[Indigsol] Press Release: As part of Idle No More movement, Algonquins of Barriere Lake slow down traffic on Highway 117

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*As part of Idle No More movement, Algonquins of Barriere Lake slow down
traffic on Highway 117*

Kitganik / Rapid Lake – January 16, 2013
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Barriere Lake youth with banner in Ottawa January 11th, 2013.

The Algonquins of Barriere Lake will be slowing down traffic on Highway 117
today to draw attention to forestry operations that they oppose on their
lands. Joining the chorus of First Nations across the country who are
demanding the government honour their agreements with Indigenous peoples,
and consult with them on development affecting their lands, Barriere Lake
is demanding the implementation of a resource co-management agreement
signed in 1991 with Canada and Quebec that continues to be neglected.

Barriere Lake is taking action today to protect the land and watershed for
their future generations and for the future of Canadians. Resolute Forestry
Products has already clear-cut several ecological sensitive areas of
Barriere Lake’s traditional, unceded territory, such as bear dens and moose
yards, that the community is trying to protect.

Barriere Lake has never been idle. But today marks the first day of
coordinated Indigenous action and unrest until First Nations’ demands in
this country are finally met.

Media Contacts:
Norman Matchewan, band councilor: 819-441-8006

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barrierelakesolidarity at gmail.com
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