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After 23 days on the road, Grassy Narrows First Nation walkers are now nearing their destination of Toronto. Last night they were in Parry Sound and they hope to carry on to Barrie today.

Click here to read their latest updates about their long walk across Ontario, from Grassy Narrows to Toronto.

Everyone is invited to leave a support message for the walkers and the community on this site (you do need to register and login to leave a message).

AFN press release

Assembly of First Nations National Chief supports OCI Investigator Findings

     OTTAWA, May 21 /CNW Telbec/ - The AFN is deeply disturbed by the findings of the Correctional Investigator, Howard Sapers, in his report released today regarding the October 2006 death of a First Nations inmate.

On Sunday, May 25 at 8 p.m., CTV is premiering its Original Movie, Elijah. Based on real events, Elijah tells the story of a tense time in Canadian history, when the Meech Lake Accord was presented to Canada’s Ministers for approval, and was brought down as a result of one man’s actions.

Also, below you will find a press release with information on the broadcast.

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From Community Press staff

Day of Indigenous Solidarity this Sunday in Belleville

May 22, 2008

Belleville – "This is it, justice for first nations communities: lock us up. Anybody who speaks out, lock 'em up. KI6, Bob Lovelace, lock 'em up...Don't fix the problems, lock 'em up." – Shawn Brant, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory defendant