Statue on Montreal Counter-information

Burning Churches, Taking Down Statues

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:38:00 +0000

In different parts of the colonized territories, there’s been tearing down, demolishing or destruction of statues of slavers, rapists, colonizers and genociders. Why let go of these symbols? What do they represent? And what values keeps them standing?

[The video has English subtitles.]

Queen Victoria Statue Vandalized with Red Paint After Curfew on Saint-Patrick's Day

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:39:32 +0000

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Delhi-Dublin Anti-Colonial Solidarity Brigade declares: End the monarchy in Canada; end monarchies everywhere!

March 17, 2021, Montreal – The Delhi-Dublin Anti-Colonial Solidarity Brigade re-united in Montreal last night on an anti-colonial Saint-Patrick’s Day. They defied curfew to again vandalize the landmark bronze statue to Queen Victoria – unveiled in 1900 and located on Sherbrooke Street at McGill University – this time in red paint.

According to Pádraig Patel of the Delhi-Dublin Anti-Colonial Solidarity Brigade: “There is a renewed focus on the brutal legacy of the British monarchy, which is a clear symbol of racism and colonialism. Forget about celebrity distractions, let’s focus on getting rid of monarchs as one important action linked to our movements for social justice.”

[video] Statue of John A. Macdonald Toppled

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:45:04 +0000

Statue taken down today in so-called #Montreal #BlackLivesMatter #DefundPolice #manifencours #decolonize Kanada pic.twitter.com/0TYGayWUiK

— Nore (@noreornot) August 29, 2020

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Demonstrators took down the statue of John A. Macdonald today in downtown Montreal, at the end of the demonstration to defund the police. Macdonald was Canada’s first prime minister. He is responsible for the creation of the residential school system, the adoption of laws aiming to exclude people of Chinese origin, and the hanging of Métis martyr Louis Riel. A symbol of the colonialism and racism that persist in this country, the Macdonald statue had already been vandalized with paint many times. Further details will follow.

John A. Macdonald Statue in Montreal Vandalized with Paint (Again!)

Sat, 04 Jul 2020 14:21:54 +0000

Anonymous submission to MTL Counter-info

Montreal, July 2, 2020 – As part of #CancelCanadaDay actions throughout the Canadian state, the #MacdonaldMustFall group in Montreal has once again vandalized the Macdonald Monument in Montreal, this time in yellow paint.

According to Roy G. Biv of #MacdonaldMustFall in Montreal: “This statue should either remain vandalized with paint, and we can declare a truce, or better yet, it should be taken down. Taking down a statue celebrating a racist person does not erase history, it is part of the ongoing struggle to resist racism and to properly contextualize our collective past.”

Racist John A. Macdonald Monument vandalized with paint

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 13:44:48 +0000

Anonymous submission to MTL Counter-info

Montreal, June 15, 2020 – Last night – in a post-Victoria Day / pre-Canada Day action – the Macdonald Monument at Place du Canada was sprayed in purple paint by local anti-colonial vandals.

-> Photos of the vandalized statue are available here: https://postimg.cc/gallery/XY4WtR4

The anti-colonial statue vandals practiced physical distancing, wore masks, and washed their hands before and after the action.

According to Seamus Grewal, one of the statue vandals: “The Macdonald Monument is the Canadian equivalent of a racist, Confederate statue in the United States; it stands as a symbol of colonialism and the subjugation of Indigenous peoples. The Macdonald Monument celebrates an individual whose policies are directly responsible for the genocide of Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the celebration of white supremacy.”

Montreal Macdonald Monument vandalized with paint, in solidarity with anti-pipeline Indigenous Land Defenders

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:00:40 +0000

Anonymous submission to MTL Counter-info

-> Photos: https://postimg.cc/gallery/odqgsg22/

January 16, 2020, Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal – Earlier this morning, a small group of anti-colonial artists attacked the Macdonald Monument in Montreal with blue paint, marking at least the 12th time in the past three years that the statue has been attacked in such a fashion, with clear anti-racist, anti-colonial motivations.

We undertook our action in solidarity with frontline Indigenous Land Defenders, who continue to oppose and resist the construction of pipelines on their traditional lands. We are thinking specifically of the Wet’suwet’en and Secwepemc, among others, who for years have maintained on-the-ground opposition to the construction of the Coastal GasLink (CGL) and Trans Mountain projects on their respective territories. They are not involved, directly or indirectly, in our action, but we vandalize the John A. Macdonald statue as a simple message of anti-colonial support from across Turtle Island. We encourage others to do the same.

Anti-colonial zombies attack John A. Macdonald Monument with orange paint

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:50:59 +0000

Anonymous submission to MTL Counter-info

Halloween, October 31, 2019, Montreal – The living dead attacked the John A. Macdonald Monument with orange paint last night, during an action being claimed by anti-colonial zombies.

The zombies rose up from the Old Saint-Antoine Cemetery (1799-1855) that is located underneath what is now called Dorchester Square and Place du Canada, where the Macdonald Monument is located and was unveiled in 1895.

The anti-colonial zombies issued the following media statement for the living, shared anonymously with some autonomous media outlets in Montreal:

Anti-colonial anarchists "vote" by vandalizing John A. Macdonald & Queen Victoria statues, again

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:23:26 +0000

Anonymous submission to MTL Counter-info

A few anti-colonial anarchists in Montreal decided to “vote” a few days before Canada’s federal election, using paint. Once again, for what is perhaps the 10th time in three years, the John A. Macdonald Monument was attacked, this time with blue paint. The Queen Victoria statue on Sherbrooke Street West was also targeted.

-> Photos: https://postimg.cc/gallery/285o60j9e/

According to Jagandrew Trumaychet of the #MacdonaldMustFall group in Montreal: “We decided this time to use blue paint, to show our opposition to Conservative blue Andrew Scheer’s offensive idea that more should be done to honour John A. Macdonald.” (background: https://globalnews.ca/news/6001074/andrew-scheer-political-correctness/ )

After Amherst, it's Macdonald's Turn! John A. Macdonald Statue Vandalized Again

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 14:58:29 +0000

Anonymous submission to MTL Counter-info

For at least the 8th time in less than two years, the racist and colonial John A. Macdonald Monument (1895) in Montreal has been vandalized by anti-colonial artists.

Between the two nationalist holidays in Quebec - St-Jean Baptiste Day on June 24 and Canada Day on July 1 - the #MacdonaldMustFall group in Montreal once again targeted the controversial statue, this time with blue paint, for an anti-colonial message.

Macdonald Monument & Queen Victoria Statue Vandalized Again in Montreal

Sat, 18 May 2019 13:59:06 +0000

Anonymous submission to MTL Counter-info

As the Victoria Day weekend begins, the Macdonald Monument and the Queen Victoria Statue at McGill have once again been vandalized. Montreal May Anarchists (MMA) sprayed the Macdonald Monument in anti-colonial green, and the Queen Victoria statue in anti-imperialist red.

In the words of the #MacdonaldMustFall group: “John A. Macdonald was a white supremacist. He directly contributed to the genocide of Indigenous peoples with the creation of the brutal residential schools system, as well as other measures meant to destroy native cultures and traditions. He was racist and hostile towards non-white minority groups in Canada, openly promoting the preservation of a so-called “Aryan” Canada. He passed laws to exclude people of Chinese origin. He was responsible for the hanging of Métis martyr Louis Riel. Macdonald’s statue belongs in a museum, not as a monument taking up public space in Montreal”.

Queen Victoria Statue in Montreal attacked with green paint in advance of Demonstration Against Racism and Xenophobia

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 15:55:51 +0000

Anonymous submission to MTL Counter-info

Montreal, March 24, 2019 – A landmark bronze statue to Queen Victoria, unveiled in 1900 and located on Sherbrooke Street at McGill University, was vandalized last night, in advance of the upcoming Demonstration Against Racism and Xenophobia.

Queen Victoria statues in Montreal were targeted at least three times last year: this past Christmas Eve by Santa’s Rebel Elves, on Victoria Day by the Henri Paul Anti-Monarchy Brigade, and on St. Patrick’s Day (2018) by the Delhi-Dublin Anti-Colonial Solidarity Brigade itself.

John A. Macdonald Monument in Montreal vandalized on International Day Against Racism

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:16:45 +0000

Anonymous submission to MTL Counter-info

MONTREAL, March 17, 2019, 5am – At dawn today, on the International Day Against Racism, the racist and colonial John A. Macdonald Monument (1895) was again vandalized with paint.

This time, the #MacdonaldMustFall group in Montreal claims responsibility. Our action is undertaken in solidarity and support with worldwide actions and mobilizations against racism and fascism, including #UniteAgainstRacism demonstrations across Canada, coordinated by the Migrant Rights Network .

Colonial & Racist John A. Macdonald Monument once again vandalized with red paint in Montreal

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 16:30:11 +0000

From No Borders Media ( Facebook page )

MONTREAL, October 7, 2018 – On the eve of a demonstration against racism in Montreal, a group of anonymous local anti-colonial, anti-racist, anti-capitalist activists have again successfully defaced the historical monument to Canada’s first Prime Minister, John A. Macdonald, located in downtown at Place du Canada.

According to Art Public Montreal: “Among the monuments erected to the memory of Macdonald, the one in Montréal is the most imposing and elaborate.” The monument, built in 1895, is again covered in red paint.

John A. Macdonald Monument Vandalized (Again) in Montreal

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 16:46:21 +0000

From No Borders Media

Anti-colonial action made in support of removal of John A. Macdonald statue in Victoria, BC

Earlier this morning, a group of unnamed anti-colonial vandals targeted the John A. Macdonald Monument in Montreal. The statue, at Place du Canada, was sprayed with red paint. The area around the statue was also postered with an explanatory text.

We claim this action in support of the recent removal of the John A. Macdonald statue in Victoria (BC), and in continued opposition to the far-right groups and politicians who actively defend a legacy of white supremacy and racism. We also undertake this action in solidarity with previous actions against the John A. Macdonald statue in Montreal and elsewhere in Canada. We demand that City authorities in Montreal take measures, similar to the City of Victoria, to remove the Macdonald Monument. Montreal is already undertaking the long overdue process of re-naming Amherst Street (which named after another colonial racist who advocated the extermination of Indigenous peoples).

Maisonneuve and Macdonald Monuments vandalized: Anti-colonial artists and activists denounce British and French colonialism and genocide

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:19:04 +0000

Anonymous submission to MTL Counter-info

Six photos of the vandalized statues are available here:

Macdonald 1: https://postimg.cc/image/thqs8208x/
Macdonald 2: https://postimg.cc/image/9kkuzjcdd/
de Maisonneuve 1: https://postimg.cc/image/ovunzsmgh/
de Maisonneuve 2: https://postimg.cc/image/vz2jfhrwx/
de Maisonneuve 3: https://postimg.cc/image/d6qoc9qhd/
de Maisonneuve 4: https://postimg.cc/image/j8yb28c75/

Montreal, June 26, 2018 -- We are anti-colonial activists and artists who vandalized two monuments in Montreal celebrating British and French colonialism. The Maisonneuve Monument at Place d’Armes in Old Montreal, as well as the Macdonald Monument at Place du Canada in Downtown West, were both covered in red paint last night. The monuments are unapologetic public icons to the genocide of the Indigenous nations of Turtle Island, and racism in general.

Two Queen Victoria Statues Vandalised in Montreal

Sat, 19 May 2018 16:40:42 +0000

From subMedia

Original anonymous communiqué by the Henri Paul Anti-Monarchy Brigade, shared with subMedia:*

In advance of colonial ‘Victoria Day’ holiday, two Queen Victoria statues are (again) vandalized in Montreal

Racist and imperialist legacy of the British Monarchy denounced

May 18, 2018, Montreal – Days before the outdated and insulting Queen Victoria holiday, two landmark statues to Queen Victoria in Montreal were vandalized last night.

Two Queen Victoria statues vandalized with green paint

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:17:45 +0000

From the Collectif de résistance antiraciste de Montréal (CRAM)

[Early this morning, the Collectif de résistance antiraciste de Montréal (CRAM) received a weblink to an anonymous communiqué which is cut and paste and shared below, including video and photo links. We encourage you to share widely in your networks.]

Video: https://vimeo.com/260188932 Photo: i66.tinypic.com/9se2k7.png

March 15, 2018, Montreal – Two landmark statues to Queen Victoria in Montreal were vandalized last night, a few days before St. Patrick’s Day. Both the Victoria Memorial in downtown Montreal as well the bronze statue on Sherbrooke Street at McGill University were both covered in green paint. The statues were unveiled in 1872 and 1900 respectively, more than a century ago.

Colonial and Racist John A. Macdonald Monument defaced

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 16:58:47 +0000

From the Anti-Racist Resistance Collective of Montreal (CRAM)

(The Anti-Racist Resistance Collective of Montreal (CRAM) anonymously received a link to the following video earlier this morning: https://vimeo.com/242431388 … The video includes a link to the callout below. We are sharing this info with the public, but we are not responsible for this action.)

MONTREAL, November 12, 2017 – On the eve of an important demonstration against hate and racism in Montreal, a group of anonymous local anti-colonial, anti-racist, anti-capitalist activists have successfully defaced the historical monument to Canada’s first Prime Minister, John A. Macdonald, located in downtown at Place du Canada.

Statue on Montreal Counter-information

Burning Churches, Taking Down Statues

Queen Victoria Statue Vandalized with Red Paint After Curfew on Saint-Patrick's Day

[video] Statue of John A. Macdonald Toppled

John A. Macdonald Statue in Montreal Vandalized with Paint (Again!)

Racist John A. Macdonald Monument vandalized with paint

Montreal Macdonald Monument vandalized with paint, in solidarity with anti-pipeline Indigenous Land Defenders

Anti-colonial zombies attack John A. Macdonald Monument with orange paint

Anti-colonial anarchists "vote" by vandalizing John A. Macdonald & Queen Victoria statues, again

After Amherst, it's Macdonald's Turn! John A. Macdonald Statue Vandalized Again

Macdonald Monument & Queen Victoria Statue Vandalized Again in Montreal

Queen Victoria Statue in Montreal attacked with green paint in advance of Demonstration Against Racism and Xenophobia

John A. Macdonald Monument in Montreal vandalized on International Day Against Racism

Colonial & Racist John A. Macdonald Monument once again vandalized with red paint in Montreal

John A. Macdonald Monument Vandalized (Again) in Montreal

Anti-colonial action made in support of removal of John A. Macdonald statue in Victoria, BC

Maisonneuve and Macdonald Monuments vandalized: Anti-colonial artists and activists denounce British and French colonialism and genocide

Two Queen Victoria Statues Vandalised in Montreal

Original anonymous communiqué by the Henri Paul* Anti-Monarchy Brigade, shared with subMedia:

Two Queen Victoria statues vandalized with green paint

Colonial and Racist John A. Macdonald Monument defaced

Original anonymous communiqué by the Henri Paul Anti-Monarchy Brigade, shared with subMedia:*