Hundreds of people from across North America gathered on Parliament Hill for a rally followed by a mass civil disobedience sit-in. Participants are delivering a resounding message to Harper: “We want to build a green energy future that respects Indigenous rights and prioritizes the health of our environment and communities.”
For more photos see the Tar Sands Action flickr site.
George Poitras, Mikisew Cree First Nation
Regional Chief Bill Erasmus, Dene Nation
Raging Grannies
Clayton Thomas-Muller, Indigenous Environmental Network
Respect my future.
Brigette DePape
Tantoo Cardinal
Police Line.
Gitz Crazyboy, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation
Lionel Lepine
Police Line.
No tar sands.
Sit in.
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