Two days for Canadian Aboriginals

Days of encounters, trade, treaties, betrayal, death, exploitation, celebration, abuse, robbery. Times of trust and of lies. Some hope and some faithless moments. Historical reference points very according to one's personal history and perspectives but the confluence of National Aboriginal Day on June 21, 2007 with the Aboriginal Day of Action on June 29, 2007 at the least deserves attention.

One of these days is to:  

Share in the Celebration!

On June 21st, 2007, Canadians from all walks of life are invited to participate in the many National Aboriginal Day events that will be taking place from coast to coast to coast.

June 21st kick starts the 11 days of Celebrate Canada! which includes National Aboriginal Day (June 21), Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24), Multiculturalism Day (June 27) and concluding with Canada Day (July 1)!

The other is to:

Actions:

Write the Prime Minister, the Minister of Indian Affairs Jim Prentice and your local Member of Parliament to tell them you support justice and fairness for First Nations, and that you want the Government of Canada to work in partnership with First Nations to resolve long-standing issues. You can send your comments by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or write the Prime Minister’s office at:

Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa
K1A 0A2

Sign the AFN petition to Make Poverty History 

Participate in local activities: see the Agenda

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