This is a real ‘web’, just like a spider’s – a place of connections – ideas – information – of dreams!
Our aim is to make it a Web of Hubs for alternative and free cultural spaces and people
The idea is to provide a loose-knit, non-hierarchical, web-based resource network for a wide range of what we are calling ‘Free Cultural Spaces’ (FCS). They wouldn’t necessarily use that term to describe themselves, but we need a simple, non-threatening term!
The Australian first peoples of the Murrawarri (also spelled as Muruwari) declared their own republic in 2013. They informed the British Crown and the Australian State and organized elections with a provisional People's Council presiding. They still use the Australian Dollar as a currency, but declared that "they have maintained a physical, spiritual and cultural connection to their Ancient Lands, Subsurface, Natural Resources, Waters and Airspace and did not cede their Sovereignty Dominion and Ultimate Title through any process of treaty nor through any act of war declared on the Murrawarri Nation and its Peoples by the British Crown, Government or their servants."
Influential Libertarian American anarchist who wrote and spoke eloquently about the ecology, consumption, technology, the future of society(ies) and more. ‘Crisis in our Cities’ was one of his influential books on environmentalism. And ‘Remaking Society’ is possibly his most relevant today. Latterly, he broke with anarchism in favour of communalism. He died in 2006.
Links to a hub site about his work and writings. And a video of Murray talking about his life and beliefs.
Based in the USA, this is a hub site with lots of video links and information/resources.
“The Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space promotes and archives the work of community activists and artists in the squatting movement, which successfully reclaimed and repurposed derelict housing stock, and affirming those practices as an alternative sustainable strategy for social and community development.”
Music Festival Junkies appears to have a mission to offer links to a wide range of music festivals around the world.
The Mutoid Waste Company are an important and influential counter culture group. Here are links to two site. As Mutate Britain site says: “Still alive and kicking after 25 years thanks to the continued stewardship of Joe Rush, their apocalyptic vision, born from the chaos of rejected military and industrial scrap metal, laid foundation stones for rave, warehouse and festival culture.”
Located in New South Wales, Australia this ecovillage is a relatively new development having first been occupied in 2013 after a longish planning phase. There are 55 families there now. They say:
“We will research, design and build a stylish, inter-generational, friendly demonstration Ecovillage at Narara, blending the principles of eco and social sustainability, good health, business, caring and other options that may evolve for our wellbeing. “
Link to their official site and a short video about their Ecoburbia Festival.
UK-based organisation providing information, materials and resources for teachers working with a wide range of children with nomadic parents.
Nature and Environment Foundations – Dutch-based alternative energy and other environmental options.
World-wide links to the work of this agency. Based on non-confrontational approaches to nature and its custodianship. includes links and information on a diverse range of subjects.
Egyptian feminist, freedom fighter, activist and scholar. Links to a 2015 interview video at the Frontline Club and Wikipedia. Very vocal, highly personal and bastion of justice and equality in Egypt and beyond. A lifelong opponent of female and male genital mutilation.