They plan to build the ten homes right on the path of the controversial proposed Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project that is set to run through their land and waters. “Tip information has been received by our investigators who have been working diligently to follow up on that information in an effort to advance the still ongoing investigation,” he said. So, regularly check for appliance breakages, plumbing and electrical problems, and roof leaks. “You’re trying to make victims comfortable; you’re trying to validate victims’ experiences, and the way the officer spoke to Kanahus, he was trying to catch her.”. Manuel posted some videos on her Twitter account showing the officers parked outside of her home and rolling their windows up as someone approaches them. Indigenous land and human rights defenders have maintained a full-time presence there since July 2018, to uphold collective sovereignty and jurisdiction in opposition to the ongoing expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline and construction of associated work camps. Kanahus Manuel, a spokesperson for the activist group Tiny House Warriors, was arrested by the RCMP after allegedly defying an eviction order from the … Parts of the attack were captured on video, including images of two of the men. So I acquainted able aback in mid-March, and, honestly, a little excited. Chief Shelly Loring of the Simpcw Nation and Rosanne Casimir of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc released a statement condemning the “occupation and often disrespectful conduct of the Tiny House Warriors” and their “aggressive actions.”. CONTEST: Win a Pair of Tickets and Masks for PuSh, Step into ‘The Cave,’ Online Through the Cultch, Use sexist, classist, racist or homophobic language, Troll patrol. On Thursday the Supreme Court of Canada rejected the last remaining court challenge to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, refusing to hear an appeal from several First Nations against the project. The First Nation operates a company that provides security for the project. Ten tiny houses will be built and placed strategically along the 518 km Trans Mountain pipeline route to assert Secwepemc Law and … “The RCMP has traditionally been the enforcer of white supremacy in Canada and I guess in that context, I’m not surprised he finds it difficult to recognize,” said Killoran. … Twitter; YouTube; Search; Tiny House Warriors. All information submitted to The Tyee is only available to employees or sub-contractors who are bound by agreement with The Tyee to keep the information private. Manuel adds that when she gave her statement, she felt the officer’s questioning was racist, and her lawyer eventually ended the interview. "Therefore they can't make decisions regarding our collective territories.". It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. “They come here twice a day to harass us.”. A colleague and I are in a Winnipeg café discussing the current land struggles of many Indigenous peoples. If you have concerns related to your privacy please contact us at info@thetyee.ca. Manuel said she rejects the chiefs' call for the Tiny House Warriors to stand down from their protest because the elected chief-and-council system has been unilaterally imposed by the federal government with no authority over traditional lands outside their own reserve. 6. The arrests came after … Get Updates by Email or Text. Experience this apocalyptic cabaret about the climate crisis, by celebrated Canadian creators, from anywhere in Canada. The Tiny House Warriors is a group of Indigenous activists opposed to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion crossing Secwépemc territory. Joe Killoran, a criminal defence attorney in Kamloops representing Manuel in this case, says he wants justice for the group but is uncertain the RCMP will arrest the perpetrators. The RCMP responded by saying they didn’t believe the men in the video would be considered white supremacists. Missy Johnson is an intern with The Tyee as a part of the Journalists for Human Rights Emerging Indigenous Reporter program. Since then, led by Kanahus Manuel, her sisters Mayuk and Snutetkwe, Aunt Ida, and extended kin, the Tiny House Warriors have inspired the construction of five tiny houses that have been continuously occupied by Secwepemc families in order to build Indigenous, land connected community and document TMX activities, including the construction of a man camp at Blue River. Directly addressing investors, a leader with the Tiny House Warriors and the Secwepemc Women Warrior’s Society, stated: “As we assert our legal rights and title, pipeline financiers will face tremendous pressure, greater risk and uncertainty. During the attack a male Indigenous guest of the Tiny House Warriors was physically assaulted. Chiefs of two First Nations in B.C. The Tyee reached out to the RCMP’s Clearwater department to request an interview but they declined. "This is enough.". She is a recent graduate of the Langara College journalism program. Log In. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. The Tiny House Warriors faced a new challenge Thursday as chiefs from the Simpcw and Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nations called on them to … According to an RCMP news release, Amanda Soper (aka Kanahus Manuel) and Isha Jules were arrested Saturday (Oct. 19) near the entrance to the Tiny House Warriors’ Moonbeam camp. Community See All. "We thought that it was our responsibility to stand up and say this has to stop," Loring said. Manuel said. The Tiny House Warriors camp is located near Blue River, in unceded Secwepemc territory in the interior of British Columbia. Manuel told the CBC she rejects the chiefs’ authority, saying its limited to their reserves. Photo Russ Diabo, Mohawk, on Twitter. From the Idle No More Hawai’i campaign to Protect Mauna Kea to the actions of Tiny House Warriors in defence of Secwepemc lands and waters – a peaceful Indigenous revolution is rising around the planet. In a joint statement issued Thursday, Chiefs Shelly Loring of the Simpcw First Nation and Rosanne Casimir of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation said the Tiny House Warriors at Blue River have violated Secwépemc laws and customs. “All we need is our land and we’re able to heal ourselves, we’re able to organize within ourselves in our own autonomous ways.”. The idea is for Tiny House Warriors to eventually reside in the homes, which they'll strategically place along a 321 mile stretch of the pipeline's … Ten tiny houses will be built and placed strategically along the 518 km TransMountain pipeline route to assert Secwepemc Law and jurisdiction and block access to this pipeline. “My clients are trying to live on their ancestral homeland and these people are coming to try to provoke fights,” said Killoran. “This hate has encouraged other hate that we’re seeing right now.”. Loring said the First Nation shares concerns expressed by the protesters for the safety of women and girls in the communities affected by the pipeline construction boom. A group that calls themselves the Tiny House Warriors have been building environmentally friendly and culturally relevant tiny houses on Secwepemc territory, 50 km east of Kamloops. In April 2020, three white men and one woman rammed through a barricade at the Blue River camp, damaging camp property and one of the tiny houses while verbally abusing Manuel and others. Measures have been enacted to ensure the integrity of personal information and to protect it from misuse, loss or alteration. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. But then, halfway through tea, she looks at me impatiently. “Any further updates will be provided as they become available.”. Tiny House Warriors Stand in Fierce Opposition against Pipelines & Man Camps. “We’re off the grid here and we’re able to sustain ourselves here on a small scale and we want to show native people that we can do this anywhere we want on our land,” she said. Earlier this week Kamloops Thompson MLA Peter Milobar said he had met with British Columbia's solicitor general over concerns about the protest group and its impact on nearby residents and businesses. Supreme Court dismisses First Nations' challenge against Trans Mountain pipeline, Tiny House Warriors build homes to protest pipeline plans, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. The Tiny House Warriors have had to deal with intimidation tactics, threats, and violence. Read more: Indigenous Affairs, Rights + Justice. Loring said the Simpcw Nation gave free, prior and informed consent for Trans Mountain to build and operate the new pipeline. “I’m still dealing with the aftermath of an attacker coming to my home like that,” she said. One lucky Tyee reader will receive tickets to attend ‘Sanctuary: The Dakota Bear Ancient Forest Experience,’ and PuSh masks to attend safely. "There's been a number of negative interactions that have been occurring and this has been ongoing for the last two years.". From Alberta to B.C. The Tiny House Warriors: Our Land is Home is a part of a mission to stop the Kinder Morgan TransMountain pipeline from crossing unceded Secwepemc Territory. 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