Friday, October 18, 2013

Solidarity Rally for Mi'Kmaq Protest Against Fracking in New Brunswick - updated


Treaty 7 INM -- RALLY in UNITY & SOLIDARITY with MI'KMAQ WARRIORS

Friday, October 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Olympic Plaza (228 - 8 Avenue SE)
Calgary, Alberta, CA

Presented by Idle No More Treaty 7.


This evening local activists gathered together in Olympic Plaza to support New Brunswick anti-fracking protestors; particularly the Mi'kmaq activists whose protest ended with the fire-bombing of police vehicles, gun fire and arrests. At tonight's demonstration we were told that the Mi'kmaq had been peacefully protesting for almost a month against shale drilling in their area.


This is not just a New Brunswick issue.  Rural land owners across Canada who have land targeted for shale extraction are faced with the possibility that their ground water will be contaminated by the fracking process.  A woman who lives near Rosebud, AB is attempting to sue all parties responsible for her flammable tap water. (See story below.)

The Harper government is doing an environment impact study on shale drilling, but when it comes to making decisions about sustaining the environment, the government seems to side with big business and damn the environmental consequences. (Just my two bits worth.)

Below are some links that I hope will put this week's events in context. 

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