Algonquin Nation Calls for Support
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- Published on Monday, 01 July 2019 09:52
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Paov --
Please join the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation in their ongoing
peaceful protest*, which has now evolved into a hunger strike by Grand
Chief Verna Polson, at 100 Wellington, located on unceded and
unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Nation.
"To all
people who stand in solidarity with the Algonquin Anishinabe First
Nation, we ask that you visit our Grand Chief Verna Polson who is
bravely camped at 100 Wellington St. in Ottawa for 11 days now and
counting. The Grand Chief is protesting the disrespect the Government
of Canada and the three NIOs are showing to the Algonquin People by
not including them as full and equal partners, on whose lands Canada's
Parliament Buildings are built. The Algonquin protocols are not being
recognized and as titleholders to the land, we must protect it for the
children of today and tomorrow. Our rights as a host nation are in
jeopardy with this project. We will not be ignored.
We ask that you bring a tobacco tie, containing your prayer and good intentions of support. The Grand Chief will graciously receive your tobacco and keep it safely by her side to inspire and motivate her until the Algonquin Nation are full and equal partners. The tobacco gathered at the protest camp will then be feasted and offered into a sacred fire at a ceremonial site within the perimeters of Algonquin territory. Show your support! Show your respect!"
For the media release, click here.
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for regular updates and calls for support.
Visit Media Co-op's
page for the full story, resources, and more coverage here.
*This protest involves the 10
Algonquin Nation communities from Ontario and Quebec including
Abitibiwinni, Barriere Lake, Kebaowek, Kitcisakik, Kitigan Zibi
Anishinabeg, LacSimon, Long Point, Timiskaming, Wahgoshig and Wolf
Lake.
We stand with the #AlgonquinNation!
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