Rally at the Courts: Support Burnaby Mountain Arrestees - 2 dates

https://www.facebook.com/events/393607907709511/?event_time_id=393607914376177
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

800 Smithe St, Vancouver

Between March 17th and 24th, 168 people were arrested on Burnaby Mountain for taking bold action to protect the land, water, and climate from the Kinder Morgan tar sands pipeline and tanker project.

***Now, on April 16th and 18th these courageous folks will make their first appearance in courts.* They are faced with serious charges of criminal contempt of court. We are asking all our friends and allies to flood the courts to support these bold action takers. 

On April 16th -- 28 defendants will appear in court including all those arrested on March 23rd.
On April 18th -- 140 defendants will appear in court all of whom were arrested from March 17th - 24th. 

On both days, we will rally at 9:30 am for ceremony, and to sing and chant in solidarity with everyone appearing at court before the proceedings begin at 10:00 am. -- we will be outside under the overhand of the court****

We all know that the Kinder Morgan pipeline does not have the consent of Indigenous peoples, and that it would devastate the coast, and wreck the climate. While Kinder Morgan moves forward full steam ahead to trample over municipal, provincial, and Indigenous laws -- as well as the laws of physics, people standing in defence of the land, water, and climate are being criminalized. 

Let's show our support and solidarity for the people we know decided to bravely stand on the right side of history. On April 16th and 18th, let's rally in support of the arrestees who heeded the call of Coast Salish spiritual leaders to "warrior up" in the fight against Kinder Morgan.

This event is taking place on unceded Coast Salish territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam peoples. We will be under the overhand of the court. Please dress warmly. The event will be wheelchair accessible and we will bring chairs for elders.

Date: 
Monday, April 16, 2018 - 09:30