’en territory and the immediate evacuation of Coastal GasLink. We demand that the RCMP leave Wet'suwet'en territories. We demand that all Wet’suwet’en land defenders, supporters and journalists who have been arrested in the past week be immediately released and all charges dropped. From all perspectives, the actions of the RCMP and Coastal Gas Link, supported by the BC and Canadian government, are illegitimate, immoral and unacceptable. Under ‘Anuc niwh’it’en (Wet’suwet’en law) all five clans of the Wet’suwet’en have unanimously opposed all pipeline proposals and have not provided free, prior, and informed consent to Coastal Gaslink/TC Energy to do work on Wet’suwet’en lands. In addition to violent and blatant ignorance of the law and consent of Wet’suwet’en, the actions of the RCMP and Coastal Gas Link represent a clear rejection of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People and a clear violation of the spirit of past commitments to Truth and Reconciliation. It is unconscionable that the governments of BC and Canada are taking this action. Over the past decade, the Wet'suwet'en people have been providing people across Turtle Island with leadership in the fight against climate change and proper stewardship of lands and waters. Meanwhile, colonial governments across Turtle Island have consistently acted in the interest of the oil and gas industry, which will result in nothing but climate disaster of unimaginable devastation. We wish to express deep gratitude to the Wet’suwet’en people for the formidable vision and strength with which they have defended their people and territories from pipeline development. It is clear that your strength and commitment is unwavering and we support you completely . We also encourage people across Turtle Island to actively support the Wet’suwet’en people at this time of attack from colonial governments. We call on everyone to take any actions of solidarity you can, as often as you can, until the demands of the Wet’suwet’en people are met. Donate to Wet'suswet'en Unistoten Camp: https://unistoten.camp/support-us/donate/ Unistoten Camp Solidarity Toolkit: https://unistoten.camp/supportertoolkit2020/ Unistoten Needs List: https://unistoten.camp/support-us/wishlist-needslist/ P.S. Check out this coverage of the "pipeline building" demonstration that the SJC participated in at Minister O'Regan's office in February of 2020: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/supporters-protest-pipeline-1.5477873 Previous Next

Zero Waste: Programs Zero Waste Action Team Towards a world without waste. Our goal is to reduce the waste created by individuals and industry to prevent exacerbating the climate crisis. We also work towards a Green New Deal vision of better resource management, including water, focusing on waste reduction from production to consumption and support of a circular society through research and policy. Past member of Zero Waste Canada. The Zero Waste Action Team became inactive in Winter 2023 but one of our members, Ángela Viviana Ramírez-Luna, has launched the NL Community Composting Cooperative Network with the support of the Social Justice Co-op and the NL Federation of Co-operatives! The mission is to bring composting to every neighbourhood in St. John's and communities in NL. I'm recruiting members for the Steering Committee, which will define the committee members' responsibilities, co-op benefits and services, business plan and by-laws and other logistical necessities to incorporate. Check out out their website and social media to learn the details and sign up! Like Our FB Page INSTAGRAM WEBSITE TWITTER LINKEDIN Zero Waste: Welcome Zero Waste: Text WE WON... LEWISPORTE INCINERATOR REJECTED! As a result of swift and strong community organizing across the province, community groups and members have successfully pressured the NL gov to REJECT the incinerator planned by synergy world power in Lewisporte! Thanks to everyone's vigilance and effort, we did it!! Members of the SJC, Council of Canadians - Avalon Chapter, and community groups came together to celebrate this victory in February 2023. Letter to the City of St. John's re: Climate Crisis Plan "We were elated to see the City of St. John’s declare a climate emergency and join the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy in 2019. These actions recognized the threat of climate change and the vital role that cities must play to prepare. Since then, we have faced significant challenges, from “Snowmageddon” to COVID-19, highlighting the need for solid emergency preparation. We believe the City of St. John’s could be a climate action leader in Canada and well prepared for climate change’s challenges with active consultation." Read full letter Community Composting Pilot Project In partnership with Stella’s Circle and Planeet Consulting , in summer 2022, we installed three composting bins in downtown St. John’s to collect organics from a group of neighbours and produce compost for the use of Stella’s and participants. Our long-term vision is to replicate this program across the city providing social, economic, and environmental benefits to individuals, neighbourhoods, community gardens, schools, businesses, and more! You can learn more about our vision in this blog . A big thank you to our sponsors: City of St. John’s (Community Grants ), MMSB (Solid Waste Management Innovation Fund ), and Food First NL (St. John’s Food Assessment ). Zero Waste: What We Do Plastics Study & Brand Audits Our team undertook a Brand Audit as part of the #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement, a global movement envisioning a future free from plastic pollution. Your participation will help us collect the data we need to work with the provincial government and the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) to implement Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), holding corporations accountable for the plastic pollution crisis. Brand Audit 2020 Read The Report Brand Audit 2023 Read The Report Spread The Word Watch Our Video Past Events The Road to Zero Waste Waste is a significant part of our economies, our cultures and our everyday lives. A number of waste reduction programs and policies have been promoted across the globe but with varying levels of adoption and success. With the mounting challenges of climate change and oceanic pollution, dealing with our waste is a pressing issue. This event highlighted two specific, yet related, approaches to waste reduction that have gained recent attention: Zero Waste (ZW) and the Circular Economy (CE). Read The Report What's in Your Trash? On May 20, 2020, we joined Sophie Wells and Sarah Sauvé to learn about zero waste theory and how to do a trash audit so we can all have a better idea of what we throw out and how we can throw out less! This webinar was organized by the Zero Waste Action Team for anyone interested in reducing their waste at home. Watch Here COVID and Our Throw Away Culture On May 27, 2020, we had a conversation with Kathryn Kellogg , Jamie Kaminski and Dan Rubin about our consumer make-take-throw away culture. The discussion addressed the following questions - How did we become a throw-away culture? Have we actually reduced what we throw away? Has COVID made us think about what is truly important? What strategies can we use to create a healthier way of life? What are we already doing that we can build on? Watch Here Green New Drinks: Barriers to Living Low Waste On February 3, 2021, panelists Debbie Wiseman, Sarah Sauvé, Jess Puddister and Rob Salsman got togteher at Bannerman Brewing Co. to discuss 'Barriers to Living Low Waste'. They addressed the following questions: 'How did we get so wasteful? How do we reduce waste under an economic system that encourages and profits from waste? What stands out as a barrier to reducing waste, that you couldn't solve as an individual? How might we address this barrier structurally? The event was organized by The Social Justice Co-operative NL as part of 'Green New Drinks'. Watch Here

A Feminist Recovery Means Full & Permanent Immigration Status for All Mar 8, 2021 We support the initiatives by the Migrant Rights Network on their pledge to build a #FeministRecovery that includes Full and Permanent Immigration Status for All . We honour the visible and invisible work of migrant, undocumented and racialized women. Sign the call here: https://migrantrights.ca/take-action/permanent-resident-status/ Previous Next

Land Back Fest with the Indigenous Activist Collective Jul 1, 2022 Land Back fest 2022 and 2023 grew out of Cancel Canada Day YYT 2021, which was organized by the Indigenous Activist Collective, Anti-Racism Coalition NL, Black Lives Matter NL, and SJC NL in response to Idle No More's call to Cancel Canada Day and show # NoPrideInGenocide Land Back Fest is a community gathering and feast with the Indigenous Activist Collective in Bannerman Park on July 1 to celebrate Land Back Movements and Indigenous Peoples. Why celebrate colonial genocide when we can come together to celebrate and demand the return of Indigenous lands to Indigenous hands!? Check out some Land Back fest photos here: sjcnl.ca/lbf Previous Next

Black Mutual Aid Gala Raises $5300! Sending Heartfelt Thanks to All! Apr 10, 2024 The Black Mutual Aid Gala Team has great news & lots of gratitude to share! We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to everyone who contributed to our fundraiser Gala. Your unwavering solidarity, generous donations, ticket purchases, and active participation in our auction items showcase have made a profound impact on our community. Together, we raised an incredible $5,300, surpassing our initial goal. This remarkable achievement underscores the power of collective support and solidarity in driving positive change. Your generosity will enable us to implement vital service and project-based initiatives that uplift and empower our community. Mutual aid is more than just charity; it's a powerful expression of solidarity and collective care. Studies show that mutual aid initiatives strengthen communities, foster resilience, and promote equity. With your support, we are building a brighter future rooted in solidarity and compassion. These funds will be managed collectively by the Black community, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical distribution to those in need . Together, we are creating a more just and equitable society for all. We're also excited to announce that this is just the beginning of our efforts to create positive change in our community. Stay tuned for more events and initiatives, especially as we approach Juneteenth in June. We invite you to continue supporting our cause by reaching out to us at BlackMutualAidNL@gmail.com . Your involvement and commitment make a significant difference, and we look forward to working together to make a meaningful impact. A special thanks to the incredible team of volunteers who worked diligently together to bring this event to life. We’d also like to thank all of people and organizations who donated and made the launch of this fund surpass our expectations! Special thanks to the Social Justice Cooperative NL for sponsoring the event expenses, contributing staff hours to support organizing, and to the members and volunteers who stepped up to help make the event a success. Heartfelt gratitude to The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour , and The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Cooperatives for your generous contributions to the cause. And huge thanks to everyone who donated via event tickets, the auction, and donorbox. And a special thanks and shout out to all of the fabulous community members who donated their items, services, artwork, experiences, and more, making a fabulous auction possible! Together, we are stronger! In summary, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. We love you! Please feel welcome to share this announcement. 🎊 P.S. The Black Mutual Aid Fund is still live and continues to accept contributions at donorbox.org/blackmutualaid All photos courtesy of Tania Heath of Project Power Back Photography - thank you for volunteering your time & talent to capture the moment. Previous Next