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Indigenous Activist Arrested at Calgary Bush Demo

Johnny Canuck | 18.03.2009 15:03 | Globalisation | Repression | Terror War | World

Well known Indigenous activist Splitting-the-Sky, a veteran of struggles including, Attica and Gustafsen Lake, was arrested in Calgary during a speaking engagement by former US President George Bush. STS and others arrested were protesting Canada's refusal to enforce war crimes law which compels suspects be barred from entry or held for trial.

Protest demonstrations outside the Calgary Telus Center, against a speaking engagement by ex US President and unindicted war criminal George Bush, saw arrests including that of Splitting the Sky a well known Indigenous activist. At time of this writing he had not yet been released. There are concerns for his safety as authorities in both countries, have long demonstrated animus towards him for his stands over the years.

Urgent Action:
Please contact Calgary Police Services and demand his immediate release:
Calgary Police Services:
email:  cps@calgarypolice.ca
cc:  info@peoplevbush.ca

video of his arrest may be seen at:
 http://www.mtl911truth.org/?p=1196

See also: 'W' Do Not Enter Canada
 http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=12759

Canada Had A Duty:
 http://www.straightgoods.ca/2009/ViewFeature.cgm?Ref=156

Is is expected that similar demonstrations will occur on May 13, 2009 when Condoleeza Rice visits Calgary for a speaking engagement at the University of Calgary.

For further information:
 http://www.peoplevbush.ca

Johnny Canuck
- e-mail: jgsman@hotmail.com

Additions

correction broken link - Canada had a Duty

18.03.2009 16:27

correction for broken link:

 http://www.straightgoods.ca/2009/ViewFeature.cfm?Ref=156

Johnny Canuck
mail e-mail: jgsman@hotmail.com

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Anti-Bush Activist Assaulted, Released on Bail

19.03.2009 17:50

Splitting-the-Sky, who attempted to make a citizen's arrest on ex US President George W Bush, reports he is now free on $500 bail and has been charged with assault. He also says he plans to further showcase the issue of Bush war crimes and Canadian complicity at his trial.

For further information and to hear interview:

 http://www.warcriminalsout.com

Johnny Canuck