14 No One Is Illegal Movements in Canada and the Negotiation of Counter-national and Anti-colonial Struggles from within the Nation-State

Fortier, Craig

doi:10.3138/9781442663862-018

“…Networks like No One is Illegal (NOII) can act as case studies of the convergence of Indigenous and migrant advocacy (Lowry & Nyers, 2003;Fortier, 2013). NOII was founded in Canada following the increased border securitization that occurred after the 9/11 attacks in New York (Fortier, 2013).…”

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“…Networks like No One is Illegal (NOII) can act as case studies of the convergence of Indigenous and migrant advocacy (Lowry & Nyers, 2003;Fortier, 2013). NOII was founded in Canada following the increased border securitization that occurred after the 9/11 attacks in New York (Fortier, 2013). The organization commits to decolonization within migrant activism and supports refugees, illegalized migrants, and immigrant workers, while prioritizing solidarities with Indigenous communities (No one is Illegal, 2021).…”

Section: No One Is Illegal (Noii)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to Fortier (2013), various chapters of this network in Canada attempt to "build solidarity with indigenous sovereignty struggles," by way of its autonomous network which spans across Canada in cities like Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto, allying with migrant justice organizations in an attempt to unify principles that include: an end to detentions and deportations; the implementation of a full and inclusive regularization program for all non-status people; the recognition of indigenous sovereignty; end to war and occupation; and an end to exploitative temporary work programs. (Fortier, 2013, p. 9) The concept of Indigenous sovereignty is especially interesting in the realm of Canadian immigration, since the practices and policies which render so many migrants illegalized in Canada exist because of the authority asserted by the state over the land.…”

Section: No One Is Illegal (Noii)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Exclusions In Canadian sanctuary cities: Building More Inclusive cities

Mueller

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<p>The sanctuary city movement is intended to advocate for the basic rights of illegalized migrants, challenge federal immigration policies, and support accessible services for all residents of the city, striving to make sanctuary cities inclusive spaces. The success of inclusivity within sanctuary cities in Canada comes into question when exclusions exist for subgroups of illegalized migrants such as those who have committed crimes, do not have status, or are inhabitants of the city. Furthermore, cities that claim to be sanctuaries continue to marginalize other members of society such as people who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour (BIPOC). I argue that since Canada is a settler colonial state, the legacy of colonialism is fundamental to understanding the context in which sanctuary cities in Canada operate and how sanctuary city movements in Canada can move towards more inclusivity. Through a scoping literature review, I uncover how exclusion can be detrimental to allyship and conclude that advocates for illegalized migrants, must work to address deep-rooted colonial issues of racism and marginalization within Canadian cities.</p>

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“…Networks like No One is Illegal (NOII) can act as case studies of the convergence of Indigenous and migrant advocacy (Lowry & Nyers, 2003;Fortier, 2013). NOII was founded in Canada following the increased border securitization that occurred after the 9/11 attacks in New York (Fortier, 2013).…”

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Exclusions In Canadian sanctuary cities: Building More Inclusive cities

Mueller

2024

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<p>The sanctuary city movement is intended to advocate for the basic rights of illegalized migrants, challenge federal immigration policies, and support accessible services for all residents of the city, striving to make sanctuary cities inclusive spaces. The success of inclusivity within sanctuary cities in Canada comes into question when exclusions exist for subgroups of illegalized migrants such as those who have committed crimes, do not have status, or are inhabitants of the city. Furthermore, cities that claim to be sanctuaries continue to marginalize other members of society such as people who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour (BIPOC). I argue that since Canada is a settler colonial state, the legacy of colonialism is fundamental to understanding the context in which sanctuary cities in Canada operate and how sanctuary city movements in Canada can move towards more inclusivity. Through a scoping literature review, I uncover how exclusion can be detrimental to allyship and conclude that advocates for illegalized migrants, must work to address deep-rooted colonial issues of racism and marginalization within Canadian cities.</p>

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“…In observing the broad array of collective action taken by precarious and non-status migrants, we can identify broad categories of action which include pressure tactics demanding policy change (Schwenken 2017), the establishment of alternative services (Ambrosini 2015), the creation of coalitions with allies (Dougherty et al 2010), and direct action (Ruth et al 2013). Demands for simple social recognition, and the recognition that precarious status migrants have human rights, are often an important starting point to any form of organization and/or action (Basok 2009;Fortier 2013;Seif 2014).…”

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Migrant worker strategies in access to health: recognizing agency in a context of constraints

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As the global movement of people reaches unprecedented levels, Western governments are increasingly obsessed with border enforcement and migration management. This has resulted in the creation of complex and ever-changing immigration systems, contributing to the proliferation of new and complicated categories of migration status. Increasing numbers of migrants are finding themselves with precarious forms of immigration status and/or no status at all.

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14 No One Is Illegal Movements in Canada and the Negotiation of Counter-national and Anti-colonial Struggles from within the Nation-State

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Exclusions In Canadian sanctuary cities: Building More Inclusive cities

Exclusions In Canadian sanctuary cities: Building More Inclusive cities

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