The following post provides background information and multimedia resources about the recent protest in St. John, NB against the interference of Provincial Public Safety Officers in the lawful exercise of Micmac Aboriginal and treaty rights. Contents on this page include:
- Chief Del Riley April 30th letter to Minister Kris Austin
- June 4th letter from Micmac Rights Association to Premier Higgs
- Video of Chief Riley’s May 10, 2024 talk at the Gitpu Lounge
- Video of Chief Riley and Caplin brothers delivering letters to St. John authorities on May 10
- Posters for the June 4th protest in St. John for Aboriginal and treaty rights
- Micmac Rights Press Release for June 4 Protest
- Videos of June 4th protest in Saint John
- Giptu Trading Post YouTube video playlist
- CBC Interview with Chief Del Riley
Chief Del Riley April 30th letter to Minister Kris Austin
Chief Riley sent the following letter to Public Safety Minister Kris Austin after the first raid on the Gitpu lounge on April 26th, 2024. A PDF version of the letter is available here.
Video of Chief Riley’s May 10, 2024 talk at the Gitpu Lounge
Video of Chief Riley and Caplin brothers delivering letters to St. John authorities
June 4th letter from Micmac Rights Association to Premier Higgs
On June 4th, 2024 the Micmac Rights Association sent a letter to Premier Higgs informing him of the legal status of the Gitpu Trading post and requesting to meet with the Premier. (PDF version here.)
Posters for June 4th protest in St. John
Micmac Rights Press Release for June 4 Protest
A PDF version of the press release is available here.
