Unity Rally, Queen's Park

The weather was cold and grey when we left for the city, all seven of us in a van. But by the time we got there the skies had cleared and it was a good turn out. Grand Chiefs from all over were there to lead us in our protest against the governments latest tax grab-the HST. We marched, we drummed, we sang our songs, we blocked traffic, we became ONE and we DEMANDED that the government consult with our leadership BEFORE they infringe upon our rights as the first nations of this land. While our leaders spoke and we cheered three hawks began to circle over head as we all looked to the skies for guidance and affirmation that our ancestors have joined us in our fight for our rights as First Nations people. The power and the energy we raised was strong and it reminded me of some of the stories that came out of the Caledonia protests when police reported seeing HUNDREDS of indians on horseback at the site. There were indians from Six Nations there of course, but not on horseback. Some of the officers quit the force soon after seeing those visions. It goes to show you, we are NEVER ALONE in our fight for what's good and what's right. Sometimes we might feel isolated and powerless, but were not. We are never alone. The HST Protest yesterday at Queen's Park was all the affirmation needed to continue doing the work we've set out to do and that is to bring power to the oppressed and relief to those living with poverty. I'm sorry more people from Rama weren't able to join us, but eventually they will. If I took one thing away from the rally yesterday it's that we have drawn a line in the sand and that we now have to FIGHT for what's rightfully OURS. As long as the River flows, as long as the grass is green.....