[IPSMO] ReOccupation Update! #Reoccupation #Unsettling150

[IPSMO]

Algonquin Territory / Ottawa, June 29

Last night, as the Bawating Water Protectors and allies arrived on
Parliament Hill, 9 people were detained immediately, and a 4-hour
standoff ensued while police tried to stop people from putting up the
tipi. Eventually the peaceful ceremony was allowed to continue, with the
tipi set up at the east gate of Parliament Hill (opposite the Prime
Minister’s office) at 2 am. 

This is just the start of the days of ceremony organized in response to
Idle No More's #Unsettling150 call to action. Last night the first
people targeted by the police were tall Indigenous folks, who (among
others) are now banned from Parliament hill. Please pay attention, and
if you can bring yourself there physically to occupy space, to protect
those who will be targeted most in the coming days! And bring waterproof
things to stay dry! And stay safe. The water protectors have emphasized
that this is peaceful ceremony, not a protest, so people are asked to
set their intentions accordingly.

Live video of what happened, including the arrests:
https://www.facebook.com/ipsmo/videos/1784493914900858/

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A CTV article:
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canada-150-protesters-erect-teepee-on-parliament-hill-1.3481362

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For all updates, and to find out what people need (supplies, labour,
etc) and how to help, check the #Reoccupation Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1923800771235696/1937443509871422/

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***Thursday afternoon update from organizers***  

WE NEED MORE BODIES HERE FOR 6PM!!

This isn't a protest, if you call yourself an ally and a Canadian come
down and support the Bawating water protectors, protect and secure the
strength of this woman- and indigenous youth-led initiatve.

WE NEED YOU ALL!!

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***Public Schedule***  

(subject to change - non-scheduled time might also have speakers and
activities too - Reoccupation will primarily be a Public Ceremony, with
public education taking place in the forms of public panels):

If you would like to join any meal, please note that Water protectors
will be fed first and we ask you to bring your utensils and tupperware
:). However, we have prepared to feed everyone who will be joining
during the 29-30-1. If you join them, we can clean and re-use your
tupperware to serve you food. Bring a reusable water bottle. ALL
WELCOME.

June 28th:

1PM Water Protectors arrive in Ottawa. 
We invite you to prepare your own signs and banners! 
12PM-4PM Accepting Food Donations at 329 Bell Street South
6PM Orientation and Opening Ceremony, Human Rights Monument
8PM Lighting of the Fire

June 29th:

[Panels postponed for the day — please go to Parliament Hill to support
the water protectors]

5AM Sunrise Ceremony
9AM Breakfast-----
1PM Lunch-----
6h30PM Dinner-----

June 30th:

5AM Sunrise Ceremony
9AM Breakfast----
1PM Lunch----
2PM Outdoor Panel: 'Land Dispossession and Legal Technologies'
6h30PM Dinner----
7h00PM-9PM Indoor Panel: 'Cultural Appropriation in Art & Resurgence in
Indigenous Art'
The Origin, 57 Lyndale

July 1st:

5AM Sunrise Ceremony
7AM-4PM All Day Action! Join for Details. 
6PM Feast and Debrief for Protectors and Participants. Location to Be
Announced on Place.


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Love and Solidarity,
IPSMO - Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Movement - Ottawa
On stolen Algonquin land
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