If you live in the area

"Justice for the Land

An Orientation to the Six Nations Land Claims

Join the community of Six Nations, MCCO staff Adrian Jacobs, and community guest speakers as we seek a Christian response to the political realities facing First Nations in Canada. Come as a congregation, or on your own. Space is limited so please have your online registration submitted and confirmed early.

Where

Faith Victory Church at Six Nations Reserve, 2147 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON

directions:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=2147%20Chiefswood%20Road&city=Brant&state=ON&zipcode=N0A&country=CA&geodiff=1

Cost

$15/participant/day, payable in advance

Time

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch included

Saturday, January 26, 2008
Legal foundations

We will hear a Six Nations lawyer and the legal research office give an overview of the legal foundation supporting Six Nations land claims.

Saturday, February 23, 2008
History of Six Nations on the Grand River

We will hear a Six Nations researcher give an overview of the history of the Six Nations on the Grand River from 1784 to the present.

Saturday, March 29, 2008
Understanding Direct Action

We will visit and hear the background stories of one of the specific land claims to understand Six Nations' choice to use direct action in their land struggles.

Saturday, April 19, 2008
Spirituality and Land

We will hear from a Six Nations artist and a Six Nations horticulturalist as they share the Native view of the land and spirituality.

Saturday, May 24, 2008
Land Claim Negotiations

We will hear community and government individuals involved in the negotiations give their perspective of the progress made.

For more information

Please contact Mennonite Central Committee Ontario staff..."