Indymedia-Quebec (CMAQ) - Aboriginal Nations

From Quebec to Kabul, No Army In Our Cities!

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:59:28 -0400

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Antiwar and anti-imperialist movements from all over Quebec will converge July 3rd to protest the Canadian army parade in Quebec City, where the mayor will grant the army Freedom of the City (Droits de Cité) for the 400 anniversary celebrations.
:: Transportation from Montreal are organized...

Organized within Guerre à la guerre, the action is supported by, amongst many, coalitions such as Échec à la guerre (Montréal) and groups which include NEFAC collectives, the Bleuets pour la paix, Block The Empire ! - Montreal, the Quebec City Coalition for Peace, etc.

:: See the up-to-date message here (in French) »»

Suggested link:
www.cmaq.net/en/node/30354

400 Years of Colonialism and Militarism: Nothing to Celebrate!

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:15:09 -0400

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FROM KABUL TO QUEBEC CITY: NO JUSTICE ON STOLEN AND OCCUPIED LAND!

CALLOUT FOR AN ANTI-COLONIAL CONTINGENT
Protest the parade of Canadian Armed Forces soldiers in the Old City of Quebec

Canada out of Afghanistan!

JULY 3, 2008, QUEBEC CITY
Montreal Rendez-vous: 7am sharp
In front of 1455 de Maisonneuve Ouest, MONTREAL

PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON THE BUS NOW!
blocktheempire@gmail.com

Suggested link:
j3.amp-montreal.net/j3_eng.html#background

Chhattisgarh, India: Free Binayak Sen, T.G. Ajay and other political prisoners!

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:35:01 -0400

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19 May 2008. A World to Win News Service. A worldwide campaign is emerging to demand the freedom of Dr Binayak Sen, a public health doctor and human rights campaigner in the impoverished Indian state of Chhattisgarh who has now spent a year in prison, accused of aiding the rural rebellion led by the Communist Party of India (Maoist). The paediatrician distanced himself from the politics of armed revolution, but refused to stop exposing and denouncing the oppression and injustice practiced against the adivasis (tribal people). He has been particularly vocal against the authorities' attempts to unleash counterrevolutionary terror in the countryside through the state-sponsored paramilitaries called the Salwa Judum.

Second Global Rainbow Gathering of the Tribes Invitation & Progress Report

Mon, 19 May 2008 19:09:19 -0400

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The Second Global Rainbow Gathering of the Tribes invites all peoples to attend. November 1st-30th, 2008 in the County of La Paz, Baja California Sur -Mexico Feel free to forward, post and publish to all appropriate people and sources.

Sixth Encuentro Tawaintisuyu Abya Yala Pacha Mapu Woumain - Venezuela

Sun, 04 May 2008 13:28:51 -0400

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Sixth Encuentro Tawaintisuyu Abya Yala Pacha Mapu Woumain "AGAINST THE IMPERIALISMS, CONTINENETAL DECOLONIZATIONS"

Suggested link:
venezuela.indymedia.org/es/

Justice for Tyendinaga Now!

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:19:22 -0400

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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.

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www.freewebs.com/leichik

Urgent Help Needed: Mohawks surrounded by OPP

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:07:13 -0400

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URGENT CALL: FRIDAY APRIL 25TH 2008- MOHAWKS OF TYENDINAGA UNDER ONTARIO PROVINCIALPOLICE SIEGE - SHAWN BRANT ARRESTED ON FAKE WEAPONS CHARGES ON CULBERTSON TRACT - OPP CRUISERS AND VANS SURROUND – 20 DOWN BY TRAIN TRACTS ON DESERONTO ROAD AND BRIDGE ST.

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http://www.mohawknationnews.com/

Mazda dealership and Bell Canada vans attacked

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:02:45 -0400

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17-18 2008

Around 23 cars at a Mazda dealership in Prefontaine had their tires slashed, along with 2 Bell Canada vans sitting in the neighborhood.

We act in solidarity with the inspiring actions taken a few days earlier against police cars and a bank.

Global warming and other energy & carbon -related crises — as well as associated interests

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:26:18 -0400

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"I used to worry for my grandchildren. Now there is a fairly high probability that I will experience the more severe effects of climate change at first hand."
- Jeremy

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http://tobanblack.net/blog/?cat=25

Two Years Later, Native Resolve is Unshaken

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:29:44 -0500

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Over two years ago, on February 28th 2006, the first tents were erected in a construction site in a small town called Caledonia. From that day onwards, local Natives, upset at plans by Henco Industries to build on their land, have faced institutionalized discrimination from the government, public discrimination from their fellow Canadians, and attacks, verbal and physical, from both police and white supremacists -- and yet, they're still there.

Indigenous Prison of War, Albert Douglas, Needs your Support Now!

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:42:29 -0500

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For the past 4 months Albert Douglas has sat isolated within a cell, otherwise called solitary, after an arrest by racist pigs on HW 401 on Sept. 27, 2007. The Kanadian government has had a hit out on his head, accusing him of assault, attempted murder, robbery and unlawful confinement, among other charges.

Indigenous women resist - no Olympic brothels in 2010

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:16:36 -0500

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sisyphe.org/article.php3?id_article=2823

Why We Don't Celebrate Thanksgiving

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:01:03 -0500

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Live interview with Kahentinetha Horn, a member of the Mohawk Nation, editor of Mohawk Nation News and long-time fighter for the rights of indigenous people this Sunday (11/18), 4pm U.S. Eastern time on www.UhuruRadio.com.

Venezuela: Interview with an indigenous activist

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:11:20 -0500

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As part of the 2.300 delegates in the second Zapatista and indigenous community’s international reunion, which took place last July in Mexico, members of the wayuu community delivered a truly important message: Venezuelan indigenous community’s situation is very different than the declared by the government people in Caracas.

El Libertario talked about the experience with Jorge Montiel, member of the Maikiralasa’lii.

Suggested link:
www.nodo50.org/ellibertario

Documentary film on Canadian mining project is shows in London

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:48:19 -0400

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Documentary film on violations oh Sipakamense People in hands of a Canadian mining project is shows in London.