[mobglob-discuss] Fwd: [six_nations_info] Support Six Nations: Fundraising Appeal, Toronto Event and more

[Graeme Bacque]

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Subject: 	[six_nations_info] Support Six Nations: Fundraising Appeal, 
Toronto Event and more
Date: 	Thu, 23 Nov 2006 10:34:25 -0500 (EST)
From: 	stef at tao.ca
To: 	six_nations_info at masses.tao.ca



** please circulate widely **

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FUNDRAISING APPEAL FOR SIX NATIONS:

1. Appeal Letter from the Coalition in Support of Indigenous Sovereignty
2. Short History of the Six Nations Reclamation
3. Toronto Fundraising Event: Drums of the World

For more information, please visit:
http://www.killingtrain.com/archives/csis.htm

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1. Appeal Letter from the Coalition in Support of Indigenous Sovereignty

Dear Friend(s):

As you know, the members of the Six Nations of the Grand River community
have been engaged in a land reclamation near Caledonia, Ontario since
February 28, 2006.  This historic action impacts all First Nations on
Turtle Island (North America) and beyond; it has advanced indigenous
struggles to a level not seen since the start of colonization.

However, it cannot succeed without your help.

The monthly cost of maintaining the camp over the winter months totals
$19,000.  This is for fuel to keep the generators going, a snow blower,
food, clothing, supplies, etc.

A further $10,000 is needed to retain a team of lawyers to defend
Onkwehonwe people (indigenous people) who are facing criminal charges for
participating in this action.

The Coalition in Support of Indigenous Sovereignty is comprised of diverse
solidarity and community groups led by an Indigenous Caucus that has come
together to support First Nations Sovereignty on Turtle Island.  We are
spearheading a campaign to raise $29,000 for the Six Nations Reclamation
by December 31, 2006.

Please consider supporting this important action.  Cheques can be made
payable to Janie Jamieson and mailed to 10 Britain Street, Toronto, ON,
M5A 1R6.

Skennon (Peace)
Coalition in Support of Indigenous Sovereignty.

PS: 	Every cent collected goes directly to the Reclamation Project.

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A SHORT HISTORY OF THE SIX NATIONS LAND RECLAMATION

On February 28, 2006 members of the Six Nations of the Grand River
community reclaimed a tract of land near Caledonia, Ontario since. This
property had been illegally sold by the province to the Henco Corporation
for the purpose of building a residential complex. On June 16, 2006 the
Ontario government bought out the Douglas Estates developers and offered a
substantial amount of money to Caledonia-area businesses that had alleged
that they been negatively impacted by the road barricades.

Inversely, Six Nations have been mostly dealt with repression and lack of
serious commitment to negotiate. On April 20, 2006 the OPP attacked the
camp, armed with tasers, pepper spray and automatic weapons. A lot of
people were injured and a few were arrested. Astonishingly, the community
was able to peacefully re-establish the camp renaming the site
Kanenhstaton (the Protected Place). They subsequently blocked all roads
leading into the tract of land in an act of self-defence. Eventually, and
in the interest of peaceful negotiations, the barricades started to came
down on May 23, 2006. Nonetheless, the Caledonia residents have continued
to engage in acts of provocation, to harass First Nations people and to
invade the territory. As a result of some of these incidents, a number of
First Nations people have been charged and arrested, and a few continue to
be held in jail.

As of November 10, 2006 the government position has been to continue to
deny Six Nations the rightful ownership of the land. In fact, the
Provincial government and the Federal government have been publicly
arguing with each other over their responsibility, which only shows that
the Canadian government is quite reluctant to negotiate in good faith. In
addition, the appointment of Julian Fantino as the newly minted OPP
commissioner on October 31, 2006, only heightens the fear that a military
response is still a possibility.

At this moment, negotiations between the Six Nations Confederacy
(legitimate government of the Grand River Community) and both levels of
government can only take place once per month because that is the only
time the federal representatives are available.

At the time of this writing, the camp at Kanenhstaton is preparing for
winter and is in vital need of funds and supplies.

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3. Toronto Fundraising Event: Drums of the World

DRUMS OF THE WORLD
SUPPORT SIX NATIONS

Water drum, Djembe, Taiko, Tabla & more!

A Fundraiser for Kanenhstaton (The Protected Place)
WHEN: 6pm, Thursday December 14th, 2006
WHERE: CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY
10 Trinity Square (Behind the Eaton's Centre)

Suggested Donation: $25
(No one turned away)

Food & Refreshments will be sold
Silent Auction!  50:50 Draw!
Bring your drums for a jam after the performances!

For more info contact: the.i.c at hotmail.com

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For more information about the Six Nations Reclamation, Six Nations Claims
and more, please visit:
http://www.killingtrain.com/archives/csis.htm


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