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#Justice4Jared #Wet'suwet'enStrong #ShutDownCanada #ReconciliationIsDead #NoJusticeNoPeace
#IndigenousLivesMatter
Nov. 2022. 16 Months. No Justice
On July 8, 2021, Jared Lowndes (Wet’suwet’en) was attacked & murdered by the Campbell River RCMP on July 8, 2021. In these months, his family has courageously gathered to call attention to the genocidal system that murdered him. Laura Holland & Family lead this work and remind us all: DON'T BACK DOWN.
Photos here are from October 22, International Day Against Police Brutality. Last night Stark Raven featured recordings from the event. Listen to the full episode on Spotify.
Join Us October 22nd
International Day of Protest Against Police Brutality
Oppenheimer Park 12-5 pm
Anniversay Memorial for Anthony Aust
OCt 7th
In October 2022, Laura Holland traveled to unceded, unsurrendered Algonquin Anishinaabe Territory, so-called Ottawa, to attend the second anniversary memorial for Anthony Aust. Anthony Aust was murdered by the Ottawa Police Service on October 7, 2020. During this trip, the Aust family announced their lawsuit against the Ottawa Police, as part of their continued fight for justice. During this trip, Laura stood alongside other families whose lives have been shattered by police murder - Bridget Tolley (daughter of Gladys Tolley), Claudette Beals-Clayton (mother of Regis Korchinski-Paquet), Lorna Robsinon (mother of Jermaine Carby), Ann Marie White (mother of Jamal Francique), and of course, Nhora Aust (mother of Anthony Aust) and the Justice for Anthony Aust Collective.
During her time in so-called Ottawa, Laura also joined the Community Panel and Dinner: "I thought you would be the last one. Families will never heal until police murders stop!": A community panel and dinner to hear from the families of victims of policing in honour of Anthony Aust and to mark the two year anniversary of his murder at the hand of the Ottawa Police. You can watch the full panel here: https://www.facebook.com/CPEPgroup/videos/634067464898246
September 2022
In September 2022 #JusticeForJared supported calls to action on the 5 month anniversary of Haida Elder Jimmie Johannesson’s death during a “wellness check” conducted by the Surrey RCMP.
News stories
‘Calls to Action’ issued 5 months after cops shoot Surrey man dead during ‘wellness’ check
Backgrounder & Press Release
BCCLA, Pivot Legal Society, #Justice for Jared, The Union of BC Indian Chiefs and the family of Haida Elder Jimmie Johannesson Announce Calls to Action five months after Surrey RCMP Fatality
https://bccla.org/news/2022/09/bccla-pivot-legal-society-justice-for-jared-the-union-of-bc-indian-chiefs-ubcic-and-the-family-of-haida-elder-jimmie-johannesson-announce-calls-to-action-five-months-after-surrey-rcmp-fatality/
August 2022
August 2022 marked a deadly & dangerous month, with multiple IIO investigations regarding the conduct of the VPD. #JusticeForJared joined advocacy in support of the family of Chris Amyotte, who was killed by the VPD on August 22, and called for justice and action following an incident of “serious harm” done by the VPD on July 30.
Backgrounders & Press Releases
Statement Regarding the 5th VPD Murder in 2022
https://www.pivotlegal.org/statement_regarding_the_5th_vpd_murder_in_2022
Joint Letter RE: VPD and IIO actions in the Downtown Eastside - Saturday July 30, 2022
THe Anniversary oF Jared's Murder
July 8th
July 8 marked the first anniversary of Jared’s murder at the hands of the Campbell River RCMP. This anniversary was marked by an action in Campbell River, where family and friends of Jared Lowndes and supporters of #JusticeForJared gathered to bring attention to his unjust murder.
Calls for inquiry after First Nations man in B.C. dies during RCMP distress call
Protesters surround Campbell River RCMP detachment on anniversary of Indigenous man's death
Family, friends searching for answers a year after killing of Jared Lowndes
‘Year of love and rage’: Grieving moms rally on anniversary of Lowndes shooting
Honouring Our Children: Remembering Their Names
June 2022
In June, Laura Holland travelled to lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ territory, joining Martha Martin’s annual memorial “Honouring Our Children: Remember Their Names.” This walk, organized by Martha Martin, the mother of Chantel Moore, brought together families from Turtle Island, who marched on the BC Legislature to bring attention to the deaths of their children at the hands of police. The rally at the legislature brought together the Martin Family (family of Chantel Moore & Mike Martin) as well as families of Jermaine Carby, Anthony Aust, Regis Korchinski-Paquet, Julian Jones.
June 8th
Protect Indigenous Life. Defend Indigenous Lives.
(On Broadway at Nanaimo)
RCMP Murdered an Indigenous Man... Reconcile That! In red there are the first names of men who were shot and killed by RCMP in Canada. (Willingfon Overpass above No 1 Highway)
Stop Killing Us. Stop Hunting Indigenous People. Justice for All Slain. Disarm Police. Always-on Body Cams.
(On Boundary and Marine Drive)
May 8th
Honour All Mothers who Grieve for their Children Killed by Police
Public Art Show!
"Honour Their Names" is an art-show and organizing space, created to mark International Day Against Police Brutality (March 15th). The event is organized on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nations.
From March 15-19 there will be an art show and programming at Gallery Gachet featuring pieces honouring Indingeous people shot and killed by the cops.
Accessibility Info:
RAMP audit conducted March 6, 2018. Full details: http://gachet.org/accessibilities-overview/
All programming is free/by donation.
Harm reduction supplies onsite.
COVID-19 protocols in place. Masks and PPE available onsite.
