Kanehsatake on High Alert After Feds Suggest "Assault On The Hill" Could Be Imminent

Translation of French T.V. broadcasts last night reported that Denis Coderre, the federal 'point man' on Kanehsatake, said that an "assault on the hill could be coming within 24 hours." This after James Gabriel was quoted in Le Journal yesterday saying he wanted to return 'home.' Chief John Harding advised Gabriel that he needed "to step back and reflect and give the community a chance to recover from everything that it's gone through." Although Harding added that the community would likely be prepared to receive Gabriel should he relinquish all political capacity and motivation.

While the community remains ready to defend itself against further attempts at invasion, this latest threat comes at a rather peculiar time. As Kanehsatake's electoral officer prepares to set an election date in accordance with all proper protocol, one would think the Federal Government, in the midst of its own election period no less, would refrain from running interference in a people's right to choose their own leadership.

As Kanehsatake readies itself once again, it asks that all those who have shown the community support and solidarity over the past weeks and months prepare themselves also, in the case of an attempted invasion. At this time people are being asked to make those arrangements that would allow for immediate response should it be deemed necessary. Further updates to this rapidly developing situation will be made as information becomes available.

For more information, please phone Chief Harding at 514.809.4799.