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Mohawks on the march, intend to peacefully confront armed border guards.

Written by Subject: Activism
In the continuing conflict between the sovereign Mohawk Nation, US and Canadian federal security over the arming of border guards on Mohawk land, peaceful protest is planned. Mainstream news coverage of these protests is often non-existent, but previous MNN reports indicate high and brutal levels of previous violence--against Mohawks. -Oyate
 
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Six Nations Unity March on REDHILL Expressway
 
UNITY MARCH AGAINST ARMS AND VIOLENCE AT AKWESASNE

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009, 7:00 AM

Unity March Against Armed Canadian Border Services Agents CBSA
  
Why: To promote a message of peace, unity & no guns at Akwesasne
 
What: Canada currently has Customs at Cornwall closed and a bridge connecting the territory of Akwesasne blocked. The Mohawks are being blocked in by both Canada and US Customs for resisting the arming of the CBSA border guards.  Human Rights are being violated and International Laws are being broken by CANADA and US.
 
When: 7:00 am Start at Queenston Road Stoney Creek, Ont.
to Lincoln Alexander Parkway to Hwy 403
to final destination Victoria Park in Brantford, Ontario.
 
Who: the women of Six Nations and peaceful supporters
 
Contact:  Jessie Anthony 519-761-7194  DubbleJ71@aol.com
Tyendinaga Mohawks at Skyway Bridge Contact 613-848-6968 - 613-813-1017 613-391-5132  
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Comment by CharS
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My prayers are with these brave and worthy people. And help of a more material nature, too... (please advise about this.)