Kanahus Manuel

Kanahus Manuel
Nationality Indigenous
Other names Kanahus Freedom
Occupation Indigenous Activist, Traditional Birthkeeper
Known for Freedom Babies

Kanahus Manuel, or Kanahus Freedom, is an indigenous activist, birth keeper, and warrior. She appeared in a documentary film made by Doreen Manuel, called "Freedom Babies".[1] Kanahus is a Secwepemc and Ktunaxa Mother of four Freedom Babies, children raised in the spirit of decolonization and free from the regulations of the Canadian government. Manuel decided to do this as an indigenous woman to raise questions about the inherent rights of indigenous peoples of Canada.[2]

Activism

Manuel is well known for her activism against cooperate development projects in British Columbia, Canada. She has been involved in activist movements against: Sun Peaks Ski Resort, Imperial Metals, and the Mount Polley mine spill.[3] As a result of her activism and community organizing, Manuel was named in a court injunction to stop blockades by Imperial Metals as a defendant.[4]

Manuel is the radio host and producer of the "Creating A Culture of Resistance" radio show which interviews activists from different cultures.[5]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.freedombabies2014.com
  2. ↑ https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/4yRne
  3. ↑ "Yuct Ne Senxiymetkwe Camp Stands Up to Imperial Metals". mediacoop.ca. November 13, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Yuct Ne Senxiymetkwe Camp Stands Up to Imperial Metals and the Mount Polley Mine Disaster". CKUT FM News. November 13, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Kanahus Manuel". Wolf Paw Radio. Retrieved June 21, 2016.


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