“We denounce, in the strongest possible terms, the acts of violence perpetrated by anyone against #Mikmaw harvesters pursuing their rights, & likewise denounce any claim that such actions are justified in the name of conservation”
- Dalhousie Biologists @RussDiabo@MarkRuffalo
Here is Dalhousie University Biology Department’s Full Statement Condemning Violence against #Mikmaw fishers exercizing their #TreatyRights to #ModerateLivelihood
V. grateful to my Biology colleagues @DalhousieU for taking strong unequivocal stand & lending power of their expertise to dispel colonially-wrought misinformation
V. IMPORTANTLY
Elder Indigenous lawyers, justices, legislators sharing their Situated Knowledges & Truth 2 Power
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V. grateful to my Biology colleagues @DalhousieU for taking strong unequivocal stand & lending power of their expertise to dispel colonially-wrought misinformation
V. IMPORTANTLY
Outstanding Indigenous lawyers, justices, legislators share Situated Knowledges / Truth to Power
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FYI my call 12:35 AST RCMP sent me to “non-emergency” desk. Was told they were aware & had “resources” in area. I asked what resources. Took my number & said local detachment would call to answer this question
On Occupations Dr John Borrows, 2005 Report
“Over the past 250 years Aboriginal peoples have been largely dispossessed of their lands & resources in Canada. Land is crucial to their survival as peoples. Its continuing reoccupation...inspires their visions” attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/inquiries/ippe…