Here is a petition put together by numerous supporters of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte in their struggle to preserve the integrity of the Culbertson Tract lands, and individuals opposed to the theft and plunder of First Nations land. You can view and sign the petition here

Urge the Province of Ontario to Stop Licensing the Plunder of First Nations Land
We, the undersigned, are writing to urge the Province of Ontario to end its complicity in the theft and plunder of First Nations land. Specifically, we ask that the Province stop providing licenses for resource extraction from …

On August 19 to 21, at Château Montebello in Québec, the third meeting of the leaders of America, Canada and Mexico – will take place to discuss the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) or ‘NAFTA with guns’ — which ultimately seeks to increase the economic and military harmonization of these three States.

As noted by Fredericton Peace the talks are closed to the public. Yet, the North American Competitiveness Council (NACC) made up of 30 CEOs from large corporations [like GE, Ford, GM, Wal-Mart, Lockheed Martin, Merck …

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is currently on a mission in Latin America, pushing forward a “Canadian-made” free trade model which he wants applied throughout the region. Harper has also been going to incredible lengths to improve Canada’s image in the South, making impressive statements claiming that Canada the perfect, Canada the majestic, Canada the awesome — seeks only to free Latin America from the evil scourge that is Latin America.

On the 15th he set out to Colombia, where he met with President Alvaro Uribe to discuss …

In recent months there have been major concerns with Nisgaa Treaty, Lheidli Tenneh Treaty, and Tsawwassen Treaty. Each of these are in their own right threatening to the respective Nations (regardless of anything that speaks to the contrary. The presence of good does not mean the absence of bad.) — but it’s not just the treaties which are a concern.

There’s also concern with what the proponents of these treaties are doing to have them ratified. They are using coercion, bribery, and deceit — effectively molesting the people so they can get their way. …

In my post the lead up to June 29, I mentioned how in due time we’ll see what this day of action serves… I also talked a bit about the nature of protests, and our need for strategy and to define attainable goals. Following this post up, and latching on to the need to do things differently, here’s an analysis of the AFN’s day of action by Warrior Publications (following some of my own commentary.)

With respect, it seems to me the day of action was for us, fruitless. …

June 29 is almost here and I thought I would post an overview of what is being planned. First though, I would like to reiterate something, which Wasase recently pointed out in a commnuique: the need to go beyond a day of action.

With respect, one day of action is simply not enough when our struggle is one that spans our entire lives. It has been going on for dozens of generations now–What can we really accomplish in this one day? There is much need to put this in perspective.

Protest has never changed a System or a Nation, especially …

The Lheidli T’enneh Treaty, one of several ‘new treaties’ being pushed forward in British Colombia, is said to be worth about $73 million. Supporters of this treaty allege that, if it went forward, it will provide the Lheidli T’enneh with self-government and secure for them land and ‘rights to resources.’

The reality however, is that this treaty will reduce the Lheidli T’enneh to little more than a token idea, with no land whatsoever. This will be followed by the Lheidli T’enneh having no authority and no ability to self-govern, because …

Yes, slavery is cost effective! Yes, that leisure suit would save time! Yes, I would love to light one of those candles!
Have you ever heard of the Yes Men Before? If not, they are a group of activists who practice what they call “identity correction.” Starting out by creating gwbush.com and gatt.org, the Yes Men have attended numerous conferences and even made onto the mainstream news a few times, posing as individuals from the WTO, McDonalds, Dow, and most recently ExxonMobil. The best part? They …

The following is a look at the AFN, their upcoming National Day of Action; Canada and their recent response to it; and finally the People and a recently-planned alternative day of action, For July 1.

Canada’s Reaction to the AFN; some questions
As June 29 approaches, Canada has started moving to quell so-called “native anger.” Recently, Jim Prentice announced a new plan to begin addressing the backlog of more than 800 unresolved land claims, by creating an independent body based on the Indian Claims Commission.

Yesterday, PM Stephen Harper also came forward, announcing a new bill to be co-written with the Assembly …

The Ipperwash Inquiry which began in Novermber 2003, finally came to an end yesterday. The final report concludes that the government of former Ontario premier Mike Harris, Ottawa and the OPP all bear responsibility for the events that led to the death of Dudley George in 1995.

A number of recommendations have been made in the report. Among them:
Ontario should establish a permanent, independent and impartial agency to facilitate and oversee the settling of land and treaty claims.
The OPP should establish a formal consultation committee with major aboriginal …