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Six Nations Clan Mothers will be holding a press conference in Caledonia today.

A solidarity demonstration organized by indigenous people in Vancouver is planned for 12:30 at the Vancouver Art Gallery today. According to organizer Annita McPhee from the Tahltan Nation, "We want to send a clear message to the federal and provincial governments that they must stop criminalizing our people who are standing up for our land and against injustices that been brought upon by the colonizers." Secwepemc from Neskonlith continue an information picket (set up April 22) on the Trans Canada Highway in solidarity with Six Nations. In addition to a camp, there are billboards, banners, and Warrior flags to get the message out to the 10,000+ travellers per day that drive this highway. Flags and a sign reading "Six Nations you are not alone" stand at Kanehsatà:ke. In Toronto, the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) is organizing a solidarity rally on Friday April 28.

• Vancouver rally: Media advisory
• Secwepemc Native Youth Movement: Update and photos
• Photos from Kanehsatà:ke, Mohawk Territory
• OCAP: Rally on April 28, Toronto

Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty says talks will restart on April 26. At a press conference in Hamilton, the owners of Henco Industries express frustration with the provincial and federal goverments' inaction, and state that they want a peaceful solution and are willing to "consider all options".

• Canadian Press: Talks to end native blockade in Caledonia will resume Wednesday
• CBC: Caledonia standoff enters 57th day after angry rally ends in arrest
• CBC: Government 'dropped the ball' on Caledonia dispute - developers
• Toronto Star: Province may compensate developer

Haldimand County Mayor Marie Trainer is confronted at the camp by Six Nations people angry about her comments to the press that the people on the camp are all on welfare.

• CTV: Comments by mayor enrage native protesters
• Globe & Mail: Frustrations mount as land protest continues