Solidarity Event to Include Art Auction, Film, Potluck and More

On Friday, May 30th, a benefit will be held at the Dry River Collective (740 N. Main) to support political activists facing repression in Aotearoa (New Zealand). On 15th October 2007, over 300 police invaded Maori villages and arrested 17 indigenous, anarchist, environmental and anti-war activists across the country. The police initially wanted to charge 12 activists under the Terrorism Suppression Act, however to date no evidence of a so-called terrorist plot has been revealed. After 4 weeks in jail, everyone was released and new charges concocted. A trial is set to take place for alleged possession of weapons.

The Tucson event will include a screening of 'Tuhoe: A History of Resistance' which provides background for the recent repression and illuminates the richness of indigenous resistance in Aotearoa. There will also be an art auction, potluck dinner, and a presentation on the raids providing current information. English/Spanish translation will be provided.

For more information visit october15solidarity.info