[Iswg3906.organizers] Request for support - time sensitive

[A.R.J. Gracey]

Hi everyone:

Thanks again, Nikki, for taking on that bit of organizing for us. As I
said, I would prefer the 18th, but if that doesn't work for other, then
please proceed with the 11th. If not an issue, please consider the 18th as
I don't want to miss this.

As for the funding, sorry for the delay, Peter. I am not opposed to funding
this work, but $500 seems like quite a bit. But I don't know, no one else
has commented on this yet, so I don't know. I like the idea of funding, but
I am unsure of the amount. And I would love to know more about this
reclamation.

Take care,

Tony


On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 8:01 AM, Peter Hopperton <peterhopperton at hotmail.com
> wrote:

> Hi team,
>
> I received a request for support from Red-tailed Hawk at the Oshkimaadzig
> Unity Camp up in the Penetanguishene area. The letter and list of supplies
> they are looking for is below.
>
> Admittedly, I don't know very much about this action. But it seems like a
> good one and they definitely need support to maintain this reclamation into
> the winter. I'd like to propose a $500 donation to them.
>
> It's time sensitive because some of the folks will be in the area on
> Sunday, but we could donate later if need be too, so there's not too much
> pressure.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -p
>
> Ahnii Boozhoo  (hello, greetings)
>
> Giibwanisi ndizhniikaaz (My name is Red-tailed Hawk)
>
> I am a co-founder of ACTION (Anishinabek Confederacy To Invoke Our
> Nationhood) and the Oshkimaadziig Unity Camp.  In case you don't know what
> ACTION is, its a grassroots organization that seeks to build a national
> organization, that separate from Band Councils and kanada, which aims to
> rebuild our nationhood through biskaabiiyaang (decolonization).  This work
> will be done through reestablishing our original, clan governance system,
> and traditional ways of living.
>
> We seek this vision through our current project, the Oshkimaadziig Unity
> Camp which is a land reclaimation in Awenda Provincial Park (just north of
> Barrie, Ontario).  Our occupation of our traditional territories, has been
> going on for close to 20 months.  Since we began, we have faced community
> backlash, repression/oppression from the agents of the state like the OPP,
> the MNR (Ministry of Natural Resources) the park superintendent, and of
> course the Chief and Council.
>
> We are caught in a delicate game of chess, where the board is weighted
> heavilyin favour of the oppressors.  We have recognized that the current
> regime currently called kanada, has the best counter insurgency programs
> in the world for all of our medicine peoples, and elders have been
> co-opted into employment that is funded by the kanadian government.
>
> These people have been forced by the beaurocrats from the AANDAC to stay
> away from us.  “We are poison, we are renegades, we are a black mark on
> the people.”  We of course have no idea what the hell they are talking
> about.  We recognize a blatant flaw in this world, more specifically to
> our people.  We recognize that this flaw, is capitalist in nature, and we
> need to break away from this, and essential re-build from the ground up.
>
> We are frontline land defenders in the heart of the revolution.  But the
> problem is, that we are not funded, and many of our own people don't
> believe in what we are doing, too afraid to support us, or are just too
> damn broke.  Many times, I have had to leave the reclaimation site, just
> so that I can re-join the very society that we aim to break away from, to
> earn money to support the camp.  This frustrates the fuck out of me.
>
> In short, the revolution needs to funded, and we are broke ass.  This
> transitionary period that we find ourselves in, is a delicate and fucked
> up one where, we can see where we want to be, but we don't have the tools
> necessary to get there.  These tools, require, time, energy, travel, gas,
> networking, websites, cell phones, hunting supplies, and of course money.
> And we don't have any.  We have a website that has a “donate” button, but
> no one has donated in 10 months.  We have a bank account that has
> permission to directly debit another persons bank account electronically
> through “sustainer forms”, (like those NGO's you see standing on the
> street), but currently I am the only one who donates monthly to the ACTION
> account.   We have an uphill battle, which is more or less a fucking sheer
> mountain of an obstacle to climb up, but we have begun.  Our 20 month
> occupation is should give you an example of our determination.  We know
> many of you have toonies and loonies, kicking around.  We know that you
> can sacrifice a Tim Horton's coffee for a week or two.  We know that you
> have the ability to donate some extra funds.  (I can hear the change
> jingling in your pockets from here!)
>
> Support our liberation movement.  Support the decolonization of Turtle
> Island.  Help us liberate ourselves, and in doing so, see your own
> liberation within our struggle.
>
> Enclosed in this letter is a camp wish list.  We will be presenting on
> Sunday at 3:30 pm, and we will be available to make collections there.  We
> hope that you will be there to find out first hand about who we are, and
> what we are all about.
>
> Thank you for your time in reading this.
>
>
> Chi Miigwetch (thank you)
>
> Giibwanisi
> Wishlist
>
> Medicines and Supplements
> Aloe Vera
> Activated charcoal
> Baking soda
> Cayenne pepper tincture
> Natural Soap
>
> Medical Supplies
> Gauze and bandages
> Rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide
> Medical adhesive tape
> Tweezers and safety pins Cotton Swabs
> Tourniquet Non-electric thermometer
>
> Outdoors Supplies
> Good quality knife
> Magnifying Glass
> Camp Sink
> Axes, Hatchets Bow Saws
> Multitool Hiking
> Backpack
> Compass
> Crowbar
> Shovel
> LED Headlamps
> Fishing Line + Rods
> Camping Stove
> Tents + Structures
> Mylar Sheets (rolls can be bought in 25ft, 50ft or 100ft)
> Canvas 4-Season Tent
> Cable Ties
>
> Housewares
> Sewing Needles + Thread
> Batteries
> Flashlights
> Canteens
> Duct tape
> Plastic Tubing
> Lighter
> Board Games
> Books Plastic
> Freezer Bags
> Waterproof Matches
> Emergency Candles
> Utensils
> Can Opener
> Scissors
>
> Sleeping + Warmth
> Wool blankets
> Spare Winter Clothes (outer wear)
> Sleeping Bag (winter)
> Hiking Tarp
> Good Hiking Boots
> Gloves
> wool Socks
> Rain Suit/Ponchos
> Bandanas
>
> Foodstuffs
> dried and canned goods
> water multi-vitamins (supplements)
> energy bars
> Water storage/Water Filter
> cayenne pepper, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric
>
>
>
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