[news] Secwepemc Defenders Sent to Jail

[Resist!ca]

"I deplore the imprisonment of my people for upholding our sacred responsibility to protect our land from destruction by Sun Peaks Resort Corporation," said Secwepemcul'ecw Traditional Peoples Government spokesperson Janice Billy. She added, "the imprisonment of our people is just one of the many immoral tactics used by the (British Columbia) provincial courts, government, and corporations to continue the theft and destruction of our unceded lands. Rather than deal honorably with us, the government uses the (Royal Canadian Mounted Police), courts, and media to carry out their theft and destruction. The young people jailed have shown tremendous courage to stand up to this oppressive and racist system."

URL: http://resist.ca/story/2005/6/17/124542/196