*Please forward widely*

Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, 2008
Chiefswood Park, Ohsweken, Six Nations Territory

The third weekend in August will witness a historic gathering of the
people of Six Nations and their allies from across Ontario and Turtle
Island. From Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, hundreds of people
will gather at Chiefswood Park in the town of Ohsweken, Six Nations
territory for a three day festival of friendship and solidarity.
The vision for this event was inspired from the work that has been
accomplished by the people of Six Nations in the spirit of the Great Law
of Peace and the good minds that have been tireless in moving this
vision forward. Many have lent their voice, strength and support to
building greater awareness, understanding, friendship and solidarity
between our peoples. The Peace and Friendship Gathering will facilitate
the opportunity for and all of us to learn, be inspired, and gather a
greater understanding and respect of the relationships that indigenous
and non-indigenous people have.

The primary focus of the festival will be a series of workshops, talks
and presentations related to indigenous sovereignty, environmental
politics and issues of anti-racism and social justice. In addition to
talks and workshops, we will also be holding a series of cultural events
including live music performances, dances and film showings. Park
facilities will be open for people to play sports, swim, watch open-air
films, camp overnight and otherwise enjoy a child friendly, drug and
alcohol free weekend of fun and learning.

We welcome everybody who comes in peace and friendship to this event. If
you are interested in organizing a workshop for the event or in
endorsing the event please send your proposal to
peaceandfriendshipgathering@gmail.com by July 20th.

The event is being organized by a grassroots committee of Six Nations
residents and non-native supporters. It is being hosted by the
Haudenosaunee Men’s Council of the Grand River.

For more information, please call Ken Hill at 519-445-2403
or email peaceandfriendshipgathering@gmail.com.

http://solidarityfestival.wordpress.com