[IPSM] FW: Peace and Friendship Gathering, Chiefswood Park, Ohsweken, Six Nations Territory

[mattm-b at resist.ca]

Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, 2008

Chiefswood Park, Ohsweken, Six Nations Territory


The fourth weekend in August will witness a historic gathering of the
people of Six
Nations and their allies from across Ontario and Turtle Island. From
Friday, August
22 to Sunday, August 24, hundreds of people will gather at Chiefswood Park
in the
town of Ohsweken, Six Nations territory for a three day festival of
friendship and
solidarity.

The vision for this event was inspired from the work that has been
accomplished by
the people of Six Nations in the spirit of the Great Law of Peace and the
good minds
that have been tireless in moving this vision forward. Many have lent
their voice,
strength and support to building greater awareness, understanding,
friendship and
solidarity between our peoples. The Peace and Friendship Gathering will
facilitate
the opportunity for all of us to learn, be inspired, and gather a greater
understanding and respect of the relationships that indigenous and
non-indigenous
people have.

The primary focus of the festival will be a series of workshops, talks and
presentations related to indigenous sovereignty, environmental politics
and issues
of anti-racism and social justice. In addition to talks and workshops, we
will also
be holding a series of cultural events including live music performances,
dances and
film screenings. Park facilities will be open for people to play sports,
swim, watch
open-air films, camp overnight and otherwise enjoy a child-friendly, drug and
alcohol free weekend of fun and learning.

We welcome everybody who comes in peace and friendship to this event.

The
event is being organized by a grassroots committee of Six Nations
residents and
non-native supporters. It is being hosted by the Haudenosaunee Men's
Council of the
Grand River.

For more information, please e-mail peaceandfriendshipgathering at gmail.com

http://solidarityfestival.wordpress.com

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