Protecting our Ancestral Burial Grounds
Indian Point, St. Andrews N. B.
The town council of St. Andrews has voted to proceed with
plans for a news housing development on Indian Point. There is documentation
that this area has Native Burial sites located there, and that this area is
also recognized historically as being a meeting place for the Wabenaki
People.
Plans for "Gathering of Nations" on this land as
Passamaquoddy territory, to "Honor our Ancestors" are in the works. the
focus of this gathering will be the protection of our Burial Grounds, and to
show that we will not stand by and allow further desecration of this sacred
area.
An urgent appeal is being sent across Turtle Island for
participation in this Gathering. The proposed date will be the weekend of
May 31, June 1st & 2nd 2002.
We are requesting Volunteers to sit on the planning
committee to make this gathering a reality. Time is the essence..... If you
are interested in sitting on the committee, please contact one of the
following;
For those who like to make a financial donation towards
the costs that will associated with the Gathering, this would be greatly
appreciated. Donations can be made at the Bank of Montreal, Branch 201,
Checking Account#803
WOLIWON
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