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Communist Party of Canada @compartycanada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On Truth and Reconciliation Day, the CPC extends sympathies to residential school survivors and their families. We stand with Indigenous peoples fighting for self-determination, sovereignty & equality & pledge to redouble the fight for truth and justice. communist-party.ca/truth-and-re...

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

First time I ran in an election I was 24 years old. Now I'm going to attempt to run again in the BC provincial snap election.

Photograph of a newspaper clipping, a bold heading titled "Communist candidate on the ballot in Nanaimo-Ladysmith." At the very top in small print it reads "Thursday, October 3, 2019/ Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle/ www.ladysmithchronicle.com."

Photograph of the candidate indoors smiling and in conversation, with the caption "James Chumsa, candidate for the Communist Party of Canada, talks to potential voters at a candidates' meet-and-greet prior to a debate at Vancovuer Island University last Thursday (Greg Sakaki photo)."

The main body of text reads:
Greg Sakaki/ The Bulletin.
Other parties' socialist policies don't go far enough for the Communist Party of Canada. Last week, the party put forward James Chumsa as a fedral election candidate in Nanaimo Ladysith.
Communist Party leader Elizabeth Rowley was in Nanaimo last Thursday for Chumsa's campaign launch. She said a lot of people are $200 away from serious financial trouble and said that reality, as well as problems like the climate crisis, are caused by capitalism.
"People are saying, 'it's not working for me, I can't get ahead, I can barely keep my head above water, and maybe there's something wrong with capitalism. Maybe I should be looking at something else,'" Rowley said.
The Communist Party wants universal dental care, long-term care, mental health care and pharmacare, as Rowley said explanding health care will be "cheaper in the long run." The party wants taxpayer-funded childcare and post-secondary education, higher minimum wages and pensions, and a million new units of social housing over the next 10 years. ...
"The Communist Party is a party that's committed to peach and disarmament, reducing Canada's military budget by 75 per cent and using that money to invest n public services such as housing, free education, better health care, free transit, stuff like that," Chumsa said....

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Communist Party of Canada @compartycanada.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Sign the petition & tell @MarkJCarney: Canada must stand with Cuba! Sign here! ✏️https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7649

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Yesterday I attended both the Summit on Peace & Justice and the Anarchist Bookfair in Victoria BC. Back to back I got to see the two sides of the Left, the former focusing on anti-imperialism with the latter emphasizing decolonization, neither of which are represented by an elected political party.

Daytime on the lawn of the BC Legislature Building in Victoria BC. In the background is grass, blue sky, bushes, trees, buildings, and the corner of a statue.
In this stands a man with dark hair blowning in the wind with a short dark beard wearing round dark sunglasses. Around his neck is a keffiya over top a white shirt and grey vest. On one side is a black strap covering the right shoulder and on the left of the vest is are several pins representing Palestine and socialist movements, many of them red. A white peace poppy is among them. On the wrist is a black band that reads "FREE GAZA" with a Palestinian flag on it.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

There is something very Gen Z about Artemas. His sings about desire, heartbreak, lust, spite, longing, and despair. He is of the generation of situationships and hookup culture, fleeting euphoria contrast with doomerism, where polyamory and bisexuality is more accepted. For Artemas, love is messy.

A concert stage at night, surrounded by darkness. In the middle stands the black shadow outline of a person standing with their arms outstretched. Behind in bright white the word "ARTEMAS" is projected onto a grey screen as fog distorts the letters slightly.

Left on stage a person stands holding a white guitar, to their left the shadow outline of microphones and sound equipment. On the right on stage is the shadow outline of a drummer and drum kit.

Below in the darkness are several specks of light from the smartphones of audience members.

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lumpenpoledancer @daturabombs333.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

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OP in heart shaped sunglasses, pink collar, and pink Freddy Kruger shirt

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Last Revolve in the Park is this Sunday, September 6th! I hear there will be pizza baked in an outdoor cob oven.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

No, I don't think those pushing the red button are fascists, but rather whoever came up with the red and blue buttons are. It is the type of dilemma that would exist in the mind of Ayn Rand and so far I haven't seen any real world scenarios like it.

dailymail.com

What your answer to the viral red button dilemma says about you

A seemingly simple ethical dilemma has gone viral on X, in which users are asked to choose between a blue or red button.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

It was COAP that was behind the protests, the same people who pushed their vaccine conspiracies, racism, and transphobia through the Westward Independent.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Fidel Castro was officially born a century ago as yesterday he would have turned 100 years old. While Fidel prohibited building any statues of himself in Cuba, I have seen many murals and billboards with his face on them while traveling the island.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This Sunday on Moncada Day there will be a fundraiser for Cuba in Nanaimo, so bring cash!

A minimalist graphic that reads in red letters "Moncada Day Picnic. Entertainment, food and prizes. Colliery Dam Park, Nanaimo Sunday July 26, 4 to 8pm."
In the middle is a Cuban flag, with red letters across the bottom that read "¡Feliz centenario, Fidel!"

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Will this start World War III?

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Shame of Carney's new cowardice.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Victoria Friends of Cuba will be hosting its annual Moncada Day Potluck on Saturday at 4pm in Esquimalt Gorge Park. This will be a fundraiser for Cuba so bring cash.

A simple poster that reads in big red letters on the top "Cuba's National Day of Rebellion" and underneath "Celebration & Commemoration." The rest of the poster reads "4:00pm Sat July 25 Esquimalt Gorge Park 1070 Tillicum Road Victoria. Poltluck at 4:00pm. Speakers & Live Music. Admission by donation; All proceeds received going to the Cuban Health Care system. Organized by the Victoria Friends of Cuba, victoriafriendsofcuba.wordpress.com/.
In the middle of the poster is a photo of the several Cuban flags held up in front of a sunrise, the people holding the flags appearing as shadows.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I don't know of any other local news outlets publishing anything informing readers that the First Nations had their land stolen; certainty not the Times "Colonist". This is why I continue to trust @thediscourse.ca over the other news media.

thediscourse.ca

The Great Vancouver Island Land Grab exhibit aims to educate – The Discourse.

How a 19th century land grant continues to impact First Nations on Vancouver Island.

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Communist Party of Canada @compartycanada.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Instead of choosing between Trump's tariffs and mass layoffs, OR submission to corporate free trade and mass layoffs, we must fight for sovereignty, peace and expanding public ownership. That means getting out of USMCA now! Statement🔗 communist-party.ca/reject-the-u...

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Yesterday I attended the Freedom From War Coaltion's town hall against US annexation. While there wasn't much attendance, there was good discussion from the panelists and the few audience members on the Alberta separatist movement, NATO, and the Waffle Manifesto.

A large square lightly coloured room with 5 flags on the wall. On the left hung vertically are the Lebanese and Greenland flags. In the middle is a Palestine flag hung horizontally with the text "FREE PALESTINE" on it and a graphic of a red, green, and black fist. to the right hung vertically is the state flag of Venezuela and a Cuban flag. In front of the flags is a long table with with a red table cloth on top and chairs behind it. There are water bottles, pens, paper, and a cellphone on this table. There are four chairs in the foreground facing the table and flags.

Directly above the Palestine flag is a large black rectangular monitor with two black speakers on the side. Below the flag is a wooden upright piano. To the left is a wall with a water cooler and door to the hallway. To the right is a wall with another grey door with and exit sign above it and a bright light shining out its window. There is a black doormat at the foot of this door along with a fire extinguisher on the wall beside it.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Carney continues to support US imperialism.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Support independent online news on Vancouver Island.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Excellent documentary on The Satanic Temple that shows how Satanists in the United States believe in religious pluralism and a separation of Church and state. Satanism goes beyond atheism by challenging the those in power who pervert the world of "god" to oppress.

youtu.be

Hail Satan? - {2019}

YouTube video by Al Palpo - Musick & Video

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I will be attending this event in Nanaimo featuring the current and former editors of People's Voice newspaper. This will be a free and public talk on the importance of independent working class news media in our time of capitalist crisis. @peoplesvoice.bsky.social @compartycanada.bsky.social

A poster with a title that reads "PEOPLE'S VOICE: WORKING CLASS MEDIA IN A CAPITALIST WORLD." At the bottom are the details listed: "JUNE 4/ NANAIMO/ 7PM BEBAN PARK SOCIAL CENTRE (2300 BOWEN ROAD, MEETING ROOM ONE) FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL CPCBCORGANIZER@GMAIL.COM . Between are photos of the two featured speakers; on the left is the caption "DAVE MCKEE/ EDITOR OF PEOPLE'S VOICE" under a photo of an man with a large white mustache and thick rim glasses. To the right is the caption "KIMBALL CARIOU/ CANADIAN PEACE CONGRESS" under a photo of a man with white hair and white beard wearing glasses and speaking into a microphone.

Above the title at the top is a large photo of Canadian prime minister Mark Carney holding a Canadian hundred dollar bill and grinning with flames behind him.

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Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Finishing Cory Doctorow's Enshittification on June 1st, 6:30pm at Island Bagel and Bannock. We had some interesting discussion during the first part of the book, feel free to attend whether or not you are able to read it!📖

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Communist Party of Canada @compartycanada.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Carney & Big Business want to kill the right to strike for federal workers. We say fight back with a Labour Bill of Rights! Full statement: communist-party.ca/stop-carney-... #CanLab

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Came across this mural at the Univeristy of Matanzas earlier this month. Not only do the Cuban people stand with the people of Palestine, but their leaders as well as both nations struggle against the same imperialist block.

In the background to the right is a bluish white square building with a mural painted on it depicting two hands locked together. The sleeve on the left hand has the Palestinian flag while the sleeve of the right has the Cuban flag, with flowers painted around either.
In the foreground to the left beside this mural is a man wearing a dark green peaked cap with a red star sewn on front. He has dark hair, eyes, mustache and beard and wears glasses with a black thick brow.
Surrounding in the back ground is a bright cloudy sky and a street below between the man and the mural. The building the mural is on sits on a grassy area with a palm tree on the left and several trees on the right in front of other blue buildings.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Aaron Gunn is the same MP who wants to ban land acknowledgments because they personally offend him as a colonizer.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Details are coming out very soon.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Great article in People's Voice written by one of the many brigadistas I traveled with on the 32 annual Che Guevara Brigade. It was an honour to march in the May Day parade, attend the International Solidarity Conference, and witness the strength and determination of the Cuban revolution.

pvonline.ca

Solidarity in the face of escalating aggression: Che Guevara Volunteer Brigade returns from successful 32nd delegation to Cuba - People's Voice

By Brent Anderson On November 1 last year, Canadian airlines began announcing that all flights to Cuba were being halted due to fuel shortages on the island. The announcements were […]

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Communist Party of Canada @compartycanada.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

With only 27% voter support, Carney has unleashed cuts that hit workers while pleasing investors. Now a $25B "sovereign wealth fund" to transfer public wealth to corporate monopolies. Full statement 🔗 communist-party.ca/liberal-gove...

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Here is a resources for anyone in the Cowichan Valley experiencing food insecurity or struggle to access food. duncanfoodbridge.com

duncanfoodbridge.com

Duncan Food & Survival Guide

A community-made Duncan, BC food access, meal program, hamper, and weekly survival planning guide.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

The Liberals will always serve the interests of big capitalists.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Palestine solidarity actions in Nanaimo have been ramping up recently after the 78th anniversary of the Nakba and the recent kidnapping of Canadians by Israeli forces on the latest flotilla.

thediscourse.ca

Palestine solidarity in Nanaimo continues as UN commission declares genocide in Gaza

Nanaimo councillor sponsors emergency UBCM resolution calling on B.C. to take action against Israel and support Palestinian resettlement.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Happening on Lekwungen territory (Victoria BC). I will be speaking at this as one of the three young people.

A poster that reads: "Che Guevara Work Brigade 2026 Report, 7 pm Friday May 22, 2994 Douglas (BCGEU hall front entrance)." "Three young people from Vancouver Island will report on their recent trip to Cuba on the Volunteer Work Brigade." "Sponsored by the Victoria Friends of Cuba, https://victoriafriendsofcuba.wordpress.com/."

The poster shows a photo of 60 people standing outdoors smiling and holding up a colourful banner that reads "BRIGADA DE TRABAJO VOLUNTARIO ERNESTO CHE GUEVARA VOLUNTEER WORK BRIGADE/www.CanadianNetworkOnCuba.ca/Brigade" They appear to be standing on a set of stairs leading to an outdoor roofed area behind them held up by blue pillars.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I'm finally back from Cuba after going on the Che Guevara Brigade. It was an incredible experience participating the Havana May Day parade for the first time and as seeing how the Cuban people continue to survive under the tightening US blockade. 🇨🇺

Man in the foreground staring into the camera, wearing a dark green cap with a red star stitched onto it and round black reflective sunglasses. He has fairly light skin and dark hair, including a dark mustache, and his chin is cropped out.
In the background is a massive crowd of people of various ages and genders, some individuals showing up as a blur. They are mostly wearing either red or white shirts, some wearing various hats while others do not, some wear glasses, and one is seen wearing a backpack. Sticking out from this crowd are various flags of nations and organizations such as unions, the flags being various combinations of white, red, yellow, blue, and green. There is also a picket sign in the crowd and farther back a long banner. Even farther beyond the crowd are square grey buildings and floodlights illuminating the whole crowd, with a dark sky behind.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The Freedom From War Coalition in the Cowichan Valley has now launched it's Democracy Not Annexation campaign.

Wooden frame standing on grass holds up a banner that reads NO TO U.S. ANNEXATION/ BUILD CANADA WITH FREE AND EQUAL NATIONS/ PUBLIC DEMOCRACY FOR ALL in black letters except for "NO," "ANNEXATION," "CANADA" and "ALL" in red with "ANNEXATION" underlined. Beside the main text in the bottom corner of the banner is peace symbol surrounded by the text "FREEDOM FROM WAR COALITION." At the bottom is a red, black, and green swirl design. Right behind the framed banner is a circle of dirt with a leafless tree growing out. Behind the tree are train train tracks running horizontally on the grass. Behind the train tracks are cars parked on a street and further behind that are buildings.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Day of Action organized by the Victoria Friends of Cuba outside the Legislature building, Lekwungen territory.

A busy scene on a sunny day in Victoria British Columbia. Standing are a group of people waving Cuban flags seen from their backs. They are standing on a grassy area facing a sidewalk in front of a road full of cars, trucks, and automobiles. Further in the distances is the Empress Hotel, a large British colonial style building which has on top a small Canadian flag. Between the road and the Empress are trees of various shapes and shades of green. In the foreground are some stationary bicycles and someone sitting on a concrete ledge next to them.

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J.S. Chumsa @jschumsa.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

This happens to be right next to the house that I live on, and the properly developers threatening the Quamichan Creek ecosystem also want me gone so they can build a new sewage pipe in the back yard.

change.org

Sign the Petition

Stop the development on ecologically sensitive land

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