FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: “Abuse is Abuse” no matter what color you wear
NEWS RELEASE
July 22, 2011 – Kenora, ON
“Abuse is Abuse” no matter what color you wear
The Nonviolent Gathering “Stop Police Abuse” at Anishinabe Park, Kenora, Ontario – July 31st, 4 – 7 p.m. will provide people with a Sharing and Healing Circle in telling “their stories of police abuse.” The Opening Ceremony and prayers will be done by Elder, Nancy Morrison. There will be special guest speakers.
Nonviolent Gathering "Stop Police Abuse” is a way for me to get involved in human rights issues, said local activist Diane McLeod. “We all support the great work that these volunteers are doing - and the donation from Chief and Council at Northwest Angle #37 is making sure this day will happen."
The event goes beyond “talking out” about police abuses - too “sharing” and “healing” and knowing you are supported by others who have been abused by the policing system. “It humanizes – against a very coercive and dehumanizing process.” This is for all people who come into contact with their policing systems that are abused, brutalized, or killed by it.
It is very important to ask, “Why police abuses are still happening here,” while understanding other important justice issues: “for equal justice under the law” and “restoring public’s trust” by making the police accountable for their actions.
Looking at the G20 police brutality against the nonviolent protesters in Toronto have made it all to clear how much power the Canadian Government and policing systems have in Canada against all Canadians... “It is very scary,” and asking, “How can we make things change here in Kenora,” makes us realize we are not alone in our fight against police abuse.
For more information contact Diane McLeod at megwunekway@kmts.ca│Tel: (807) 407-7822
