The Hamilton Spectator is running a story about several people who are part of the Native protest in Caledonia, Ontario.
"Voices of the Barricade" takes a look at four prominent members of the struggle. They are Clyde Powless, who was asked to guard the barricade; Michael Laughing, who came to Caledonia on the direction of his clan mother; Hazel Hill, who has been part of Native rights struggles for decades; and Janie Jamieson, whose life has been characterized by hardship.
Powless and Laughing are ironworkers. Powless helped build some of the largest structures across North Ameria. Laughing spent several days at Ground Zero, an experience that changed his life forever.
Hill and Jamieson are mothers, aunts and more. Hill says the Caledonai protest is about Natives taking action when faced with indifference from the government. Jamieson says Native people are ignored by Canada.
Get the Story:Voices of the Barricade (The Hamilton Spectator 5/12)
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