An update on the Gathering of Mother Earth Protectors at Queens Park in Toronto by Judy Rebick (via their blog):
Today was the second day of the Gathering of Mother Earth Protectors. After a successful rally of more than 1,000 people yesterday, today settled down to constant presence of the three communities and supporters camping at Queen’s Park. It’s really something to see three tepees and big tents on the lawns of Queen’s Park. Drop by and join in
The highlights today were a Chief’s press conference led off by AFN Chief Phil Fontaine. The chief of Grassy Narrows flew down for it and Donny Morris, Sam McKay and Jack Lapointe all spoke. Later in a moving moment 3 chiefs from Northern Manitoba who had flown in said how inspired they were by the KI 6 and presented a substantial contribution from their communities.
Then the leader of the amazing Grassy Walk, Chrissy Swain spoke about their walk and several youth including one from Six Nations who had been on the walk spoke. There were workshops too including one on Tyendinaga and Barriere Lake.
Tomorrow the highlight is the Ardoch KI appeal. There will be a march from Queen’s Park to Osgoode Hall at 10 am. Hope to see you there