Thread. My father, Shawn Selway of #Hamont was arrested Nov 21 -for standing up #wetsuwetenstrong - he relentlessly fights against injustices- our community, our city, our country. He does so by educating others, listening,showing up, giving his time, teaching...
Recently, he received North Ender of the Year Award… He has written countless articles for and about our city- his book “Nobody Here will Harm You” is Winner of the Hamilton Arts Council Literary Award for Non-fiction* bookstore.wolsakandwynn.ca/products/nobod…
I have grown up learning how to be an ally,how to advocate,to stand up for others. Nov 21st, Shawn joined a protest in Hamilton to show his Solidarity with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs opposing the Coastal GasLink pipeline in B.C. On his way home, he was arrested. #Wetsuweten
“Mischief” I think. Painting. Hamilton Police detained him for several hours, questioned him. They took his shoes, coat & phone. Shawn is also facing Stage 4 cancer. And.. on this day, like many other days, he put his needs aside to speak up for others and show his solidarity.
Tomorrow is his court date. Our family is proud of him, and we stand by him. We stand in support of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs. We thank him and others. This article explains the protest. Shawn was the only person arrested. @DanTaekema google.com/amp/s/www.cbc.…
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