Kinder Morgan Pipeline Info/Strategy Planning Meeting

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Friday, August 18 at 6 PM - 9 PM

Grandview Calvary Baptist Church

1803 East 1st Ave, Vancouver

Time is coming for the advertised start date of pipeline and it is EXTREMELY close!!

We have set up this meeting in response to many requests for information, this event will give up-to-date reports and practical suggestions on what is happening and/or planned on the pipeline route.

There are many questions to be answered regarding what can be done to resist the proposed start and on-going construction. According to media reports, the work is expected to begin September 5th in Abbotsford, and a few days later starting work on tunnel at Burnaby Mountain.

An example of some of the questions to be considered: (please bring your own!) :)

What are our individual rights to protest?
What is 'peaceful protest'?
How do we follow indigenous leadership?
How do we respect indigenous land soveignty and protocols?
How do we communicate?
How do we interface with others?

You will have an opportunity to ask questions and offer ideas and suggestions. You will also hear from experienced front line land defenders. We will discuss specific things that were successful and others that did not have the best outcomes.

We will have Information/work stations including different groups leading the way in resisting.

Ready to let KM know we say NO to pipelines and YES to clean water!#RESIST

We work and live with gratitude on the traditional, unceded, occupied territories of the Coast Sallish peoples: the mi ce:p kʷətxʷiləm (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

We will have snacks and drinks, if you would like to contribute, please feel free to bring something along! Thank you! :)

Here are brief descriptions of groups that will be involved in sharing information:

PEACE BEARERS
"Introduction to the Peace Bearer initiative with Bob Ages.

In the Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) language “those who bear the burden of peace” refers to the people who have accepted responsibility to uphold natural law and maintain harmony and balance within and between communities.. This is a concept common to all indigenous societies and an example Settlers should and can learn from.

Whether social and climate justice activists are coming together to march or rally for a few hours, or setting up a permanent camp in the path of a pipeline, these gatherings should be “safe spaces” – free from harassment or other types of oppressive behaviour. Where women, children, elders - in fact everyone - feels welcome and free to participate.

The Peace Bearers has been created to work with, and under the direction of, First Nations land defenders to help make this a reality. Learn more about what Peace Bearers do, the principles that guide our work and how you can get involved."