Mi'kmaq Fracking Speaking Tour at UVic

Mi'kmaq Speaking Tour Thursday/Friday Feb. 6-7

by VIPIRG

Members of the Mi'kmaq Warriors Society who have been arrested and incarcerated will be on a speaking tour in January and February to raise awareness about their struggle against fracking, their ongoing assertion and exercise of nationhood, and the repression they face from police and courts.

“Our warriors are still being mistreated in the system, justice for our political prisoners of war.” Suzanne Patles, member of the Mi’kmaq Warrior Society

If you would like to support this tour, please get in touch hwalia8 at gmail dot com.

Thank you!All Are Welcome.

Thurs Feb 6th - BCGEU 2994 Douglas St: 

6PM-9PM

Friday Feb 7th - UVIC, Harry Hickman Bldg Room 105: 

6:30PM-9PM

Both events are FREE. Light supper will be provided at the Feb 6th BCGEU event, and snacks will be provided at the Feb 7th UVic event.

Accessibility info: Both events will have childcare. The venues are wheelchair accessible. Bus tickets are also available. Please help us provide a scent free event to accommodate people with chemical sensitivities.

Unfortunately, we aren't able to offer ASL interpretation for these events. Rides are available for Elders and people with mobility issues. *If needed, please contact us for a ride*

BACKGROUND:

Suzanne Patles speaks from Elsipogtog Anti-Fracking Blockade
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyewGdAlQNk

Elsipogtog: The Fire Over Water
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0N-lDcq1PQ

Mi'kmaq Blockade
http://www.submedia.tv/stimulator/2013/10/16/mikmaq_blockade/

Warriors Defence Fund:
http://www.gofundme.com/4v80u4

Sacred Fire: The People United Against Fracking
http://sacredfirenb.com/welcome-to-the-sacred-fire-website/

Guardian: New Brunswick fracking protests are the frontline of a democratic fight
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/oct/21/new-brunswick-fracking-protests

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Seb Bonet
Research Coordinator
Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group (VIPIRG)

Phone: (250) 472-4386
 

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