Wet'suwet'en SOLIDARITY

          ART KIT      

NOTE: THIS ART KIT IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING UPDATED, SO CHECK BACK FOR MORE AND NEW ART SOON.

All around the world, people are rising up to take action supporting the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs and their allies defending their lands and water. You can find more information about what’s happening here and read the full supporter toolkit here.

In this kit are some resources to make strong visuals and art to carry our messages and make our actions stronger and more visible. Making art together is also a good way to involve people and build community. Below you will find:

• Sign Designs (Downloads and Tips)
• Painting Flags & Banners
• Stencils for Signs & Flags
• Street Murals
• Group Photo Tips
• Chants and Songs for Wet’suwet’en Solidarity

Sign Designs

Christi Belcourt and Isaac Murdoch Designs
Christi Belcourt shared these designs, writing, “People been asking, so here they are. They are free to use for any grassroots actions to support land and water. No need to ask or credit me.” The Keep It In the Ground Thunderbird design is by Isaac Murdoch.   DOWNLOAD HERE (Dropbox) or from Facebook HERE click arrow to go to next image to see all designs.

Isaac and Chrisit have many more images on there Onoman Collective site here.

Here are some Tips for Making Signs from Design Downloads-ways to make bigger signs, using the black and white version  from a printer or copier to hand color and tips for putting them on cardboard or other rigid backing for signs.

RBC DESIGN

Designs by Jesse Purcell (Download here)

Land Back Posters:

These beautiful designs are by Loki Design. They have approved these posters for public use. Download here! 

Painting Flags and Banners

How to guides

• Fabric Banners and Cardboard Signs― Art Tips for Activists
• Banner Painting with Projections.

Stencils for Signs and Flags

• Stencil Making and printing with Paint Roller How to Guide ― these resources can help you cut and make stencils for signs, flags, t-shirts, patches and more.

Street Murals

Painting street murals on pavement with non-toxic tempera or clay paint is spreading across North America. Here’s some examples (including the largest ever 5 block long street mural) and here’s a How to Paint a Street Mural Guide.

Wet'suwet'en Solidarity Victoria, February 8

Group Photo Tips

• Planning a group photo of everyone and all your signs, art and visuals can often get the strongest image of the action for your own photos and for other media as well. Here are a few tips for thinking about the strongest possible group photo.

Chants and Songs for Wet’suwet’en Solidarity

• A collection of songs and chants you can use to keep your actions spirited, focussed and strong: Here.
• Some additional songs here: RISE for Climate Songbook by Thrive Street Choir + Peace Poets + RISE Arts
• Video by of a member of the Peace Poets--the song leading and performance group--with tips on how to lead and write songs Video: Song Leading & Writing Tips