Northern Civil Defense Network
Promoting the safety and well-being of all of our neighbors
Mission
The Northern Civil Defense Network was established in late 2025 to safeguard our constitutional democracy and foster collective power. We fight fascism, stand up for all our neighbours, and strengthen our rural communities. Our purpose is clear: to bear witness, to report abuses, to share information with our allies, and to build skills and stand together.
Our approach includes a flexible, creative response to effectively address conditions on the ground with agility and strength. We are an entirely decentralized civilian group of volunteers.
"Think of it like sandbags. On their own, grains of sand — or even a burlap sack full of them — do little against a flood. No matter what, sandbags are never going to prevent all water damage. But add up enough of them, fast enough, and they can redirect the flow and ward off the worst of a disaster. They give us the chance to rebuild."
—Protect Democracy
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Support our Work
We have $500 in matching funds for folks that make a donation in August!
We run on a shoestring budget & on volunteer labor. Your support is vital and fuels our continued work and success.
We work in a collaborative with Northern Action to create digital, print and in-person training materials & help build regional communications infrastructure. Thank you for being a part of that mission.
Strategy
Readiness, networks, courage, creativity
We believe in these tools:
- Rapid Response — We show up
- Non-violence — the most effective means of resistance we have
- Mutual aid — we've got each others' backs
- Building on our common ground
- Educating ourselves & combatting disinformation
- Strengthening both digital & analog/on-the-ground networks
- Solidarity
- Creativity & Imagination