Caledonia News Roundup April 28th-May3rd

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Blue shows Haldimand Grant, Purple shows Six Nations reserve
Red Star shows Douglas Creek occupation

I’ve been away since last Thursday, so there’s a lot in this media roundup.

In reverse chronological order:

• 'The respect has to be there' - Former premier works to mend frayed relationships; Hamilton Spectator May 3rd


• Clan mothers seek UN's help - Doreen Silversmith says 'genocidal practices' of Canada must stop; Hamilton Spectator May 3rd


• The price of neglect - The current flare-up of indigenous anger over disputed land is fuelled by long-standing grievances; The Guardian Unlimited May 2nd


• Compensation aims to offset occupation; Guelph Mercury May 2nd


• Developer in aboriginal land dispute gets aid, but says it's not a buyout’; Macleans May 1st


• Peterson's reputation on line over talks; Hamilton Spectator May 1st


• Provincial aid arrives - Caledonia gets $100,000 - while developers accept assistance too; Hamilton Spectator May 1st


• Peterson to help resolve Caledonia dispute; CBC May 1st


• ; Toronto Star May 1st


• No timeline given for Caledonia; London Free Press May 1st


• How will Caledonia and Six Nations people heal rift?; Hamilton Spectator May 1st


• Peterson: Caledonia peace will take time; Hamilton Spectator May 1st


• Former premier appointed to help end standoff; CTV April 30th


• Province puts David Peterson in charge of Caledonia standoff; London Free Press April 30th


• Poor treatment spurs protests; Kamloops This Week April 30th


• Canada: Solidarity with Six Nations; Political Affairs (Marxist Thought Online) April 30th


• Ontario offers to compensate Caledonia developers: report; CBC April 29th


• Fournier has no comment on intimidating sign; Chateauguay Soleil April 29th


• Non-native Caledonia protesters vent frustrations; CBC April 29th


• Residents of Ont. town protest native roadblock; Global April 29th


• Angry Caledonians blast horns - Heavy police presence ready for further protests against native blockade; Globe and Mail April 29th


• Standoff site clash feared; London Free Press April 29th


• Blockade brings good and bad to Hagersville; Hamilton Spectator April 28th


• Clash of communities - Longstanding relationship put to the test; Hamilton Spectator April 28th


• Peaceful but persistent - Police presence heavy as residents amass 'to get our town back'; Hamilton Spectator April 28th


• Ontario launches Caledonia toll free public information line; Ontario Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat April 28th


• Rural communities should look to Caledonia standoff; Stoney Creek News April 28th


• Caledonia protesters delay Winnipeg downtown traffic; The Drum April 28th


• Merchants near Caledonia standoff advised to close early; National Post April 28th


• Minister cancels talk on native government - Request made to bar media, students say; Globe and Mail April 28th


• Clan mothers sending message to UN; Hamilton Spectator April 28th


• A look at what's behind barricade; Hamilton Spectator April 28th

Once again, the best place for up to date news is the SISIS web page and the Autonomy and Solidarity Caledonia Solidarity page. For background also check out the Reclamation info website which is in the process of being put up by members of the Six Nations community.

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