[Indigsol] Press Release: NATIVES BEGIN WALK TO OTTAWA (275KM) TO DECLARE INDEPENDENCE FROM CANADA - TIBENINDIZOWIN

[Indigenous Peoples' Solidarity Movement Ottawa]

Support the Algonquin Nation of the Ottawa River Watershed (ANORW)

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1) Press Release: NATIVES BEGIN WALK TO OTTAWA (275KM) TO DECLARE
INDEPENDENCE FROM CANADA - TIBENINDIZOWIN
2) Donate: Walk to Ottawa Towards the 8th Fire
3) Algonquin Nation of the Ottawa River Watershed's Day of Independence &
Celebration, June 25 - 26.
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    NATIVES BEGIN WALK TO OTTAWA (275KM) TO DECLARE INDEPENDENCE FROM
    CANADA - TIBENINDIZOWIN

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    OTTAWA, JUNE 15, 2015 – The Anishnabe Nation of the Ottawa River
    Watershed will declare its TIBENINDIZOWIN (Independence) on June 26,
    2015, in order to protect its unceded national territory and resources
    from the massive exploitation of Canadian governments and all
    corporations such as mining, logging, fishing and gaming commissions
    (SEPAQ). The Anishnabe Nation of the Ottawa River Watershed, people
    known as the stewards of the land, are claiming their rightful
    TIBENINDIZOWIN - independence and title, to protect Mother Earth from
    all the harm that has been inflicted to the ecosystem and all its
    beings throughout the years by disrespectful governments and
    corporations, which has also directly threatened the distinctive
    culture of the Anishnabe Nation. This will restore the historical
    nation-to-nation Two Row Wampum Treaty.

    The world is facing one of its most dramatic crises. Man-made
    environmental disasters such as climate change, pollution, loss of
    biodiversity, deforestation, natural resource depletion, over-fishing,
    among many others, have destroyed and continue to destroy our planet
    and all its living creatures on a daily basis. The tipping point has
    already passed and it foreshadows a darker and painful future for all
    humankind.

    According to the teachings of the Seven Prophets (Seven Fires), there
    will be a time when the light-skinned race will be given a choice
    between two roads. If they choose the right road, then the Seventh
    Fire will light up the Eighth and final Fire - an eternal fire of
    peace, love, brotherhood and sisterhood. If the light-skinned race
    makes the wrong choice, then the destruction brought by them to this
    country will return and cause enormous suffering and death to all the
    people.

    Thus, the Anishnabe Nation is launching a call-to-action aimed at
    gathering supporters, donors and walkers for the Walk to Ottawa
    Towards the Path of the 8th Fire and Tibenindizowin. The walkers are
    carrying a traditional birch bark canoe representing the Anishnabe
    traditions and culture. The walk started on June 15 from La Verendrye
    Wildlife Reserve, an old park that once provided a sanctuary for the
    animals, wildlife, flora and fauna, approximately the heartland of the
    Anishnabe lands. The walk proceeds toward Victoria Island in Ottawa,
    to end on June 26, 2015, with the Declaration of Independence Day
    celebration.

    A Peace Flame, symbol of unity, lighted at commencement, will be
    carried throughout the 275km walk.

    We invite other walkers from all 4 directions to walk with us,
    carrying flames from their territories, to be merged on June 26, in
    Ottawa, into a single flame to begin a new era of peace, love,
    understanding and respect for each other and for Mother Earth.

    If you are interested in joining the Indigenous Peoples Independence
    Day, or the walk, please contact the

    TRADITIONAL ANISHNABE GOVERNMENT, PROVISIONAL GOVERNING COUNCIL AS
    FOLLOWS:

    Shannon Chief, Shannon.Chief at anorw.org

    Nathalie Mathias, Natalie.Mathias at anorw.org

    MEDIA CONTACT:

    Charles T Ratt, Charles.Ratt at anorw.org, Tel: (613) 914-5837 [1]

    Lucien Wabanonik, Lucien.Wabanonik at anorw.org,Tel: (819) 651-2607 [2]
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2) Walk to Ottawa Towards the 8th Fire

Donate to the Go Fund Me campaign to support the Algonquins of the Ottawa
River Watershed: http://www.gofundme.com/wvr389s

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3) Algonquin Nation of the Ottawa River Watershed's Day of Independence &
Celebration, June 25 - 26.

June 25th at 1pm:
Pot Luck & Feast
Victoria Island

*** Join us for welcoming in the journey of "Walking
towards the 8th Fire"


June 26th, 2015:
Anishnabe Nation Day of Declaration of Independence

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/415989035254785/


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