June 16: Defending the Land (Native Friendship Center of Montreal)

Struggles for self-determination & sovereignty at Six Nations & Akwesasne

Speakers include:
Jacqueline House from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
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A member of the Traditional Men’s Council at Akwesasne


Since 2006, members of Six Nations of the Grand River Territory have reclaimed their land from property developers and the government, an ongoing Land Reclamation that continues to this day.

Currently, the Akwesasne Mohawk Community is united in resistance to the arming of Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) guards on their territory; community opposition has resulted in CBSA border agents leaving their posts at Akwesasne.

Join us for an evening of discussion and information about these struggles for indigenous self-determination and sovereignty on Turtle Island.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 6:30PM
at the Native Friendship Center of Montreal
2001 St. Laurent Boulevard
(métro St-Laurent)
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This event is FREE. Donations appreciated.
Wheelchair accessible.
Childcare available with 48 hours notice (tel: 514-848-7585).

Since 2006, members of Six Nations of the Grand River Territory in southwestern Ontario have reclaimed their land from property developers and the government. The Land Reclamation at Six Nations has been an inspiring example of decolonization, despite police and government attacks as well as the criminalization of protesters. Land reclamations on traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy lands are ongoing.

Meanwhile, more recently, the Mohawk Community of Akwesasne continues to resist the imposition of armed border guards by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA). On June 1st, CBSA were scheduled to carry sidearms, but community resistance resulted in the closing of the border by the Canadian government.

Come learn more about the continuing resistance at Six Nations and Akwesasne, from frontline community voices; speakers include:

-> Jacqueline House of the Lower Cayuga Turtle Clan, Six Nations of
the Grand River Territory
-> A member of the Traditional Men’s Council at Akwesasne.

The speakers will address ongoing efforts to decolonize their unceded land, and will offer the opportunity to refresh and reinforce links of solidarity and support. Come learn about how to support those who face criminalization for defending their land and the environment.

This event will also include updates about other ongoing indigenous sovereignty, solidarity and support efforts, including: the upcoming march and vigil (June 18) for Tiffany Morrison on the 3-year anniversary of her disappearance. Tiffany is a member of the Kahnawake Mohawk Community, and one of more than 500 missing, murdered or disappeared indigenous women in Canada.

Organized by the Indigenous Solidarity Committee of the People’s Global Action (PGA) Bloc & No One Is Illegal-Montreal.

INFO: 514-848-7583 – nooneisillegal@gmail.com