Post by blackcrowheart on Aug 12, 2008 11:52:41 GMT -5
'Today is the first day of taking back our territory'
Ignoring injunction, native protesters stop work at development sites
Posted By BY SUSAN GAMBLE, EXPOSITOR STAFF; THE EXPOSITOR
Posted 1 month ago
Natives ignored a court injunction Monday by marching onto development sites across the city.
Construction was halted at five projects as about 150 native protesters burst onto dusty work sites and ordered employees to shut down equipment.
"Our people have been patient and today our patience has run out," said
Seneca sub-chief Butch Thomas.
"Any new development in this area or on our land has got to stop. Today is the first day of taking back our territory."
Mayor Mike Hancock wasn't happy with the turn of events.
"We're very disappointed that the demonstrations have started again," he said prior to
Monday's council meeting.
"Our legal counsel is advising the city to take immediate steps to enforce the court injunction," he told Expositor reporter Cheryl Bauslaugh.
However, Hancock stopped short of saying what those steps should be.
Coun. John Sless said the demonstrators can't be allowed to ignore the injunction.
Ignoring injunction, native protesters stop work at development sites
Posted By BY SUSAN GAMBLE, EXPOSITOR STAFF; THE EXPOSITOR
Posted 1 month ago
Natives ignored a court injunction Monday by marching onto development sites across the city.
Construction was halted at five projects as about 150 native protesters burst onto dusty work sites and ordered employees to shut down equipment.
"Our people have been patient and today our patience has run out," said
Seneca sub-chief Butch Thomas.
"Any new development in this area or on our land has got to stop. Today is the first day of taking back our territory."
Mayor Mike Hancock wasn't happy with the turn of events.
"We're very disappointed that the demonstrations have started again," he said prior to
Monday's council meeting.
"Our legal counsel is advising the city to take immediate steps to enforce the court injunction," he told Expositor reporter Cheryl Bauslaugh.
However, Hancock stopped short of saying what those steps should be.
Coun. John Sless said the demonstrators can't be allowed to ignore the injunction.