Fwd: Details on Indigenous Assembly Against Mining and Pipelines

[Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition]

Below is information about the upcoming Indigenous Assembly Against Mining and Pipelines, happening in ten days. There are numerous ways to get involved and to support listed below as well if you are interested in participating.

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From: Harsha W. <har...@resist.ca>
Date: Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 2:21 PM
Subject: Details on Indigenous Assembly Against Mining and Pipelines
To:


Hi all, The Indigenous Assembly against Mining and Pipelines is happening
in Vancouver in just ten days. The Assembly will bring together a
grassroots network of over 10-15 different Indigenous communities within
the province impacted by mining and resource extraction to share
experiences and strategize collectively. The Assembly includes a public
demonstration against a pro-mining gathering, as well as a public panel
with speakers from impacted communities. This effort requires our support
- by spreading the word and attending the events and actions, as well as
logistical support to ensure that communities will be able to participate.
Please see below for details and thanks for any support! Solidarity,
Harsha


- please forward widely -

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4 TO MONDAY NOVEMBER 7
2ND INDIGENOUS ASSEMBLY AGAINST MINING AND PIPELINES
VANCOUVER COAST SALISH TERRITORIES

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No Mining on Native Land!
Sunday November 6th. March starts 3 pm at Vancouver Art Gallery
Monday November 7th Panel at 6:30 pm at 1803 East 1st Avenue

- Full details on the Assembly below.
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=262857950422244&ref=ts
- Download poster and leaflet here: http://noii-van.resist.ca/?p=4519

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The first Indigenous Assembly against Mining and Pipelines was held in
Neskonlith, Secwepemc Territories. The second Indigenous Assembly is being
planned in Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories to coincide with the
pro-mining “Meeting Minds, Making Mines” Conference being held at the Pan
Pacific Hotel from November 6-8th. The conference is sponsored by mining
corporations and the Canadian Aboriginal Mineral Association who want to
want to “sell” and push mining further into Indigenous communities.
Brochure: http://www.aboriginalminerals.com/pdfs/CAMA-2011_W.pdf

Indigenous communities from across the province are gathering in Vancouver
Unceded Coast Salish Territories to oppose this conference and those
corporations who profit off the destruction of the land. No mining, no
pipelines, no resource extraction on unceded native lands! Defend the
people, protect the land!

Basic Schedule:

* Friday Nov 4th evening, Saturday November 5th all day, and Sunday
November 6th morning:
Indigenous Assembly Against Mining and Pipelines.
(By and for Indigenous communities)
706 Clarke Drive.
Details and to register, email Arthur Manuel ama...@telus.net

* Sunday November 6th:
NO MINING ON NATIVE LAND!
Public Demonstration – All welcome, please spread the word.
March starts at 3 pm from the Vancouver Art Gallery (supported by Occupy
Vancouver movement)

* Monday morning approx 10 am
Press Conference

* Monday November 7th
PUBLIC PANEL AT 6:30 PM
Impacted communities speak out against Mining
1803 East 1st Ave (just east of Commercial Drive)
All welcome. Dinner served. Accessibility entrance at street level
(northwest entrance), which gives access to hall, washrooms, and kitchen.
The washroom door opening is 86 cm, and the stall door is 61 cm.


==> SUPPORT NEEDED IN VANCOUVER <==

The Indigenous Assembly Against Mining and Pipelines is supported locally
by No One Is Illegal Vancouver Coast Salish Territories, Mining Justice
Alliance, Council of Canadians, Calamites Anti Capitalist Collective, and
Streams of Justice. If others are interested in getting involved locally,
please do get in touch via email hwa...@gmail.com.

We hope everyone can help spread the word about the Demonstration on
Sunday November 6 as well as the Panel on Monday November 7. We are also
looking for specific support with the following:

1) FUNDRAISING: We need to raise at least another $2500 to support
transport costs for communities to attend the Assembly, food costs, and
basic logistical expenses. We really need your help, any amount helps!
Please email Harsha hwa...@gmail.com to arrange a donation.

2) BILLETING: We are looking for approximately 20-30 spots, particularly
spaces that are elder-friendly (not too many stairs, privacy in room etc).
If you are able to offer up space for billeting in the city, please be in
touch with Brian at b.pe...@lycos.com

3) FOOD VOLUNTEERS: We need at least 3-4 people per shift for the six
shifts. If you have questions please be in touch with Tracey
tracey...@gmail.com. If you are able to help with food prep, serving,
and cleanup in the kitchen, please sign up here http://is.gd/859V3y

4) LOGISTICAL SUPPORT: If you have access to vehicles or are otherwise
available during Nov 4 – Nov 8 for errands, accompanying people, generally
helping out, please email Harsha at hwa...@gmail.com

5) ORGANIZING THE ACTION: If you are interested in organizing support for
the action on Sunday November 6th, please email Sozan
theso...@gmail.com AND Sara heartandr...@yahoo.com



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Harsha Walia

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