Actions In Solidarity With Mi’kmaq Anti-Fracking Protesters

Above photo: Women march at anti-fracking blockade in New Brunswick. Photo: Miles Howe

Sign the Lead Now Petition:  Tell the RCMP: Don’t violently intervene in peaceful First Nations protests.  

Our Mi’kmaq relatives need our support. Members of the Elsipogtog First Nation and supporters of the Anti-Shale, Anti-Fracking Nonviolent Action in New Brunswick (Canada) were under attack today because of state-initiated violence by the RCMP. Idle No More denounces this state violence and calls out to all of our supporters GLOBALLY to light your sacred fires or other peaceful actions to show support and alliance with the people of New Brunswick.

Today, settlers and Indigenous protestors and Warriors were subjected to violent action from the RCMP for their participation in a legitimate peaceful nonviolent action defending their lands and asserting their sovereign duty to protect the land and the people.  Stand in solidarity with the protestors by taking action below!

Text “SOLIDARITY” to 306-994-7009 to receive text updates and alerts related to the Mi’kmaq Anti-Fracking Actions and other solidarity actions.

Take Action

Organize a Solidarity event or action – many actions and events are being organized around the world – see the list below!  Organize your own event or action, add it to the event list on the Idle No More website, and make sure to take photos and video to share.

Make a donation to support the Elsipogtog Anti-Fracking Actions:  http://sacredfirenb.wordpress.com/donate-to-the-sacred-fire/

Contact the New Brunswick Premier to express your concern over the government and RCMP’s actions against the Mi’kmaq.

Sign the Lead Now Petition:  Tell the RCMP: Don’t violently intervene in peaceful First Nations protests.  

Learn about some of the background on the Elsipogtog resistance:  http://sacredfirenb.wordpress.com/

Solidarity Events and Actions

1. Elsipogtog: Blockade – Route 134

http://www.idlenomore.ca/elsipogtog_blockade

2. Ottawa:  Elsipogtog Solidarity – Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territories

http://www.idlenomore.ca/solidarity_with_mi_kmaq_anti_fracking_actions

3. Ottawa:  Sit in on the Parliament Hill in support of our Mi’kmaq family

http://www.idlenomore.ca/sit_in_on_the_parliament_hill_in_support_of_our_mikmaq_family

4. Iqualuit: Elsipogtog solidarity march in Iqaluit

http://www.idlenomore.ca/elsipogtog_solidarity_march_in_iqaluit

5. Winnipeg – Stand with Elsipogtog First Nation

http://www.idlenomore.ca/stand_with_elsipogtog_first_nation

6. Burnt Church – SUPPORT ELSIPOGTOG AND KENT COUNTY

http://www.idlenomore.ca/support_elsipogtog_and_kent_county

7. Fort McMurray – Solidarity Rally In Fort McMurray for Elsipogtog

http://www.idlenomore.ca/solidarity_rally_in_fort_mcmurray_for_elsipogtog

8. Chicago – Mi’kmaq solidarity vigil

http://www.idlenomore.ca/janie/mi_kmaq_solidarity_vigil

9. Lethbridge – In Solidarity with our Mi’qmaq (Elsipogtog) Brothers and Sisters

http://www.idlenomore.ca/bravenewrays/in_solidarity_with_our_mi_qmaq_elsipogtog_brothers_and_sisters

10. Regina – Stand in Solidarity with Elsipogtog First Nation!

http://www.idlenomore.ca/stand_in_solidarity_with_elsipogtog_first_nation

11. Caledonia – Six Nations blocks southern Ont. highway in solidarity with N.B. protesters

http://www.idlenomore.ca/six_nations_blocks_southern_ont_highway_in_solidarity_with_n_b_protesters

12. Saskatoon  – Elsipogtog Solidarity – Saskatoon Rally

http://www.idlenomore.ca/elsipogtog_solidarity_saskatoon_rally

13. Sault Ste Marie – Elsipogtog Solidarity!

http://www.idlenomore.ca/elsipogtog_solidarity

14. Windsor, NS – Windsor Nova Scotia in solidarity with Rexton, NB

http://www.idlenomore.ca/132016/windsor_nova_scotia_in_solidarity_with_rexton_nb

15. Victoria – Solidarity March in Victoria for Elsipogtog

http://www.idlenomore.ca/christinec/solidarity_march_in_victoria_for_elsipogtog

16. Halifax – Elsipogtog Anti-Fracking Solidarity Action in Halifax

http://www.idlenomore.ca/elsipogtog_anti_fracking_solidarity_action_in_halifax

17. Edmonton – Solidarity with Elsipogtog – Edmonton and Area

http://www.idlenomore.ca/solidarity_with_elsipogtog_edmonton_and_area

18. Vancouver – Elsipogtog Solidarity – Unceded Coast Salish Territories

http://www.idlenomore.ca/elsipogtog_solidarity_vancouver_unceded_coast_salish_territories

19. Eagle Lake First Nation – Treaty#3 Dryden District in Solidarity with #Elsipogtog

http://www.idlenomore.ca/mgardner_/treaty_3_dryden_district_in_solidarity_with_elsipogtog

20. Barrie – Standing in Solidarity- No means NO

http://www.idlenomore.ca/standing_in_solidarity_no_means_no

21. Truro – Millbrook First Nation solidarity with Elsipogtog

http://www.idlenomore.ca/millbrook_first_nation_solidarity_with_elsipogtog

22. Tobique River- Tobique First Nations blocking off the Trans Canada highway

http://www.idlenomore.ca/tobique_first_nations_blocking_off_the_trans_canada_highway

23. Toronto – Emergency Gathering Toronto Native Centre 6:30pm Tonight!

http://www.idlenomore.ca/emergency_gathering_toronto_native_centre_6_30pm_tonight

24. Montreal – Urgent: Solidarity With Mi’kmaq Land Defenders

http://www.idlenomore.ca/urgent_solidarity_with_mi_kmaq_land_defenders

25. Sudbury – Candlelight Rally in Support and Solidarity with the MIQMAK’s Against FRACKING and SWN

http://www.idlenomore.ca/candlelight_rally_in_support_and_solidarity_with_the_miqmak_s_against_fracking_and_swn

26. Kitchener-Waterloo – Idle No More Tri-Cities Solidarity Rally With Elsipogtog

http://www.idlenomore.ca/idle_no_more_tri_cities_solidarity_rally_with_elsipogtog

27. Alderville First Nation – Round Dance Flash Mob Peterborough and Surrounding Areas

http://www.idlenomore.ca/round_dance_flash_mob_peterborough_and_surrounding_areas

28. Moncton – Moncton Joins the Global FrackDown!

http://www.idlenomore.ca/plrstweet/moncton_joins_the_global_frackdown

29.  Nanaimo – Elsipogtog Solidarity – Nanaimo, Unceded Coast Salish Territories

http://www.idlenomore.ca/89639/idle_no_more_support

30. New York –  Emergency demo: Police attack canadian indigenous-led anti-fracking protest – emergency solidarity demo at the new york city canadian consulate: 5:30pm, oct 17

http://www.idlenomore.ca/nyc_emergency_demo_police_attack_canadian_indigenous_led_anti_fracking_protest_emergency_solidarity_demo_at_the_new_york_city_canadian_consulate_5_30pm_oct_17