After over 200 police officers raided the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory west of Belleville, Ontario on April 22nd, 2008 actions have escalated. On the evening of Friday, April 25th, the Tyendinaga community was again under attack, while continuing the blockade intended to protect itself and its "disputed" Quarry. Currently the Nation is surrounded by a wide police perimeter that prevents access to the Quarry.

Allies attempting to enter the perimeter are being turned away. Only residents holding valid documentation of property ownership within the perimeter are allowed entry.

Earlier in the week Agent Provocateurs were deployed in the local community to incite a conflict with the Mohawk Nation. The attempt failed but prevented local allies from supporting the Nation due to fear of police retaliation.

Police have attempted to dismantle the Mohawk blockade, and have beaten and arrested four individuals. These are Matthew James Kunkel, 21, Clint Brant, 29, Daniel John Dorene, 34, and Steve Chartrand, 32. They are scheduled to appear on Monday, April 28, 2008 in Napanee court. Prior to these arrests, Shawn Brent, 44, was arrested at a traffic stop.

In solidarity, Six Nations' Mohawks in Caledonia have set up similar blockades at the Highway 6 bypass of the Sixth Line bridge and elsewhere.

Today the OPP sent a message to the Rotiskenrekete at the quarry on Mohawk land. Previously the police deceived the men with the offer of a truce. When they cooperated, police officers closed in, violently assaulted, threatened to open fire, and arrested the 4 men. This second offer therefore was met with hesitation. According to the Mohawk News Network, the Rotizkenrekete responded to police by saying “put out a statement that our men did not have guns and that you lied, and then maybe we’ll talk to you.”

Ottawa allies have assembled at Dalton McGuinty's office with placards on Sunday afternoon. Fundraisers are also scheduled to collect supplies for the blockade. The Green Door restaurant is hosting a fundraiser at 6:00 p.m., Monday April 28th. It is advised supplies are to be dropped off. Currently in need are camping, medical, and transportation supplies.

Ontario allies have begun to converge from Toronto, Ottawa, Guelph, and London to support the communities at Tyendinaga and Six Nations. Supplies and transportation are in dire need immediately.