Larissa Shasko

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Overview

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Larissa Shasko born Regina, Saskatoon, Canada January 20, 1982. Canadian politician; anti-nuclear activist. Leader Green Party of Saskatchewan, 2009-11. Organized Fossil Fools Day protest against climate change, 2009. Opposed Iraq War.

Quotations

On why she joined the Green Party: “[The principles of] ecological wisdom, participatory democracy, gender diversity. . . peace and non-violence.” (News-Optimist, Oct. 11, 2010)

“Peace and Non-Violence: Regardless of differences, we recognize the inherent value of all life. The Green Party of Saskatchewan commits itself to the establishment of a demilitarized society, based on mutual cooperation and nonviolent conflict resolution amongst all people and nations.” (deliberation.ca, 2015; Photo mjtimes.sk.ca)