Tyendinaga Mohawk Struggle for the Land, part 8/8

More than forty days after the Mohawks of Tyendinaga reclaimed a
portion of the Culbertson Tract, the community continues to hold
strong and the Ontario government continues its refusal to revoke the
license legitimizing the quarry operation located on the land.

Over the past month, the battle for the Culbertson has escalated on
all sides. In the face of government refusal to reverse an age-old act
of robbery and injustice, the Mohawks of Tyendinaga blockaded rail
lines running through stolen land for upwards of 30 hours. Dozens of
trains were stopped, business as usual in Ontario was ground to a
halt, and the Canadian public was forced to consider the hundreds of
years of 'inconvenience' lived by First Nations peoples. The
community removed the blockade once this message had been sent.

In response, CN Rail has served suit against three Tyendinaga
community members and the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ) Band
Council in an unprecedented move, for 'damages arising from a First
Nations blockade of its tracks' to the tune of $108 million. CN is
also seeking a ban on future blockades. Furthermore, criminal charges
have been laid against Mohawk spokesperson Shawn Brant. The decision
to press charges came directly from OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino.
Toronto lawyer Peter Rosenthal will be in court on Thursday, for an
initial appearance regarding the civil suit filed by CN Rail.

The Culbertson Tract, was stolen from the Mohawks in 1832. And while
the government and the Mohawks began in 2003 to negotiate a deal to
repatriate the land, and compensate the community for its losses, the
land in question continued to be exploited by non-native developers
while the negotiations dragged on.

While the government stalled, the land itself was literally being
trucked away by quarry operator Thurlow Aggregates at a rate of more
than 100,000 tonnes per year. Additonally, illegal dumping of waste
was allowed to continue at the quarry, undiscovered until the rightful
holders of the land reclaimed it in March.

Now this robbery has been stopped. Rock from the quarry is being used
on the Territory. But the Mohawks of Tyendinaga continue to demand an
expedient and just return of the land to their community. It has been
more than 170 years too long. Join us to hear more about the struggle
for the Culbertson Tract.

Public Meeting with speakers:
Peter Rosenthal: Lawyer with Roach, Schwartz, and Associates
Shawn Brant: Tyendinaga MT

Wednesday, May 16th
7pm
Parkdale Community and Recreation Centre
1499 Queen Street West

This event is hosted by the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty.

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• native
• mohawk
• tyendinaga
• land
• claims
• quarry
• rail
• solidarity

[joecobra1234]

that last cunt speaking is a white cunt

point being shes a white stuoid cunt

[joecobra1234]

that last cunt speaking is a white cunt



[tonymshapiro]

it's amazing, the amount of resentment towards Native people. To the person who is crying about natives not having to pay taxes, you are a fool. the english came over here, tried to completely wipe out our people, then herded us into reservation camps and stole our country. So if you think that not having to pay taxes when we are on the reserve is freeloading then go join your "Hitler-Istic" brethren because what your government did to the natives is worse then what Hitler did to the jews.

[tonymshapiro]

but it was all hidden from history. the government has become a separate entity that lives off your hard earned money and is only out for their own gain. if you think they care about you then you are mistaken. By the way I have a very low tolerance for stupidity. So next time you want to open your big mouth, DON'T!

[brandonlacavera]

meta olive hill lacavera was my great great grandmother .

[nemodigital]

wtf I can't even listen to the moron talking.... ughh I am so sick of this freeloading going on, wanting to have services without having to pay taxes.

[Somekid420]

Kanien'Kehaka Will Prevail Over This

Pail Faced Intruder. The Treaty Of Canandagua Has Been Defouled But Creator Will

Keep Us Safe.

[zumapaintball]

this natives r as white as me this is one big joke lol

[247Cerberus]

Hey Whitey in the hat...where did you buy your treaty card?Can I get one too and if so...was it on sale or will they be coming on sale for a deal or what weenuk?

[247Cerberus]

Weenuk anyways I've got a plan...I love the Indian people so much I told the wife if I get hurt and need blood...make sure it's native so when I get better I can get a treaty card and be one with my brothers...I'll buy too 'cause hey no taxes I'll be rich...woooohooo beer time boys...