#manifdesfemmes

[ambivalentlyyours]

Resist together

[kyrstin]

No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA #manifdesfemmes #sistersofthenorth (at Esplanade de la Place des Arts)

[hollyfriesen]

A Woman's place is in the Revolution #sistersofthenorth #manifdesfemmes #womensmarch #montreal (at Esplanade de la Place des Arts)

[lostintherearview]

Women's March on Washington in Montreal ✊🏼🇨🇦🇺🇸

[claire-desjardins-art]

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One last Womens March item: a similar video of me (left) and my friend Lise, ended up on @global_montreal news! A photo of Lise holding the sign over her head made it into @newyorktimes ! #wmwcanada #sistersofthenorth #womensmarch #manifdesfemmes #whyimarch #clairedesjardins #pussyhatproject (at Esplanade de la Place des Arts)

[alynnetrue-blog]

Thankful for today. We do not sit down, we stand up. We do not quiet ourselves; We find the strongest words and give them our strength. We will not go backwards, we will not give up the fight, we will not let our sisters down, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, color, size, or ability. We will teach our sons not to rape, teach our sons that sensitivity is a strength, and our daughters how to believe in themselves and support each other. We will prompt real conversation with those around us, educate ourselves, encourage others to push themselves to be better people, and fight for the future of human rights. Why? Because women's rights are human rights. Because black lives matter. Because consent is important and no means no, and women's health also applies to the health of gender neutral people, gender queer people, and trans women and girls. Because you cannot pray the gay away. Because the history of indigenous peoples is the reason for this country that we now call ours, and they deserve respect, acknowledgement, and basic human rights. We have the power to make a difference, and while we fight against a man and government who stand to do so much harm, we must realize that we need one another more than ever. So let's stand up, and stand together. We are the wall that Trump claims he will build, but we will build the wall to protect the world from all the hate he stands for. We stand stronger together. #blacklivesmatter #sistersofthenorth #manifdesfemmes #manifdesfemmesmtl #womensmarch #womensmarchonwashington #notmypresident #translivesmatter #blacktranslivesmatter #whyimarch #canada #mtl #yeg 📸@tobyelwes (at Esplanade de la Place des Arts)

[iamjessemartinz]

repost from @cosmeticgal_mtl I felt like I was part of history today. They are saying that there were 10K people at the Montréal #WomensMarch in solidarity with the #womensmarchonwashington. There were 675 protests around the world today... over 2.5M people all over this planet speaking out for equal rights. Proud AF to be a woman! #injusticesomewhereisinjusticeeverywhere #Feminism #SistersOfTheNorth #manifdesfemmes #WomensRights #HERstory #Montreal #womensmarch #instarepost20

[encounteringthepast]

@davanee: RT @manifdesfemmes: sign the #WorldToTrump open letter that’s sweeping the planet! #resistTrump @realDonaldTrump #womensmarch #nosexism https://t.co/kqbkachaiH

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[dearlorenletters]

15 years

January 22, 2017

Dear Loren,

I wish you could have seen the events that unfolded at the Women’s March here in Montreal and around the world yesterday, in protest and in defiance of a newly inaugurated leader who brings so much shame and disgrace to the highest office in the United States. 

It’s going to be a long four years ahead but seeing the diversity of the crowd that came out yesterday by the thousands in Montreal and looking through all of the photographs and videos from similar marches and rallies around the world where upwards of an estimated 3 million people gathered in total, I know you would have been right there making sure your voice was heard.

And it would have been a loud and passionate voice too, strong with lots of moral integrity and conviction behind it. 

As we spent the early afternoon out in the cold at Place des Arts in downtown Montreal, I imagined the type of fierce woman you would have grown up to be, the causes that would have resonated with your being, and the issues you would have been willing to stand up and fight for. 

In many ways, following the tumultuous US presidential election that concluded back in November last year, yesterday’s turn of events was the first time I had felt hopeful again of the world we live in. 

And today, I know millions of people feel the same way as well. The challenge now is to translate all of these marches and rallies into concrete and sustained actions every single day these next few years. 

On a more celebratory note, I got engaged this past fall to the most incredible woman in the world. 

After dating for almost two years, I took Sadia to Quebec City in late October where I got down on one knee and asked her if she’d like to spend the rest of her life with me. In between all of the happy tears, she said yes. 

We would have given anything to celebrate this engagement with you. 

Deciding to stay and plant roots in Montreal was also one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. 

Earlier in 2016, I accepted a job offer at McGill where I oversee a number of entrepreneurship programs at the university, working with some of the most incredible people, startups and founders. 

And for this, I’m incredibly grateful.

As time passes, Montreal begins to feel more and more like home. Sadia and I continue to build a wonderful community of friends and good people across this city. I could see the both of us living here for the next little while. 

This time next year, I also hope to be writing this letter to you in French. 

Until next time, love you forever and always.

Kuya

Proud of #MTL for turning up by the thousands to stand up in solidarity for the #WomensMarch. A long and tumultuous road ahead. There's no doubt we're fired up, ready to go. - January 21, 2017

#WeThePeople #WomensMarch #Manifdesfemmes - January 21, 2017

This photo pretty much sums up our experience at #WomensMarch #manifdesfemmesmtl #MTL - January 21, 2017

[thejack-pine]

Today, I was proud of my city. #ManifDesFemmes

[montrealcityandpress]

Women's March Montreal WomensMarch manifdesfemmes @HealthIssues

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[bettyesperanza4hire]

SK8 around the block like a fucking champion. @womensmarch @manifdesfemmes @girlsskatemtl @lagirlsskatesesh @girlsskatenetwork @ladiesonwheels @skatermemes #lovelovelove #womensmarchonwashington #womensmarch #manifdesfemmes #theworldisyours #beyourownhero #empoweringwomen #empowergirls #changeisgood #skateboarding #skateboarders #skateboardsforhope #humanrights #endmisogyny #standup #speakup #getinvolved #yesyoucan http://ift.tt/2j81065

[claire-desjardins-art]

In #Montreal, marching in support of my sisters in the US and around the world. #womensmarch #wmwcanada #manifdesfemmes #whyimarch #sistersofthenorth #clairedesjardins (at Esplanade de la Place des Arts)

[alynnetrue-blog]

Standing in solidarity @womensmarch #manifdesfemmesmtl #manifdesfemmes #whyimarch (at Esplanade de la Place des Arts)

[encounteringthepast]

@manifdesfemmes: sign the #WorldToTrump open letter that’s sweeping the planet! #resistTrump @realDonaldTrump #womensmarch #nosexism https://t.co/kqbkachaiH

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