Urgent World Water Day Gathering with the Tsilhqotin this Friday

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Dear PAOV,

This World Water Day, we have urgent business.

Today, in Tsilhqot’in territory, Taseko Mines intends to begin an extensive drilling and road building program. Arrogantly ignoring Indigenous voices raised in alarm over the risk to their sacred sites, land and water, the company have refused to hold off on their work until the Tsilqot’in Nation’s injunction hearing is held on March 22.

That means that right now, the sacred Teztan Biny/Fish Lake and surrounding territory is at risk.

The Tsilhqot'in are calling on supporters to come out this Friday in Vancouver to a rally outside the BC Court of Appeal at 8:30 am. Bringing sacred water from Teztan Biny, leaders and elders will hold a ceremony at the courthouse in advance of a hearing to determine whether their injunction to stop “exploratory” drilling and road building will succeed.

Following the rally, Friday evening please join elders, community leaders and supporters for a “Gathering for Sacred Water” event at 312 Main Street.

Support Rally at Courthouse

Location: BC Court of Appeal, 800 Hornby St #400, Vancouver, BC(back steps, corner of Hornby and Nelson)
Date: Friday March 22
Time: 8:30am-9:30am

Bring your drums! Come early to avoid being caught in traffic. No street parking nearby but there are parking garages within walking distance and lots of options through transit.

Gathering for Sacred Water with the Tŝilhqot’in
Date: Friday March 22,
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: 312 Main, Cordova Street Entrance, Vancouver, BC
RSVP through Eventbrite. Location is wheelchair accessible.

Parking nearby and on the street. Transit options immediately outside the building.

Both events RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/TsilhqotinNationalGovernment/photos/pb.367298296795473.-2207520000.1552963464./1015270308664932/?type=3&theater

Of the importance of Fish Lake to his people, Xeni Gwet’in Chief Jimmy Lulua says “We have fought to keep that place how it is today and how it will be seven generations from now. We always ask permission from the land.”

The exploration permit will dig up an area to create 70 kilometres of roads and 122 test pits. Though the mine has been rejected — twice — by the federal government, a drilling permit was issued by the outgoing BC Liberals.

Now, the Tsilhqot’in Nation is applying to the Supreme Court of Canada for leave to appeal, arguing the area of the proposed mine is a site where they have proven Aboriginal rights to hunt, fish and trap.

Thank you for being part of our Circle of Allies, so the Tsilhqot'in can have the resources to fight for justice against Taseko. Please join the Nation at the court house, and spread the word on social media.

With love,

RAVEN team

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