Calling all Aboriginal performers, entertainers, artists to support Six Nations reclamation

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Gathering Place First Nations NewsMay 6, 2006

DATE OF CONCERT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 16TH, AT THE SITE IN CALEDONIA, TO PROCEED AT NOON

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I am sure you are now ALL aware of the unrest going on in the Six Nations Territory, and what they are trying to accomplish in Caledonia.

I, David R. Maracle from the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, am a First Nations Artist and Musician, and want to show support. I am calling all my fellow Aboriginal musicians, entertainers and artists to band together to show OUR support, and give back to OUR communities, and do a Benefit concert up in Six Nations, at the Site of Reclamation.

I am trying to establish interest in this initial contact...We have had an overwhelming response already, but are still looking for performers...This is a free concert, no one is being paid to perform, and if you can afford to be there to support this, it would be greatly appreciated by our future generations to come. Everyone will come on their own dime, but we have been assured that their will be plenty of food and camping space available. We as Aboriginal Artists, have clout and will have the EYE of the Media and the Eyes of the World upon us. We can make a difference right now. Please email me back, as I have spoken to SEVERAL of the organizers of the barricade in Six Nations, who feels that this would be very worthwhile. Its time to take a stand and bring all the Aboriginal Peoples together to show the world, that we are all NOT" SITTING AROUND WAITING FOR A MONTHLY CHEQUE" as one of the government officials said in the news broadcast.

WE are professional people who need to take a stand, and pitch in NOW...ITS FOR OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FUTURE TO DO THIS. WE NEED TO REMEMBER WHERE WE CAME FROM.....having a band card is not a priviledge, its a RIGHT...being Native isnt a trend...its our blood. We want to rally behind the People, show our support, and stand up for our Aboriginal Rights, and the time is now...

Please call me at my home at 613-396-2767, or my cell at 613-391-5132 if you will stand up and be counted... Please send this on to your fellow Aboriginal Musicians, Artists, Entertainers, etc.... The more on board will show Unity within the First Nations Peoples across Canada. LETS TURN THIS INTO AN ABORIGINAL WOODSTOCK FOR UNITY AND STOP THEFT AND INJUSTICES ON OUR NATIVE LANDS

If anyone is interested in donating artwork, there will be a silent auction as well. Please contact our events Coordinator Tuesday Johnson-MacDonald of TAP Resources (519-445-1794) on how you can help, and where to send any donations.

PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP

DAVID R. MARACLENATIVE EXPRESSIONS,TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY