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Gathering Place First Nations Canadian News Special
May
10, 2002
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MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9th, 2002 MOVEMENT: Rap Against the Referendum (Vancouver, Coast Salish Territory/May 9th, 2002) With the May 15th deadline approaching, Chief Stewart Phillip stated, "We are encouraged that a substantial majority of British Columbians have rejected the BC Treaty Referendum. As it stands, the ratio is 2:1 in relation to those people who choose not to participate versus the number of ballots received to-date. We are confident that there will be a quite a number of 'rejected' and 'no' votes when Elections BC concludes its tally in July." Chief Phillip further stated, "Throughout the referendum process, people have registered their protest by redirecting their ballots, using their ballots for art contests, writing letters of support or by recycling their ballots. The amount of public support has been exceptional." "To mark the end of the referendum process, I am happy to announce that on May 14th, the eve of the referendum deadline, the Native Youth Movement, West Coast Warriors Society and the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is presenting Movement: Rap Against the Referendum at the WISE Hall in Vancouver" said Chief Phillip. Movement: Rap Against the Referendum will feature performances by MANIK, KIA KDRI, NDIDI CASCADE, OS 12, DEPS NEUMONIC with DJs CHRIS P and ABEL. Speakers will include Chief Stewart Phillip, David Dennis, Philipino Youth Alliance and H.I.J.O.S (The Sons and Daughters of the Disappeared - Mexico). Chief Phillip concluded "We are asking people to come and join us in a night of solidarity. We are also reminding everyone that we will be collecting ballots until May 25th. Come and enjoy and remember to bring your ballot." - 30 - FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Chief Stewart Phillip Cell: (250) 490-5314 President, UBCIC http://www.ubcic.bc.ca/referendum.htm ATTACHMENT: MOVEMENT POSTER at http://www.ubcic.bc.ca/docs/Movement_poster.doc ATTENTION
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