Solidarity Protests

• ‘Prayer-full Protest’ against anti-Black racism to be held at Africville Museum

  Rhonda Britton, pastor of the New Horizons Baptist Church in Halifax, said people of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2020
  
• Hundreds protest police brutality, systemic racism at Black Lives Matter rally in Truro

  "I want to see change in policy, and I want to see change in attitudes from all races. Remember one thing, Black lives matter!"

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2020
  
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• Indigenous people in Canada facing racism over Wet’suwet’en solidarity blockade action

  "It sort of adds fuel to a fire that's been burning for hundreds of years."

  Mar 3, 2020
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• Trudeau approval rating down as Wet’suwet’en solidarity blockades linger

  A majority of Canadians say they support police intervention in bringing down the blockades.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2020
• Okanagan Indian Band sends letter to PM in support of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs

  The OKIB says the pipeline dispute highlights issues surrounding reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples.

  Feb 29, 2020
• Wet’suwet’en solidarity demonstrations block traffic on Portage Avenue, Deacon’s Corner

  There is no word from organizers of either demonstration about how long they plan to block traffic at either site.

  Feb 24, 2020
• Confusion sparks between Indigenous affairs ministers and Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs

  Wet'suwet'en hereditary chief Woos told the media he hasn't heard from Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller since Friday's press conference.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2020
• Manitoba Metis Federation opposes Wet’suwet’en solidarity protests, rail blockades

  The Manitoba Metis Federation have condemned the ongoing rail blockades and protests in solidarity with select Wet'suwet'en Nation hereditary chiefs.  

  Politics

  Feb 22, 2020
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• Anti-pipeline protesters block traffic in major East Vancouver intersections

  Hundreds of people against the Coastal GasLink and Trans Mountain pipelines marched throughout East Vancouver, leading to tense exchanges.

  Feb 19, 2020
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• Premiers call on teleconference meeting with Trudeau to discuss Wet’suwet’en protests

  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will be hosting a conference call of Canada's premiers to discuss a 'lack of federal leadership' over Wet'suwet'en Nation solidarity protests.

  Politics

  Feb 19, 2020