WHAT: Two Indigenous leaders of the Grassy Narrows logging blockade will speak about their fight to protect their culture, forests, and the right of Indigenous peoples to self-determination on their traditional territory.
WHO: Judy Da Silva and Roberta Keesick, grandmothers and leaders of Grassy Narrows First Nation.
WHEN: Oct. 30– Nov. 4 (complete schedule below)
WHERE: Locations throughout Ontario, Canada
WHY: At Grassy Narrows, peaceful mothers, grandmothers and children have maintained the longest running Indigenous logging blockade in Canadian history. Rainforest Action Network is now offering a rare chance to hear directly from some of these quietly powerful, inspiring women whose bold actions are blazing a path for all people who believe in a just and sustainable future.
Endorsed by:
- Native Students Assocation (University of Toronto)
- the Indigenous Education Network (OISE- University of Toronto)
- Rainforest Action Network
- Christian Peacemaker Teams
- ForestEthics
- Journalists for Human Rights Ryerson
- KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives
- York PIRG
- Graduate Student Union (University of Toronto)
- Peaceful Parks Coalition
Oct 30: London, King's University College
- 7 p.m. @ the Wemple Building, in the Student Lounge, 266 Epworth Ave.
- Contact: Adam Malloy
Tuesday, Oct 31: University of Windsor
- 5 p.m. @ Rose Room Vanier Hall;
- Contact: Nicole
Wednesday, Nov 1: University of Guelph
- 6:30 p.m. @ the Aboriginal Resource Center
- Contact: Cailey 519-836-4795
Thursday, Nov 2: Toronto
- 7 p.m. @ the Steel Workers Hall, 25 Cecil St. [1block south of college, 2 blocks East of Spadina];
- Contact: 416-597-1904 Kathy/Leah/Kim
Friday, Nov. 3: Hamilton, McMaster University
- 7 p.m. [In case of strike there will be an alternative location]
- Contact Cathy: 289-439-3230
Saturday, Nov. 4: Peterborough, Trent University,
- 1-2 p.m., Gzowski College/Enweying Room 114;
- Contact
