Briarpatch Magazine

He always followed the sea

Searching for Serafim is a layered exploration of the life of Vancouver’s first lifeguard, Serafim “Joe” Fortes

by Ruby Smith Díaz – 5 min read

Resilient roots

by Balqees Jama – 12 min read
Understanding Black labour struggles in so-called Canada
Breaking with our bosses

– 3 min read
Redefining workplace violence
Rebuilding our social institutions

by Maya Menezes – 12 min read
Labour can lead on divesting from destruction, funding the public good

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2024 Writing in the Margins shortlist

by Meera Eragoda – 2 min read
Announcing Briarpatch Magazine’s 2024 Writing in the Margins shortlist
Labour pains

by Jenn Clamen – 10 min read
To achieve liberation beyond decriminalization, unions must materially support sex workers
On breaking and not breaking the war machine

by Em Thompson – 13 min read
Canada’s arms industry is growing. And, increasingly, its workers are unionizing and even striking. These strikes come with enormous possibilities for the labour movement – or enormous challenges.
Alternative agriculture, radical reimaginings

by Likam Kyanzaire – 7 min read
The political economy of migrant labour in Canada’s agricultural industry

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Resilient roots: Black labour struggles in so-called Canada. Plus: Nunavut's dual climate and housing crises, treaty responsiblity to Palestine, building solidarities in Chinatown, and more. Cover art by Beck Deresse.

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