Coast Protectors are marching togther in the People’s Climate March!
On April 29th we come together to demonstrate our numbers and march for our families, our communities. and our planet on the traditional, unceded, occupied territories of the səlil̓wətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations, in solidarity with marchers in Washington, DC.
We will resist fossil fuel projects and policies that attack our people, our communities, and our planet.
SPEAKERS
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip – President, Union of BC Indian Chiefs
Kanahus Manuel – Secwepemc Warrior
George Heyman – BC New Democratic Party MLA
Nour Enayeh – Syrian Refugee Support Worker and Muslim Community Activist
Main event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1884893518460482/?active_tab=about
Why We March
· To demand solutions to the climate crisis that are rooted in racial, social and economic justice and committed to protecting front-line communities and workers.
· To fight for our rights to clean air, water, land, healthy communities, and a world at peace.
· To demand recognition of Indigenous Sovereignty, respect for existing Treaties and the right of First Nations to Free, Prior and Informed Consent for all projects on their traditional and unceded territories.
See more:
People’s Climate Movement – Canada
https://peoplesclimatecanada.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/PeopleClimateCanada/
Map of Global Sister Marches
https://peoplesclimate.org/sister-marches/
People’s Climate Marches Across Canada
https://www.facebook.com/events/1674765592816957/