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Monday, March 25, 2013

Journey of Nishiyuu walkers arrive in Ottawa

Walkers in the Journey of Nishiyuu arrive in Ottawa today. (Photo by Paul Seesequasis. Reprinted with permission.)

OTTAWA -- The Journey of Nishiyuu (quest for unity) walkers have arrived in Ottawa. Watch this livestream on Occupy Toronto: http://www.occupyto.org/occupy-toronto-tv/ More than 70 countries are watching this live.

The original 7 walkers leave northern Quebec in January on their 1600 km walk to Ottawa. Joined by many along the way, they just arrived today in Ottawa. (File photo by Stanley Jason George)

They have walked 1600 km from Hudson Bay to demonstrate the strength of Cree culture and First Nations unity. Visit their Facebook page for photos and more information.

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