National Day of Action to Support First Nations!

What can I do? Join a Protest

Category: Social Justice

When: 12:00 AM May 29, 2008 to 11:59 PM May 29, 2008

We are calling on the Government of Canada to work with First Nations to protect our children, invest in our
future and respect our responsibility to one another.
We invite all Canadians to join us in putting forth a strong, clear call for action to the federal government.

We are calling on the Government of Canada to–

Protect Our Children:

First Nations children receive less funding for education than other Canadian children. We are calling for
fairness in funding to First Nations children.
First Nations Child Welfare Systems are under-funded compared to provincial child welfare systems. This
discrimination leaves our children vulnerable and places them at risk. We are calling for fairness in funding for
First Nations child welfare.

Invest in Our Future:

More than half of the First Nations population is under the age of 25. That is Canadas future workforce and
the key to a productive and prosperous Canada.
We must end the shameful conditions that exist in too many First Nations communities, conditions like
over-crowded and unsafe housing, dangerous drinking water and crumbling infrastructure.
We must invest in healthy environments for our children and all our people. Canada is a rich nation
investing now is the responsible thing to do for all Canadians.

Respect Our Responsibility to One Another:

Set aside the colonial Indian Act and dismantle the Department of Indian Affairs in favour of a new approach
that provides First Nations with the right and responsibility to make the decisions that affect their lives.
Recognize that First Nation governments must be responsible and accountable to their own people rst.
Show respect for First Nations by implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
Peoples.
Work with First Nations to bring honour to the Treaties, to resolve long-standing lands claims and work
together to share in the riches of this land.

This is not just about First Nations - this is
about all of us and our shared future!

We are all in this together.

Come out in support of strong First Nations
and a strong Canada!


ACTIONS:

Ottawa - Rally and March (10am Victoria Island, 1pm Parliament Hill)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=26121779632

Toronto - Rally
12:00pm at Queen's Park to the Waterfront

Thunder Bay - Walk
10:00 am at Lakehead Labour Centre

Lethbridge, AB:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=15870115951

Winnipeg, MB - Rally
11am to 3pm: OLD MARKET SQUARE (King and Bannatyne)

Regina, SK - JUNE 5 Smudge Walk
Please see http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21879070662

Calgary, AB: Rally
4-7pm, Outside Calgary & Area Outdoor Council Building (old firehall)
see http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=15993279009

Chilliwack – Rally
8:30 am – Minister Chuck Strahl’s Constituency Office

Keremos – Rally
10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Memorial Park

Vancouver – March and Rally
March Begins: 12:00 Noon – Premier’s Office, Canada Place
Rally: 12:30 pm – Olympic Countdown Clock, Vancouver Art Gallery

Victoria –Rally
12:00 Noon – Legislature Buildings

Merritt – Rally
12:00 Noon – Junction of Highway 5 and 97c

Gustafsen Lake – Gathering
1:00 pm – Gustafsen Lake

Contact information: dwilson@afn.ca

Web link for more information: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=12290703491&ref=ts

Source: Assembly of First Nations - www.afn.ca

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