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On February 28, on the second anniversary of the start of the Six Nations land reclamation at Caledonia, McMaster University was the site of the important event, “The Land Reclamation at Caledonia/Kanonhstaton: Two Years Later...” The day-long event brought together many of the major figures of this historic and ongoing struggle. The following is a brief summary of the first part of the event.

On February 13, 2008 the “No Olympics on Stolen Native Land” speaking tour passed through Hamilton. The speakers included Kanahus Pellkey, a Secwepemc and Ktnuxa Warrior and member of the Native Youth Movement. They spoke while taking care of their very young children who occasionally grabbed the attention of the 50+ crowd with their laughter and curiosity. Despite the title of the talk, the 2010 Olympics were only briefly mentioned as the speakers spoke freely on a wide range topics. The following is a summary of some of the key themes that we picked up on.

Info Demo Thurs. March 20th, 11am-2pm, Gore Park (Main and James), Hamilton

Dear friends,

Please join us, Hamilton Solidarity with Six Nations, on Thursday March 20th from 11am-2pm in Gore park (downtown Hamilton at King and James). We will be holding an information demonstration to hand out information to the public regarding the Six Nations land reclamation and negotiations. We are continuing to demand there be a moratorium on all development on lands in Canada under dispute and that all levels of government negotiate in good faith based on respect.

We will be inviting the media to come at 12:30pm when we hope to deliver a 1000-signature petition to a local MP which demands the federal government halt all development on lands in dispute.

Please join us and/or stop by!

Warmest regards,
Hamilton Solidarity with Six Nations
hamilton.6n.solidarity@gmail.com

Own Your Media in Hamilton...Before the Media Owns You
Dominion Tour 2008

Time and Place

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2008
Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Syliva Nickerson's Studio
Street: 126 James St. North, 3rd Floor
City: Hamilton, ON

"This is our chance to grow a grassroots support network for the paper. The tour's primary purpose is to promote the newspaper to those who can provide consistent, long-term funds towards a democratic and independent newspaper-- individuals who are tired of a media system that marginalizes, spins, and ignores stories of importance to the public."

For more info

Common Cause Hamilton Local Meeting

7:30pm @ the SkyDragon, 59 King William Street
(main floor)

Note: First hour is for organizational business. From 8:30 - 9:30pm is our educational (each meeting we end with an open discussion on topic, this time its the Six Nations. Non-members are encouraged to come at the start of our educationals and stay after for pints or tea so we can fill you in on all the details and get to know you better.

The Land Reclamation at Caledonia / Kanonhstaton: Two Years Later

Time Begins at February 28th 13:00 PM
ending on February 28th 22:00 PM
Location McMaster University
Organizers McMaster First Nations Students Association
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The Land Reclamation at Caledonia / Kanonhstaton:
Two Years Later

Ka'nikonratokenston
(Informing the Minds of an Issue)
1:00 pm
MUSC room 319

Preview BRAND NEW documentary about Caledonia / Kanonhstaton called, "The Dish with One Spoon"
by Indigenous Studies Academic Director: Dr. Dawn Martin-Hill

Followed by Community Panel Discussion:
- Janie Jamieson (started the Reclamation, Six Nations)
- Hazel Hill (started the Reclamation, Six Nations)
- Hayden King (Indigenous Studies Program)
- Norma General (Elder, Six Nations)
- Rick Monture (Indigenous Studies Program)

Towards a Resolution
7:00 pm
Ewart Angus Centre 1A1

Discussion and Presentations from:

- Dr. Dawn Martin - Hill

Common Cause and Anti-War @ Laurier
benefit show with:

The Rotten
Broadcast Zero
The Fallout
Dead City Citizens

16 Feb 2008 7:00pm
The Lancaster Tavern
Kitchener, Ontario

For more info: Broadcast Zero interview

Common Cause Benefit show featuring:

The Suicide Pilots (Ottawa)
The Fallout (Toronto)
Blackjacket (Oshawa)
U Lock Terror (Guelph)
Broadcast Zero (Kitchener)

At the Casbah 306 King St. West, Hamilton , ON
$6

http://www.myspace.com/commoncausebenefit

Join noted Canadian journalist and author Linda McQuaig as she speaks on Canada's changing role on the world stage. Our foreign policy, she argues, is increasingly becoming subordinated to that of the United States. What
role is the media playing in Canada's war in Afghanistan? Linda takes questions and describes the findings from her new book "Holding the Bully's Coat: Canada and the U.S. Empire."

"Attempting to please our powerful neighbour, Ottawa has abandoned Canada's
traditional peacekeeping role in favour of a more combative stance, battling
insurgents in Afghanistan as a junior partner in George W. Bush's "war on
terror." This new, more aggressive role for Canada -- championed by our
corporate, military and media elite -- is sharply at odds with the sense of
identity held by most Canadians."

Tuesday, February 12
7:30 p.m.
McMaster University Student Centre
CIBC Banquet Hall (MUSC 314/315)