Kwey-Kwey,

Quick email newsletter with three parts: 
1) Algonquin Nation protest/occupation starts in Ottawa
2) National Indigenous Day events (Fort Tèmiscamingue, Kinawit with shuttle from Val d'Or, Maniwaki, Ottawa, Temiscaming)
3) Other events June 23-25 (Ottawa, Amos, Maniwaki)

These aren't necessarily comprehensive listings. If you want us to include a notice, event, or media piece, please email us!

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Miigwetch
AAAMP - Algonquin Anishinaabeg Aki Media Project


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Algonquin Nation protest / occupation at 100 Wellington St Ottawa

AANTC Grand Chief Verna Polson and others are camped out in a wigwam indefinitely, as of Wednesday evening. It is to secure equal treatment / partnership in the Indigenous 'Embassy' space in the former US Embassy building directly across from Parliament. 

Supporters are encouraged to visit!

Monday Press Conference 28-minute video, and APTN report:
http://www.cpac.ca/en/programs/headline-politics/episodes/66003917
https://aptnnews.ca/2019/06/17/algonquin-first-nations-say-they-want-a-foot-in-the-indigenous-embassy-door/

Wednesday Radio-Canada and CBC reports on the beginning of protest
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1191462/algonquins-territoire-creation-embassade-autocthone-ottawa
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/wigwam-embassy-parliament-ottawa-1.5182461

Thursday morning CBC radio report
(accompanying text will be updated with any additional info for supporters)
https://soundcloud.com/equitableeducation-ca/algonquin-reoccupation


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National Indigenous Day Events:

June 20-23: Ottawa Summer Solstice Festival
at Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa. 
https://www.ottawasummersolstice.ca/
Includes (along with many other activities as well):
* June 20 6:30pm: Simon Brascoupé - Algonquin Paint nite on canvas ($25, register in advance online)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/algonquin-paint-nite-on-canvas-moose-tickets-63706715501
* June 21 12noon: Artists Lunch and Talk, with Emily Brascoupé-Hoefler, Simon Brascoupé, Heather Campbell, Jaime Morse ($20, register in advance online)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artist-talk-and-lunch-with-indigenous-artists-tickets-62672434940
* June 21 1:30pm: Albert Dumont poetry
* June 21 3:30pm + 5:00pm: Algonquin Language Bingo
* June 22 7:00pm: Lyle Odjick and the Northern Steam
* June 23: Algonquin Language Colouring Contest - win great prizes for all ages!
* June 23: Language Arts Community Mural Project - Paint an animal mural with Heather Campbell, Jaime Morse, Emily Brascoupé and learn Inuit, Metis and Algonquin animal names


June 21 - National Indigenous Day

Fort Tèmiscamingue: Pow-wow Noon-8:00pm, Timiskaming FN host
https://www.pc.gc.ca/fr/lhn-nhs/qc/temiscamingue/activ/calendrier-calendar/df06c356-515e-492e-b606-ed90f6a1c074

Kinawit: 1:00pm-6:00pm with shuttle from Val d'Or NFC
https://www.facebook.com/events/2256600801336029/

Maniwaki: Anishinabe Kijigon Solidarity Parade, Noon, NFC
https://www.facebook.com/297264430644066/photos/a.297665407270635/830417320662105/

Temiscaming: 
* Park Phillippe Barette all day, Wolf Lake FN host
https://www.facebook.com/minwashin/posts/2250067435088273
* Red Dress event (MMIWG) 9am-5pm, Musée de la Gare
https://www.facebook.com/mahigansagahigan/photos/a.667118633734527/690659708047086


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Other Upcoming Events:

June 23 - Claudette Commanda on Restorative Justice 
10:30am First Unitarian Congregation, 30 Cleary Ave, Ottawa
https://www.facebook.com/events/446578252791943/

June 23 - Purification Ceremony at Saint-Marc-de-Figuery Residential School, Amos Quebec
11:00am-1:00pm. Also with 5:00am Sunrise Ceremony
All welcome: Alumni of boarding school, affected families, friends, supporters and media.
Info: Pamela Papatie 819-860-9946. RSVP: Communications@Lacsimon.Ca
https://www.facebook.com/NationAnishnabeLacSimon/photos/a.395037217921672/451900045568722/

June 25 - Maniwaki Native Friendship Centre AGM
* Supper 4:30pm; Assembly 6:00pm - 153 rue Laurier, Maniwaki


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