[Indigsol] Newsletter Nov11 - upcoming events and news reports

Thu Nov 11 19:34:30 PST 2010

First off we'd like to say thanks to everyone who was a part of Indigenous
Sovereignty week this year in Ottawa - this was the 2nd year, and it is a
unique event that definitely has it's place in the developing movement for
Indigenous sovereignty, activism & solidarity, both in Canada and beyond.

Photos from the Saturday symposium are online at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/maqexx/ISW2010#

Video will be coming soon...

Two websites mentioned during the week are:
http://www.findmaisyandshannon.com
http://www.barrierelakesolidarity.org

Note that ISW in Ottawa was earlier than the rest of the country. For
events in other locations across Canada, happening near the end of
November, please see:
http://www.defendersoftheland.org/isw
(so far links are up for Edmonton and Winnipeg, with 7 other cities listed)

LOCAL UPCOMING EVENTS:
... news reports section comes after

Journey Women - Nov 10 - Nov 14, 2010
An Art Exhibit of Aboriginal Women's Healing Experiences
... at Orange Art Gallery, 233 Armstrong St, Parkdale Market
Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov 11 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Artist Talk and Celebration: Friday, Nov 12 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Aboriginal Women from Minwaashin Lodge
Aboriginal Women's Support Centre share their stories of their healing
journey in art exhibit for Women Abuse Awareness Month. "Journey Women" is
an art exhibit of 'body-map' images created by women in a 3-day arts-based
workshop as a part of a collaborative research with Concordia University
on the healing experiences of Aboriginal Women. Together we are raising
awareness around the issue of violence against women, and we celebrate the
resilience and strength of women on their healing journey.
http://orangeartgallery.ca/events.htm

Fri Nov 12, 7-9pm
Book Launch for "A Voice From The Wilderness"
... at Odawa Native Friendship Centre, 12 Stirling
Come out and support 1st time author and Cree Shaman - Harry Snowboy
Prepare to Be ENLIGHTENED!
Light Refreshments will be served
For more information please call Julianna at 613-297-6053

Fri/Sat Nov12-13
ORGANIZING FOR JUSTICE gathering
... at University of Ottawa campus
Fri Nov 12, 7pm - G-20 Toronto Debrief (Morisset Hall room 205)
Sat Nov13, 10am-5:15pm - Full day of workshops (Lamoureux Hall)
* note that one of the 15 workshops offered is 'Decolonizing Canada: The
Algonquins of Barriere Lake as Template' at 1pm on the Sat
free/by donation - childcare & lunch provided on Sat
Full info: http://www.organizingforjustice.ca or 613-656-5498

GRANDFATHER WILLIAM COMMANDA’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
JOIN US ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2010 TO CELEBRATE GRANDFATHER’S (November
11) 97TH BIRTHDAY AT HIS LODGE IN
KITIGAN ZIBI ANISHINABEG
231 Pitobig Mikan, Maniwaki,
Quebec J9E 3B1
Time: 1 pm
He looks forward to seeing his friends!  Please help us get the word out!
Megwetch for your ongoing support of his work!
For more info email circleofallnations at sympatico.ca
Or call 613-599-8385 or 819-449-2668
If you can’t make it, come visit him in Ottawa or Maniwaki some other time!
http://web.mac.com/circleofallnations

A CALL FOR SOLIDARITY IN OTTAWA: Come show support for unjustly convicted
Ojibway man John Moore as his struggle against the racist criminal justice
system reaches the floor of Parliament!
WHEN: Thursday, November 25, at 2PM
WHERE: Parliamentary gallery
WHAT: On November 25, 2010, Sudbury MP Glenn Thibeault will be presenting
a petition in Parliament calling for the Department of Justice to order a
judicial review of John Moore's unjust conviction for second degree murder
in 1978. Moore's trials were tainted with systemic racism, and the law
under which he was convicted was ruled unconstitutional in the late 1980s
in another case. Yet Moore continues to bear the burden of the stigma of
this conviction.
This is a pivotal moment in Moore's long fight for justice. He and
supporters will be traveling from Sudbury to Ottawa for this event, to be
visible and present in the gallery in Parliament while Thibeault presents
the petition. We are also tentatively planning a media conference for
after the presentation of the petitions. Come join us!
If possible, please also let us know that you will be coming. We're trying
to determine how much space we need to reserve in the Parliamentary
visitors'  gallery. You can email scottneigh at sympatico.ca or call
705-688-8694.
BACKGROUND: http://justiceandfreedomforjohnmoore.blogspot.com

Ottawa Premiere of the film THIRD WORLD CANADA
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 7:30 PM
With discussion to follow - Engage with National Chief Shawn A-in-chut
Atleo, participants in the film from remote Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug
(K.I.), and Gemini-nominee local filmmaker, Andrée Cazabon
... Location: National Arts Center, 53 Elgin Street
Tickets are $15.00
*Note: Toronto premiere sold out in advance
To reserve your seat and pay at the door: andree at andreecazabon.ca
(Message from filmmaker: "If you need free tickets for students: let me
know we will have sponsors who will purchase extra tickets" - Andrée
Cazabon, (613)755-5315, (416)945-9632, andree at andreecazabon.ca)
FULL INFO ON THE FILM: http://thirdworldcanada.ca
This event is an invitation to all Canadians to participate in solutions
and celebrate the reconciliation movement under way

December 5th (on or around)
Join KAIROS supporters in churches and communities across the country as
we drum together in solidarity with Indigenous peoples for the UN
Declaration and climate justice.
Hold an event on or close to December 5.
Invite local drum circles of all kinds.
Invite your local Friendship Centre, local Indigenous leadership, and
groups of every age and background who want to sound the drum for justice.
Invite Elders and speakers to share their thoughts.
Explore together how you can make local contributions to climate justice,
and how you can live into the UN Declaration.
http://www.kairoscanada.org/drum

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NEWS REPORTS

Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) Spared from 'Prosperity' Mining
http://www.miningwatch.ca/en/fish-lake-spared-federal-government-acknowledges-negative-effects-controversial-mine-and-upholds-res

Jailed G20 defendant and Indigenous Political Prisoner Ryan Rainville out
on bail
http://g20.torontomobilize.org/node/640

Feature story on 'No Running Water' conditions in Manitoba Native community
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/no-running-water/

COVERAGE OF $10MILLION FUNDING FOR MISSING AND MURDERED ABORIGINAL WOMEN:

Statements from Native Women's Association of Canada
http://www.nwac.ca/latest-nwac

APTN articles (Nov 4th, followed by Nov 9th):
http://aptn.ca/pages/news/2010/11/04/moon-setting-on-sisters-in-spirit/
http://aptn.ca/pages/news/2010/11/09/disappointment-over-conservatives-murdered-and-missing-womens-announcement-nwac-pres/

Winnipeg Free Press article, Nov 5th:
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/funding-deal-excludes-native-womens-group-106750708.html

Concordia's Independent Newspaper, The Link, Nov 9th:
http://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/644