PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Mi’kmaq Warrior Society September 13. 2013 THE MI’KMAQ WARRIOR SOCIETY IS OUTRAGED BY THE DISPLAYS OF SYSTEMATIC RACISIM BY THE RCMP IN NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA. MI’KMAKI TERRITORY - The Mi’kmaq Warrior Society, who are the Mi`kmaq Nation`s Homeland Security, are outraged by the displays of systematic racism shown by the RCMP in New Brunswick, Canada. It is because of displays of systemic racism and outright desecration of Indigenous Mi`kmaq Spirituality by the RCMP during the past months that help from the Mi`kmaq Warrior Society was sought. On the 28th of July, on Salmon River Road/Air Port Road, the RCMP declared War against the Mi`kmaq Warrior Society after Captain Ian Dupree from the Canadian Military directed the RCMP on the front lines to respect the Treaty Rights of the Mi’kmaq People and to allow the Mi’kmaq Warrior Society access to their Traditional Hunting and Fishing Territory. Since the July 28 incident, members from the Mi’kmaq Warrior Society have faced continual harassment from the RCMP, and in some instances have been severely monitored and followed. The Mi’kmaq Warrior Society has sought to create peace with the RCMP but all requests for negotiations for peaceful resolution have been declined on several occasions. On September 11, 2013, Warrior Society members were followed around the City of Moncton, New Brunswick and swarmed by undercover RCMP just moments after members exited their vehicles outside the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Members from the Mi’kmaq Warrior Society were attempting to discuss the current situation regarding shale gas fracking with the Indian Act Elected Representatives who were congregating at a meeting at the Crowne Plaza. James Pictou and Annie Clair were then charged. Annie Clair refused to sign conditions; was then processed at Codiac RCMP Detachment, and appeared before a judge shortly after. During a court recess, Suzanne Patles was then arrested with 19 RCMP officers present in the hallway of the Moncton court house on Assumption Blvd. Members of the Mi’kmaq Warrior Society attempted to negotiate peace with the RCMP, or set up a date for a meeting. All requests were denied. On September 13, 2013, the Mi’kmaq Warrior Society met with the Canadian Military from 1pm to approximately 4pm. A complaint was filed against the RCMP for the violation of Mi’kmaq Treaty Rights in these actions, and for occurrences commencing June 4th, 2013 and continuing to the present day. Assistance was requested from The Mi’kmaq Warrior Society to the Canadian Military to assist in the protection of the people against enemies both foreign and domestic. This seeking of assistance in order to protect the people is a Treaty Right; and therefore any refusal to fulfill this request for assistance is a violation of the Pre-Confederation Peace and Friendship Treaties. The Warrior Society will be holding a press conference in the community of Colette, at the old Ranger’s Building on September 16th, at 3pm. For Further Information please contact James Pictou @ 902 317 6040. Related Link:
Posted on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 07:07:18 +0000
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