[IPSM] FW: Breaking News ... Native youth and allies occupy Abitibi-Consolidated in Mtl

[Devin Butler]

Breaking News ... Monday, March 15, 2004, 2pm

Native youth from the Grassy Narrows community in Northwestern Ontario,
and their allies, have occupied the corporate headquarters of forestry
multinational Abitibi-Consolidated in Montreal. The protesters have been
inside the offices since approximately 11:30am, and are demanding a
face-to-face meeting with Abitibi CEO John Weaver. The protesters are
occupying in opposition to the clearcut logging of the traditional lands
of Grassy Narrows.

IF YOU ARE FROM THE MONTREAL-AREA: There is a solidarity presence outside
the offices of Abibiti (the Sunlife Building at 1155 Metcalfe, just north
of Rene-Levesque). As well, please contact local media about the
occupation.

The occupiers can be reached inside at the following number: 514-815-3792.

For solidarity messages, please e-mail ipsm at resist.ca

For background, please visit: http://www.friendsofgrassynarrows.com/

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