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Episode 51: Goodbye Shelda

Episode 51: Goodbye Shelda

Update: 2025-04-07
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On March 26th, we learned that our dear friend and comrade Shelda Kastor passed away. Shelda was a hero who dedicated decades of her life to fighting for the poor, drug users, Indigenous people, and women in Vancouver. Since Crackdown’s first meeting, Shelda helped us tell the story of how colonialism and the drug war work together to harm Indigenous people in Canada. 


On episode 51 we reflect on this profound loss to our show, our movement, and our community. 


We will never forget you Shelda. 


Credits


Crackdown is produced on the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil Waututh Nations.


Our editorial board is Dean Wilson, Jeff Louden, Laura Shaver, Samona Marsh, Elli Taylor, Delilah Gregg, and Martin Steward. Rest in peace Shelda Kastor Dave Murray, Greg Fresz and Chereece Keewatin. 


This episode was conceptualized, written, and produced by Garth Mullins, Sam Fenn, and Alex de Boer. 


Mix by Alex Kim.


All music by Blue Dot Sessions.


If you like what we do here at Crackdown, please support us at patreon.com/crackdownpod.


Thanks for listening. Stay safe and keep six.



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Episode 51: Goodbye Shelda

Episode 51: Goodbye Shelda

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