Ongoing and urgent: How to support the Six Nations Blockade in Caledonia
The Six Nations blockade at the Douglas Creek Estates construction site needs your support!
Yesterday morning the Ontario Provincial Police arrested 16 people in a surprise raid. Blockaders were able to reoccupy the site, and a tense standoff is now underway. The Six Nations blockaders are asking for supporters to spend as much time as possible at the blockade, to show support and be witnesses to any police aggression.
Be there for a few hours, a day, a weekend - anything helps.
Supporters in Toronto are co-ordinating rides to and from Caledonia.
IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON DRIVING AND HAVE SPACE IN YOUR CAR, please call
Nick at 416-531-1831.
There is also an online ride board at
You can find more information on the blockade at
How to get there from Toronto
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- Take the QEW west to Highway 403
- Exit at Highway 403 and take it until Highway 6 South
- Follow Highway 6 South all the way into Caledonia (at one point you
will have to make a right turn in order to keep following the highway -
follow the sign pointing to Caledonia).
- Drive into Caledonia until you reach Caithness St. (also Highway 54), go East (left) on Caithness which becomes Munsee St. in Cayuga.
- Stop at the Canadian Tire - it's easy to spot since the parking lot is full of media vans. Park there.
- Walk the rest of the way to the blockade along Caithness St.
What to bring, what to expect
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DRESS WARMLY. Dress for rain.
If you can, it's a good idea to bring a tent, sleeping bag, blanket, etc. If you don't have these that's fine. Do be aware that the blockade is on a construction site, so expect mud, wind, and rough, improvised accommodations. If you're staying overnight, don't count on getting a full night's sleep!
The blockade is well supplied with food, so you don't need to bring all your meals. Any food that you can contribute will be a big help, though. Depending on the circumstances you may also be able to go to Caledonia to eat.
There is a constant need for gas to run the generator. If you can bring any cans of gas (regular unleaded) to contribute, please do so.
Other supplies the blockaders are requesting:
AAA batteries
Disposable plates and cutlery
Milk of magnesia
Firewood and lumber
Finally, any monetary donations you can make will be greatly appreciated. You can make cheques out to Janie Jamieson.
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