MNN May 19, 2006. It is 80 days since Six Nations people reclaimed our land near Caledonia Ontario Canada. Yesterday we viewed some startling footage of the Ontario Provincial Police OPP predawn April 20th attack on us. It showed hundreds of heavily armed OPP with guns pointed at the unarmed Indigenous People. They converged on the property from all directions. There was a convoy of ambulances. It was obvious the OPP intended to create a situation in which there would be many injuries and casualties. The people did not fall into this trap. The aggression was anticipated. Our people were mentally prepared, though our response was spontaneous. One police van windows were smashed to reveal to everyone what they were up to. It was full of policemen with machine guns pointed at us. One guy walked right up to them and said, “Just give me 5 minutes without your guns”. A turning point that cemented everyone’s resolve was when five OPP beat up one of the women elders. Culturally and historically we never harmed the women and children. This was a complete violation of natural laws. Our people responded with one mind. The cops looked confused, scared and some on the verge of crying as our people moved towards them with drumming in the background. The OPP were sternly told to leave and then walked them out, as parents must be with misbehaving children. In spite of all that was happening, we restrained ourselves, got them all off and took back our land.

Some of our Men who were arrested that morning had to make a court appearance this past week. Most did not show. The few who did would not stand up when the judge walked into court. One man informed them, “Your corporate colonial court has no jurisdiction over us or our land”. [Six Nations and other Indigenous people are now asserting Indigenous constitutional jurisdiction in all the surrounding courts, which is pissing them all off]. The judge got angry and issued warrants for their arrest. Our men just got up and walked out, followed by supporters and allies. The cops followed them too but did nothing. What’s this all about?

Is Canada sitting on the brink of leaving behind violence, yet not ready to make a commitment to peace, justice and equality with the Indigenous people? When we question them, they send in all their heavily armed goons who can’t lay down their unlawfully asserted “colonial law”. They refuse to sit down and look at the documentary evidence that proves they don’t have jurisdiction over us. Hey! Show us who was here first? Show us where we agreed to let you steal everything from us? Canada, change your mind and make a firm commitment to non-violent legal actions. Fold up your guns! Look at the documents! Obey your laws! Right the wrongs! As can be seen, we need the solidarity and support of our brothers, sister, friends and allies as never before

Stay strong!
Kahentinetha Horn,
MNN Mohawk Nation News
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