No One Is Illegal Radio (June 2009)

No One Is Illegal Radio reports about the frontline struggles for justice, dignity and self-determination by migrants, refugees and indigenous peoples. On the JUNE 2009 edition of No One Is Illegal Radio:
- Akwesasne Mohawks oppose armed CBSA border guards
- CBSA Raids on workplaces in southern Ontario continue
- Vigil for Tiffany Morrison, missing for 3 years

More info below. Listen to the entire JUNE 2009 show HERE.


Akwesasne Mohawks oppose armed CBSA border guards

"When the people make their decision, that's what needs to be carried out, and the people have made their decision: there will be no firearms carried by customs agents on our territory." -- Sakoietah, Men's Traditional Council at Akwesasne

On June 1, 2009, Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) guards were due to carry firearms at the border crossing located on the territory of Akwesasne. However, as a result of community opposition and resistance, the guards have abandoned their posts.

For perspective on the situation at Akwesasne, No One Is Illegal Radio speaks with SAKOIETAH, a member of the Men's Traditional Council (the Warrior Society) at Akwesasne. -> LISTEN to the interview HERE.

BACKGROUND INFO:
-> NOII-Montreal Akwesasne Updates/Articles
-> Article/Audio Compilation: Katenies (from Akwesasne) challenges the colonial US-Canada border (June 2008)
-> Report: Mohawk grandmothers attacked by CBSA guards (June 2008)
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CBSA Raids on workplaces in southern Ontario continue

Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) guards have also been involved raids and detentions of migrant workers in southern Ontario. Recent raids, in late May, follow on unprecedented CBSA raids in April in southern Ontario, where more than 100 workers were picked up at workplaces and homes.

For background and analysis, No One Is Illegal Radio speaks with CHRIS RAMSAROOP, an organizer with Justicia for Migrant Workers, an organization working with migrant and undocumented workers in southern Ontario. -> LISTEN to the interview HERE.

BACKGROUND INFO:
-> NOII-Toronto Action Alert.
-> Protests respond to Ontario immigration raids.
-> CBSA Raids: Montreal Solidarity Statement.
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Vigil for Tiffany Morrison, missing for 3 years

This coming June 18, 2009 marks the 3rd anniversary of the disappearance of Tiffany Morrison from the community of Kahnawake. Tiffany, a mother in her 20s, is one of more than 500 murdered, missing and disappeared indigenous women in Canada since 1980.

To preview the upcoming vigil, No One Is Illegal Radio speaks with KARY ANN DEER, a concerned community member from Kahnawake and an organizer of the vigil for Tiffany Morrison. -> LISTEN to the interview HERE.

BACKGROUND INFO:
-> Stolen Sisters: Tiffany Morrison
-> Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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No One Is Illegal-Montreal is part of a worldwide movement of resistance, fighting for justice and dignity, and the right to self-determination for migrants, refugees and indigenous people. Our campaign is in public confrontation with the Canadian state, denouncing and taking action to combat racial profiling, police brutality, detentions and deportations, as well as opposing the displacement and genocide of indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.

INFO: 514-848-7583 -- nooneisillegal@gmail.com
http://nooneisillegal-montreal.blogspot.com

Previous editions of No One Is Illegal Radio are linked HERE.