[All] Please help the kids of Aamjiwnaang to get to Ottawa for the Power Shift

[Louisette Lanteigne]

Hi folks

The kids from Aamjiwnaang First Nation and Six Nations want to head to the Power Shift Youth Rally in Ottawa to help stop Tar Sands expansions. They need fiscal support to help sponsor the costs for participating in the event including basic transportation and food expenses. They started a video/charity page at this link featuring different rewards for each level of donation. Here's the link:


http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/249069?show_todos=true


I've personally met Missy and Vanessa as featured in the video. They have spoken at events at UW about how their communities are impacted by environmental degradation, what challenges the youth face and how desperately they want to help make positive changes. Their stories are so important to share. They've lost so many friends and family to suicide, cancers etc. You can't ruin the environment without ruining the fabric of their culture. They have a huge mountain to climb to change the dynamic but each time they make it to an event, it builds hope for the entire communities. It doesn't take much to help. Any donation is greatly appreciated. 

Thanks folks.

Lulu :0)
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