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
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