A secretive neo-Nazi conference took place in Vancouver this summer, where prominent white supremacist groups and martial arts professionals convened at the Scottish Cultural Centre. The event, organized by Exiles of the Golden Age, focused on forming “Männerbunds,” described as disciplined groups of men aiming to rebuild society amidst forthcoming chaos.
Video footage obtained by the Canadian Anti-Hate Network revealed attendees entering the conference, including individuals with ties to the neo-Nazi movement and members of the white supremacist group Second Sons Canada. Speakers at the event discussed cultural and physical warfare, emphasizing the need for ethnically exclusive Männebund formations.
The event showcased the growing unity and recruitment success of the white nationalist movement in Canada, according to Evan Balgord, Executive Director of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network. Experts highlighted the group’s folkish ideology, merging Germanic pagan traditions with white supremacist beliefs.
The conference also featured discussions on Indo-European principles and the necessity for an ethnic religion. Attendees included gym owners, coaches, and trainers, some of whom serve a diverse clientele, including children. The event raised concerns about the infiltration of extremist ideologies in the martial arts community.
The conference’s international connections were evident through planned speeches by Marcus Follin and Paul Waggener, both known figures in the white supremacist movement. The event also showcased the presence of Vinland Battlewear co-owners, emphasizing the rise of white nationalism in Canada.
The RCMP refrained from commenting on individual attendees to safeguard ongoing investigations into ideologically motivated violent extremism. The conference’s attendees and discussions underscored the concerning growth of white nationalism in Canada, as highlighted by Evan Balgord of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network.