UNITY RALLY FOR THE KI6

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UNITY RALLY FOR THE KI6

 

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UNITY RALLY FOR THE KI6
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Queen's Park

On Wednesday, April 23, the Chiefs of Ontario are holding a rally in support of six leaders of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) who have been put in jail for protecting traditional land from Platinex, a Toronto-based platinum mining company.

Please come out to show your support.

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Michelle

Thanks, statica! Here's the announcement I have, which has a bit more detail, so I'll post it here:

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UNITY RALLY IN SUPPORT OF THE KI-6

DATE: April 23, 2008, 1 p.m.
PLACE: Queen's Park, front lawn
INFO: Nathan Wright, 416-597-1266, [email protected]

The Ontario Regional Chief and First Nation Leadership in Ontario invite all First Nation citizens and supporters to rally for the release of the political prisoners from Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI). The KI leadership have been imprisoned for preventing exploration on their territory and protecting their inherent and constitutional rights.

All concerned are invited to gather at the front lawn of Queen's Park at 1 p.m. for a peaceful gathering to send a unified message to the following audiences:

- All of Ontario - First Nations in Ontario support the imprisoned KI leadership and the community of KI
- Ontario Lawmakers - Must respect and accommodate First Nations Inherent Laws
- General Public - The full scope of the rule of law includes First Nations laws which must be respected.