Archives for the ‘Press Releases’ Category

Update: Attacks on our people for asserting our rights and jurisdiction

By admin • May 25th, 2008 • Category: Press Releases

RCMP EVICT HEREDITARY Siyam KIAPILANO AND SUPPORTERS FROM SQUAMISH BAND OFFICE, North Vancouver Squamish Nation territory that surveyed portion on Turtle Island known in Admiralty/Maritime Jurisdiction as the corporations NORTH VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
On Friday, May 23, a force of approximately 16 taser-armed RCMP officers and band council police asked the Siyam [...]



Squamish™ Nation Territory Claimed by Sovereign Hereditary Siyám Kiapilano™

By admin • May 23rd, 2008 • Category: Declarations, Press Releases

INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
MAY 23, 2008 – Squamish™ NationTerritory - Greetings sxwlxwltews/People of mlqwt[1]xwéne/Earth/Gaia,
TAKE NOTICE THAT: Taking place today at 10:30 AM PST, the Sovereign Hereditary Siyám Kiapilano™ has claimed the Traditional Sovereign Squamish™ Lands at the Squamish™ Nation Band Council Office in North Vancouver by traditional ceremony. The Independent Sovereign Government of the [...]



UN EXPERTS WELCOME CANADIAN HOUSE OF COMMONS ENDORSEMENT OF THE DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

By admin • Apr 23rd, 2008 • Category: Press Releases

We welcome with special satisfaction the motion adopted by the Canadian House of Commons on 8 April 2008, regarding the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and relating to the call for Parliament and Government to «fully implement the standards contained therein». The Legislature’s commitment to put the provisions of the UN Declaration into practice is a powerful sign for indigenous peoples in Canada and in other countries.



Public Declaration and Press Statement On the Land of the Squamish Nation

By admin • Mar 17th, 2008 • Category: Press Releases

I am Kevin Annett Eagle Strong Voice, and I have been authorized by Inherent Squamish Chief Kiapilano to make the following Declaration.
As of today, March 16, 2008, the Roman Catholic, Anglican and United Churches of Canada operating in the territory of the Squamish Nation have been ordered permanently off that territory by Chief Kiapilano, under [...]



Squamish Nation Press Release from Royal Hereditary Chief Kiapilano

By admin • Feb 18th, 2008 • Category: Press Releases

Greetings sxwlxwltews/People of mlqwt xwéne/Earth on Squamish™ Nation lands:
The purpose of this press release is to notify of you of the developments and progress that we have made in the name of sovereignty for humanity and peace on Gaia/Earth Mother. We invite you to join us this coming February 19 and 20, 2008 at [...]



DECLARATION OF SQUAMISH NATION INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT

By admin • Feb 8th, 2008 • Category: Press Releases

We are proud to announce the official “DECLARATION OF SQUAMISH NATION INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT” which has been released today to the UN Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon and UN Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro, UN Human Rights Commissioner, Louise Arbour and Special Rapporteur for Indigenous People Rodolfo Stavenhagen and Rodriguez-Pinero Royo, US Congressman Ron Paul and NDP MP, [...]