| On Monday Oct.15, Grannies Alma, Jo, Pat and Peggy, along with Granny in Training, Jennifer, visited Donna Dillman at her protest camp-site near Sharbot Lake, about 1.5 hours from Ottawa. We wanted to show our support, sing with her, have tea, and make sure she is alright. On Day 8 of her hunger strike she greeted us with a peaceful smile and steady gait. No complaints, just deeply concerned for the health of her grandchildren who live just downstream and downwind from the one of many "active claims" in a 30,000 acre area. This is cottage country and the rivers drain into the Ottawa River, so uranium particles in the air and water table could potentially affect the health of millions. Local Algonquin First Nations have been trying to settle outstanding land claims on this whole area since the 1970's, and have a strong case that they were legally owed consultation before any exploration or mining begins. They are strongly opposed to any mining regardless of ownership and have been firmly united with local "settlers" on this issue. Meanwhile, legal suits and counter-suits are in process and only a province-wide moratorium on uranium mining will "Bring Gramma Home" -the slogan that is now a main focus of this campaign. For more information, www.ccamu.ca and to catch Donna and our gig on youtube! Our singing is terrible, but the message is strong. (Thanks to Jennifer, our friendly doctoral student who is studying our work and recording everything) . |
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